NETGEAR ProSafe GS110T Gigabit SmartSwitch
Network switches are not reviewed by the press that often, but they are a necessary part of many home or small business networks, so we need to take a look now and then at what's available, what works, and how well they work.
Excellent build quality; Comprehensive software controls; Flexible security features; Good throughput on TCP/IP traffic; Very little heat output; Expected long-term reliability; Software ease-of-use; Fiber optic ports; if you need them; Easy setup with appropriate defaults; Excellent documentation,...
UDP performance lags way behind TCP/IP; Price may be an issue for home users; Didn't beat my unmanaged switch on performance