# Premium Home Network

## Brief

Welcome to my recommended HomeLab network setup! Here’s a breakdown of the key components.

- by `rskntroot` on `2025-06-17`

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## Components

### Router

=== "USDM"

    **Unifi [Dream Machine Special Edition](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/unifi-cloud-gateways/udm-se)**

    - All-in-one gateway with security, routing, and network management.
    - Provides 10Gb/s SFP ports

=== "Max"

    **Unifi [Cloud Gateway Max](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ucg-max)**

    - All-in-one gateway with security, routing, and network management.
    - Provides 2.5Gb/s SFP ports
    - Limited Camera/NVR storage

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### Switching

=== "Premium"

    **Unifi [Pro Max 24 PoE](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/switching/usw-pro-max-24)**

    - **Price:** $799 USD
    - **Specs:**
      - 8 × 2.5GbE PoE++
      - 16 × 1GbE PoE++ @ 400W
      - 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks

=== "Standard"

    **Cisco [WS-C3650-12X48UQ-S](https://www.ebay.com/itm/365350985160)**

    - **Price** $130 USD
    - **Specs:**
      - 12 × 100Mbps/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps PoE+ @820W shared
      - 36 × 10/100/1000 Gbps PoE+ @820W shared
      - 4 × 10G SFP+

=== "Cheaper"

    **Mokerlink [8-Port 2.5Gb PoE Switch](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7VT8TVB/)**

    - **Price:** $89 USD
    - **Specs:**
      - 8 × 2.5GbE PoE+
      - 1 × 10G SFP+ uplink
      - 135W Total PoE

    **2x Amcrest [8-Port 1Gb PoE Switch](https://www.amazon.com/dp/dp/B08FCQ8BRC/)**

    - **Price:** $79 USD x2
    - **Specs:**
      - 8 × 1GbE PoE+
      - 96W Total PoE

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### WiFi

=== "Wifi7"

    **Unifi [U7 Pro](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/wifi/u7-pro)**

    - WiFi 7 access points with strong coverage and performance.

=== "Wifi6"

    **Unifi [U6 Pro](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/wifi/u6-pro)**

    - WiFi 6 access points with strong coverage and performance.

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### Cameras

**Unifi [G5 Bullet](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/cameras-nvrs/uvc-g5-bullet)**

- 4MP resolution, HDR, AI motion detection.

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## Network Attached Storage

=== "6-Bay NAS"

    **UGREEN [DXP6800 PRO](https://www.ugreen.com/collections/nas-storage/products/ugreen-nasync-dxp6800-pro-nas-storage)**

    - See [Personal NAS](../storage/personal_nas.md) for setup details.

=== "8-Bay NAS"

    **UGREEN [DXP9800 PRO](https://www.ugreen.com/collections/nas-storage/products/ugreen-nasync-dxp8800-plus-nas-storage)**

    - See [Enterprise NAS](../storage/soho_nas.md) for more details.

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This setup balances cost and performance, making it flexible for both home and small business use.