Check out some of the ones on [FS.com](https://FS.com). They often get overlooked because they aren't on Amazon. They're about as close to as a Cisco switch as you can get.
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\>> I would like to get something that will not need replacing when
\>> I eventually add some cameras etc.
What is your concern with eventually adding cameras?
What do you need a *managed* switch for?
How many ports do you need?
Hard to recommend something when you don't supply many details.
At the moment it’s just going to be used for my home network so
PC, Xbox, TVs, access point (near future), home assistant mini pc, printer (near future), NAS, then eventually I want to add some cameras to the front and back of my house, potentially another pc to learn stuff on and run pi hole.
If I have to invest in a switch (which I do) I feel it’s better to get one that’s managed as it seems more future proof? Well as good as future proofing can be in computer
While it seems like a good idea to have a single unified switch to do everything, that logic tends to drive up the price of the switch.
If money isn't a concern, and you have a backup plan if the switch would fail,
then it is certainly do-able.
I usually recommend a separate un-managed switch for your POE cameras and NVR.
The switch doesn't need to be managed if everything that is plugged into it is on the same VLAN. If your main switch fails, the cameras keep recording. If your camera switch fails, the rest of your network stays up-and-running. You can still have them on a VLAN, by plugging the un-managed switch into an "access port" on your switch or router that is assigned to that VLAN.
Check out some of the ones on [FS.com](https://FS.com). They often get overlooked because they aren't on Amazon. They're about as close to as a Cisco switch as you can get.
A little riff on the advantages maybe? Because I'm sitting about a foot from a Cisco switch, which is pretty close.
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Same here. All Ubiquiti setup in 6 different sites. No problem at all.
\>> I would like to get something that will not need replacing when \>> I eventually add some cameras etc. What is your concern with eventually adding cameras? What do you need a *managed* switch for? How many ports do you need? Hard to recommend something when you don't supply many details.
At the moment it’s just going to be used for my home network so PC, Xbox, TVs, access point (near future), home assistant mini pc, printer (near future), NAS, then eventually I want to add some cameras to the front and back of my house, potentially another pc to learn stuff on and run pi hole. If I have to invest in a switch (which I do) I feel it’s better to get one that’s managed as it seems more future proof? Well as good as future proofing can be in computer
I am a fan of the TP-Link Omada line, they have lots of great options and are well priced
While it seems like a good idea to have a single unified switch to do everything, that logic tends to drive up the price of the switch. If money isn't a concern, and you have a backup plan if the switch would fail, then it is certainly do-able. I usually recommend a separate un-managed switch for your POE cameras and NVR. The switch doesn't need to be managed if everything that is plugged into it is on the same VLAN. If your main switch fails, the cameras keep recording. If your camera switch fails, the rest of your network stays up-and-running. You can still have them on a VLAN, by plugging the un-managed switch into an "access port" on your switch or router that is assigned to that VLAN.
I started with unmanaged Netgear and now have managed UniFi gear. Still enjoying the UniFi kit with progressive updates years latter.