[mythtv-users] Time Warner Junking STB's

[Ben Kamen]

On 2013-11-25 9:16 AM, Eric Sharkey wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Dean Collins <Dean at cognation.net> wrote:
>> So the question is what sort of switches do this? High end cisco only or can consumer home switches do this as well?
>
> It's not limited to only Cisco.  Lots of manufacturers produce managed
> switches, but they invariably cost more than unmanaged switches, often
> by a lot.  You can browse the options on your favorite retail site.


Right - Have managed switches from D-Link, Zyxel...

I've also had some from Cisco, Netgear...

The key is they have to be managed -- not "unmanaged".

If one is into networking/IT/computer stuff - it's super handy to have at least one around.

Good for the toolbox. :)

  -Ben