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So for now I would be better to keep S1 and S2 and the PoE+ switches separate? Should I consider managed PoE+ switches? I was heeding @Trip's advice:

Many Thanks. Would I still need the PoE injectors for the APs if I feed them from a managed PoE Switch? That sounds good as there is plenty of reasonably priced used equipment on eBay ... will start looking.

That is what I needed to know. Thanks for the answer.

Thanks again @coxhaus and @Trip for the guidance. Most are drops to different areas of that Building. However, not all drops are currently used. We have (all wired) on S1: an Epson projector, sound booth PC (which we live stream from on Sundays), 3 others workstations, 2 printers, Smart TV, NAS...

I hope y'all had an enjoyable labor day. Thanks again for the prompt responses ... I have studied over them and the various links ... very helpful. So I have started to put together my to-do list: Purchases: A: Purchase VLAN aware router (Ubiquiti ER-X): $60 Any advantage to this version with...

Thanks so much for the clear and complete, yet concise, advice ... this is exactly what I needed. I have looked over the comments/schematic many times to let it sink in, and I do have a few questions (which may seem like statements but are for just me trying to make sure I am understanding...

Thanks again for the feedback and suggestions. Let me see if I can address some of the questions: Both of the 24 port switches support VLANs while none of the PoE+ switches do. Cat6 cabling connects everything (black lines in diagram). None of the network backbone depends on wireless...

Thanks for offering to help. I would love to hear all the recommendations and suggestions I can get. Let me see if I can answer your questions. Not a whole lotta skills, but maybe just enough to be dangerous :). I have done all the networking thus far by myself while learning a lot along the...

Thanks again. That's a good idea. I am hopeful considering the collective knowledge of the forum. In my forum browsing, I did come across this informative post by LeandroBR where he gives details on using vlanctl with the AC86u, but he ultimately edited the post to say normal linux commands can...

Thanks for your response. I have indeed thought about it, but such a solution is far beyond my budget in a place like rural MS. You want injectors changed on your diesel engine ... there are 5 places that can do that very reasonably ... but you better get ready to pay serious money for anything...

Hello. I need some advice about implementing VLANS on the rapidly expanding network at my church. New physical buildings have me trying to meet the needs of the expanding campus. The expansion was largely unforeseen (ye of little faith I guess) so there was no initial plan. So, I have added here...