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WTF is up with switches? (lazysoci.al)

submitted 7 months ago by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/homelab@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lazysoci.al/post/12597342

Okay, I've been watching lots of YouTube videos about switches and I've just made myself more confused. Managed versus unmanaged seems to be having a GUI versus not having a GUI, but why would anyone want a GUI on a switch? Shouldn't your router do that? Also, a switch is like a tube station for local traffic, essentially an extension lead, so why do some have fans?

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[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

As a networking professional, I'll just say: it gets worse the more you look at it.

I think others have covered most of what you wanted to know, but ask me any follow up questions that might still be lingering.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 2 points 7 months ago

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.