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If I can find them! Where do you guys shop? I need something other than Amazon, but my normal place (B&H) doesn't have everything recommended. USA-based shopper, here.

I've been reading up. It seems TP and Asus have that in common.

HAHA

Makes sense, and that's what I'm doing. I'll look at B&H now for that hardware.

I see a bunch of used Cisco switches on eBay, such as WS-C3560X-24P-S, WS-C3750X-48PF-S, SGE2010, etc. Which one would you recommend for the main switch?

I guess I have another question. You mention both Core Managed and just Managed switches. Why the TL-SG2428P? That's not exclusively for PoE cameras, is it? Core Managed PoE Switch: TL-SG2428P ($500) X# of Managed Access Switches

Damn. Docker didn't even cross my mind. And there is a very popular image available for it: mbentley/omada-controller

This is great info. Exactly what I need. I'll start reading up on them and make a choice between the different models. Yeah, NO cloud is my number one priority, so I'm glad I that's not forced. I think the only question I have is what's the point of the OC200 Omada Controller? Doesn't the...

Thanks for the suggestion. What do you recommend for APs and a smart switch, assuming I already plan on getting the ng2100? What companies make APs, that don't require cloud accounts to manage? Same with smart switches. Ubiq is a hard no. I think Aruba might force cloud account to...

This is my understanding. LAN3 is something special I'd like, allowing LAN1 devices access to the cameras/recorder, but not the other way around.

Right. So, here is where we're at. NetGate 2100, a standard non-PoE switch, and one AP. I guess I just need recommendation on a switch and WiFi 6 AP. My only question is, can I create different SSIDs and somehow add at least one of them to the same VLAN as the switched devices? What would...

@Tech9 Fair enough. So, let's say a ng2100. Two LANS for APs, one LAN for a PoE switch for cameras, and the other for a switch for computers/printers. The 2100 is $350. If I went with one AP for now (which ones do you recommend?), skip the cameras for now, and buy a switch for LAN...

Desktops (wireless & wired), Raspberry Pis (wireless), Nintendo console (wireless), laptops (wireless & wired), tablets, network printer (wired), phones, voodoo dolls and séance crystal balls. I will want to add PoE cameras in the future.

@degrub My fear with Cisco is that they drop support for the product you're out of luck for security fixes. The last update I had on the 541W was in 2012, another reason I'm eagar to replace it. Also, Cisco VPN software seems to require some sort of paid support, at least when I tried to grab...

@coxhaus I know. Now you understand my desperation to upgrade. :) I just haven't kept track of the technology, and there are so many new products on the market. This seems like the best place to get input.