I managed to install OPNSense and it has been working nicely for the last year or so. Now I would like to use VLANs to segregate my devices. I understand that a managed or smart switch will be needed for this and have been looking at the HPE Aruba Instant On 1830 24x POE, I had almost decided to go for it but then found the Cisco CBS220-24T-4G, that happens to be passive and to my eyes has the same specs as the Aruba, price is almost the same.

I would like to have an AP that works nicely with the switch, so for the Aruba I am looking at the AP25, what would be a good counterpart for the Cisco?

What do you say? I am open to other recommnedations but willl try to avoid Netgear, Zyxel or TP Link if possible.

Thanks in advance!

  • K_Sqrd@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’ve done Cisco at home and with business installs and Unifi at home as well. I’d never recommend Unifi for a professional install. But it’s fine for home. I’ve used the CBS-350 and it’s a nice switch. Either will work. Between these two in my kind it comes down to what you want out of your home network. If your looking to use it as a learning experience to move into/up in the IT world, Cisco is the answer. Want easy setup but less flexibility? Unifi. I would put Aruba in the same class as Cisco.

    There is no licensing for the CBS series switches.

  • bchiodini@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Matching vendors is not necessary. I have Ruckus APs and a Cisco 3750 switch playing nicely with pfSense and multiple VLANs, both wired and wireless.

    Before going down either road, check licensing for the equipment you are considering.