New network planning

[3Essam]

Hello guys

 

I am new here despite folloing ltt for a very long time

 

I mainly came to the forum looking for help from this amazing community 

 

I am currently planning on building a diy NAS/Plex server, but first i want to upgrade my LAN to 2.5Gbe

 

I am looking for a managed switch with 4 or 5 2.5gb ports

 

The reason beeing that down the road i am planning to install some cameras and smart devices So i want to be able to create some VLANs

 

The problem is product availability here in "Saudi Arabia" is not so good

 

Also keep in mind that 1USD=3.77SAR

 

And i dont want to go broke for my network shenanigans

 

I found amazing products on ali express but to be honest i am afraid of anything that is not well known

 

Your help is greatly appreciated

 

Thank you

[manikyath]

2.5g and managed is still a pricy combination.

 

there might be one model from zyxel that fits your requirements, but those are around 250-ish USD.

[3Essam]

Thank you for the info, will be looking into zyxel,

Will be great if you can provide a specific model and/or other brands

 

Also what are your thoughts about "AliExpress" switches ? Would you buy it if you were in my place ?

[Bdavis]

Is ubiquiti network gear available in your country?

[3Essam]

It is available but it's actually pretty funny

 

If you check the prices on amazon.sa

I guarantee you it will put a very big smile on your face , Some prices are trippled (not even the lates lineup)

 

They must think everyone living here is some kind of a billionaire!!

 

I am just a peasant expatriate here for work who's trying to have some network fun  

Edited February 21, 2024 by 3Essam

[Bdavis]

On 2/21/2024 at 2:05 PM, 3Essam said:

It is available but it's actually pretty funny

 

If you check the prices on amazon.sa

I guarantee you it will put a very big smile on your face , Some prices are trippled (not even the lates lineup)

 

They must think everyone living here is some kind of a billionaire!!

 

I am just a peasant expatriate here for work who's trying to have some network fun  

Amazon is hit and miss for ubiquiti in the states also. I usually buy direct from their website. I'd check there first.