The differences between expensive Ethernet switches and cheap ones using the example of Zyxel
We will take two switches: the Taiwanese brand Zyxel and the Chinese counterpart from a little-known manufacturer and look at the design differences and what they affect in order to answer the question - does it make sense to overpay for design features?
It's no secret that almost all modern electronics are manufactured in China, even if they are developed in the USA, Europe, Japan or Taiwan – the Chinese have not only learned how to do things efficiently, but have also grown such IT giants ...
Let's explore the features of Zyxel XMG1930-30HP, a switch with 2.5G/10G PoE ports and licensed L3 functions
... or server connections.
Just Zyxel XMG1930-30HP is such a ... Static Routing IPv4 / IPv6
Therefore, Zyxel reasoned this way: if the ...
VLAN mapping
MRSTP (Zyxel Proprietary)
BPDU transparency
Flex link
IEEE 802.3ah ... very unusual and damn nice.
Zyxel XMG1930 design features
Structurally, the ... own VLAN in downstream networks, Zyxel XMG1930-30HP can integrate with ... series and the younger L3 Zyxel switches.
Additional security features of ... interface is only in English. Zyxel should have tightened this direction ...
Zyxel XGS2220-30HP - L3 Access switch for modern converged networks
... the most versatile.
In the Zyxel hierarchy, the XGS2220 series refers ... 375
400/600/960
Memory Flash/RAM
32/256
64/1G ...
Software settings
At one time, Zyxel made an alternative Web interface ... wrong with it.
L2 Features
Zyxel XG2220-30HP allows you to ... .
In addition to STP, Zyxel has its own loop protection ... own VLAN in downstream networks, Zyxel XGS2220-30HP can integrate with ... series and the younger L3 Zyxel switches.
L3 features
Among the ... in XGS22xx switches - so far Zyxel implements it only in the ...
We explore Zyxel Connect & Protect and answer the main questions: is it possible to do without a security gateway?
From the point of view of the network, a modern facility can be just one access point connected directly to the WAN from the provider, and there are enough resources on this access point to raise the VPN tunnel to the headquarters, and for NAT, and to configure restrictions for customers and for basic protection of customers and employees.
No, but really, why should an expensive security gateway be built on a small facility where the network infrastructure is completely wireless? Modern ...
Review of the Zyxel WAX630S access point and the XGS1250-12 switch: an inexpensive tandem for Wi-Fi 6 and a multi-gigabit LAN
If you choose an access point for rooms with high traffic, for example, for restaurants, halls of business centers or for conference halls, then you most likely need a model with Wi-Fi 6 support and a total bandwidth above 2Gbps. As a rule, such devices have a price of about $1000, and their characteristics exceed the requirements of a typical customer.
If you choose an access point for rooms with high traffic, for example, for restaurants, halls of business centers or for conference halls, ...
Orchestration of wireless networks in Zyxel Nebula CC: configuring horizontal traffic protection and shaping
Modern Zyxel access points allow you to work in NAT and bridge mode simultaneously for different SSIDs, connect users using 2FA, shape traffic depending on the application and flexibly use VLANs. Let's look at how you can configure a wireless network to protect horizontal traffic.
Modern networks are gradually changing the traditional topology, in which a security gateway was installed on top, and the network was segmented at L2/L3 levels using switches from below. The modern network is ...
Quick setup of a wireless network via Zyxel Nebula when deployed in branches
Let's consider a typical case: a large retail chain opens hundreds of new stores, each of which plans to use IoT infrastructure using Wi-Fi 6. In order to facilitate the setup and commissioning of equipment, in other words, so that the sysadmin does not hang around all 100 stores, you can turn the deployment process upside down: first set up the network, and then lay the cables and mount the devices. Today ZyXEL provides you with such an opportunity when using the Nebula service.
Let's ...
How Zyxel Secureporter facilitates corporate network security monitoring
... gateway. Naturally, only Zyxel gateways of the USG Flex and ATP series ... various subscriptions and services, and Zyxel is a clear example of ... gateway. Naturally, only Zyxel gateways of the USG Flex and ATP series ... gateway of the NGFW family, Zyxel ATP100, and configure security policies ... only with Zyxel production models. Today it's all USG Flex and ...
orchestration of VPN tunnels through Zyxel Nebula
).
After you have added ... license specifically for your equipment, Zyxel has a convenient online store ...
Zyxel MG-108 review, 2.5GBase-T unmanaged switch for home/office
Zyxel has a series of simple unmanaged switches for 2.5-Gigabit networks, with 5 and 8 ports. Both have a non-blocking switching matrix for full bandwidth: 25 and 40 Gbit/s, respectively, that is, they can be used in the most loaded networks. We will review and test the 8-port model.
That's how you live and don't think that the 1GBaseT standard has been exchanged for the third decade. Introduced back in 1999, it managed to acquire a lot of faster options, but it is still not going to give up ...
Zyxel Nebula vs TP-Link Omada: comparing centralized network management systems
In large corporate networks with a complex topology, the real hell for the administrator will be the sequential configuration of all connected devices, one by one. In such cases, it is often almost impossible to detect errors in the network or determine its state. Who has the best orchestration tools today, Zyxel or TP-Link?
In large corporate networks with a complex topology, the real hell for the administrator will be the sequential configuration of all connected devices, one by one. In ...