@timsilverline, we're here to try and help others in this field, not trash people. As @Mark Malone stated, this is an old post. Don't be so quick to judge, else you come off looking foolish.
I would always install a switch on a user LAN, for administration and manageability purposes. Which type depends on your future needs: If you forsee no network growth, try a Catalyst 2950-24 [Don't forget server(s) and network printer(s)] with 24-por...
