I have an easy smart switch (TP-Link TL-SG108E) on our home and it's useful separating stuff and perform specific rules and management to a different subnets!
Very well done! I'm in the IT field but not in networking. I find your explanations excellent without making it so simple that people's eyes glaze over. It is just the right mix of techie and layman to explain how it all works. Thanks!
It means using 2 ports together as a uplink to another switch or to a network attached storage device. Using 2 gigabit ports doubles your throughput to multiple clients. It can not do 2 Gbps to a single client.
Port aggregation works when two devices have two Ethernet design feature. But the casual non high price devices normal have single 1g port. The single 1g port slot dictates the bottleneck is max at 1g.
People implement in LAN switches and LAN nodes certain protocols, allowing LAN nodes to communicate. For example Address Resolution Protocol, Ethernet and other. For inter-net communication people implement other protocols in routers. Routing is performed on each network node, though there are devices with multiple network interfaces called routers, directing data through (possibly also changing routing data or even dropping all data) by implementing certain routing protocols.
I use both types the managed POE switch to power the APs, and CCTV cameras . With vlan segregation , and port aggregation for the Nas, then a simple and cheap 1gb 5-8 port unmanaged switch under the TV to connect all the AV gear.
@@TurboSpeedWiFi it would be nice if they were all managed but for home users sometimes you just can't justify the expense . This hybrid system meets my needs perfectly. Anywhere where all ports will be the same vlan save the money and go unmanaged .
my wife rented a room to this lady and her son. the son was about 10 to 12 years old. back then my router would reset the wifi randomly. i called them hiccups. the son would think he is tech savy and just unplug things and change the wires around essentially shutting down the wifi and internet to the entire house. multiple times did i have to fix the wiring. the kid thought he knew everything. he even soft jail broke his iphone. i network wired my entire house. put in a patch panel and switch. moved the entire set up in the cabinet and put barrel locks on the doors. i ran ethernet ports where the set up used to be. i dotted my t's and crossed my i's this time.
Very good video. Gave me a introduction to network switches and it made the further reading up on it easier. In the end it helped me by the right switch :)
Great video, Would you have or make a video on how to. Implement LAN for aLive Strem Windows PC with Livepro L1 V1 device and the required hardware. Thank you for your assistance and response.
Can VLAN be configured to work as separate switch within the managed switch? For example, can a 24-port managed switch be configured to work as three separate 8-port switch? If possible, this avoids purchasing 3 separate 8-port switches.
Thanks for the clear, concise video. Subscribed! Questions though .. There are MANY unmanaged switches that show 1 Gig to 100 gig transfer 'speeds'... but how do you know what the Source of your Internet feed's speed is ? I KNOW you cannot go by THEIR claims! Online Speed tests only tell Upload/download speeds depending on the Locations of the Testing points? If My D/L speed is only 30 mbs... can a GIG per sec Switch Improve that? It gets confusing.. and I have worked with Computers since 1985..
A switch won't improve the download and speeds you receive from your ISP unfortunately. Given how affordable they are, I think you'll be absolutely fine with a gigabit switch. Hope I understood your question correctly and this helped.
@@homenetworkgeek192 So true. Non gigabit switches have no place in a modern network. There is no real cost difference at this point and a 100 mb switch will choke most networks for sure.
Nice simple explanation but I wish you also talked about the middle path of smart managed switches, a breed of switches available in the marketplace that are plug and play using some default configurations yet allows for some management when and if the consumer wants to take advantage of.
@@Hernsama Not necessarily true. Smart managed switches work great in a home network environment. It allows you to segment out traffic. It also allows for QoS at the switch.
Best 2.5g unmanaged affordable switch? Just learning about this, trying to get over 1000mbps wired speeds at home. Have a 1200mbps internet speed. From router direct to desktop 2.5g motherboard ethernet wire, I get speeds of 1300-1400mbps. Through my router (ASUS AX-11000) with 2.5g, I still cannot break 1000mbps. So need a 2.5 switch. Where to even start...
guys i have a small WISP company so my main Router has like 160Mbps am using an unmanaged switch. at times my network would fail and disconnect my clients i need an advice do i need a managed switched if yes which one would be best to manage traffice and not kick out my clients. please guys i need help LOL
Watch you video two times, im feeling soo fucking dumb... Im struggling picking a model based on prices.. Im just a regular Gamer, that want a switch to connect my pc, ps5 and tv using the max speed i can get from my internet. Should i take a unmanaged or a managed one?
