Best choice PoE gigabit network switch?

[JohnyBeGood]

Hello,

I need 16 port gigabit switch with PoE (for IP cameras in home network). In my research I came across this
NETGEAR ProSAFE JGS516PE https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GG1ACX2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Price after rebate: $144.99
Never had Netgear before. Should I go with Cisco?

Any suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[JackMDS]

:https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-16-Port-Business-Desktop-LGS116P/dp/B00GECC11O

 

[kater1]

How many powered ports do you need?

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[JohnyBeGood]

:https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-16-Port-Business-Desktop-LGS116P/dp/B00GECC11O

That's a great alternative! Seems like Netgear has more features ie. Web Management.
Not sure how either one is better when it comes to reliability?

 

[JohnyBeGood]

How many powered ports do you need?

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8 PoE will be future proof for me.

 

[kater1]

8 PoE will be future proof for me.

Never say never. My 4 cameras turned into 14.

I use 2 netgear FS116PNA. I see no need for a managed switch in a home network

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[JohnyBeGood]

I know what you mean

That model is 10/100 and I need Gigabit for other devices in my network that will benefit from it. Managed is something I always wanted to learn more about.
This seems like a good opportunity while upgrading.

 

[Genx87]

I bought a pair of these in January. Mounted them on my networking wall. And I plan to put up POE cameras this spring.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JSNTWTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mxnerd]

I bought a pair of these in January. Mounted them on my networking wall. And I plan to put up POE cameras this spring.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JSNTWTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks neat and fabulous price!

 

[michellebox]

Once the PoE ports can support the power requirements of the IP cameras with Cisco or Netgear would be suitable. Netgear is more designed for home use with easy setup in a simple environment. Cisco switches are more for the business environment and may need some configuration which requires more in depth knowledge and skills

 

[sonitravel09]

If it's VoIP, there's no way you need gigabit.

A 100Mb/s switch with PoE would probably be a better option.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Dot he cameras require PoE or PoE+? Most IP cameras can get by on PoE, but some PTZ Cameras require PoE+. PoE is half the power budget, and a lot cheaper, so if you can get by with one of those, I would.

Also, have you weighed if you really need one vs. PoE injectors? Even good quality ones from like Ubiquiti are less than $20 a piece. PoE switches are expensive, and often used for central management. If you have an outlet close to where the Ethernet run goes outside, and you only have a could of cameras, I'd just get a couple of PoE Injectors and connect those before the run heads outside.