Reyee RG-Series Switches: VLAN Segmentation and PoE for CCTV & IoT
Reyee's RG-series managed switches let you split CCTV/NVR, IoT and guest Wi-Fi into separate VLANs on the same hardware, with PoE ports powering cameras and access points where the model supports it. This page covers how we actually configure that in the field -- and where Reyee's value-tier positioning means you should look elsewhere.
How we segment and power a mixed install on RG switches
Map the zones
Before touching a port, we list the segments the site actually needs -- typically CCTV/NVR, IoT/building automation, and guest Wi-Fi -- and decide which need to talk to each other at all.
Assign VLANs per port
Each zone gets its own 802.1Q-style VLAN on the RG switch, with access ports for end devices and trunk ports carrying tagged VLANs up to the EG-series gateway or router.
Check the PoE budget on the datasheet
PoE port count and total power budget vary by RG model -- we always pull the exact datasheet for cameras, RG-RAP access points or IP phones before assuming a switch can carry the load.
Manage it from Reyee Cloud
Once wired, VLANs and port status are configured and monitored from the Reyee Cloud dashboard, which is the real advantage over CLI-only platforms for day-to-day changes.
What matters when you spec an RG-series switch
Segmented traffic, one physical switch
CCTV, IoT and guest Wi-Fi run on the same RG switch without seeing each other's traffic -- that separation is the whole point of VLAN segmentation, not an afterthought.
802.1Q-style VLAN tagging
Access ports for cameras and IoT devices, trunk ports carrying multiple tagged VLANs to the gateway -- standard managed-switch segmentation, done through Reyee Cloud instead of CLI.
PoE where the model supports it
Not every RG model has PoE, and the ones that do differ in port count and power budget -- that's always a datasheet question, never a guess on our part.
Reyee Cloud instead of mandatory licensing
Reyee Cloud manages config and monitoring remotely with no mandatory subscription to keep devices working -- the clearest honest difference from Meraki's cloud-licensing model.
Fits the wider Reyee ecosystem
RG switches sit alongside RG-RAP Wi-Fi 6 access points (with SON mesh) and EG-series gateways -- we run this combination, including an EG105GW gateway and an ES205GC-P switch, on our own live sites.
Value tier, not the ceiling
Reyee is Ruijie's SMB/value-tier sub-brand. For larger or more demanding projects, Ruijie's own enterprise line sits above it -- we'll say so rather than oversell Reyee.
What we actually deliver on an RG-series install
Every segmented, PoE-powered install we run includes:
- {'t': 'A written VLAN plan before cabling starts', 'd': "Zones, port assignments and trunk paths documented so the next engineer on site isn't guessing."}
- {'t': 'Port config matched to the actual device', 'd': 'Access vs. trunk, tagged vs. untagged, set per camera, AP or IoT device -- not a default template.'}
- {'t': 'PoE load checked against the exact model', 'd': "Cameras and access points totalled against the datasheet's PoE budget for that specific RG switch, not an assumed number."}
- {'t': 'Reyee Cloud account handed over', 'd': 'You get dashboard access and a walkthrough, not a switch left on factory defaults.'}
- {'t': 'An honest MikroTik/Cisco comparison when relevant', 'd': "If your project fits better on RouterOS or a Cisco three-tier setup, we say that instead of pushing Reyee where it doesn't fit."}
Frequently asked questions
How many PoE ports does a Reyee RG switch have?
It depends entirely on the specific RG model -- port count and total PoE power budget vary across the line. Always check the current Reyee or Ruijie datasheet before sizing a camera or AP install; we don't quote fixed numbers here on purpose.
Can one RG switch really keep CCTV, IoT and guest Wi-Fi separate?
Yes -- that's standard 802.1Q-style VLAN segmentation on a managed switch. Each zone gets its own VLAN and access ports, trunked to the gateway, so traffic in one segment can't see another unless you explicitly route between them.
Do I need a paid subscription to keep using Reyee Cloud?
No -- that's the honest headline difference from Meraki. Reyee Cloud management doesn't require a mandatory ongoing subscription for devices to keep working and stay manageable.
Is Reyee good enough for a large commercial project, or should we look at Ruijie's enterprise line?
Reyee is Ruijie's own SMB/value tier, sitting below Ruijie's enterprise product line. It's a solid fit for typical CCTV/IoT installs at value-conscious sites; for larger or more demanding projects, we'd point you to Ruijie's enterprise range instead.
How does Reyee compare to MikroTik or Cisco for this kind of setup?
MikroTik's RouterOS is more flexible but CLI-first with a steeper learning curve; Reyee trades some of that flexibility for Reyee Cloud's lower configuration barrier. See our MikroTik overview and our honest Cisco vs. MikroTik vs. UniFi comparison for the fuller picture.
Planning a segmented CCTV/IoT install on Reyee hardware?
We run Reyee RG switches and Reyee Cloud on our own sites, so we'll tell you honestly where it fits -- and where it doesn't. Talk to our engineers before you buy.