ZyXel network gear

[discodave1977]

Anyone have any input on Zyxel gear, specifically the ES-2108 or ES-2108PWR?

Any other recommendations for good value layer 2 switch?

 

[discodave1977]

no one has any input?

 

[drmurdoch]

no one has any input?

ZyXEL ES-2108PWR 8-Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet L2 Managed PoE Switch w/ 1 shared Gigabit Copper/SFP

CNET product brief

Description: The Zyxel Dimension ES-2108PWR is an 8 port, small office/home office switch.Compared to other small office/home office switches on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $260.
Pros: The modest footprint of this external switch won't take up a lot of space.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for home offices.This switch should be considered when $32 per port fits within your budget.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this switch has good features for the money.
Suggestions: For help in deciding if this unit belongs in your office, see CNET's guide to buying networking equipment for your business.



No user reviews

 

[drmurdoch]

newegg 239

NewEgg.com has it for $239.00

 

[discodave1977]

yeah thats my issue, very few if any reviews of it, just lots of links to stores that sell them. I did see that a few folx here have used them in the past.

Im open to other options in the SMB market. If all else fails I will just go with a 3com product.