I've seen a few videos about managed vs un-managed switches, however once you make the decision that you want managed (and I'm considering upgrading from un-managed), it's really hard to figure out the right one to get. First problem: For a home network I'd like to block access to ports based on a time schedule. It's pretty hard to figure out which switches support this, the manuals are not all that easy to read. Next up, do you want a cloud-based configuration console or just local access? Do you want to avoid switches that require a subscription to make use of all features? Do you object to needing to register with an online system to control your switch (even if that's free), do you require a web interface, or are you comfortable with command-line? Does the device have some kind of API that can be used to control it (beyond SNMP). Even simple things like figuring out which versions have fans can be complicated because sometimes you get certain models in a range with fans, and others without.
having issues with my router . att tech said it is my switch which is a unmanaged. would a managed switch help me figure out what device is dropping out my router? if a manged switch would help what you recommend?
They would certainly allow you to look at each port individually but I wouldn't suggest you need one to solve the problem. How many devices do you have plugged into your switch? Maybe unplug them one by one until you find which is causing the problem.
Does it bypass the device or router's internet speed's limitations? like you only getting 50 megabyte per seconds, after getting the switch device installed and plugged in. you get a better and faster internet speed over around 100 megabyte per second or better. Kind of work the same way as the 2.5G Ethernet to USB Adapter, CableCreation USB 3.0 Gigabit LAN Dongle.
Finally, a video designed for the home. I am not a gamer or work for an enterprise. Too often network videos are designed for those two environments. Home users have a hard time finding the information they can use. Thanks.
I always tell people to follow this rule. If you don't know what a managed switch is or why you need a managed switch, you almost certainly don't need a managed switch. If you needed a managed switch you would know it.
@@homenetworkgeek192 It is a starting point. Networking is difficult to make generalizations about to simplify things without giving misleading information. I subscribed to your channel. Great video.
Thanks for the amazing info, quick question I have a WiFi mesh system running through my house. I have 3 in total mesh points running through the house. Each mesh point as a Ethernet port on the back. So my question is can an Ethernet switch work with the other mesh points that are not connected to the modem? Since the first main mesh point is connected to the router. I think I explained this wrong I need help !
Thank you! For some reason I thought these were the opposite. I thought a managed switch would be automatically managed and unmanaged I'd need to do it all myself.😂
Thank you. You’ve provided a lot of information in a short period of time. It might be interesting to use blocks of this info and describe them individually, like a story, sort of.
Rather than buying multiple managed switches for my home network, would It be better to get a decent router to manage things like qos, traffic priority, etc?
Good question. I guess it depends on how many switches you need. It would probably end up being more expensive to buy several managed switches than a single router with the features you described. You could then get a few basic unmanaged switches that wouldn't cost a huge amount.
i have all my ethernet wires in respective rooms terminating at a swicth that has 2,5 POE ports and the switch is managed (tp link). in my living room i have my iptv, ps4 and my AP that connects from the wall port and my AP gets the power & data from it. Now if i want my iptv and ps4 to be connected via ethernet cables, can i put an unmanaged switch aand take the cable from wall port and connect to the unmanaged IN and then take cables from the out ports of the unmanaged and connect to the AP/Iptv and PS4? would i lose some of the VLAN capabilities that i have on the port that connects from my main switch to the wall port?
I ran into a problem this week my router (nighthawk 8000)did a upgrade and all a sudden my desk top has problems doing anything on the internet. I purchased a Netgear unmanged switch plugged the computer into that , and running the router off another port 8lots total . Have you ever had problems like this router issue?
My question is can a switch assign an IP address like a router does . My whole house is wired I have no need for wifi is there an option where I can go straight into a switch that assigns ip's or a router with more ethernet ports less centered around wifi that I don't use or need at 1gig level.
I actually have an article on this that my answer your question: homenetworkgeek.com/can-a-network-switch-be-used-as-a-router/ I would recommend a router that has more ethernet ports and you can always disable the wi-fi function if you really want to.
It depends on the switch. Usually no, a switch does not have a DHCP server. The exception is a layer 3 switch which can have this function because it is somewhat of a hybrid between a switch and a router, though lacking many router functions. Layer 3 switches are typically used in enterprise environments for inter-VLAN routing and not on home networks. Here is the setup I would highly recommend if you do not need / want WiFi. Ubiquiti Edgerouter 4 plugged into a switch with enough ports plus some extras for future expansion. If at any time you want to add WiFi you can add a wireless access point such as one from the Unifi line. This will serve you well for years to come.
They sit in between managed and unmanaged switches; they have the more useful features that a managed switch has but without the higher price tag. A good happy medium if you are looking to buy a switch in my opinion.
