We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and Netgear Switches based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Netgear Switches come out on top in this comparison based on their speed, flexibility, stability, and scalability. Netgear Switches provide next-generation features, such as small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers, 10-gigabit speed potential, and the ability to easily handle AVB traffic.
"I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches to other organizations."
"The scalability is great."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the support."
"The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing."
"The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems."
"The initial setup is easy."
"I have found their security features the most valuable. These security features are supported on most of the other features. Similarly, the protocols and the standards are supported on other features, such as the stacking feature, the availability feature, internet channel, link application, and protocols. There are so many features on these features."
"The stability of the program is excellent."
"The solution is stable."
"The big winner for NETGEAR is their modular switch: the 96X version. That is something that you don't see in the market anywhere else, except for Cisco who has it at a high level for a high expense. The ability to customize your own switch with their modules is a big plus for what we do in the market right now. Instead of having to piece together standardized switches, trying to make something work, or fitting the design into the mold, the modular switches are aware that you can make a mark in the industry because you purchased one switch and design with different modules added and removed later on for functionality."
"With this, you literally just log in to a website, see all your clients, all your NETGEAR switches, and you can manage them all right there: the VLANs, powering on and off individual ports, rebooting the whole device, the firmware updates. Everything can be done remotely..."
"Out-of-the-box, it works for our main use case. When passing multicast video across the network, our technicians don't have make any changes. Then, if we do need to make configuration changes for a custom scenario, the web interface is user intuitive so it's easy to use and change."
"As far as remoting into it goes, it is very efficient because I can do it from anywhere, through the remote software. I can get right into it, I can change settings really quickly, if a customer needs to add another device into it or if I need to make changes on the VLANs that we created."
"This switch is Layer 3, so it is a totally managed system."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use."
"There is a lot of helpful documentation that helps with the configuration process."
"The drawbacks come from support. The tools are rare, but to find someone knowledgeable with Cisco, is a problem."
"The sales support could improve, they are not supplying the solution on time. For some projects, we have had to wait many months."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches could improve their price, it is high."
"Linksys switches are expensive but scalable."
"Their price is quite high compared to their competitors."
"The user interface needs a lot of improvement."
"In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions."
"Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses."
"The IGMP specifics of the web management console could use a bit of clarification."
"Though the tool's useability is good, it has certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"This product lacks a CLI interface."
"There is a lack of documentation, and the documentation I have is unclear, so I have to rely on Google for information."
"Netgear switches could be cheaper."
"The scalability and warranty should also be improved."
"There's a lack of chips and, consequently, a lack of deliveries. They're out of stock at their European warehouse."
"My one issue with it is that not all the features of the switch can currently be managed via the portal. For some of the more advanced features, you still have to configure the switch."
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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while NETGEAR Switches is ranked 4th in Ethernet Switches with 51 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while NETGEAR Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NETGEAR Switches writes "You can stack different models of switches which makes the scalability great". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas NETGEAR Switches is most compared with D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Aruba Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. NETGEAR Switches report.
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