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  VanAuberjim

  2021-04-15

  Verified purchase

  Its functions are well-known (L2, LAG, IGMP, QOS, VLAN), I will mainly talk about some things that stand out or confuse.

  Currently, almost all versions of this device are available in Greece (v1, v2, v3, v4, v5). The hardware versions theoretically do not have significant differences, but in practice they do. In earlier versions, there were complaints about instability where the switch needed to be restarted frequently. This is version v5, and in a month of operation, I did not turn it off at all. It operates steadily and does not heat up at all.
  In this version, the left green light of each port lights up when the connection is 1000M, while the right orange light lights up for 10/100.
  In the 5th version, another important difference is that through management, we can turn off all the lights (including the power light). This could not be done in any of the previous versions, nor will it be possible with future firmware updates.
  Boot time: Approximately 35 seconds.
  Regarding the Cable Test, they have cut 1-2 cables from the ethernet cable to see if the test works, and it did not show any problem with the cable. The cable test does not measure continuity voltage in the 8 cables and will not detect if one of them is cut. However, it measures packet loss and tells you approximately where the problem is. Packet loss can be caused by interference from neighboring cables or even a cut cable. But a cut cable does not necessarily mean that the network will be lost or that there will be packet loss. Out of the 8 UTP cables, only 4 are used, and the other 4 are for shielding. So, do not cut your cables for the cable test. If there is a problem, it will show it.

  Positives:
  > Very sturdy metal construction, I think it could withstand being run over by a car.
  > It can function as any unmanaged switch, meaning even your grandmother can plug it into the socket and it will work without any configuration or initial setup. And when the grandchild with knowledge comes along, they can easily adjust anything they want from the menu.

  Negatives:
  > I would say its weak point is perhaps the power supply, but it is a common 9V 0.6A DC Jack.
  > The power supply and the ethernet ports are not on the same side. This is convenient for large rack mount devices to have all the cables at the back, but in a small device that is placed on a desk or wall, this prevents having tidy cables or the device resting against the wall.

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  arisarts

  2021-03-02

  Verified purchase

  Amazing value for money with all the capabilities you want or will want in the future (VLAN-QOS).
  The V5 I got, you can manage it through its own app and also through web GUI like the older versions. I set it up at home with Unifi AP's and properly distribute the traffic, children, smart home, guests with VLANs. It doesn't have STP management, that's why it gets 4 stars.

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  • Ease of installation
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