Do I need a VLAN switch if I have a consumer router?

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A VLAN switch only helps if your router also supports VLANs (like pfSense, UniFi, or OpenWrt). Most consumer routers from Netgear/TP-Link do not. You need both a VLAN-capable router and switch. The easiest all-in-one solution is a UniFi Dream Machine + UniFi switch combo.

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