| Unmanaged Switch | A switch with no software programming. This is the best option for most small business networks |
| Managed Switch | A switch that enables you to program features such as bandwidth management. This is optimal for businesses with multiple locations or VOIP phone systems where voice traffic must be prioritized over data. |
| Power Over Ethernet Switch | A switch that sends both a power signal and a network signal. This is most often used with VOIP phone systems. |
| 100Mbps Ethernet | The current networking standard; we still recommend 100Mbps for most offices. |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 10 times faster than 100Mbps Ethernet; this technology can only be used if your cabling supports the higher speed and if all of your computers have Gigabit Network Cards. Most offices do not need the excess bandwidth, unless you are transmitting voice or video over the network. |
