Managed vs unmanaged switch: which one does your office need?

An unmanaged switch is plug-and-play and perfect for small offices with a handful of devices. A managed switch adds VLANs, QoS, monitoring and security controls.

If you run IP cameras, VoIP phones or Wi-Fi access points, look for PoE+ so a single cable carries both data and power.

Always plan for growth: buy 25–30% more ports than you need today and make sure the switch has at least two uplink ports for future expansion.

Not sure what to pick? Send us your device count and layout and we will recommend a setup.