Question : Problem: Review Choice for Smart Switch for VOIP and WAP

I'm upgrading my switch to a SMART switch with POE for a VOIP installation of 4 phones. I am also going to upgrade our WAP to a business grade solution and I'm just looking for some suggestions/confirmation on what I've found.

Switch
* We will have 4 voip phones with POE that will then have 4 workstations connected to them. I also need to connect my server, printer, another workstation, and a WAP totaling 8 connections. Everything is 100 ethernet, not gigabit.
* Should I go with the SMC SMCGS8P-Smart with 8 ports: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833129167, which got huge reviews on PC Mag or
* Should I go with the Cisco SMB SLM224P that has more ports. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124271
* Basically, is the SMC switch going to be better for me and I can just buy another one in a year if I need to add more ports or is it just the same performance, reliability, and ease of use that the Cisco switch is.

WAP
* What do you think about the D-Link DWL-3200AP Managed Access Point: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127164

I am the owner of this non-tech company and have moderate networking experience. I prefer not doing a lot of tech work so I try to factor that into my decisions.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Jared

Answer : Problem: Review Choice for Smart Switch for VOIP and WAP

I would go with the Linksys out of the chute if you're ever going to need more than 8 ports. Don't forget you need ports for network printers, your Internet router/firewall, server, PC's, etc. You'll run out much faster than you planned. Uplinking 2 small switches will never give you the same performance as having them all on one switch.
Better product to start with, better support when you need it. Better adherence to standards like 802.3af for PoE (The SMC does not support it)
Cisco had 5 year warranty on this switch
SMC has 1 year limited warranty


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