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  "path": "/t/what-networking-hardware-are-you-using-specifically-your-managed-switch/37775#post_4",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-09T20:32:10.000Z",
  "site": "https://discuss.privacyguides.net",
  "tags": [
    "Protectli"
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  "textContent": "> I’d recommend to just use opensource software/FOSS where possible, such as OPNsense for the routing/firewall layer and OpenWrt for access points.\n\nThis 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.\n\nI 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.\n\nEdit to add:\n\n> Then, from privacy perspective it shouldn’t matter that much, what is used for link-layer/switch devices\n\nTrue, 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.",
  "title": "What Networking Hardware are you using? Specifically your managed switch"
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