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

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

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

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.

Cameras

Unifi G5 Bullet

4MP resolution, HDR, AI motion detection.

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.

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

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