Premium Home Network

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

by rskntroot on 2025-02-22

Premium Build

Router

Unifi Dream Machine Special Edition

All-in-one gateway with security, routing, and network management.

Switching

=== Standard Unifi Pro Max 24 PoE - Price: $799 USD - Specs: - 8 × 2.5GbE PoE++ - 16 × 1GbE PoE++ @ 400W - 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks

=== Cheaper Mokerlink 8-Port 2.5Gb PoE Switch - 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

Unifi U7 Pro

WiFi 7 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
See Personal NAS for setup details.

8-Bay NAS

UGREEN DXP9800 PRO
See Enterprise NAS for more details.

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

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