[Asterisk-Users] cheap gig switch? smc, netgear, or 3com?

[steve szmidt]

On Wednesday 20 October 2004 04:08 am, Jay Wilton wrote:
> Hello,
>
> The Smc 8508T goes for about $95, jumbo frame support,
> lifetime warranty but no QOS.  The Netgear GS608 is $ 100,
> no jumbo frames, 1 year warranty, QOS, gig latency 10U max.
>  The 3com switch reviews that I read were not happy.  Does
> anyone hate or love their home switch?
>
> I doubt the jumbo frame support would help voip traffic,
> but it seems like it wouldn't hurt.  I was planning on
> doing the QOS on linux.  Gig support is wanted for file
> transfers and the future.  Thanks to all you nice asterisk
> people and a few of the mean ones.
>
> Jay

Haha, "a few of the mean ones"! I love it! : )

I prefer managed switches but they are all so pricey. The thing to go for with 
any switch for VoIP use is the ability to deal with QoS. Most of the routers 
are configured to support it and it does work.
-- 

Steve Szmidt

"They that would give up essential liberty for temporary safety 
deserve neither liberty nor safety."
                                Benjamin Franklin