What Networking Hardware are you using? Specifically your managed switch
Privacy Guides Community [Unofficial]
May 9, 2026
> I’d recommend to just use opensource software/FOSS where possible, such as OPNsense for the routing/firewall layer and OpenWrt for access points.
This is my current setup. Opnsense is just on a simple Protectli box. I need a managed switch though. So I came here to ask around.
I was leaning toward the Microtik CRS328-24P-4S+RM but if other people here have gear that they like, I would love to hear about it.
Edit to add:
> Then, from privacy perspective it shouldn’t matter that much, what is used for link-layer/switch devices
True, but I need to create a number of different internal networks for network isolation. So it’s not that I need more ports, but need to isolate the homeassistant stuff from the personal machines from the work machines. I could do all of this in opnsense but it is beyond cumbersome to manage it all. As you said, using closed source software makes me nervous, so I’m here.
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