OT: reliable 4-port switches

[Jacob Yocom-Piatt]

i'm carping a couple machines with public IPs and would appreciate 
recommendations for reliable 4-port switches for the task. there is a 
single ethernet cable uplink to the ISP that i will feed into the 
switch, then to the firewalls.

i ask this because i've bought cheapo 4-port switches in the past and 
had them seize-up on occasion. seize-ups are totally unacceptable to me 
for this application so suggestions on which brand or model would be 
appreciated. otherwise my wallet tells me to go with the 25 USD 3-com 
4-port switch...

cheers,
jake

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