Mailing List AE-List@media-motion.tv ? Message #50477
From: Teddy Gage <teddygage@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [AE] OT - gigabit switches
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:06:54 -0400
To: After Effects Mail List <AE-List@media-motion.tv>
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I have the netgear gigabit GS105 - 5 port switch for this exact purpose. networks together 2 pcs, a mac mini and my synology NAS, with the 5th port is plugged directly into my router, so everything has a network connection through the LAN. it's like $30. Completely, stupidly simple, plug and play, worked first time I plugged it in, haven't thought about it since. If I need more ports I simply remove what's not being used and it auto-configures. Works great.

http://www.netgear.com/service-provider/products/switches/unmanaged-desktop-switches/GS105.aspx#


On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 3:51 PM, J Bills <jbillsnews@flickfx.com> wrote:
Hi guys - I'm having to play sys admin a little more than I like as I build out my basement studio, and just trying to dodge some mistakes.

I've not had to deal much with switches in the past - I'm curious for a small studio setup if I need a fully managed switch or if I can get by on the next level down - the "smart" switch?  They seem to have link aggregating and lots of common options configurable - but I wonder if I'm missing something vs the more expensive managed options.

Any advice?



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