“What's the difference between managed and unmanaged ethernet switches?”
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Unmanaged switches merely allow you to connect more devices via ethernet to your network. They have no other functionality. Managed switches allow you to setup vlans, quality control, flow control, limit throughput, port mirroring, so on and so forth usually by installing a piece of software on a computer created by the manufacturer of the switch, or by going to the IP address assigned to the switch in a web browser. You can also password protect managed switches. If security or quality of service is what you are after then I would suggest a managed switch. If all you need to do is add more devices to your wired network then go with unmanaged.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.An unmanaged switch simply allows Ethernet devices to communicate with one another, such as a PC or network printer, and those are typically what we call “plug and play.” Managed switches provide all the features of an unmanaged switch... PLUS (if you want)... it provides the ability to configure, manage (hence, the name), and monitor your LAN.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Unmanaged means you don't get to set the IP addressing. Managed means you get to set the IP addressing. Short, simple answer.
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