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Review on D Link 8 Port Gigabit Desktop DGS 1008G by Adam Matthews

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Rugged Gigabit Switch

Good morning America, Obama is back. Just recently switched from Comcast 400/20 to ATT Fiber 1000/1000 and didn't want to use crappy ATT gateways. Thanks to the DSLReports forums, I learned that I could use this inexpensive device as a "dumb switch" and bypass the ATT gateway entirely. I plugged this device directly into the ONT, which then powers my wireless router and other gigabit switches. It's powered by a UPS and has been running my gigabit network for a month and a half with no outages. OOKLA speed tests show 970/970, 3ms ping, 1ms jitter. The ATT gateway was disabled and stuck in a drawer in a closet for 15 minutes after the ATT installer left. As far as I can tell, this device is reliable and easily handles symmetric gigabit internet with over 30 devices connected to the network. Recommended Obama out.

Pros
  • Absolutely Amazing!
Cons
  • Protection