I'm seeking advice for purchasing a Netgear unmanaged switch that meets some specific requirements for my home setup. I'm looking for a switch with POE capabilities and at least 16 ports to manage the wired ethernet network in my house.
The plan is to position this switch upstream of the home setup so that all ethernet cables in the house are connected to it. I want it to be able to power some Ubiquiti access points and other devices I may add in the future, hence POE functionality is essential.
Additionally, it's important that each port has a minimum 1Gbps connection to ensure high performance across the entire network.
Do you have any suggestions for specific models of Netgear switches that might meet these needs? I'd also like to hear about your personal experiences with similar switches.
Keep in mind especially earlier Ubiquity APs are not IEEE 802.11af, 802.11at, or 802.11be standards compliant, many are still requiring some non-standard passive "PoE".
