As Wi-Fi 7 continues pushing wireless performance to new heights, the traditional 1GbE network has become an obvious bottleneck. Homes, creative studios, and SMBs are rapidly moving toward 2.5G Multi-Gig to fully unlock their internet speeds, wireless performance, and NAS capabilities.

Here’s why 2.5G matters — and how Omada 2.5G Switches help future-proof your entire network.

 

• Why Upgrade to a 2.5G Switch?

1.1 Wi-Fi 7 APs Easily Exceed 1Gbps

Modern Wi-Fi 7 access points consistently deliver 2~5Gbps real-world throughput.
With a 1G uplink, even a premium AP is forced to perform far below its potential.

2.5G is now the minimum requirement for high-performance wireless networks.

 

1.2 The Perfect Match for NAS, Home Servers & Content Creators

For video editors, photographers, and home lab users, 1Gbps (≈110MB/s) simply isn’t enough anymore.

2.5G boosts actual transfer speeds to 280~300MB/s over common Cat5e cabling — a massive upgrade for:

• 4K/8K video editing
• Plex/Jellyfin media servers
• Backups & virtualization
• Multi-user file access

 

1.3 Works with Existing Cabling

Unlike 10G, 2.5G runs perfectly on Cat5e, which is already widely deployed in homes and SMBs.
No rewiring. No extra cost. Instant speed improvement.

 

1.4 ISPs Are Rolling Out Multi-Gig Services

Multi-Gig plans are becoming standard:

• 1.2G / 2G / 2.5G fiber
• DOCSIS 3.1/4.0 Multi-Gig cable internet
• Routers with 2.5G WAN ports

Using a 1G switch means wasting a significant portion of the bandwidth you're already paying for.

 

•  What Omada 2.5G Switches Bring to the Table

2.1 True Multi-Gig Performance

Models feature full 2.5G downlinks and 10G uplinks, ideal for:

• Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6 APs
• NAS and servers
• Gaming PCs and workstations

 

2.2 PoE+ & PoE++ Support, with high PoE power budget

Omada 2.5G PoE switches can directly power: APs, IP cameras, VoIP phones, doorbells, POS systems, reducing cable clutter and simplifying installations. Also high PoE power budget can power more PDs at the same time.

 

2.3 Centralized Omada SDN Management

A major advantage of Omada:

• Cloud or on-premises controller
• Zero-Touch Provisioning
• WebUI & App-based remote management
• Real-time monitoring
• Remote troubleshooting

Perfect for MSPs, SMB IT teams, and multi-site deployments.

 

2.4 Enterprise-Grade Networking Features

• VLAN / ACL / QoS / LAG
• STP/RSTP/MSTP
• LLDP-MED, OUI-based VLAN, DHCP options for VoIP
• IGMP Snooping, Fast Leave, and drop unknown multicast for IPTV
• L3 features: DHCP Server, Static Routing, IP Interfaces

Designed for stable, professional-grade performance.

 

2.5 Fanless, Silent Operation

Many Omada 2.5G switches are fanless — ideal for:

• Studios
• Classrooms
• Small offices
• Home labs

 

2.6 5-Year Warranty — Long-Term Reliability Built In (at US)

All Omada 2.5G switches include a 5-Year Limited Warranty, providing long-term confidence and reducing total cost of ownership.
For MSPs and IT teams, that means:

• More reliable deployments
• Lower maintenance risk
• Predictable lifecycle planning

 

• Omada 2.5G Switch portfolio

Here are the Omada 2.5G managed switch options. Choose the port count based on how many APs, PCs, and NAS devices you need to connect, and select the specific model according to your installation and deployment environment.

Model	SG2210XMP-M2 V1.20	SG3210XHP-M2 V3	SG3210X-M2 V1	SG3218XP-M2 V1	SG3428XPP-M2 V1.20	SG3428X-M2 V1.20
Ports	8* 2.5G + 2* 10G SFP+			16* 2.5G + 2* 10G SFP+	24* 2.5G + 4* 10G SFP+
PoE ports	8* 2.5G PoE+	8* 2.5G PoE+	-	8* 2.5G PoE+	8* 2.5G PoE++, 16* 2.5G PoE+	-
PoE budget	160W	240W	-	240W	500W	-
FAN	Fanless	2 FANs	Fanless	2 FANs	3 FANs	1 FAN
Enclosure	SGCC
Mounting	Desktop/ Wall-mounting	Rackmount	Desktop/ Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
Dimensions	8.9 × 5.2 × 1.4 in (226 × 131 × 35 mm)	17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (440 × 180 × 44 mm)	11.6 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (294 × 180 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (440 × 180 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 13.0 × 1.7 in (440 × 330 × 44 mm)	17.3 × 7.1 × 1.7 in (440 × 180 × 44 mm)

 

• Where Omada 2.5G Switches Fit Best

4.1 Modern Homes & Power Users

• Multi-Gig broadband
• Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems
• NAS / cloud storage
• Gaming & streaming
• Home labs & servers

 

4.2 Small & Medium Businesses

• High-density Wi-Fi for staff/guests
• Cloud services & VoIP
• Video conferencing
• Multi-user file sharing
• MSP-managed networks

 

4.3 Hospitality, Retail, Office & Multi-AP Deployments

• Wi-Fi 7 AP backhaul
• PoE-powered networks
• Staff/guest network separation
• Centralized monitoring via Omada Cloud

 

As internet speeds increase, Wi-Fi 7 becomes mainstream, and data-intensive workflows expand, 2.5G Multi-Gig networking is quickly shifting from a luxury to a necessity.

With Omada 2.5G switches, you get:
🔹 Multi-Gig performance
🔹 Long-term scalability
🔹 Enterprise-grade features
🔹 Cloud-based centralized management
🔹 Easy deployment with existing cabling

A smart, future-proof investment for both home enthusiasts and professional networks.