cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21641378
So I just added a TP-Link switch (TL-SG3428X) and access point (EAP670) to my network, using OPNSense for routing, and was previously using a TP-Link SX-3008F switch as an aggregate (which I no longer need). I’m still within the return window for the new switch and access point, and have to admit the sale prices were my main reason with going for these items. I understand there have been recent articles mentioning TP-Link and security risks, so I’m thinking if I should consider returning these, and upping my budget to go for ubiquity? The AP would only be like $30 more for an equivalent, so that’s negligible, but a switch that meets my needs is about 1.6x more, however still only has 2 SFP+ ports, while I need 3 at absolute minimum.
I’m generally happy with the performance, however there is a really annoying bug where if I reboot a device, the switch drops down to 1G speed instead of 10G, and I have to tinker with the settings or reboot the switch to get 10G working again. This is true for the OPNSense uplink, my NAS and workstation. Same thing happened with the 3008F, and support threads on the forums have not been helpful.
In any case, any opinions of switching to ubiquity would be worth it?
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Eh every vendor goes through security failures, unfortunately.
I mostly have Ubiquiti devices (switch and access points), but I was using the ISP router that had some limitations I didn’t like. I have a slightly unusual setup for a home, in that I have a source of backup internet if our primary goes down (primary is FiOS, backup is Starlink - which we usually use only while traveling). So, I wanted a router with two WAN ports, and the only option from Ubiquiti there for a while was the $400 one.
So, I tried a TP-Link router (EAP-605, I think) and it worked okay. The user interface for controlling it wasn’t as nice as Ubiquiti’s, but it was functional. The router was definitely a lot less expensive than the Ubiquiti one. In the end, Ubiquiti released the UCG Ultra that did what I wanted, and cost far less than $400, so I switched to that and have been happy with it.
Go GL.Inet. OpenWRT shipped in a nice hardware package at better than big brand prices.
I got second hand ubiqui switch, gateway and 2 waps. I like it a lot, but man if you want to something it could vary 10 different ways depending on old/new UI and what version you’re on. Shit is always moving around.
Example. I accidentally blocked a tablet and removed it from my network. Device would not connect back, even after manually adding the MAC. Took hours of searching, all different “solutions” to get it back online. Rebooted all my devices, cleared DHCP leases, swapped between old and new UI, no luck. Device would Not show up in disabled at all for me to unblock.
Got the idea to manually add it, waited a few moments for the refresh, then blocked it. Waited again until it showed blocked and unblocked it. Finally worked, but Jesus it was difficult to unblock when block was literally tap a button.
Other than this (you’ll see similar complains with UI varying so much, or advanced features missing) for home and prosumer use, I’m very happy with ubiquiti.