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--- switches [2022/05/13 13:47] – [Unmanaged Switches] jim
+++ switches [2025/11/02 18:49] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ======Switches======
-Switches are a great and necessary part of networks, but for VOIP they require different considerations.
+Switches are a great and necessary thing for a network, but for VOIP they require special consideration.
 =====Unmanaged Switches=====
-Unmanaged switches (or dumb switches) are the easiest to use with VOIP systems, as they require no special settings or configuration.
+Unmanaged switches (or dumb switches) are the easiest to use with VOIP systems, as they require no special settings or configuration.\\ We recommend that you avoid 4 or 5 port switches in favor of 8+ ports, as the 4 and 5 port switches are generally low quality and less reliable.\\
-We do recommend that you avoid 4 or 5 port switches in favor of 8+ ports, as the 4 and 5 port switches are generally low quality and less reliable.
+Most unmanaged 8+ port switches can be had for $20-30.\\
-Most unmanaged 8+ port switches can be had for $20-30.    \\
+//**Please note** - Managed switches that are not managed are not the same thing as an unmanaged switch.//
-**Please note** - Managed switches that are not managed are not the same thing as an unmanaged switch.
 =====Managed Switches=====
 Managed switches require proper configuration to work with VOIP systems.\\ //
 **Please note** - an unconfigured managed switch is not the same as an unmanaged switch. // \\
-If using a managed switch, you will need an IT person.
+//**If using a managed switch, you will need an IT person.**//