Hello everyone,
I am currently starting to learn about networking because I would like to set it up myself.
At the moment, I have a 19" rack and two 24-port patch panels.
I’m not sure which type of switch I need. I would like to install an access point in the hallway on the upper floor because I think the signal from the router in the utility room (ground floor) won’t be strong enough to cover the entire house. For this, is Power Over Ethernet (PoE) required, or can I use some kind of PoE adapter in the 19" rack?
I find the price difference between a simple 24-port switch and a PoE switch quite significant.
I was thinking of installing two 24-port switches, or would it make more sense to use a 48-port switch?
Can I do without a managed or lightly managed switch, or are there advantages to these that I might not be aware of or need at this point?
Thanks in advance!
Goldi09111
I am currently starting to learn about networking because I would like to set it up myself.
At the moment, I have a 19" rack and two 24-port patch panels.
I’m not sure which type of switch I need. I would like to install an access point in the hallway on the upper floor because I think the signal from the router in the utility room (ground floor) won’t be strong enough to cover the entire house. For this, is Power Over Ethernet (PoE) required, or can I use some kind of PoE adapter in the 19" rack?
I find the price difference between a simple 24-port switch and a PoE switch quite significant.
I was thinking of installing two 24-port switches, or would it make more sense to use a 48-port switch?
Can I do without a managed or lightly managed switch, or are there advantages to these that I might not be aware of or need at this point?
Thanks in advance!
Goldi09111
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Goldi0911125 Sep 2017 22:21And thanks again for the tips.
We will occupy about 40 spots, but not continuously, so a 24-port switch will probably be sufficient.
On the other hand, a basic 48-port switch isn’t very expensive.
I was thinking of using a Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-PRO as the access point, since it is a completely different level compared to a simple repeater, which in my opinion only “extends” the signal by weakening it.
We will occupy about 40 spots, but not continuously, so a 24-port switch will probably be sufficient.
On the other hand, a basic 48-port switch isn’t very expensive.
I was thinking of using a Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-PRO as the access point, since it is a completely different level compared to a simple repeater, which in my opinion only “extends” the signal by weakening it.
Goldi09111 schrieb:
Can I do without a managed or lite managed switch, or are there advantages that I might not currently see or need?
GoldiIs Telekom Entertain planned? Then the switch should support "IGMP v3." This is supported by almost every managed and smart managed switch.
I only installed two Ubiquiti AC PRO units in the house last week. In the basement, I have a 24-port PoE switch. It works perfectly, and with the cloud key, there is also a nice dashboard for management. Overall, I have run 48 ports to the patch panel, but I’m starting with the 24-port switch because not all ports will be patched in the foreseeable future. With the 48-port model, I would definitely consider the noise level...
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Goldi0911126 Sep 2017 22:38hanse987 schrieb:
Is Telekom Entertain planned? Then the switch should support "IGMP v3". Almost every managed and smart managed switch can do that.Phew, good question, I can’t say at the moment. I was thinking about using a Sat IP converter, but you never know...
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Goldi0911126 Sep 2017 22:40rackham schrieb:
I only set up two Ubiquiti AC PRO units in the house last week. I have a 24-port PoE switch in the basement. It works perfectly, and with the cloud key, there’s a nice dashboard for management. Overall, I’ve run cables for 48 ports all the way to the patch panel, but I’m still starting with the 24-port switch since not all ports will be patched in the foreseeable future. With the 48-port model, I would definitely consider the noise level...I can well imagine that a 24-port switch is sufficient for now.
Noise shouldn’t be an issue since it should be installed in the utility room inside a 19" rack, or does it hum so loudly that it can be heard through the walls?