erraticsemotional
Occasional Visitor
So after years of consumer grade networking, I'm taking the plunge into something more robust.
My plan includes an Access Point, Pfsense router, FreeNAS. I plan on using 9 wired clients, with another 5~6 wireless clients. My primary concerns with the switch is security, stability, performance, low noise, and energy efficiency.
I am looking for a 10 ~ 16 port 1GbE switch, more ports is OK. I think I may need to look into smart / managed switches to enable Link Aggregation and Vlans.
Requirements:
- Must be quiet (fanless maybe? I live in a small apartment, so I can't really escape it)
- Well support firmware (something that's going to be updated more often and for longer than most consumer routers / isn't end of life)
- Link Aggergation
- Vlan
- Somewhat easy to use for a novice / home use (I am willing to learn and experiment)
- Nominal LAN / WAN performance penalty
- Budget $200 range
- Longevity (something I potentially wouldn't replace for 7+ yrs)
Nice to haves - but not dealbreakers:
- PoE
I've done some research and looked through the forums for advice and am considering the Cisco's Sg200 range, but wanted SNB's advice and feedback. Is there something better? Are my requirements unrealistic?
Thanks!
My plan includes an Access Point, Pfsense router, FreeNAS. I plan on using 9 wired clients, with another 5~6 wireless clients. My primary concerns with the switch is security, stability, performance, low noise, and energy efficiency.
I am looking for a 10 ~ 16 port 1GbE switch, more ports is OK. I think I may need to look into smart / managed switches to enable Link Aggregation and Vlans.
Requirements:
- Must be quiet (fanless maybe? I live in a small apartment, so I can't really escape it)
- Well support firmware (something that's going to be updated more often and for longer than most consumer routers / isn't end of life)
- Link Aggergation
- Vlan
- Somewhat easy to use for a novice / home use (I am willing to learn and experiment)
- Nominal LAN / WAN performance penalty
- Budget $200 range
- Longevity (something I potentially wouldn't replace for 7+ yrs)
Nice to haves - but not dealbreakers:
- PoE
I've done some research and looked through the forums for advice and am considering the Cisco's Sg200 range, but wanted SNB's advice and feedback. Is there something better? Are my requirements unrealistic?
Thanks!