RT-AC68U - AiMesh and Ethernet backhaul

[Vispen74]

Yes, dumb switches are working, I used it before with the older firmwares when this problem had so long and many network interruptions that it was unusable with the managed switches.
I need the PoE feature, that's why I'm using those Zyxel and Netgear switches.

 

[L&LD]

Can't you just simply connect the nodes via the unmanaged switches and continue using the PoE switch(es) where needed?

Main router ------UnManSwitch-------Aimesh node

Main router ------UnManSwitch-------PoESwitch------IoT, things

Or,

Main router ------PoESwitch--------Iot, things.

 

[Vispen74]

Can't you just simply connect the nodes via the unmanaged switches and continue using the PoE switch(es) where needed?

Main router ------UnManSwitch-------Aimesh node

Main router ------UnManSwitch-------PoESwitch------IoT, things

Or,

Main router ------PoESwitch--------Iot, things.

I'm afraid not, since:
Building 1: Aimech router, Managed POE Switch
Building 2: Mangaed POE Switch, POE IP Cam (for alarm system)
Building 3: Aimech node
All buildings connected by single Cat 5.

If I had another Cat 5 between building 1 & 2, I could separate the traffic as suggested.

The reason for POE system is to have the POE-parts of the system powered by UPS in case of power loss.