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Network Guidance for Your Home Optimize your home setup for better performance and security.
I've been struggling with my current setup for years. I have two ASUS routers connected together to expand my Wi-Fi coverage at home. My wired devices are already at full capacity, and I'm looking to add more gear. While I'm open to different networking equipment, I'm aiming for a switch with at least 16 ports and 2-3 wireless access points. I've been considering Ubiquity, but they're quite pricey. I'm also unsure whether managed or unmanaged switches are better, though I think managed could be beneficial. Since I'm not very familiar with networking hardware, any guidance would be really helpful!
I own a Unifi-6-lite AP paired with an "ebay" Broccade 6450-48POE+ switch. The switch cost $50, which was affordable, and the 6-lites are reasonably priced too. If it exceeds your budget, consider a used Unifi Lite—they’re likely selling on eBay now, especially since the 6-lite is more common there.
Are you setting up any firewall solutions? I didn’t realize switches come with built-in firewalls. You also didn’t know you could install Ubiquity devices without replacing the rest of their components. A new mesh network system might fit your budget around 300 to 500 dollars, though it didn’t fully meet your LAN port requirements.
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