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A basic dumb switch should be fine to provide network access throughout the house unless you plan on using more advanced networking technologies (like using VLANs, QoS, layer 3 switching, etc). DGS-1016D 16-port Gigabit unmanaged desktop switch can be an upgraded for more ports. As you...

Like Zyxel, FS has two models of 8-port PoE switch that can serve your need: S1130-8T2F (130W) and S1250-8T2F(250W). They are compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at, connecting to VoIP phones, wireless APs and IP surveillance cameras for intelligent switching and networks growth. Come with 8x...

Seemingly, ONLY the Ethernet extender for POE and POE Plus equipment can overcome the distance limitations.

Here are some 8 Port PoE Switch Recommendations: 1. NETGEAR GSS108EPP 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Click Switch (4 PoE+ ports & 4 non-PoE ports) 2. FS.COM S1130-8T2F 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch ( 8 PoE RJ45 ports & 2 SFP ports) 3. UniFi US-8-150W Switch ( 8 PoE RJ45 ports & 2 SFP ports)

Just get some stuff from fs.com. Wonderful prices and good quality. https://www.fs.com/c/cat5e-cat6-cat7-904

This L2+ managed PoE+ switch: https://www.fs.com/products/35277.html. It is 24 port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 4 SFP, 400W. Price is $399.