I'm looking to upgrade the unmanaged distribution switch to something with a few features like statistics and VLANs and the Netgear GSS116E seems like the right form factor for my closet. However, a reviewer on Amazon warned that Netgear gear likes to "phone home" occasionally. Another reviewer said that you have to register the switch with Netgear before you can use the management features (this may be related to phoning home).
Does anyone know if this is true and how widespread this behavior is across their product line?
Is TP-Link TL-SG116E better in this regard?
Any other recommendations for SOHO fanless switches like these?
Thanks
Does anyone know if this is true and how widespread this behavior is across their product line?
Is TP-Link TL-SG116E better in this regard?
Any other recommendations for SOHO fanless switches like these?
Thanks