Beopup Switch

[Richard W. Ernst]

Sol Schumer wrote:
> 
> I subscribe to the Steering list, but not the main discussion lists (too
> much volume), so I'd like to ask Bob La Quey a question, which may have
> already been covered on one of the main lists.
> 
> Without getting into the issue of the KPLUG finances, what level of switch
> are you in need of?  That is 10/100 Mbps, Level 2/3, how many ports, types
> of ports RJ45, what protocols would it need to handle (IP), anything else
> that's important?
> 
> Did you have a particular brand/model in mind?  Maybe we could find someone
> to donate a switch once we know the specs.  I may be able to help solicit
> vendors, but I'd need more info on the Beopup project to present to them.

Thanks!

I'm sure Darrel will answer as well, hopefully others as well.

We seem to need at least a 16 port, since we're over 8 already.  I don't
know what Level 2/3 means, and I would assume it would utilize 10baseT,
RJ45 ports.  Darrel, whomever, please correct if necessary.  IP only, as
far as I know.

I was leaning towards just going for the 24 port Linksys brand (don't
have model or any other info yet), since it's not much more than a 16,
and only slightly more than two 8 ports and potential for connecting the
two switches together.

Rich