which switch? Budget cable tester?

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Buy.com has netgear, linksys, and smc 16 port 10/100 switches all around $140 with free shipping. I just happen to need a 16 port switch. Any reason to get one over another? I also need a cable tester and don't have a clue where or what to look for. A fluke would be nice but I'm looking for something much cheaper. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

As for the Switch:

I would go to the three respectable sites, read the Data Sheet, and get the one that seems to have the features that suit me best.

Network Testers.

Or this beauty is a middle price range:

LanRover? Cable Tester TP500

 

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just what I was looking for, thanks.