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Switches direct to router or through first switch?

Switches direct to router or through first switch?

2024-05-22 19:54:19 - last edited 2024-05-23 01:15:08

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Switches direct to router or through first switch?

2024-05-22 19:54:19 - last edited 2024-05-23 01:15:08

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Model: SG2008P

Hardware Version: V3

Firmware Version: 3.20.1 Build 20240115 Rel.72847

I have:

ER605 Router

SG2008P Managed Switch

SG108 Unmanaged Switch

SG105E Easy Smart Switch x2

EAP650 x2 (off of the 2 SG105E)

OC200 Controller (off of the SG2008P)

Question: is it better to connect the 4 switches directly to the router's 4 LAN ports, or just connect the SG2008P to the Router and then all of the other switches to the SG2008P?

Thanks!

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2024-05-23 01:15:02 - last edited 2024-05-23 01:15:08

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Re:Switches direct to router or through first switch?-Solution

2024-05-23 01:15:02 - last edited 2024-05-23 01:15:08

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

We usually separate the device from the managed, smart, and unmanaged switches.

So, it should follow an order like this:

ER605 > SG2008P > SG105E > SG108

Though you can connect it differently if you follow a strict OSI model, it should be like that.

Core Layer

Function: Network backbone, providing high-speed, reliable data transmission.

Devices: High-performance switches/routers.

Characteristics: High-speed (e.g., 10Gbps+), high availability, low latency.

Aggregation Layer

Function: Aggregates access layer traffic, implements policies (e.g., routing, access control).

Devices: Mid-to-high-end switches.

Characteristics: Policy control, traffic management, redundancy.

Access Layer

Function: Connects end devices (e.g., computers, IP phones).

Devices: Access switches.

Characteristics: Provides network access, VLAN segmentation, basic security.

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2024-05-23 01:15:02 - last edited 2024-05-23 01:15:08

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Re:Switches direct to router or through first switch?-Solution

2024-05-23 01:15:02 - last edited 2024-05-23 01:15:08

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

We usually separate the device from the managed, smart, and unmanaged switches.

So, it should follow an order like this:

ER605 > SG2008P > SG105E > SG108

Though you can connect it differently if you follow a strict OSI model, it should be like that.

Core Layer

Function: Network backbone, providing high-speed, reliable data transmission.

Devices: High-performance switches/routers.

Characteristics: High-speed (e.g., 10Gbps+), high availability, low latency.

Aggregation Layer

Function: Aggregates access layer traffic, implements policies (e.g., routing, access control).

Devices: Mid-to-high-end switches.

Characteristics: Policy control, traffic management, redundancy.

Access Layer

Function: Connects end devices (e.g., computers, IP phones).

Devices: Access switches.

Characteristics: Provides network access, VLAN segmentation, basic security.

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update! ☛Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.

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