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  1. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    So updated Firewall with new X550-T2 card and removed X540-T2. So far everything looks good and no major issues. It took me a little longer to respond as I migrated my one main server from Unraid to TrueNas. I plan on using the Unraid OS with a smaller NAS project in the future. The TrueNAS...
  2. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    I don't necessarily think it is the module. It supports multiple switches and states it works with Intel cards with the X550 listed and the X540 should work. I will be doing more testing and should know once the cards are switched if it is the card or not as well.
  3. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    So I did make a decision to get an Intel X550-T2 card. Part of the fast track decision was due to my Intel X540-T2 was having problems and cannot tell yet if the card went bad. All I know is my gaming PC that connects to an unmanaged 2.5G POE switch with a 10G SFP+ connection going to the...
  4. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    The Intel NICs will work with Windows clients including Windows 11. The usual difference between client and server for Windows is the amount of concurrent users allowed. On WIndows, at least before 11, a maximum of 10 could download/uploads were allowed where as Server was unlimited based on...
  5. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    Yeah I have been eyeing a few network upgrades that if all works out may be all implemented by End of year to early next year. I have a new Netgear CM2000 modem with a single 2.5G Jack that will replace my CM1200 modem that I found for a good price new. I am going to pickup an Intel X550-T2 card...
  6. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    I honestly haven't had an issue with the chipsets....However, I might hold off on even purchasing it as I caught an Intel X550-X2 Dual 10G card between $139-194 and picking it up for that price.
  7. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    I have a dual Realtek 2.5G card sitting to the side right now. I can definitely get your point, but the i225 chipset has had firmware updates and newer drivers that pretty much fix the issues it launched with as I have a couple motherboards including my highend Asus X670e cross hair hero board...
  8. Maverick009

    Quad i225 2.5G NIC

    I have been looking at a quad 2.5G NIC, using the i225 chip. Anyone try this card? For about $76 I am tempted to grab it.
  9. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I should of been maybe a little clearer. Think home environment lol. Even then the servers/routers/AP/IOT devices get minimum treatment with maybe a 2-4 times a year through clean down. Usually that also involves upgrades and blowing dust out of the fan filters. Devices hanging, barely get...
  10. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I agree but even in a business that is well maintained, they may get surrounding areas cleaned. I have seen it even at my business at has them about 20-40ft apart. I am not saying high maintenance, as businesses of that caliber are also running temperatures lower or higher to maintain a nice...
  11. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I was looking at the Unfi WiFi products, but you are correct as every review seemed to state their firmware can be quite buggy at least initially. I think I am so far steering towards the TP-Link Omada devices, as I have seen a lot of what Unifi has done, TP-Link has copied to an extent but...
  12. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I have seen reviews of the devices including older devices after usage and no marks or spots on the ceilings. Some of them are also heatsink only cooled. Overall, any electronic device will and can accumulate dust. Part of maintaining is dusting off electronics.
  13. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    The NICS in the Pfsense firewall have minimum power draw, especially for the ports not in use. The ASUS routers have higher power draw in the overall scheme as they are full fledged devices with CPUs on board and mainly all features always on...
  14. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    From reading up, I suspect settings are similar on WiFi7 aside from WiFi7 specific settings. I have a POE++ switch that should have enough power, but I may add a full 24-48 port POE++ switch to the rack. Thank you
  15. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    Haven't heard of them but will take a look. Thanks
  16. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    Also I currently have different subnet being used but even bridging is easy enough with my hardware as it is a custom server with an 8C/16T Ryzen 5700G and 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz memory. Maybe overkill but price was right.
  17. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I have WiFi5 and WiFi6 devices but ultimately looking to move to dedicated WiFi7 AP devices as I skipped over Wifi6E and as new as WiFi7 is, it is in its 2nd Gen refresh with devices now having a final specification ratified. That is why I think it is a good time to make the transition plus I...
  18. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I listed the hardware for various reasons. I really don't want to buy new switches and hardware but want to make sure the APs play nice with my Pfsense firewall and current switches. I also did a copy and paste and did not feel like removing the laptop server and unraid from it exactly lol
  19. Maverick009

    Looking at purchasing a new WiFi7 AP. Deciding on brand to go with.

    I am beginning to look at expanding my Home Network with WiFi7 APs being added. I am trying to decide between TP-Link's Omada WiFi7 APs, which look decent and offer 10G POE++ ports for bandwith connectivity or the Unifi WiFi7 AP Pro/Max devices with a 2.5G POE+ port. It seems like both hit...
  20. Maverick009

    Ienron switches any good for managed switch?

    Just because the brand is unknown, doesn't always mean it is not quality. This is also a home network and not exactly a problem. Looking to expand and play around with a low entry point is all. I was just wondering if anyone had experience with it to know how well it performs or how good the...
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