8-port unmanaged Gigabit switch comparison
Unmanaged Gigabit switches are typically in the $20 cost range. They generally don’t have 10/100/1000 Mbps speed indicator lights anymore, perhaps since most hardware is gigabit by default. As multi-gigabit home and business internet connections become more common, ensure your network wouldn’t benefit from 2.5 Gigabit switches before locking into 1 Gigabit switches.
| Model/Rev | LED speed indicator | metal jacks | buffer memory (kB) | MAC address table (entries) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEG-S80g Rev 1.0 | yes | yes | 128 | 4K |
| TEG-S80g Rev 2.1 | yes | yes | 128 | 8K |
| TEG-S80g Rev 3.0 | no | no | 256 | 8K |
| TEG-S80g Rev 4.1 | no | no | 192 | 4K |
| TEG-S82g Rev 2.0 | no | no | 256 | 8K |
| NetGear GS308 v3 | no | yes | 192 | 8K |
These switches have been reliable for me across many years of use in small instrument networks with challenging physical environments.
