is it quiet or noisy switch ? how does it compare to Netgear JGS516 ProSafe, features and performance?
1631229
It is quiet - mine is on a rack and blends in with my other devices on the rack. I don't have the net gear switch so cannot compare it.
1631230
It is very quiet. I do not know Netgear JGS516 ProSafe as I have never used it before.
1631231
Makes no sound at all! I forgot we even had it! Unfortunately, I cannot compare it to the Netgear JGS516 ProSafe as I do not recall having any experience with that device.
1631232
I can't hear a thing from it. Sorry, I can't help you with any Netgear products... their support angered me a few years ago so in quiet retribution I never buy their products for my clients.
1766732
I've found that some router ethernet switches simply do not have the performance characteristics of a good dedicated switch. I've used this TRENDnet 8-port gigabyte switch to take the load off my router, and I get better performance both on my network and on the router itself. I run a cable from the modem to the router input, output the router to the switch, and run everything else to the switch.
2194107
This device can do passthru. According to the Netgear FAQ it does currently have to be on, but they state that leaving it off is a feature they are working on.
964478
It's quiet on the low speed setting but it gets louder as you increase the speed. Higher speeds are necessary for some bits so it wouldn't already be quiet. It is a great router to mount in a table; I'm glad I purchased it for mine.
59332
It is a passive switch. The only thing this unit does is to provide power via POE.
1866303
There's a lot of people on the Netgear forums who hope your wrong. I'd still like to know before I purchase this in the future.
37641
It's just a switch. It doesn't influence speeds. I bought mine to stop Charter's communication through my E-5 cable before my Firewall was booted up. ~ hnc
437694
The word "passive" in the description means that it doesn't do any switching. It passes the signal straight through - it's just a patch. I confirmed that with the vendor. It does no protocol checking or anything. It just adds the power to the wire, without even checking that the target device can handle it. So be sure you only attach POE enabled devices to it. You have the 48 volt version, so the devices should conform to IEEE 802.3af, which expects 48 volts.
194569
I returned it and went with the new Netgear. I had issues with that model I couldn't seem to correct
1974922
To be honest, I never paid attention to the noise. My equipment is all in a rack inside a closet. The loudest piece of equipment is not the Synology. Loudest piece is my Netgear 24 Port Ethernet Switch.
934464
I hard wired it into my main electrical box; thought it was a better & safer option. May be possible but I never considered it. I really like the unit but it is a bit noisier than I originally thought. Not a problem at all. I am very very happy with the unit!
2187650
I'm very happy with the noise level of my Triton router, using it as a plunge router. I have a table and mounting plate, but have not used it in that config yet. But I'm sure it would be even quieter when under a table
625184
It is not too bad from a noise perspective. Mine runs in the basement almost constantly and is OK. If you spend a lot of time next to it the noise could be of concern. The unit is energy start rated but my electrical consumption has significantly jumped this year. Mainly because I have the drain hose connected to it so it runs much more than my old unit where I would forget to empty the bucket on a regular basis.
581986
Well, you don't need a GigE switch for that, since odds are you aren't pushing more than 10Mb to your router to the Net, but, maybe the switch is getting old and flakey. You could try getting a new GigE switch at a local store to test the "flakey old switch" theory, and if it fixes the problem, you know your old switch is no good.
1470551
I am not sure about the backbone, but I do have another switch (Smaller one made by Cisco, which is also much quieter), connected to this one. I do not experience any loss of speed, though I have not run any actual speed tests.
2109975
Considering its power, yes it is quiet. I live in an apt. and use it very early in the morning and some late nights --- and no one has ever complained.
488525
It was automatically configured in our network (it replaced a near 20 year old switch) and has worked flawlessly since. Being a Gigabyte (1000mBts) it has increased throughput for the multitude of larger cad drawings and revisions. I haven't found any heat dissipation problems with it either.