HANSUN What Is Managed Switch？
A managed network switch is a piece of network equipment that allows Ethernet devices to communicate with each other and that contains features to configure, manage and monitor traffic on a Local Area Network (LAN). A managed network switch provides more control over how data travels over the network and who can access it.
However, in order to meet different size networks demands, there are some lightly managed switches in the market, which are also known as smart switches. Management features of these switches are not as broad as that of managed switches. When users have limited costs and do not need all the features of a fully managed switch, the smart switch offers them an optimal alternative.
What Is Unmanaged Switch？
Unmanaged switches simply allow Ethernet devices to communicate with one another by providing a connection to the network. Unmanaged switches are truly plug-and-play devices, meaning you simply have to plug them in for them to work. But they don’t have any manageable features.
Managed vs. Unmanaged Switch: What’s the Difference?
There are various types of managed and unmanaged switches in the market, and opinions about applications of these network switches vary from person to person. Below are main differences between managed and unmanaged switches.
