I run a small network of about a dozen machines that need to connect to the internet, a central server and a few printers. I'm not after cutting-edge speeds and performance, I just need to plug and go.With the GS116, that's exactly what you get. Plug it into the mains, plug the ethernet cables in and watch the lights go on, your network establish itself and you don't have to do anything else. (The ethernet cable to the internet router goes in one socket (I use socket 1 for this so I know which it is) and the computers and printers go in the others and everything just works.)You'll forget about the switch as it sits in the corner doing it's job, and it doesn't make much noise as it gets on with things. I've used Netgear products before and this is another fine example of a cheap, solid product that does exactly what it says on the box - no fuss, no mess, no problems.If you're in the market for a reasonably quiet, reliable switch, then try the GS116.