@@homenetworkgeek192 Thanks. I am finally deploying TP-LINK T1700G-28TQ JetStream I bought 12 months ago. I'm not a network genius but I have to say it's probably the most underrated (smart) switch I've come across ion my research, especially for the price.
Yeah as long as the switch is is gigabit, then you should be good. Just make sure you buy a switch that has extra ports so that you can plug more devices in the future.
As Aurva has already said, a gigabit unmanaged switch will be fine, and to be honest, is perfect for most people. I use an unmanaged switch as I simply don't have the need for a managed one at the moment.
@@homenetworkgeek192 besides im the only one on the internet so didnt see the point of managing my connections all I need is full signal maximum speeds.
I have an easy smart switch (TP-Link TL-SG108E) on our home and it's useful separating stuff and perform specific rules and management to a different subnets!
Very well done! I'm in the IT field but not in networking. I find your explanations excellent without making it so simple that people's eyes glaze over. It is just the right mix of techie and layman to explain how it all works. Thanks!
Another good feature of managed switches - port aggregation!
Which means...? Sorry... Just trying to learn.
@@daddydawg1902 Google.
It means using 2 ports together as a uplink to another switch or to a network attached storage device. Using 2 gigabit ports doubles your throughput to multiple clients. It can not do 2 Gbps to a single client.
Port aggregation works when two devices have two Ethernet design feature. But the casual non high price devices normal have single 1g port. The single 1g port slot dictates the bottleneck is max at 1g.
People implement in LAN switches and LAN nodes certain protocols, allowing LAN nodes to communicate. For example Address Resolution Protocol, Ethernet and other. For inter-net communication people implement other protocols in routers. Routing is performed on each network node, though there are devices with multiple network interfaces called routers, directing data through (possibly also changing routing data or even dropping all data) by implementing certain routing protocols.
Thanks for making this, it's really cleared up a lot of questions for me.
Thanks so much for the detailed explanations 💯
Glad you found it helpful Mike.
where is the reply, can you post it here, because i have the same exact issue, and i dont know how to connect my 3 mesh routers.
Great video. Straight to the point and lots of info. Thank you.
Amen. And no irritating background music.
@@jerryw6577 THIS
Very clear and informative explanation. Thanks for posting.
I use both types the managed POE switch to power the APs, and CCTV cameras . With vlan segregation , and port aggregation for the Nas, then a simple and cheap 1gb 5-8 port unmanaged switch under the TV to connect all the AV gear.
That is definitely common. Vlans are one of the primary uses for managed switches.
@@TurboSpeedWiFi it would be nice if they were all managed but for home users sometimes you just can't justify the expense . This hybrid system meets my needs perfectly. Anywhere where all ports will be the same vlan save the money and go unmanaged .
@@PabloTBrave That is very true.
my wife rented a room to this lady and her son. the son was about 10 to 12 years old. back then my router would reset the wifi randomly. i called them hiccups. the son would think he is tech savy and just unplug things and change the wires around essentially shutting down the wifi and internet to the entire house. multiple times did i have to fix the wiring. the kid thought he knew everything. he even soft jail broke his iphone. i network wired my entire house. put in a patch panel and switch. moved the entire set up in the cabinet and put barrel locks on the doors. i ran ethernet ports where the set up used to be. i dotted my t's and crossed my i's this time.
Thank you, sir. You Nailed it in a clear and concise manner.
This video helped a lot. What is the difference between smart and managed? Which is better?
Much appreciated 🙏, thanks a lot. I'll be taking ccna1/ccna2 and ccna part 3 in my 2nds and 3rd year of my Degree, so really appreciate it
is cisco small business a good switcher? is it unmanaged or managed? i want it for home network, to send files between pcs.
Thanks brother... God bless you !
Very good video. Gave me a introduction to network switches and it made the further reading up on it easier. In the end it helped me by the right switch :)
Great video, liked and subbed
Great video,
Would you have or make a video on how to. Implement LAN for aLive Strem Windows PC with Livepro L1 V1 device and the required hardware.
Thank you for your assistance and response.
Thanks for the info!
Do you need insulated cables if you are going to run it to the attic
Can VLAN be configured to work as separate switch within the managed switch? For example, can a 24-port managed switch be configured to work as three separate 8-port switch? If possible, this avoids purchasing 3 separate 8-port switches.
Thanks for the clear, concise video. Subscribed! Questions though .. There are MANY unmanaged switches that show 1 Gig to 100 gig transfer 'speeds'... but how do you know what the Source of your Internet feed's speed is ? I KNOW you cannot go by THEIR claims!
