Networking

  • router
    • WiFi 6: TP-Link Archer AX55 Pro (AX3000) ($149 $119)
      • alternative: Netgear RAX5 (AX1600) ($69)
    • WiFi 7: TP-Link Archer BE550 (BE9300) ($299 $229)
  • network switch: any from a reputable brand, just get a cheap one
  • mesh
    • WiFi 6: Linksys Velop Micro Mesh 6 ($174 for two)
    • WiFi 7: TP-Link Deco BE63 ($299 $199 for one, $549 $349 for two, $579 $449 for three)

Ubiquiti

  • router: Cloud Gateway Max ($199)
    • rack-mount: Dream Machine SE ($499)
  • network switch
    • standard: Lite 8 PoE ($109)
      • PoE only: Flex ($99)
    • smaller: Flex Mini ($29)
    • better: see Ubiquiti’s other network switch offerings, they have a lot