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Need recommendation for smart switch and network layout

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dRed2000

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The kids are growing and I need to update my internal network security. I plan to split my LAN into several VLANs and manage them with a smart switch. I'm looking at two models which fit my budget and seem to cover my use case.

1) Netgear GS748Tv5
2) TP-Link TL-SG2452

Anyone has experience with these switches? I'm also open to different recommendations

Below is a sketch of the planned network layout and switch configuration. Any comments on that?

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Q1: Why a switch between the Modem and the Firewall?

Ditch all the other switches, you should be able to replace them with a single decent quality/brand smart/managed switch as you already mentioned.
 
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BigBadAl said:
Q1: Why a switch between the Modem and the Firewall?

Ditch all the other switches, you should be able to replace them with a single decent quality/brand smart/managed switch as you already mentioned.
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He only has one switch, the others are virtual switches on ESXi.
 
I've never used either of those switches, but if you need a 48-port switch I highly recommend hitting eBay and ordering a Dell PowerConnect 5448. They are managed switches, has extensive CLI, and after basic config (IP and enable HTTP Server) a good Web UI.

I can't see the image like many others, but keep your modem connected to you router and run VLANs off the router. Then just setup your firewall policies to allow/deny traffic for specific VLANs. You can also combine services, such as OpenDNS, but blocking all traffic of a type except to your chosen service (so Allow DNS to 208.67.222.222 & 208.67.220.220 for your children's VLAN, then Deny all DNS traffic after that. Now they have to use the filtered OpenDNS you configured or be without internet).
 
wizdum said:
He only has one switch, the others are virtual switches on ESXi.
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exactly.

firedrow said:
I've never used either of those switches, but if you need a 48-port switch I highly recommend hitting eBay and ordering a Dell PowerConnect 5448. They are managed switches, has extensive CLI, and after basic config (IP and enable HTTP Server) a good Web UI.
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The price tag on these is certainly interesting. I'll take a closer look. Thanks.


Sorry about the trouble with the picture. Hopefully this hoster is working for you guys
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Why on earth do you need a 48-port switch at home?
Just grab the Zyxel GS1910 and/or GS1920 series and you have a nice value switch....
//Danne
 
diizzy said:
Why on earth do you need a 48-port switch at home?
Just grab the Zyxel GS1910 and/or GS1920 series and you have a nice value switch....
//Danne
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8 ports isn't enough and it was $40 for a 48 port managed gig?
 
Make sure to check power usage, would suck to drain wallet when you're only using 25% of the ports... just something to keep in mind.
 
ToddW2 said:
Make sure to check power usage, would suck to drain wallet when you're only using 25% of the ports... just something to keep in mind.
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Good point to take the power usage into account.

My panel has 36 ports. I need another 8 Ports for PCs directly connected to the switch. So I really need an 48 port switch. But only about 20 ports are actively used.

@firedrow: Do you have power consumption figures for the PowerConnect 5448?
 
I don't, sorry. We're installing them in our production racks, so I'm not super worried about power draw.
 
I went with the Nortel (80EUR on eBay)

So far it does the job. It also has plenty of options via web interface and CLI :)

It has four 40mm fans, so it's quite loud. Also the PINs are non standard (like the Dell). + and - are reversed. I ordered replacements and let you know how it works out.

Power usage is about 75 watts.
 
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