Greetings allI'm getting some CAT6 cables run next week and will need a switch (currently favour the Netgear GS116).I am also looking at either a Synology DS412+ or DS1513+ NAS (the later provides for greater capacity, but of course comes at a higher price); both which support LAG. The Netgear GS116 I favour doesn't support LAG, however the Netgear GS716T v2 does.I am already using a Netgear modem/router, a Netgear wi-fi extender and 2xNetgear Powerline AV500 adapters, hence why I've looked at Netgear switches. And no I am in no way affiliated with Netgear; I have just taking a liking the their products after previously having D-Link stuff.Q1. Will I benefit from a LAG Switch? The NAS will service 2 x Sony Blu-ray players (or Panasonic TV's) in two separate rooms and may be a WD TV Live in a third room (all connected by CAT6 back to the switch). Movies will be ripped to either .mkv or .m2ts format for backup and streaming. All 3 units may access the NAS at the same time, but not that regularly (occasional wet weekend may be). But when they do, I don't want stuttering or degraded picture sound, etc.Q2. Are there any quiet LAG Switches?I have read reviews of the Netgear GS716T v2 and aren't too keen on the apparent noise the 40mm cooling fan makes. I have also seen some after-market modifications, but would rather get something that does the job well and quietly.So if I would benefit from a LAG switch for my set up, what good and quiet ones are there? Need 12 ports minimum, with 16 ports allowing for future network expansion. Doesn't have to be a Netgear one either. Thanks for your help.
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