| Configuration |
✅ Yes – customizable settings |
❌ No – plug and play only |
| Control |
Full control over traffic, VLANs, QoS, etc. |
No control at all |
| Monitoring |
Supports SNMP, logs, port monitoring |
No monitoring features |
| VLAN Support |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
| Security |
High – supports access control, port security |
Basic – no advanced security |
| Cost |
💰 More expensive |
💸 Cheaper |
| Use Case |
Business networks, data centers, enterprise |
Home or small office use |
| Firmware Updates |
✅ Yes – can be updated |
❌ No – fixed firmware |
| Performance Management |
✅ Yes – prioritize traffic (QoS) |
❌ No traffic prioritization |
