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Managed 2.5Gbps/1Gbps switch suggestions for home network (VLAN) (lemmy.zip)

submitted 9 months ago by async_amuro@lemmy.zip to c/homelab@lemmy.ml

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Hey everyone!

Need some advice, I need a 2.5Gbps switch for my work area and a 1Gbps switch for my entertainment center. Preferably 8 ports for both and I’d like to stick with the same brand and OS for ease of management.

I’m going to setup a Flint 2 with OpenWRT as the router (not setup yet) and the goal is to have VLAN setup for segmenting IOT devices from my work stuff for security. I’m also going to setup a WireGuard VPN on it as well.

I was eyeing up the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN and CSS610-8G-2S+IN, but finding both in stock at a reliable seller in the US has been tough. A lot of the resellers listed have bad reviews for reselling used equipment. Open to any advice on sellers in the US for both of these switches or if you think they are a bad idea for my use case.

For context, it’s a small NYC rented apartment with a rather janky CAT6 connection linking the router to the bedroom. But my goal is to set up a 2.5Gbps NAS and try to keep things secure and fast without the need for a rack!

Any advice welcome!

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[–] gazoinksboe@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago

Former Mikrotik CRS-310-8G+2S+IN owner here. This switch works as advertised and always provided very reliable speeds but I found the learning curve for the Mikrotik interface pretty steep. I have no formal training when it comes to networking but learned a lot watching The Network Berg channel on YouTube. I think the Mikrotik line will serve you well if you want to take the time to learn how to maximize the performance. I bought mine on eBay and BH Photo Video has some models as well. Good luck in your search

[–] vividspecter@aussie.zone 0 points 9 months ago

There's some cheap 2.5gbps managed switches on AliExpress if you're willing to import. I think that speed for switches is still kind of uncommon so you have relatively few offerings in Western countries.