Netgear ProSafe 24-Port Smart Switch

This switch sounds great on paper until you install it and realize you just paid todays prices for a switch from 2013. Most of the configuration is using an outdated web page that is very limited in functionality. If you want to play with per port settings, find an old browser that allows java plugins. There is not any alternatives, and the manufacturer doesn't seem interested in updating the management UI to actually be usable by modern browsers. This whole thing would not bother me much if they were transparent about it in their sales material and did not try to make it sound like this can compete with modern technology.

For home use and with no concern about your network being compromised, then this switch should be more than sufficient. However, for any business - stay away. Just because something is https:// doesn't mean it's secure. These devices only support SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 "secure" connectivity (which is the equivalent of WEP security for WiFi). TLS 1.2 has been around since 2008 and these devices still do not support it.

Great for an enterprise-like environment at home, but not for an actual enterprise environment. For some reason, the device only supports SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0, nothing higher. Think about that - here's an enterprise level switch that's still being actively sold and priced as a business solution - and completely insecure. At least their home WiFi product line offers better security.

I have been using Netgear Smart pro Switches for over ten years. The switch was easy for me to set up even though I am not an IT professional. I was able to set up a home and office network including FTP server, NAS, print server, graphic workstation and home networking without the need for technical support.

I love this product. It gives a wide variety of customization for Network Specialists looking to micromanage their network topology. I haven't yet used it to fully integrate my network, however the experience I've had with it so far has been excellent.