Top products from r/level1techs
We found 7 product mentions on r/level1techs. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Switch | Easy Smart Managed | Plug & Play | Lifetime Protection | Desktop/ Wall-Mount | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Support QoS, Vlan, IGMP and Link Aggregation (TL-SG108E)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
8 Gigabit ports provide instant large file transfers15K Jumbo frame improves performance of large data transfersEffective network monitoring via Port Mirroring, Loop Prevention and Cable DiagnosticsAbundant VLAN features improve network security via traffic segmentationIGMP Snooping optimizes multic...
Show Reddit reviews2. AOC I2267FW 22-Inch Class IPS Frameless/Slim LED Monitor, Full HD,250 cd/m2 Brightness,5ms,50M:1 DCR,VGA/DVI
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
22" (21.5" viewable) display, 250 cd/m2 Brightness, 5ms Response Time1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution, 50M:1 MEGA Dynamic Contrast RatioIPS panel for consistent image appearance from all viewing positions, 2mm ultra-narrow bezel for virtually borderless appearanceVGA, DVI-D with HDCP portsDetachable m...
Show Reddit reviews3. NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) - Desktop, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 8 Gigabit portsPLUG-AND-PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration neededVERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placementSILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for nois...
Show Reddit reviews4. Sonnet Allegro Pro USB 3.0 PCIe card
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Adds four USB 3.0 ports to your Mac Pro with PCIe slots, Windows PC, or Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card expansion systemSupports aggregate transfer speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s (450 MB/s per port)Supports USB 3.0 bus-powered hard drives, SSDs, DVDs & Blu-ray devices with up to 2.0A per portSupports USB 3.0 c...
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> ow bad your current wireless TP-Link is
Daaaamn dude, how do I say this... THANK YOU this was very informative and complete like really thanks for taking the time.
I guess I'll be looking in betweek the HP 1810 and the Netgear although I had an eye on the managed ones, like the TP Link TL-SG108E
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K4DS5KU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
You mention noise, it is an issue, I'll probably have the switch just behind my tv, there are no many places to hide it in here.
About the switch unmanaged and managed I wanted to tinker with it, always wanted to learn a bit more of networking.
As for the WiFi it's ok, but just ok. I live in an apartment and is crowded AF with wifi signals, I check to see the congestion every few months to change the channel and it helps a bit, but I would like to use 5Ghz instead.
Again thanks for the advice and the links I'll be taking a look, thank you!
> Is it worth it to get an AP and connect it to the switch? instead of using the integrated with the router (the one I have)
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It depends how bad your current wireless TP-Link is. Is the wireless signal flaky (does it drop randomly or disconnect your laptop randomly)? Any issues? Signal problems? Random shutoffs?
If so, then replace it, if not then you could try using it as an AP.
In my experience TP-Link gear is a good value if you don't need reliability. I had bad luck with my TP-Link DSL modem frequently overheating and/or being unresponsive on the web gui.
>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K4DS5KU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Is it worth it to get an AP and connect it to the switch? instead of using the integrated with the router (the one I have)
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Definitely eBay. You can get a UAP-AC-Lite for $60ish on eBay, and that leaves $40 for a switch which is more than enough.
Is noise a problem? As the noisier switches tend to be dirt cheap. Foundry FLS648 is $49 used or less, sometimes as low as $20. It's noisy though.
If you need a quiet switch it's more expensive, but you could always get a Netgear switch if your okay with it sort of flaking out every day or two randomly, those are around $20 new on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-Gigabit-Desktop-GS108-400NAS/dp/B00MPVR50A
A friend of mine once said if you avoid getting the Netgear switches with a web gui, and instead get the dumb/unmanaged L2 only version of the ProSafe line, that it's not bad.
Personally though this is what I use and recommend: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brocade-Foundry-FLS648-Switch-4-SFP-48-1-Gig-T-Ports-no-rack-mounts-ASIS-/162057859029?hash=item25bb66afd5:g:B8EAAOSwKfVXI7TL
The seller would probably accept $49, but if not here is another cheap L2-only switch:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-1810-8-J9800A-Ethernet-Switch-/201721628473?hash=item2ef78bc739:g:748AAOSwPCVYB72f
It's the HP 1810, it's ok. Not as reliable as the FLS648, some people have had them fail on /r/homenetworking and /r/homelab, but a lot of people have had great luck with them, and they are dirt cheap ($25-$35). You could always buy one every year in case one fails :D.
Another option is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-JE005A-V1910-16G-16-Port-10-100-100-Port-w-4-Port-SFP-Managed-Switch-/282251385279?hash=item41b77e59bf:g:O~AAAOSwOdpX0dho
HP's 1910 is much more reliable than their older 1810 model, and has some L3 capabilities.
Here's an old pic of the FLS648 in action.
It was my idea so I guess I will go first.
Sonnet Allegro Pro USB 3.0 PCIe card - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XPUHO10
Don't watch too much LTT any more but caught this one on a recent video. It is a USB card with 4 ports on 4 seperate controllers.
Could come in quite useful especially where speed or direct connectablitly is concerned. Though hot plug support is kind of added in recent versions of KVM, it isn't quite ready for seamless or bug free use yet.
What size? Do you need 60Hz or 75 out 144? Do you need Freesync or Gsync or neither? IPS or TN panel? VESA mount or no?
I just bought a 22" IOC monitor that I love. Only 60Hz and no VESA or anything fancy, but it's a great colored IPS panel for $99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLZ047Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2z5pybKPPJJJP