Online Speed tests only tell Upload/download speeds depending on the Locations of the Testing points? If My D/L speed is only 30 mbs... can a GIG per sec Switch Improve that?
It gets confusing.. and I have worked with Computers since 1985..
A switch won't improve the download and speeds you receive from your ISP unfortunately. Given how affordable they are, I think you'll be absolutely fine with a gigabit switch.
Hope I understood your question correctly and this helped.
@@homenetworkgeek192 So true. Non gigabit switches have no place in a modern network. There is no real cost difference at this point and a 100 mb switch will choke most networks for sure.
If you have QOs on a router do you need it in the switch ?
Good video, thank you. Out of interest, is it only managed switches that allow LAG? Thanks! 👍
You might find some semi-managed switches support it but your very basic unmanaged ones certainly won't.
@@homenetworkgeek192 Thank you for that, very kind of you to answer. 👍
Can the lan port on NvR switch for ip camera provide internet for computer when connect ?
What about link aggregation? Very usefull for those who have a NAS with dual gigabit port.
I agree. That is a very useful feature that should have been mentioned.
Can a managed switch provide DHCP service?
Nice simple explanation but I wish you also talked about the middle path of smart managed switches, a breed of switches available in the marketplace that are plug and play using some default configurations yet allows for some management when and if the consumer wants to take advantage of.
Thanks for the feedback Raaz.
Title does say for home. Most people at home don’t need smart managed switch.
@@Hernsama Not necessarily true. Smart managed switches work great in a home network environment. It allows you to segment out traffic. It also allows for QoS at the switch.
Best 2.5g unmanaged affordable switch? Just learning about this, trying to get over 1000mbps wired speeds at home. Have a 1200mbps internet speed. From router direct to desktop 2.5g motherboard ethernet wire, I get speeds of 1300-1400mbps. Through my router (ASUS AX-11000) with 2.5g, I still cannot break 1000mbps. So need a 2.5 switch. Where to even start...
guys i have a small WISP company so my main Router has like 160Mbps am using an unmanaged switch. at times my network would fail and disconnect my clients i need an advice do i need a managed switched if yes which one would be best to manage traffice and not kick out my clients. please guys i need help LOL
i just bought a 16 port netgear gigabit. now im ready to expand my home ethernet. im paying for 200 and i cannot get close to that in wifi.
Since unmanaged switches are P-N-P and theres no setup is there any security vulnerabilities??
Switches in general offer a little to no security protection whether managed or not. Use a firewall for security protections.
Wow thanks!
Watch you video two times, im feeling soo fucking dumb... Im struggling picking a model based on prices..
Im just a regular Gamer, that want a switch to connect my pc, ps5 and tv using the max speed i can get from my internet.
Should i take a unmanaged or a managed one?
Are you reading any manual or something ??
I've seen a few videos about managed vs un-managed switches, however once you make the decision that you want managed (and I'm considering upgrading from un-managed), it's really hard to figure out the right one to get. First problem: For a home network I'd like to block access to ports based on a time schedule. It's pretty hard to figure out which switches support this, the manuals are not all that easy to read. Next up, do you want a cloud-based configuration console or just local access? Do you want to avoid switches that require a subscription to make use of all features? Do you object to needing to register with an online system to control your switch (even if that's free), do you require a web interface, or are you comfortable with command-line? Does the device have some kind of API that can be used to control it (beyond SNMP). Even simple things like figuring out which versions have fans can be complicated because sometimes you get certain models in a range with fans, and others without.
It would be nice if there were diagrams
i will stick to my unmanaged cisco i got from work
having issues with my router . att tech said it is my switch which is a unmanaged. would a managed switch help me figure out what device is dropping out my router? if a manged switch would help what you recommend?
They would certainly allow you to look at each port individually but I wouldn't suggest you need one to solve the problem. How many devices do you have plugged into your switch? Maybe unplug them one by one until you find which is causing the problem.
Id rather read the document myself.
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what the friggin heck dude ?
Does it bypass the device or router's internet speed's limitations? like you only getting 50 megabyte per seconds, after getting the switch device installed and plugged in. you get a better and faster internet speed over around 100 megabyte per second or better. Kind of work the same way as the 2.5G Ethernet to USB Adapter, CableCreation USB 3.0 Gigabit LAN Dongle.
Helpful explanation - thank you!
Finally, a video designed for the home. I am not a gamer or work for an enterprise. Too often network videos are designed for those two environments. Home users have a hard time finding the information they can use. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. Although I may reference both gaming and enterprise at times, the channel and website are focused on home networks.
That is very true. Most videos focus on those two environments.
