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UniFi Network Comparison Charts
All my charts for comparing Ubiquiti’s models of UniFi Gateways, Consoles, Wireless Access Points, and Switches. Last updated in December 2024 for the Enterprise Fortress Gateway, UXG-Enterprise, Enterprise Campus switches, and E7 Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 access points.
Home Network Update: Goodnight, UniFi Dream Machine
A little update on my home network. I retired my UniFi Dream Machine and replaced it with the Cloud Gateway Ultra, Enterprise 8 PoE switch, and U7 Pro access point.
Aruba Instant On Comparison Charts
Comparison charts for all Aruba Instant On switches and wireless access points, as of March 2024. These show spec comparisons for all devices, including their new Wi-Fi 6 and 6E APs, and their 1430, 1830, 1860, and 1960 series switches.
UniFi Pro 8 PoE Switch: Overview and Comparison
This comparison covers the new UniFi Professional 8 PoE switch specs, alternatives from UniFi and other vendors, and where this new model fits in the UniFi switch lineup.
Ubiquiti EdgeMAX, EdgePoint, and UISP Comparison Charts
All my charts for comparing Ubiquiti’s models of EdgeMAX products. Includes all EdgeSwitches, EdgeRouters, EdgePoints, and UISP routers and switches.
TP-Link Omada Comparison Charts
All my charts for comparing TP-Links’s models of Omada Wireless Access Points, Routers, Switches, and Controllers.
UISP Switch Review: Battle of the Brands
My review of Ubiquiti’s UISP Switch and the still-under-construction UISP hardware line. EdgeMAX is dead, long live EdgeMAX.
Ubiquiti PtP and PtMP Comparison Charts
All my charts for comparing Ubiquiti’s models of point to point and point to multipoint wireless radios. Includes all AirMAX, AirFiber, LTU, 60 GHz Wave, LiteBeam, NanoStation, NanoBeam, PowerBeam, Rocket, Bullet, and GigaBeam models.
Aruba Instant On Overview
Covering the basics of Aruba Instant On switches and wireless access points.
Q&A: Making a UniFi and Cisco Network
How to configure a UniFi network to work with a layer 3 Cisco switch. UniFi and Cisco (or any other network vendor) can work together. Hurray for open networking standards!
Networking 101: VLANs and Network Layers
Explaining VLANs and network layers using a carefully-crafted collection of 1’s and 0’s, delivered via millions of electrical pulses through a cable or over the air.
Upcoming UniFi Switches Preview
More multi-gig UniFi Switches are coming, including the UniFi Switch Aggregation Pro, UniFi 6 Switch 24, UniFi Switch Mission Critical, UniFi Flex XG, and UniFi EnterpriseXG 24.
UniFi Switch Comparison and Buyers Guide
Comparing the specs of all available UniFi switches.
UniFi Switches Explained
Making Sense of the UniFi Switch Lineup. Includes a comparison to EdgeSwitches, 1st generation vs 2nd generation switchs, and a deep dive into PoE support.