======Switches======
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.\\ 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.\\ 
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.// 

=====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.**//