Hi @SteelyDunes 

SteelyDunes wrote

Hi  @Clive_A,

 

The features listed between L2+ and L3 switches are the same. From those lists it is not possible to determine differences, or where the limitiations are. Based on the feature list I don't expect the implementation of what you describe as a L3 switch to be any better. It is not listed in specifications, nor does your answer seem to state with any certainty that it does - your answer actually seems to suggest the L3 DHCP server is equally limited. Where can I find futher details?

 

Not knowing this information for other models also does not give confidence that any of the other products will do better, so it would be a bigger risk to spend a bigger amount of money on such a product.

 

At this point I'm disappointed with my purchase. I definately do not intend to risk disappointment again on buying one of your more expensive products, especially if your features list are identical.

 

Regards,

 

Steely

1. No. L2+ and L3 are not the same. Use the filter and compare them yourself. Some SG2000 cannot configure certain features because it is not a L3-ready model. Please make a research on this: Omada Switch Naming Format

2. Like I described, I did not say L3 would function any better. L2+ and L3 are equally designed but with different features. As for the DHCP, no difference. The whole point I am trying to express and make you understand is that it is not supported and only the subnet can be configured. You cannot specify a range for the DHCP server.

3. You may try different models from different vendors and find out what's best for you. I am not persuading you to spend more on the models as it does not fit your purposes and meet your expectation of the L2+ or L3 switch.

The current system has been there over the years. We have not received a major complaint/feedback from our contract users and others about the DHCP range issue. Subnet would work for most of our customers.

If you expect a further update to adjust this, please let me know if other vendors can allow you to specify a range of DHCP on their DHCP server on L2+ or L3 switch. I will write a report about this.

Please note that all requests undergo a thorough evaluation by our developer team before being added to the roadmap. This process may take some time, so please be patient if you don't see immediate results. Features with lower priority or fewer user reports might experience delays in implementation as we gather more feedback and compare it with competitor products.
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Hi @SteelyDunes 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

SteelyDunes wrote

Hello  @Clive_A,

 

Regarding other brands that do not have these DHCP server limitations, I'd bought this switch to replace the DHCP server I am using on my Ubiquiti Edgerouter-X. The DHCP server on that device has none of the limitiations the TL-SG2218 DHCP server has.

I am aware that by functionality that device is technically more of a router instead of a switch, but for a device of roughly 30, 40% of the price of a TL-SG2218 it's DHCP server is much more complete. Seeing the SG2218 DHCP server I doubt the ER707-M2 DHCP server can keep up with the Ubiquiti Edgerouter-X.

 

Regards,

 

SteelyDunes

If you know that it is not right to compare a router to a switch, you are at least on the correct path. Then there is nothing you should doubt about the router we have. You should try their switch and see if they can allow you to define the range. And it is wise to keep one solution unless you wanna try a different one.

If you are just at a phase of trial and error to find out what model suits you, feel free to try out them and if it does not meet your expectations, you may return it in time to avoid any loss.