Grandstream GWN7801P switch unboxing and upgrade

I've been waiting for these Grandstream switches since 2019! Let's take this GWN7801P (8 port PoE) switch out of the box, upgrade the firmware, change the default password, and take a look to see if anything has changed since the last video. We'll be using this switch A LOT in our upcoming series.
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[@55555Luc333]

Thanks. 😀 Looking forward to the video series.

[@QuikTechSolutions]

Good stuff W! Can’t wait to play with my 7801P. Looking so forward to the video series.

[@WillieHowe]

Thanks Tony!

[@dave56ize]

Good info Willie. Thanks!

[@JasonsLabVideos]

I love the nice simple easy to use and easy to see gui. They really have this nailed down. Good work Willie.

[@CH-og4fh]

I'll hold my comments/questions until you've produced all your videos, it maybe something you cover later. Thanks for the content !

[@jhippl]

i use the small racks often instead of putting something in the wall. i need the lock and a open rack trip sensor.

[@icecoldusa]

I just got one, want to see how to make a Vlan for access points, in a restaurant setting.

[@samrust8020]

I like your channel and I heard a lot about grandstream. The GreandStream access points and switches prices are similair to Ubquite. I prefer to go with Ubquite. What is your opinion please?

[@WillieHowe]

Depends on the use case.

[@samrust8020]

@@WillieHowe I would like to know the quality and support from your opinion. What make GrandStream better than Ubquite please?

[@tokoiaoben3842]

What is the main purpose of Voice Vlan ? Does it make a difference if I create another vlan on the switch and put all my voip stuff in this vlan ?

[@michaelschneider5611]

You told at the begining, those 8 Port Switches are not rack mountable.What do you mean whith this? There are ears for Rackmounting in the box for 19" Rackmount...

[@WillieHowe]

They aren't wide enough for a standard rack.

[@michaelschneider5611]

@@WillieHowe indeed. Wtf did the engineers think when they did this? Perhaps there are fitting ears from another vendor. GS should sell fitting ones as spare parts or they should enclose suitable ones.The threaded holes are already there😎

[@hmt8701]

Would it be sensible to pair this with a Synology router (RT6600ax) and a few Grandstream APs for a home setup covering ~2400 sq fret over 2 floors?

[@hmt8701]

*sq feet 😂

[@WillieHowe]

Or a GS router

[@hmt8701]

@@WillieHowe thanks; already familiar with DSM so will remain with Synology for SRM. Does the GWN7664 have sufficient range to cover ~1200 sq feet per floor (1x AP each)?

[@WillieHowe]

@@hmt8701 yes

​@@WillieHowe any plans on doing a review on the routers?