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Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch | List Price: $110.36
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Brand: Linksys
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Features: - Ports Qty - 8 Ports
- Device Type - Switch
- Compliant Standards - IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3ab
A 3 for performance but a 1 for lasting value and NOISE! [Posted on 2007-03-03]
I've had this switch for about two years, and it's always worked flawlessly. The fan has always been noisy (about as noisy as a PC but our office is all Mac so it does stand out) but tolerable as the switch was somewhat out of the way. Over the last couple of days I've noticed it getting louder and as I type this it sounds like a "personal massage device", to put it politely.
It's still working, but it's obvious that the fan is on it's way out and I will unplug it before I leave the office so nothing bad happens.
IF the reviewers here are correct and the new version is fanless, I might go looking for a replacement tomorrow. But likely as not, I'll choose a different brand. Linksys used to be the way to go for home and small office networking, but unfortunately other companies with more innovation have created more reliable products.
On the upside, the linksys switch outlasted two linksys wireless routers. I replaced the last one with a Buffalo and so far, I'm pleased.
Burnout in less than a month [Posted on 2007-11-06]
At work, we installed this switch on the test bench, which sees infrequent use. After about three weeks, I noticed that computers connected to the switch weren't talking to the network anymore. A few checks later and I found out that the switch had fried itself, despite being new and in a well ventilated space.
Works Great [Posted on 2008-05-18]
Works great with my 7 networked PC's. When you are going the wired route, definitely go with gigabit speed.
Good as always from Linksys [Posted on 2008-06-17]
It just works dandy, what more needs to be said. The increase in speed from 100 to 1000 on my network is phenomenal. Just in time for the new larger video files so much in vogue these days.
Good Switch [Posted on 2008-07-20]
Actual product does not match picture. I have Ver 3 - no fan so no noise issues. Unit has holes for mounting on wall. Works well with Vista.
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