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Model: NETGEAR 8-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS108PEv3) - Managed, with 4 x PoE @ 53W, Desktop or Wall Mount, and Limited Lifetime Protection
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Just a heads up for anyone who uses VLANs, this switch's software has a kind of stupid design where you can't define which VLAN the management web UI is exposed on.
While this is technically a 8-port PoE switch, be aware that only 4 of the 8 ports are PoE capable.
If you need more than 4 ports, you'd probably be better off spending the extra $10 and getting something like this[amazon.com].
So its not exactly a better option, unless you are looking for more POE on a flat network. The posted switch is managed, the one you linked is not. Likely a better option for most people.
So its not exactly a better option, unless you are looking for more POE on a flat network. The posted switch is managed, the one you linked is not. Likely a better option for most people.
They're both "Smart Managed" Switches, ie basic L2 management.
Aside from the PoE power budgeting, another big difference is that the GS1xx series have a lifetime warranty, vs the GS3xx series, that only carry a 3-year warranty.
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Just a heads up for anyone who uses VLANs, this switch's software has a kind of stupid design where you can't define which VLAN the management web UI is exposed on.
Just a heads up for anyone who uses VLANs, this switch's software has a kind of stupid design where you can't define which VLAN the management web UI is exposed on.
Thanks for heads up. If you can't define which vlan the UI is on, which one does it end up being on?
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Thanks for heads up. If you can't define which vlan the UI is on, which one does it end up being on?
I returned it immediately when I realized it couldn't be configured. Found this in an Amazon review though.
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This switch is insecure because VLAN 1 which is tied to this devices management GUI is always active on all ports. You can remove VLAN 1 from ports but you'll find that you can still access the management from any port at all times. Any device plugged into the port could pass untagged traffic to the management GUI. Then the rogue device would brute force the management password quickly since there is no protection against this. After that the device can set its own port to whatever VLAN it would like to access other networks and devices. For this reason alone I am returning it.
Stupid insecure designs around the management VLAN unfortunately appear to be common on most cheap managed switches. The only ones I've found that actually handle it properly are the D-Link DGS-1100 series switches.
Any device plugged into the port could pass untagged traffic to the management GUI. Then the rogue device would brute force the management password quickly since there is no protection against this. After that the device can set its own port to whatever VLAN it would like to access other networks and devices. For this reason alone I am returning it.
I didn't know what is meant by "pass untagged traffic to the management GUI". Does that just mean access the switch web page and keep trying passwords?
So its not exactly a better option, unless you are looking for more POE on a flat network. The posted switch is managed, the one you linked is not. Likely a better option for most people.
The switch I linked to IS a managed switch. If you scroll down to "Compare Similar Netgear Switch Models" it says management type is "Plus." It also mentions being managed in the product description.
Planning on wiring everything up this weekend, hopefully it works :-) I used 48v POE instead of 120v and romex for power for two reasons:
1 - Ethernet cable is cheaper
2 - Future-proofing, if I want to upgrade to non-wifi cameras
Each camera should be about 5 watts, so power will be more than sufficient. You'll also need ethernet cables andPOE splitters[amazon.com] for each camera.
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If you need more than 4 ports, you'd probably be better off spending the extra $10 and getting something like this [amazon.com].
so, this switch will do exactly nothing for your Wyze cameras
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If you need more than 4 ports, you'd probably be better off spending the extra $10 and getting something like this [amazon.com].
If you need more than 4 ports, you'd probably be better off spending the extra $10 and getting something like this [amazon.com].
If you need more than 4 ports, you'd probably be better off spending the extra $10 and getting something like this [amazon.com].
Aside from the PoE power budgeting, another big difference is that the GS1xx series have a lifetime warranty, vs the GS3xx series, that only carry a 3-year warranty.
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so, this switch will do exactly nothing for your Wyze cameras
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Planning on wiring everything up this weekend, hopefully it works :-) I used 48v POE instead of 120v and romex for power for two reasons:
1 - Ethernet cable is cheaper
2 - Future-proofing, if I want to upgrade to non-wifi cameras
Each camera should be about 5 watts, so power will be more than sufficient. You'll also need ethernet cables andPOE splitters [amazon.com] for each camera.
To have multiple cameras at the same location (pointed opposite directions), I also plan to use micro USB power splitters:
https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Split...s9dHJ1Z
All these cables are available much cheaper from Aliexpress if you're willing to wait a couple weeks for shipping from China.
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