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Web Managed Switch

Discussion in 'Networking' started by Chester Jones, Jun 24, 2017.

  1. Chester Jones

    Chester Jones Registered Members

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    I'm not sure where this question is suppose to be posted but my question is do you have to manage a web managed switch or can you use it like a unmanaged switch (plug and play) with the options to enter a firmware to change a setting if desired. I'm looking for a cheap solution that does not require a complex setup like putty or sub netting or anything like that
     
    Chester Jones, Jun 24, 2017
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    An unmanaged switch, or plug and play is a fixed configuration and doesn't allow any changes such as a firmware upgrade.
    It only allows devices to communicate with each other via Ethernet.
    If you need to change a setting or do a firmware upgrade, you'll need a managed switch.
    I have an unmanaged switch, (plug and play) and it does what I need it to do.
    No fuss, no problematic settings, it just works.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 24, 2017
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  4. Chester Jones

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    What about fiber to eithernet and eithernet to fiber converters? Do they work pretty good or do they overheat?
     
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    I have never used this type of adapter so I really can't comment one way or the other about it.
    Perhaps someone else here has had experience with them and will chime in....
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jun 24, 2017
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    I haven't used Ethernet/Fiber converters, but I can't image that they'd overheat. Plug them in and you should be good to go. If you're in a data center, worry more about the servers. That's what gets hot.
     
    Tony D, Jun 24, 2017
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  7. Chester Jones

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    The question I have about a unmanaged switch will it hold all of this

    10-16 voip phones
    10 printers
    16-30 computers
    About 50 cameras
    About 10 access points

    I'm worried about network problems (qos) but also to I want something simple. No putty or subnetting, creating IP address or anything like that.
     
    Chester Jones, Jun 28, 2017
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    As long as they are well vented and maybe think of putting all of this in a cold dry room where the temp can be controlled. We usually kept ours around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Something else to think about is if that system goes down need to have a redundant system to take over till the other can be repaired.
     
    Rustys, Jun 29, 2017
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