Recent content by Maverick009

It has been a moment since I made a post, as I have been busy with a lot of things including life. I always think hearing about one's tech and what they use are cool and wanted to provide an update on what I use. Mainly my network is setup for gaming, NAS, and Home and Work Network with some...

So updated Firewall with new X550-T2 card and removed X540-T2. So far everything looks good and no major issues. It took me a little longer to respond as I migrated my one main server from Unraid to TrueNas. I plan on using the Unraid OS with a smaller NAS project in the future. The TrueNAS...

I don't necessarily think it is the module. It supports multiple switches and states it works with Intel cards with the X550 listed and the X540 should work. I will be doing more testing and should know once the cards are switched if it is the card or not as well.

So I did make a decision to get an Intel X550-T2 card. Part of the fast track decision was due to my Intel X540-T2 was having problems and cannot tell yet if the card went bad. All I know is my gaming PC that connects to an unmanaged 2.5G POE switch with a 10G SFP+ connection going to the...

The Intel NICs will work with Windows clients including Windows 11. The usual difference between client and server for Windows is the amount of concurrent users allowed. On WIndows, at least before 11, a maximum of 10 could download/uploads were allowed where as Server was unlimited based on...

Yeah I have been eyeing a few network upgrades that if all works out may be all implemented by End of year to early next year. I have a new Netgear CM2000 modem with a single 2.5G Jack that will replace my CM1200 modem that I found for a good price new. I am going to pickup an Intel X550-T2 card...

I honestly haven't had an issue with the chipsets....However, I might hold off on even purchasing it as I caught an Intel X550-X2 Dual 10G card between $139-194 and picking it up for that price.

I have a dual Realtek 2.5G card sitting to the side right now. I can definitely get your point, but the i225 chipset has had firmware updates and newer drivers that pretty much fix the issues it launched with as I have a couple motherboards including my highend Asus X670e cross hair hero board...

I have been looking at a quad 2.5G NIC, using the i225 chip. Anyone try this card? For about $76 I am tempted to grab it.

I should of been maybe a little clearer. Think home environment lol. Even then the servers/routers/AP/IOT devices get minimum treatment with maybe a 2-4 times a year through clean down. Usually that also involves upgrades and blowing dust out of the fan filters. Devices hanging, barely get...

I agree but even in a business that is well maintained, they may get surrounding areas cleaned. I have seen it even at my business at has them about 20-40ft apart. I am not saying high maintenance, as businesses of that caliber are also running temperatures lower or higher to maintain a nice...

I was looking at the Unfi WiFi products, but you are correct as every review seemed to state their firmware can be quite buggy at least initially. I think I am so far steering towards the TP-Link Omada devices, as I have seen a lot of what Unifi has done, TP-Link has copied to an extent but...

I have seen reviews of the devices including older devices after usage and no marks or spots on the ceilings. Some of them are also heatsink only cooled. Overall, any electronic device will and can accumulate dust. Part of maintaining is dusting off electronics.

The NICS in the Pfsense firewall have minimum power draw, especially for the ports not in use. The ASUS routers have higher power draw in the overall scheme as they are full fledged devices with CPUs on board and mainly all features always on...

From reading up, I suspect settings are similar on WiFi7 aside from WiFi7 specific settings. I have a POE++ switch that should have enough power, but I may add a full 24-48 port POE++ switch to the rack. Thank you