Interface modeling for multiple devices (switches & APs) – reuse or per-device creation?

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Hi everyone,

I have a modeling question regarding interfaces in NetBox.

I have around 100 switches (24 ports each) and 50 access points (each with one eth0 interface).

When creating interfaces in NetBox:

• For the 50 APs, should I create 50 separate eth0 interfaces (one per device),
or can I create a single eth0 and assign it to multiple devices?

• For the switches, do I need to create 24 interfaces per switch (100 × 24),
or is there a way to define 24 interfaces once and reuse them across multiple devices?

What is the recommended modeling approach?

Thanks in advance.