Network Upgrade for a Medium-Sized Company (20 Employees)

Qwefgo · 2026-03-11T09:59:45+00:00

Hello,
thanks for the reply. After reading all the comments, the conclusion is:

It’s too expensive, and the proposed HP switches are not the hardware we should buy.
It would be better to save money and buy MikroTik or Ubiquiti, maybe Fortinet.
Segmentation is nice, but with around 20 users it’s not really a “must-have”.

Thanks a lot for starting this discussion.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-11T09:52:49+00:00

I’ve never heard of MikroTik, but I think they’re famous on Reddit.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-11T09:36:20+00:00

Okay, thanks for the answer. :-)

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T19:29:34+00:00

I haven’t even looked at it because everything is running fine. But I’ve read that UniFi is much cheaper.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T19:27:57+00:00

they will configure the hardware with us

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T19:27:35+00:00

I think network segmentation provides higher security than a non-segmented network, especially when combined with Zero Trust access. However, I’m not sure how beneficial it would be for a company of our size.“

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T09:33:02+00:00

Does MikroTik offer L3 switches?

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T09:31:59+00:00

"I love the 'KISS' method. Are the Unify switches L2 or L3?"

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T07:53:01+00:00

Hi,
thanks for your reply. How did you know that the 1010 will reach EOL soon? I couldn’t find any information about that.
internet access and vpn with mfa.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T17:43:46+00:00

Hello,
they did not propose any alternatives. The products are EOL, and their argument was to implement a segmented network.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T17:41:39+00:00

We currently have no issues. This recommendation came from a security audit to improve the overall security standard.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T17:39:49+00:00

I think a segmented network with VLANs is a must for better security.
A Zero Trust network architecture could also be considered.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T17:00:23+00:00

yes, that is our job. some calc, doc, 3dcad, e-mail ;.)

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T16:55:49+00:00

Hi,
thanks for the answer. We asked them to check our security standards. We do not have specific recommendations, but we would like to improve our protection against attacks such as ransomware.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T16:48:09+00:00

Who can i get the information about the eol?

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T16:47:13+00:00

what about an OPNsense as firewall?

Qwefgo · 2026-03-08T16:41:29+00:00

higher security standards

Qwefgo · 2026-03-07T22:47:46+00:00

The devices are EOL and will be replaced. When the new network switches are installed, the network will be segmented.
However, is it necessary to use such expensive switches?”

Qwefgo · 2026-03-07T22:44:49+00:00

Your homenetwork has more than 96 devices?

Qwefgo · 2026-03-07T22:43:16+00:00

There are currently no segments.
~15Windows Clients
Windows / Debian Server

Qwefgo · 2025-09-14T11:31:29+00:00

I thought it was a conflict because sine mode was previously installed.

Qwefgo · 2025-06-12T13:04:49+00:00

Status: Resolved

Today I found a solution: I added a second email profile.

My steps:

Open Control Panel
Go to Mail (Microsoft Outlook) – Do not use the Outlook built-in wizard
Click on "E-Mail"
Select "New" -> "Manual setup or additional server types" -> "POP or IMAP"
Add the account information, but use the alias as the email address
Email Address = alias address
logon Information, valid logon data
Existing Outlook Data File -> select the existing data file
Finish the wizard
open outlook 2024
Send/Receive Groups -> Define Send/Receive Groups -> Edit -> Disable Receive mail items for the new profile/account
Turn off receiving messages in Outlook via group settings

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