Need 10/100 switches to go with those $.81 NIC cards? **EDIT - Deal over**

[freebee]

I ordered one too. Tax is a bit more for NY residents, but still a great deal for a good looking switch.

 

[Zclyh3]

Should I get a 5 port or 8 port? My friend says I should get the one I need. But an extra 3 ports for $9? I need some answers!

 

[John P]

I was wondering the same thing. Why buy a 5 port hub when you can get an 8 port hub for $8 more? I would definitely get the 8.

 

[Zclyh3]

Hey, is this switch an RJ45 connector?

 

[wiin]

I ordered the 8 port switch 2 days ago. I hope it is not a refurb coz I just hate having to return stuff. Anyway, mine is on back order.

 

[SsZERO]

Hubs divide their max bandwidth across each port...so if you have 10 ports on a 100 Mbps hub, then each port will only have 10 Mbps of throughput. This is good for limiting network usage by client connections. Hubs are generally less efficient than switches, and personally I would not use them in any network I build.

A switch allows max rated bandwidth for every port, so a switch running at 100 Mbps gives you 100 mbps on each port. Switches are the way to go if you want max speed.

-= SsZERO =-



<< whats the difference between a switch and a HUB ? >>

 

[RandomCoil]

One quick clarification to SsZero's post: if you have 10 computers attached to a 100Mbit they are not limited to 10Mbit of bandwidth each. The limitation is that all the computers on the hub have to share the total 100Mbits worth of bandwidth. Therefore, you can transfer a file between computers 1 and 2 at 100Mbits, assuming 3-10 aren't yapping about something else. The advanatage of a switch is that computers 1 and 2 can talk at 100Mb at the same time that computers 3 and 4 are talking at 100Mb. With a hub, each pair would only get 50 Mbits worth of bandwidth.

From what I've seen, a 100Mbit hub is sufficient for most home networks.

RC

EDIT 1:
I forgot to mention that at this price, there's no reason not to get a switch, though!

EDIT 2:
A question for the forum... does it matter that id doesn't have an "uplink" port? Would I have a problem with uplinking this switch to another one? Thanks...

 

[Bozo Galora]

the "0" in front of refurb means "not" as in 1 and 0

 

[Rooster286]

Doh, looks like the 15% deal and free shipping is dead

This was Sizzling, now downgraded to hot

 

[Golgo13]

<< EDIT 2:
A question for the forum... does it matter that id doesn't have an "uplink" port? Would I have a problem with uplinking this switch to another one? Thanks... >>



You'd need a cross-over cable (upllink cable). Use it to connect any "regular" ports on two different hubs/switches together.

 

[Scootin159]

Deal seems dead - all belkin products are now marked "N/A" (discontinued?)

 

[maukdaddy]

crap....I ordered one of these 2 days agoo too.... still haven't received my order # yet though

 

[maukdaddy]

did anyone who ordered one of these receive their order confirmation/#? I still haven't gotten mine!

 

[MatchBox]

HOT!

75ft Ethernet cable for $8.95 --- plus a crimp tool for $11.
click ethernet - then click tools. the crimp tool is the top one. I got one from
them a few (4) months ago from them for $15.

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[fornax]

Very nice prices! If I didn't have two SMC switches, I'd jump on those. They must have been on sale for a while -- Ebay is flooded with SOHO switches that nobody buys. So if you're thinking of unloading these on Ebay, don't expect to make a fortune

 

[skoog]

I also have not yet recieved an order confirmation number spent half hour on hold with them. Still didn't get through.

edit: I ordered on december 12th

 

[Kwad Guy]

I can't seem to find these switches...Can someone post a direct link
to the 8-port switch?

Thanks,

Kwad

 

[Zclyh3]

Same here..I haven't received my confirmation order # yet. Can someone tell me why!?

:|:|:|:|:|

 

[TOOCOOL]

ditto no order confer

Kwad Guy i think all the belkin stuff has been taken off dells site:disgust:

 

[freebee]

My switch actually came today, without any confirmation e-mail, shipping date, or anything. I was in my underwear when the ups guy came. And its brand new, shrink wrapped and everything.

 

[Eugaet]

<< I was in my underwear when the ups guy came. >>



TMI!

Anyway, I haven't received anything either...last time I checked the web site it said my order was delayed.

 

[maukdaddy]

<< My switch actually came today, without any confirmation e-mail, shipping date, or anything. I was in my underwear when the ups guy came. And its brand new, shrink wrapped and everything. >>



When/what time did you order your switch?

I keep hoping that mine will ship even though I don't have an email!

 

[RobsTV]

Unlike the NIC's, the switches do show up as "In Stock". (but at close to $40 for 5 port).
5 port switch

 

[Zclyh3]

Damn freebee, I literally had to email them back about my order. I used the notification they gave me and replyed back to them. It turns out that MY ORDER had already SHIPPED! I should be receiving it soon. But then I got another email saying that they are delaying my USB to Ethernet adapter til 1/10/02. They can take their time with that. I don't even care. All I know is that my 8 port switch is coming in soon!



*Don't worry Maukdaddy, it's probably the same situation for you.

 

[maukdaddy]

Kick@ss!!!!! I can't wait

Hopefully UPS will just hold the package until I get back to school from x-mas break!