Yes, a UniFi switch can manage several WAN connections.
Yes, a UniFi switch can manage several WAN connections.
Take two ISP connections: one 1 ftth and one cable. Can I connect ISP1 to port 1 on Switch ISP 2 to port 2, with odd ports using ISP1 and even ports using ISP2? Or would you need two separate switches?
You should allocate each router to a distinct VLAN on the switch. Assign specific ports to each router according to those VLANs. Ensure that outgoing traffic carries only VLAN tags internally within the switch, so the router knows which port connects to which VLAN without needing external tagging. This approach leverages the managed switch’s capabilities effectively.
You can handle multiple networks using vlans on a single switch. Do you have a specific reason for this approach? If you're managing around 10 ports per network, it tends to be more cost-effective to purchase two unmanaged switches. It also provides some redundancy.
Additionally, half of the power cables mean if a connection fails, you can simply access the Switch interface and transfer all devices to the remaining connection without dealing with plugs. This clearly shows the advantages as well.
It should function. I own a Ubiquiti 16 port with full 10Gbps capability and if you're using the WebUI, you can configure profiles. These profiles allow you to assign VLANs, then choose specific interfaces on the switch and link them to the profile. You could also manage it through the CLI, though I’m not sure of the exact commands.
I believe a unified switch might be tough to handle and seems overly complex. I’d suggest the Unifi USG which supports network port configuration. Also, consider switching ISP routers to bridge mode—only necessary if both ISPs use distinct gateway IPs. Quick ASCII Disgram ____________ ISP 1 -> ISP Router 1 ------> | wan port 1 | | USG | ISP 2 -> ISP Router 2 ------> | wan port 2 | | lan port 1 | ------------> Unifi Switch |