NETGEAR 26-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch (GS324TP) - Managed, with 24 x PoE+ @ 190W, 2 x 1G SFP, Desktop or Rackmount, S350 series
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Insight Cloud management is not supported by the GS324TP switch. As a result, the Insight app will not be able to handle it. You can restart the switch as a whole, which will restart all of the ports.
Fiber connections are made through the SFP ports. In most cases, the modem will be connected via ethernet. If your ISP allows it, fiber could be used, but you'll need a proper head-end. end device (advanced security appliance, router, and so on)
The front four screws will keep it in place if you use the proper mounting hardware.
Yes. It determines whether or not the device is POE. If not, it behaves similarly to a standard switch.
Selected User Reviews For NETGEAR 26-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch (GS324TP) - Managed, with 24 x PoE+ @ 190W, 2 x 1G SFP, Desktop or Rackmount, S350 series
"The unit I received was far from ideal, and it was certainly not suitable for use at home while working in the same room. After plugging in a single low-voltage power source, both fans would turn on at full speed. They'd just stay on if you drew a POE camera. Because of their small size and high rpm, the fans are extremely loud. I could understand the commotion if the entire 190 watts of POE power were being used, but the fans were either on or off - There didn't appear to be any way to control them. I returned the unit right away, and I'm not sure if my case was exceptional or typical in this regard.
In my homes, I've used Netgear for at least 15 years. Value is obviously a factor, but it's also because they pack so many professional features into their consumer switches that it's difficult to see why anyone would use anything else. TP- Although Link, Ubiquity, and a few other brands come close on occasion, Netgear's strength lies in the residential network market, and the GS324TP switch is a perfect example of why. Nothing compares to what this switch can accomplish for the price:
- Internal switching capacity of 52 Gigabits per second (i. e. change the fabric). What is the significance of this? Because it represents the amount of bandwidth that the switch can handle all at once. It has a lot of high-powered devices connected to it, such as IP cameras that record and stream multiple 4K streams in real time. I used to have a low-cost 8-track player. TP-Link port Netgear GbE switch connected to another inexpensive TP-Link TP-Link TP-Link TP-Link TP-Link Link 8- All of my devices are powered by a port PoE switch, and this switch has nearly twice the total capacity of the other two, as well as significantly more software optimization. If you're having problems with latency in your home or small business network, it's possible that your switch fabric is too thin.
- 24 fully- powered PoE ports (if you're a long-time IP camera user like me, you'll be surprised to learn that most current consumer IP cameras only use about 3-watts of power). If you're buying this switch for the purpose of powering 24 cameras, 190W is more than enough. )br>- 2 dedicated SFP ports (one of which I'm using as a dedicated uplink to my ISP)br>- LLDP, SNMP, LAG, VLANs, QoS, and a slew of other business-related technologies built-in level features that are simple to configurebr>- Front- Panel LEDs are bright, well-organized, and easy to refer to when determining what's going on in your network. br>- Dual chassis fans that only turn on when the computer is under heavy load (I'm guessing other reviewers who complained about this weren't ventilating it properly or had defective units)br>- In comparison to older Netgear GUIs, the Web GUI is a breath of fresh air - There are no known bugs, and functions work consistently across all browsers I've tested. br>br>One thing to keep in mind is that more advanced configuration requires a Windows-based computer. However, if you're buying this switch, that shouldn't be an issue, and as a technologist, you should have something that can run Windows as well as macOS. If you don't, don't blame Netgear; blame yourself for lacking a dual-mode router. a bootable virtual machine, or even a simple virtualization app; )br>br>I challenge you to find a switch that combines these enterprise-level features, the number of PoE ports, the usable and intuitive GUI, and Netgear's reputation and experience in the residential market for less money. Last but not least. I disagree with a previous reviewer who claimed that this switch was "overkill for a home network. " "Perhaps it's because I've worked in IT for 20 years, but I bought this for my house specifically for all of the "overkill" features, and I wouldn't have it any other way. " Netgear, you did a fantastic job.
I primarily use them for home security systems, but the majority of them have been either extremely buggy or have worked fine for a short period of time before failing. With all of the other brands, I've had video latency issues as well as a slew of other performance issues. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO GET THIS NETGEAR? It's not that much more expensive than the other brands, and because it's a robust, managed switch, it gives me a lot more options. In addition, I've noticed a significant improvement in performance. I've made my decision! I would recommend this PoE switch to anyone, whether they are using it at home or in their business. It is, without a doubt, the best team I have ever worked with!.
This switch was purchased to replace a Cisco SG300-based switch that was no longer operational. This device has 52 ports. I appreciate NetGear's inclusion of professional enterprise/large business features in this model, and the fact that it works flawlessly right out of the box. It's well-made, and the graphical user interface is easy to use, with online help and information available if necessary. With Cisco brand products, I had some issues with traffic not being switched properly, but since switching to these, I have had no problems. Even Cisco's support team was useless, especially when it came to my VoIP setup. I'm also using SFP connectors that are based on fiber. I purchased mine from Amazon and use the twin fiber ports bound together in LACP to connect it to another Netgear 24 port PoE Max switch. I'm not sure what to say. I wish I had chosen NetGear from the start. In the office, networking is now much more efficient.
It was purchased to replace a TPLink that was extremely loud. It's only a little loud. "Whisper quiet" is definitely not one of them. I can hear it through the door and feel the vibrations through the wall because it's in a closet. br>br>There is no way to control the speed of the fans. Because I only require a dozen POE ports, I chose the 12/12 version, which costs $100 less. It's much quieter, though some fine tuning settings, such as this one, are missing.
This switch was installed in place of an older PoE switch. Auto-switching of the new switch Automatically detects whether PoE is required and sets the appropriate power level! Also, every port on the switch supports PoE, so you don't have to double-check that your PoE devices are plugged into the correct port. I used this for some low-power cameras as well as some higher-power Unifi AC-powered devices. HD WAPs. Mounting brackets are included in the package. If you're so inclined, it also has management features. I've used hundreds of switches in my time, and this is by far the most user-friendly.
Some LEDs are not functioning properly. VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY It's quite effective. Upon arrival, a few status LEDs are broken. It is loud if there are any POE devices connected. Fortunately for me, it is located in the basement and is out of the way. There's no way you'd be okay with this in the room you're in. It was way too loud.