1 gigabit switches. managed V unmanaged?

[Chris Wilson]

I want to upgrade an ethernet switch I have to a 1 gigabit one, with at least 8 ports. I see two types advertised. "Managed" and "Unmanaged". What is the difference and on what basis do I choose what I need please? Thanks.

 

[HarryPainful]

VLANS, Trunking, SNMP and much much more.

If you just need a switch and you don't know what a managed switch is, you don't need a managed switch.