# Premium Home Network

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

- by `rskntroot` on `2025-02-22`

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## Premium Build

### Router
**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.

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### Switching

=== "Standard"

    **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

=== "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
**Unifi [U7 Pro](https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/wifi/u7-pro)**
- WiFi 7 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/enterprise_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.