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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 ...
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Let's explore the features of Zyxel XMG1930-30HP, a switch with 2.5G/10G PoE ports and licensed L3 functions

Zyxel reasoned this way: if the L3 functionality is already determined only by the firmware, 99% choose an access switch for the sake of port density, PoE, VLAN, Multicast, and less often for static routing, then here's the base model XMG1930, which is generally L2, but slightly L3. And if your network requires advanced L3 functions, then all this is also there, just buy the appropriate license and get the core-level functionality. You can do this at any time, even when buying a device, even ...
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Zyxel XGS2220-30HP - L3 Access switch for modern converged networks

This L3 layer switch has 4 x 10-Gigabit SFP+ slots, 1-Gigabit PoE+ ports for the main fleet of devices, NVR/VoIP optimized interface, support for Nebula cloud service and multi-Gigabit PoE+ ports for Wi-Fi 6 access points. That is, Zyxel has added a maximum of functions to make it the most versatile. In the Zyxel hierarchy, the XGS2220 series refers to access switches, that is, to the lowest level that serves end devices and access points. We are used to the fact that cheap maintenance-free ...
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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 ...
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Review of the Zyxel WAX630S access point and the XGS1250-12 switch: an inexpensive tandem for Wi-Fi 6 and a multi-gigabit LAN

... points, except the cheapest, Zyxel uses double shielding, blocking the ... site of the device. Zyxel company emphasizes that the WAX630S ... даст вам такую возможность. Zyxel XGS120-12 multigigabit switch Today ... Setting up with Zyxel Nebula Control Center The Zyxel WAX630S access point ... a variable directional pattern, easy orchestration of wireless networks across the ... shortcomings: for example, the Zyxel XGS1250-12 network switch, which ... fully integrate into a single Zyxel ecosystem with management from ...
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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 ...
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Quick setup of a wireless network via Zyxel Nebula when deployed in branches

... a perfect example of such orchestration in an article about  setting ... automatically assigning them predefined settings. Zyxel GS1915-8EP gigabit ethernet switch ... Today, Zyxel even has entry-level switches ... including scheduled power management, and Zyxel has something to be proud ... топовых точек доступа, таких как ZyXEL WAX650S есть встроенные службы безопасности ... for the entire site. Zyxel NWA90AX One of the simplest ... , PoE and cloud management, Zyxel has the NWA90AX. This is ...
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How Zyxel Secureporter facilitates corporate network security monitoring

... 's security gateway. Naturally, only Zyxel gateways of the USG Flex ... various subscriptions and services, and Zyxel is a clear example of ... we will talk about today. Zyxel Secureporter is a single assembly ... 's security gateway. Naturally, only Zyxel gateways of the USG Flex ... gateway of the NGFW family, Zyxel ATP100, and configure security policies ... article about the  orchestration of VPN tunnels through Zyxel Nebula ). After you ... license specifically for your equipment, Zyxel has a convenient online store ...
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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 ...
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Zyxel Nebula vs TP-Link Omada: comparing centralized network management systems

... Who has the best orchestration tools today, Zyxel or TP-Link? In ... Zyxel with the already elderly and well-honed Nebula cloud orchestration ... vendor. Hardware support According to Zyxel, support from Nebula requires ... deployment. Network deployment capabilities Zyxel Nebula TP-Link Omada SDN ... typical network maintenance operations Zyxel Nebula TP-Link Omada SDN ... , but before hardcore administrators, Zyxel can trump support for SNMP ... match its stronger competitor from Zyxel. Michael Degtyarev (aka LIKE ...