Hello,

I currently have a TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi system in my home network, which uses an Ethernet backhaul.

I am currently having a switch of d link which is the basic one and supports only 100 mbps .

I’m considering adding a better switch to enhance network performance. However, I have a few questions:

1. Best Switch Recommendation:

   • Which switch from TP-Link would you recommend for seamless integration with my Deco Mesh system? managed or unmanaged ?
   • Is the TL-SG108E or any other model suitable for this setup?

2. Setup Guidance:(if in case of managed switch)

   • How do I properly configure a managed switch with Deco Mesh?
   • Are there specific settings (e.g., VLAN tagging, IGMP snooping, or disabling DHCP) I need to enable for compatibility with the Deco units?

3. Potential Conflicts:

   • Since the Deco system handles DHCP and routing, how do I ensure there’s no conflict between the managed switch and the Deco network?
   • Can I use the switch to manage the Ethernet backhaul between Deco units?

I’d appreciate a step-by-step guide or any tips for optimizing my network with a managed switch.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards,
Ajmal T