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cramcomplex

Looking for an inexpensive PoE switch to power 3x UAP-AC-Pros

Advice

The PURCHASE http://imgur.com/a/AWNv2q0

The STORY I've finally gotten a hold of these bad boys...they usually run around $900+CAD plus taxes via Amazon, and I got them for less than $400CAD including taxes.

My current setup is as follows:

Thomson Cable Modem > Asus RT-N16 (Old Folks' AP) > 2x TrendNet 5port switch > UAP-AC-Lite (My AP)

I'm okay with the setup, it's just that too many wires going everywhere...

I initially bought 5x CISCO Meraki MR18 (local company closed) with the intention to flash OpenWRT but then these bad boys appeared! (Anyone want 5x MR18 for cheap? LOL)

The QUESTION

I'm looking for an affordable solution (under $100CAD) to power these bad boys up!

I'm particularly looking at this: ANVISION 5-Port Ethernet Switch with 4 PoE Ports + 1 Uplink, 10/100Mbps IEEE802.3af/at, 65W, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07CKHLF6W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_pPWuDb74JWRWK

Any other alternatives are appreciated and thanks in advance!

Posted Aug 13, 2019, 7:54 PM UTC

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AustinThePcGuy•

You need more wires, get a POE injector.

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jk, but probably just any PoE switch works. there's some that are 1000s that are for under 100$

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(If you care about speedsssss)

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cramcomplexOP•

Moar wirezzzzzzzz...thank you for the advice. (I don't think I'll be reaching 1 gigabits anytime soon so 10/100 PoE switch will do.

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azsheepdog•

is $110 ok?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MU3WUX1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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cramcomplexOP•

Wife is breathing down my neck right now LOL. And if I converted it to Canadian $, it'll be around $150-ish + import taxes T.T

I've been looking at that but the wife said no to this one as I showed it to her earlier. Thank you for taking the time to suggest it, I appreciate it. <3

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azsheepdog•

wow $165 on CA amazon. You're not kidding.

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cramcomplexOP•

Yuuuup, we Canadians usually get screwed LOL...expensive shipping, taxes...etc etc etc.

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azsheepdog•

What about something like this?

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-SG1005P-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop/dp/B076HZFY3F/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=poe+switch&qid=1565730610&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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cramcomplexOP•

Looking at it right now, put on wishlist and reading reviews...thxxxxx!

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Red_Kir•

I ordered the same tp link a couple of weeks - to early to tell but no problems so far.

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Insanereindeer•

From my experience, cheap POE switches are just frustrating. They lock up and have to be restarted frequently. You get what you pay for. I bought a Zxyell GS1910-24HP for $50 off ebay that I've had zero issues with. If you want new, I recommend you just match the company you have equipment from. Buying a 10/100 switch in 2019 is just ridiculous.

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https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-60W-US-8-60W/dp/B01MU3WUX1/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ubiquiti+poe+switch&qid=1565730365&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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cramcomplexOP•

I don't mind buying from eBay or 2nd hand for that matter as long as it works for my application. XD

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Insanereindeer•

How big is your house that you need 5 of these things? Just run one or two for now until you can grab something quality. I have a 2000 sq ft house and one of these is stuck in my garage and I have no issues grabbing wifi from the other end of the house.

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cramcomplexOP•

My house is 3 floors (upstairs, main, basement), about 1200sq.ft. This set was being liquidated and I do know I just need 3 (just to be on the safe side) but it was being sold as a set. So I'll be selling my Lite and 2 Pros :/

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Insanereindeer•

Just give it a shot with one on the middle floor for now with a POE injector. My house is a ranch style so it's spread out. When you get the funds to buy something quality then do it. There's nothing worse than spending money on something that causes issues constantly and having to replace it later, therefor spending more money.

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Possibly do it temporarily unit you sell three? Then use that money to buy a good switch.

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