Datto Switches vs. NETGEAR Managed Switches

good value for PoE switching for simple devices like cameras and wireless access points. easy to deploy from remote and easy to toggle ports

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Well suited for a small business with minimal IT capital.

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• managed ports via the cloud
• easy to deploy and managed
• advance replacements on warrenty items

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• The switches met the data transfer needs of a small business with about 30 users and 4 servers.
• The web interface was adequate for a business that didn't have the need to dive into a device with a CLI.
• These were wall mounted. Not the best network design, but small businesses cut corners. The mounting holes helped with this "solution".

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• cleaner web gui

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• Both switches were the same model number, same firmware. One switch needed to be rebooted about every 5 weeks. This problem was never resolved.

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lower end of the spectrum of managed switches but good deal for simple devices like wireless access points or cameras

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The NetGear switches are definitely entry-level switches. They don't have the functionality (or cost) of Dell, HP, nor Cisco. But for the money, a business that is just starting out can't complain.

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• if the client does not pay up, can disable the device and "soft brick" the device

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• The NetGear switches made a positive impact as entry level switches for a startup company.

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