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[Kevin Loch]

Bill Bradford wrote:
> 
> We replaced a $$$ 24-port managed copper gigabit switch (Dell) with a
> $800 unmanaged 24-port copper gig switch (NetGear).  All the problems
> WENT AWAY.
> 

Do not unnderestimate the reliability and robustness of Netgear,
D-linnk and Linksys.  They may be cheap crap, but the Damn Stuff
Works(tm).  I cannot say the same for Hawking.  I have had 100% success
with 3com switches/hubs.

KL