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Best Grandstream Switches for Business Networks and Reliable Connectivity Leave a comment
The best Grandstream switches provide business networks with stability and speed. There are switches available to fit the specific needs and budget of even the smallest or largest business, from 5-port switches to advanced Layer 3 switches. This guide examines the best switches and considers how they can be optimally deployed, considering the different budgets for business setups.
Grandstream Switches for Networks
Grandstream breaks its switches into 3 distinct categories to fulfill different needs for businesses of different sizes. We design unmanaged switches for basic networking needs that scale easily. Managed switches for larger networks provide remote control and advanced traffic priority. Grandstream equips its enterprise-network switches to handle traffic across extended networks, including multi-branch networks. The swap categories are defined below.
What Makes a Grandstream Switch Worth Buying
Most managed switches are designed to be simple to use from a management perspective with performance at the forefront. With the Grandstream switches, almost all managed switches connect to GWN.Cloud, a free remote management platform, allowing for complete control over a network. Additionally, multiple switches are designed with PoE, Power over Ethernet, allowing for devices such as phones, cameras, and access points to be connected without the need for additional power outlets.
Best Grandstream Switches for Small Offices and Easy Setup
Switches such as the GWN7700 series work optimally for small offices with uncomplicated networking needs. As soon as you plug in the switch, you have an activated wired network with zero configuration. There’s no software to fiddle with to get started. This saves time for the owner of a small business.
Plug-and-Play Networking with the GWN7700 Series
The GWN7700 series ranges from 5 to 48 Gigabit ports. With the various models available, it can satisfy almost any size of office. With the GWN7701P and GWN7702P, you also have models with PoE+ with which you can provide power directly to IP phones and access points. Beyond providing power, the switches will automatically recognize the type of cable and cross over the connection automatically, eliminating the need for special cables. Power saving technology allows these models to draw less power and cuts costs over time.
Best Grandstream Switches for Smart Control and Growing Networks
Layer 2+ managed switches are best for a network growing with the business and unmanaged switches will eventually become a bottleneck. With the GWN7801, GWN7802, and GWN7803P models, the IT staff can set VLANs, manage traffic control, and adjust port settings all remotely. The switches also allow IT staff to adjust network settings and traffic controls. With VLANs, IT staff can control and prioritize traffic based on varying needs.
GWN7801, GWN7802 and GWN7803-P for Flexible Port Options
The GWN7801 suits compact devices with 8 Gigabit ports. The GWN7802 and GWN7803-P offer 16 and 24 ports respectively. When selecting an option, businesses do not have to oversupply with the network, as future growth will allow for the addition of more ports without the necessity of installing a new network. Each of the models supports GWN.Cloud. This means that remote teams can manage switches across many branch offices with a single control interface. The built-in QoS system delivers a smooth user experience. It maintains clear video and voice quality even under heavy network traffic.
Best Grandstream Switches for Large Networks and High-Speed Traffic
Switches designed for heavy data transfer requirements should have advanced features beyond basic switching. Grandstream’s Layer 3 multi-gigabit switches’ advanced features enable high-speed traffic routing within network segments and suit large organizations. In this segment, the GWN7822P and GWN7811P deliver the performance required by the highly demanding networks.
GWN7822P and GWN7811P for Multi-Gigabit Performance
The GWN7822P offers 16 Gigabit ports as well as 8 2.5G ports and 4 SFP+, providing a fast backbone. Alongside the GWN7822P, the GWN7811P also offers Layer 3 routing and PoE+ for the more demanding endpoints such as wireless access points and IP cameras.
Explanation of Managed and Unmanaged Grandstream Switches
Not all business needs dictate the use of a fully managed switch, but understanding how switches differ is essential. Unmanaged switches are straightforward, as they require no configuration, are simply plug and play. Whereas managed switches allow you to configure and prioritize settings and traffic. For example, you may need to control multiple VLANS and/or video calling. Overall, the choice of switch corresponds with the needs of your network.
When Would You Need a Managed Switch?
The use of VoIP phones, security cameras, and wireless access in one network makes the use of a managed switch essential. VLANs establish segregation of internal company networking, along with the use of the QoS feature that enables control and prioritization of voice calling over other network activities. Typically, the use of a managed switch is the best option when networks start to expand and when there is an increase in the use and connection of multiple devices.
Conclusion
Budgeted cabling that accommodates many devices shows that Nairobi facilities have limited resources. Switches with PoE, such as Grandstream, are appropriate. They enable companies to power access points and cameras with a single cable, reducing cabling costs. The GWN.Cloud management system enables staff to remotely manage branches within and outside Nairobi, including in Mombasa and Kisumu. Thus, companies operating in East Africa are able to manage their networks as enterprises do, without the burden of large IT departments.
