The rapid growth of mobility, personal devices and cloud-centric applications today are driving the demand for bandwidth to an all-time high. New faster wireless standards are now giving us access points capable of gigabit+ speeds. But can your wired network handle the extra load?
If not, you most likely will need to plan for an upgrade to your wired network. However, determining which switches will best meet your needs can be a challenge unless you know what variables to consider.
This guide sets out the tips and information that will help guide you in the right direction.
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TP-Link JetStream TL-SX3016F review: Plenty of ports at a pleasing priceReviews A great-value fibre 10GbE switch with a low cost per port, high performance and plenty of features
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Zyxel XS1930-12HP review: In a league of its ownReviews A powerful switch with a network connection for every occasion and powerful PoE++ services
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TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 review: Any port in a stormReviews An affordable multi-Gig PoE+ switch with a big power budget and management features to match
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DrayTek VigorSwitch P2100 review: A very appealing general-purpose switchReviews A low-cost PoE switch with oodles of options for management and strong surveillance skills
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Qnap QGD-3014-16PT review: A clever comboReviews A smart partnership of NAS appliance and PoE switch well suited to surveillance duties
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EnGenius ECS2512FP review: Bang on targetReviews This multi-Gigabit switch combines plenty of ports with high-power PoE++ and cloud management
