Re: Switches/Hub, Brand?

Rob,

I agee on the locking up also. My frustration with Linksys is not just
switches. The routers lock up sometimes and the print server fail, they are
a mess if you need reliability. I started using them because they were the
first into the small market with a high speed switch. Unfortunately they
have screwed themselves with a lack of long term reliablity.

Bernie

"Rob Lloyd" <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'd go for the Cisco rebate too. I've had good luck with HP and Dell as
> well.
> I agree though - linksys gear should mostly be used in a very small
> environment or home use. I've had several problems with them in the past
> with
> them just locking up needing a reboot. I did replace one router with a
> SonicWall that hasn't locked up in 2 years. I know you're not asking about
> routers but I think the same holds true for their switches. I will say
> that
> I'm personally running one of their higher-end switches with no problems.
> I
> also don't like their support - they are all from India and ask the same
> questions over and over. Either on the phone or a live chat.
>
> Rob
>
> "William Stacey [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Maybe time for a Cisco (800 series). They are also offering an upgrade
>> from
>> Cisco rebate of some kind. Also heard good things about Netopia routers.
>> http://www.cdw.com/shop/tools/compare/results.asp?Sort=Price&edc=788532&edc=788533&edc=788534&edc=788536&edc=788539&edc=788540&FilteredSortOrder=PRICEASC
>>
>> --
>> William Stacey [MVP]
>>
>> "Bernie Hunt" <bhunt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eP1zyhaYFHA.252@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > I've finally had it with Linksys. I had to go out to a site that was
>> > down
>> > today due to a malfunctioning Linksys switch. This is the 5 or 6th
>> > Linksys
>> > product I've had go bad in the field. I guess it's time to step up to a
>> > better brand. What do you guys recommend?
>> >
>> > Bernie
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>


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