In the computer age, networking has become an integral part of doing business; routers and switches have become an absolute necessity for all kinds of businesses. Used and refurbished routers and switches offer a viable option for building a reliable network at an affordable price.

The question is why you should buy used and refurbished routers and switches instead of buying new. Surely, a new switch or router will be more reliable then used or refurbished routers and switches, right? When it comes to networking, most equipment, like Cisco, Foundry or Extreme, is very robust and can endure many years of reliable service. In addition, most resellers of used and refurbished networking equipment offer warranties, incase the unthinkable does happen.

Another reason is cost; you can save up to 90% when you buy used and refurbished switches and routers over the purchase of a new router and switch. So for many small businesses, it just makes more sense to buy a used or refurbished router or switch.