[Pc_Support] ABS 5-Port GbE Switch for $31.99 - $20 Rebate (5-port version)

[Bryan J. Smith]

"Bryan J. Smith" <b.j.smith at ieee.org> wrote:
> Just FYI, this ABS 8-port GbE Switch is a decent entry-level
> switch.   Although it only has a measly 144KiB buffer, it does
> have the all-important 802.3x hardware flow control support.
> Although Jumbo Frame support is listed, there is _no_ VLAN support,
> so all ports must be using the same frame rate.  There is no
> indication whether or not it is auto-MDX (straight/crossover). 
> It has a standard 3-prong A/C out, no external AC/DC adapter, which
> is a very nice touch for the price.

There is also a 5-port version, same specs:  
http://dealnews.com/deals/ABS-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Switch-for-12-after-rebate/109024.html

BTW, someone noted on the 5-port review that Jumbo Frames did _not_
work for 2 cards they have previously tested as working with another
switch.  Doesn't surprise me, sometimes the specification "Jumbo
Frame" has been used to only support 4,500 byte frames, but not the
common 9,000 byte.

It's interesting to note the rebates are _separate_, only 1 product
listed on each rebate.  This becons the question, can you get both? 
In any case, a cheap GbE switch with 802.3x support and an internal
AC 3-prong is very, very nice for the price.
http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/ABS33-332-003Jan10Feb2806sl10.pdf
http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/ABS33-332-004Jan10Feb2806sl10.pdf

Although I'm still planning on buying a refurbished NetGear GSM73xx
series for my home network for a few hundred bucks, I can always use
more switches for testing, InstallFests or as a spot/improptu
repeater.


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Bryan J. Smith     Professional, Technical Annoyance
b.j.smith at ieee.org      http://thebs413.blogspot.com
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