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Hi,
I'm currently shopping for a switch to share broadband access between
the 20 flats in our building. We have the wiring squared away.
We don't want a LAN per se, but will be using the port-based VLAN
feature for security between households.
In the future, we may be able to upgrade to a fiber line. The switch
should have slots for optional modules.
Also, as people move and administrators come and go, full web-based
management would be a bonus.
The Compex 3224 looks interesting
(http://www.cpx.com/proddetail.asp?c=Switches&e=89). It has aggregated
routing, so we should be able to upgrade to several ADSL lines or have
a cable-based backup line. It also has Priority Queuing, which I
suppose might be useful. And some security features.
We can get the switch for around DKK 2000 (USD 325 / EUR 265).
Another option is a 3COM Superstack 4400SE which will set us back
twice the amount (DKK 4000 / USD 650 / EUR 530) and doesn't seem to
have all the features of the Compex.
3COM has the name going for them, though.
Has anyone used the Compex with good or bad results? Or does someone
know of benefits to the 3COM that I've overlooked?
This is my first foray into the world of managed switches (the most
I've used is SOHO routers), so I'd appreciate any input.
Best,
Mads Grøftehaug
PS: I don't want to buy anything from you (except maybe if you're
based in Denmark).
Hi,
I'm currently shopping for a switch to share broadband access between
the 20 flats in our building. We have the wiring squared away.
We don't want a LAN per se, but will be using the port-based VLAN
feature for security between households.
In the future, we may be able to upgrade to a fiber line. The switch
should have slots for optional modules.
Also, as people move and administrators come and go, full web-based
management would be a bonus.
The Compex 3224 looks interesting
(http://www.cpx.com/proddetail.asp?c=Switches&e=89). It has aggregated
routing, so we should be able to upgrade to several ADSL lines or have
a cable-based backup line. It also has Priority Queuing, which I
suppose might be useful. And some security features.
We can get the switch for around DKK 2000 (USD 325 / EUR 265).
Another option is a 3COM Superstack 4400SE which will set us back
twice the amount (DKK 4000 / USD 650 / EUR 530) and doesn't seem to
have all the features of the Compex.
3COM has the name going for them, though.
Has anyone used the Compex with good or bad results? Or does someone
know of benefits to the 3COM that I've overlooked?
This is my first foray into the world of managed switches (the most
I've used is SOHO routers), so I'd appreciate any input.
Best,
Mads Grøftehaug
PS: I don't want to buy anything from you (except maybe if you're
based in Denmark).