Re: Netgear Switches

[Simon Kennedy <stonewolfsoft@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks Ross,

Chalk one up on the good side.

Not too worried about build quality (as long as it
works), all the kit should be hidden behind a door
with only me accessing it.

Have you had any incompatabilites with any other kit?

Regards
Simon

PS
There's one thing you can be sure of, you can always
find one person who has a horror story about anything.

--- Ross McKillop <home@xxxxxxx> wrote: > My entire
network (with the exception of one
> wireless point and the
> apple airport cards) is based around Netgear kit,
> three switches, two
> ME102 Access Points, 3 Wireless Cards and i've never
> had any problems.
>
> Their after-sales support is also great, the only
> problem I ever had
> was a power supply dying on one of the access points
> (after it was out
> of warranty), it was replaced quickly (and then
> about 2 weeks later I
> got a whole new access point... probably a mistake
> but when I tried to
> explain it they didnt take it back :P)
>
> We use a 24 and 48 port with Gigabit modules at work
> as well, and they
> perform great.
>
> Just my opinion, no doubt someone has a Netgear
> horror story but its
> great kit (well built physically too - at least the
> old metal stuff was
> - not sure about the new plasticy switches/routers
> for the home/small
> office market) especially at the price!
>
> Ross
>
> --
> Ross McKillop
> On 5 Dec 2003, at 13:54, Simon Kennedy wrote:
>
> > Has anyone got any thoughts on Netgear products.
> I'm
> > tempted by the following
> >
> > Netgear FS726 24x10/100 Ethernet + 2 Gigabit
> modular
> > slots. 260 GBP Inc Vat at Novatech
> >
> > plus
> >
> > Copper Gigabit module for FS726. 71 GBP Inc Vat
> >
> > Anything better for  out ther
> >
> > Regards
> > Simon Kennedy
> >
> >
>

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