What Is a Managed Vs Unmanaged Switch?
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A managed switch is a network switch which is designed to be configured and monitored by a network administrator. It allows for greater control over the network and can offer features such as VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), link aggregation, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
An unmanaged switch is a plug–and–play device that doesn‘t require any setup or configuration on the part of the user. With an unmanaged switch, you can plug it in and it works right away. This type of switch is generally much cheaper than a managed switch, but it offers limited control over the network.