I always tell people to follow this rule. If you don't know what a managed switch is or why you need a managed switch, you almost certainly don't need a managed switch. If you needed a managed switch you would know it.
Excellent advice.
@@homenetworkgeek192 It is a starting point. Networking is difficult to make generalizations about to simplify things without giving misleading information. I subscribed to your channel. Great video.
Thanks for the amazing info, quick question I have a WiFi mesh system running through my house. I have 3 in total mesh points running through the house. Each mesh point as a Ethernet port on the back. So my question is can an Ethernet switch work with the other mesh points that are not connected to the modem? Since the first main mesh point is connected to the router. I think I explained this wrong I need help !
Hello, have you find an answer?
Thank you! For some reason I thought these were the opposite. I thought a managed switch would be automatically managed and unmanaged I'd need to do it all myself.😂
This subject is best taught with some illustrations and examples as opposed to just a talking head shot. Show the audience what you are talking about.
Thank you. You’ve provided a lot of information in a short period of time.
It might be interesting to use blocks of this info and describe them individually, like a story, sort of.
Love finding these newer channels that have great potential! I hope you get tons of viewers amd subscribers
Rather than buying multiple managed switches for my home network, would It be better to get a decent router to manage things like qos, traffic priority, etc?
Good question. I guess it depends on how many switches you need. It would probably end up being more expensive to buy several managed switches than a single router with the features you described. You could then get a few basic unmanaged switches that wouldn't cost a huge amount.
Very helpful and good information
i have all my ethernet wires in respective rooms terminating at a swicth that has 2,5 POE ports and the switch is managed (tp link).
in my living room i have my iptv, ps4 and my AP that connects from the wall port and my AP gets the power & data from it. Now if i want my iptv and ps4 to be connected via ethernet cables, can i put an unmanaged switch aand take the cable from wall port and connect to the unmanaged IN and then take cables from the out ports of the unmanaged and connect to the AP/Iptv and PS4? would i lose some of the VLAN capabilities that i have on the port that connects from my main switch to the wall port?
I ran into a problem this week my router (nighthawk 8000)did a upgrade and all a sudden my desk top has problems doing anything on the internet. I purchased a Netgear unmanged switch plugged the computer into that , and running the router off another port 8lots total . Have you ever had problems like this router issue?
This is a decent chunk of concepts from my Network+ course. Excellent video!!!
very good explanation! in les than 10 minutes...
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Great content
Thx sir
Thank you you explained it very clear
You just explained all the protocols that have been giving me trouble in less than 10 minutes. Very impressive, sir. Very much thank you
My question is can a switch assign an IP address like a router does . My whole house is wired I have no need for wifi is there an option where I can go straight into a switch that assigns ip's or a router with more ethernet ports less centered around wifi that I don't use or need at 1gig level.
I actually have an article on this that my answer your question: homenetworkgeek.com/can-a-network-switch-be-used-as-a-router/
I would recommend a router that has more ethernet ports and you can always disable the wi-fi function if you really want to.
It depends on the switch. Usually no, a switch does not have a DHCP server. The exception is a layer 3 switch which can have this function because it is somewhat of a hybrid between a switch and a router, though lacking many router functions. Layer 3 switches are typically used in enterprise environments for inter-VLAN routing and not on home networks. Here is the setup I would highly recommend if you do not need / want WiFi.
Ubiquiti Edgerouter 4 plugged into a switch with enough ports plus some extras for future expansion. If at any time you want to add WiFi you can add a wireless access point such as one from the Unifi line. This will serve you well for years to come.
Is a smart switch the same as a managed switch?
They sit in between managed and unmanaged switches; they have the more useful features that a managed switch has but without the higher price tag. A good happy medium if you are looking to buy a switch in my opinion.
@@homenetworkgeek192 Thanks. I am finally deploying TP-LINK T1700G-28TQ JetStream I bought 12 months ago. I'm not a network genius but I have to say it's probably the most underrated (smart) switch I've come across ion my research, especially for the price.
For streaming and console gaming a simple unmanaged switch would be fine?
Yeah as long as the switch is is gigabit, then you should be good. Just make sure you buy a switch that has extra ports so that you can plug more devices in the future.
@@aurvaroy6670 yeah Ill get an 8 port they have many on amazon. Thanks
As Aurva has already said, a gigabit unmanaged switch will be fine, and to be honest, is perfect for most people. I use an unmanaged switch as I simply don't have the need for a managed one at the moment.
@@homenetworkgeek192 besides im the only one on the internet so didnt see the point of managing my connections all I need is full signal maximum speeds.
@@taxi615 You do not need a managed switch for your setup.