“The description says "Unmanaged". What is being managed or not in the various switches? Of the 4 I looked at, 2 say "unmanaged".”
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Unmanaged automatically choose the speed for the port. With a managed switch, you can choose and set the network speed. Be careful when using a managed switch as you can slow down other network users.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Managed switches give you more control over your LAN traffic and offer advanced features to control that traffic. 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.” Unmanaged versus Managed Switches - Cisco https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/switches/networking_solutions_products_genericcontent0900aecd806c7afe.pdf Basically all these ports are the same, kinda like putting 5 straws into the same cup. everyone has the same opportunity to get the data whereas a manged switch allows you to set priority or control the data flow. use this switch if your just need more ports, if your modem only has one prt but you need to hook up multiple devices..plug one port from this to the modem then all the remaining ports get the same data from the modem, basically just sharing the plug.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The difference between a managed switch and an unmanaged one is that the managed switch lets you configure and monitor each port individually and also shape traffic while an unmanaged one simply connects each of your devices to each other. With a managed switch, you can do things like prioritize traffic from each device or set the connection speed manually in case there's a problem with auto-negotiation, etc. These are things that most home users would never need to do and is probably overkill for a home network. An unmanaged switch is much simpler to use. You plug one port into your modem and the rest into your computers and printers and then just let it auto-configure your local network. An unmanaged switch is what most home users would use and usually works fine without any problems.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.A managed switch allows you to configure things such as firewalls and choose specific paths for information to travel. An unmanaged switch does not provide these features. The term “switch” is exactly what it says, it flips the wiring structure around when the information passes through. If it didn’t do this, your Ethernet cables would have to be wired differently on both ends (a crossover cable) in order to communicate between devices.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.unmanaged simply means you can not see what is going on inside the switch. Most household user will not need to know.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.not really sure, but i think it means you cant shutter each port, they are all on all the time, no software or firmware that you can playwith.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I'm not a tech guy, but you plug in and it's on--no on/off switch or ability to monitor or "manage" flow or speed of data.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Unmanaged means not configuration needed. It’s plug and play. https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/switches/networking_solutions_products_genericcontent0900aecd806c7afe.pdf
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Unmanaged means that there is no control software to control the ports. they are basically just plug and play.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.1 port connects to router and the other 4 ports share the band with when items are pluged into them.
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