Smart Switches

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What is a Smart Switch?

The right choice of smart switch can be vital for ensuring your network performs at its very best, while also giving you more ports to connect more ethernet-connected devices to your network with ease. Each device connected to the smart switch becomes an automatic part of the same network.

For instance, if you link up a modem to a router - then to a smart switch - other items connected to that same smart switch will also be able to access the internet. Deploy a smart switch as part of a set-up, and you can group together desktops PCs, voice-over-IP phones and more.

Why do I need a Smart Switch?

Wherever you are, you can remotely access a smart switch via its unique IP address and web-based interface. A smart switch is a great option that's in-between an unmanaged switch and a managed switch. You can see what's hooked up to each of the smart switch's ports, whether they're receiving traffic and more.

Though a smart switch's feature set might not be as expansive as a managed switch, its web-based interface gives more than adequate control over a network for most users. You mainly miss out on advanced-level features targeted at networking professionals, which many users won't end up using.

A user-friendly, web-based interface combined with a high level of performance and a robust feature set gives our range of smart switches exceptional value for money. Improve the connectivity of your network device with a smart switch from Ebuyer.

Smart Switches for businesses

On the market, there are numerous options for smart switches. You're highly likely to find a model that suits you needs. Due to their well-balanced feature set, smart switches can fulfil the demands of most small to medium-sized business. However, larger businesses - such as data centres and enterprise networks - might want to consider a managed switch for their expansive feature set.

A smart switch offers up security, monitoring, prioritisation and more. For when the time comes to further expand your network, some smart switches even support smooth IPv6 migration. There are also smart switches with small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports for hooking up networking a style="color:#f08000; text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.ebuyer.com/store/Networking/cat/Switches/subcat/Transceivers-&-SFP-Modules"transceivers and SFP modules. This makes a smart switch a solid foundation for a business's operation.

Plus, with energy saving technologies (EEE), fan-less designs and easy-to-install form-factors, smart switch help deliver a high level of performance in even the most demanding of commercial environments.

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