[geeks] Gigabit upgrade

[Phil Stracchino]

Alois Hammer wrote:
> Does anyone know where to get new or used managed gig switches for
> significantly less than MSRP, or whether the NetGear units would be best
> avoided for some reason that's not clear in the NewEgg reviews?

Have you considered the Netgear JGS524F and GS724T?  Both are 24-port
managed gigabit, and a quick Froogle seems to indicate both can be had
for prices in the $280-$320 range.

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/SmartSwitches/GS724T.aspx
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/UnmanagedSwitches/JGS524F.aspx




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