I managed to install OPNSense and it has been working nicely for the last year or so. Now I would like to use VLANs to segregate my devices. I understand that a managed or smart switch will be needed for this and have been looking at the HPE Aruba Instant On 1830 24x POE, I had almost decided to go for it but then found the Cisco CBS220-24T-4G, that happens to be passive and to my eyes has the same specs as the Aruba, price is almost the same.
I would like to have an AP that works nicely with the switch, so for the Aruba I am looking at the AP25, what would be a good counterpart for the Cisco?
What do you say? I am open to other recommnedations but willl try to avoid Netgear, Zyxel or TP Link if possible.
Thanks in advance!
Matching vendors is not necessary. I have Ruckus APs and a Cisco 3750 switch playing nicely with pfSense and multiple VLANs, both wired and wireless.
Before going down either road, check licensing for the equipment you are considering.
I only meant you don’t need to match vendors.