Unmanaged switch recommendation

[clairebre]

I have just installed a Google Nest WiFi and realised I need   at least 3 ethernet ports. Any recommendations for the unmanaged switch which it seems I need?

[MichaelP · Accepted solution]

Hello @clairebre 

I have personally had good luck using Linksys brand unmanaged switches, but I know many others have had good luck with Netgear and TP-Link. The last one I bought was a 5-port Linksys LGS105, which has a metal case. But, the SE3005 should be similar and is a bit cheaper. I have also bought 8-port switches (LGS108, but again – the SE3008 should be similar). I find switch ports fill up fast, so buying an 8-port to start with might be worth the extra few dollars.

[PatrickP_Viking · Accepted solution]

I have two unmanaged TrendNet switches in my setup (one 5-port and one 8-port) and have zero issues with them and have used them with two Google Wifis (Gen 1) and now the newest Nest Wifi Pros. I echo @MichaelP 's suggestion to spend a little more for more ports to give yourself a few extra ones in case you need them later one. 

[MichaelP · Accepted solution]

Hello @clairebre 

I have personally had good luck using Linksys brand unmanaged switches, but I know many others have had good luck with Netgear and TP-Link. The last one I bought was a 5-port Linksys LGS105, which has a metal case. But, the SE3005 should be similar and is a bit cheaper. I have also bought 8-port switches (LGS108, but again – the SE3008 should be similar). I find switch ports fill up fast, so buying an 8-port to start with might be worth the extra few dollars.

[clairebre · Accepted solution]

Thanks Michael that's great information. Love this community 🙂

[PatrickP_Viking · Accepted solution]

I have two unmanaged TrendNet switches in my setup (one 5-port and one 8-port) and have zero issues with them and have used them with two Google Wifis (Gen 1) and now the newest Nest Wifi Pros. I echo @MichaelP 's suggestion to spend a little more for more ports to give yourself a few extra ones in case you need them later one. 

[clairebre]

Thanks Patrick that's great information. I can't recommend you both or I would do.

[PatrickP_Viking]

Glad I could be of help!

[Jeff]

Hey clairebre,

It looks like the community was able to give you an answer on this. I'm happy to see some good responses here. Before I mark this as resolved, I wanted to check in and see if you had any other questions or to see if you needed anything else.

Thanks,
Jeff

[clairebre]

No thank you, all is sorted Jeff. What a fabulous community!

Claire

[Jhonleanmel]

Hi clairebre,

As we got our resolution here, I'm going to mark this thread as resolved. I'll be locking this thread now. Feel free to create a new one if you have more questions or have other concerns in the future.

Cheers,
Mel