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=====Unmanaged Switches===== | =====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===== | ||
Managed switches require proper configuration to work with VOIP systems.\\ // | Managed switches require proper configuration to work with VOIP systems.\\ // | ||
**Please note** - an unconfigured managed switch is not the same as an unmanaged switch. // \\ | **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.**// |
switches.txt · Last modified: 2022/06/15 18:38 by jim