This is the UniFi stack I actually run at home — not a sponsored list, just the gear that’s been sitting in my rack doing its job. Everything here is what I’d buy again. All Amazon affiliate links.
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Ubiquiti UDM-SE — UniFi Dream Machine Special Edition
The upgraded all-in-one security gateway — same rack-mount 1U form factor as the UDM-Pro but with built-in PoE ports, a 10G SFP+ WAN uplink, and a 2.5G RJ45 WAN port. Runs the full UniFi controller with IDS/IPS, and everything plugs right into its own switch ports. Still overkill for most home labs — which is exactly why I love it.
Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE — UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
16-port Layer 3 switch with Etherlighting, 2.5 GbE PoE++, and 180W total budget. Fanless, rack/wall/desktop mountable, and managed entirely in UniFi. Replaced my USW-Pro-48 — more than enough ports for my lab and the 2.5G uplinks are a genuine upgrade.
Ubiquiti U7 Lite — UniFi WiFi 7 AP
The U7 Lite is Ubiquiti’s entry into WiFi 7 — ceiling-mounted, dual-band, 4 spatial streams, and a 2.5 GbE uplink in a compact form factor. It’s the obvious upgrade from the U6-Lite if you’re already in the UniFi ecosystem. Same PoE-powered simplicity, noticeably better throughput and latency.
Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Wall — UniFi WiFi 7 In-Wall Access Point
WiFi 7 in a wall-plate form factor. Replaces a standard wall outlet, runs PoE, and manages through the same UniFi dashboard. Clean install with no ceiling mount needed — great for offices, hallways, and hotel-style deployments.
Ubiquiti U7 Pro — UniFi WiFi 7 AP
The U7 Pro is Ubiquiti’s flagship ceiling AP — tri-band WiFi 7 with 6 spatial streams and a 2.5 GbE uplink. Handles dense environments without breaking a sweat. If you’re running a serious home network or small office setup on UniFi, this is the one to buy and not think about again.
GearIT Cat6 Patch Cables — 20-Pack, 1.5ft, Blue
Short patch cables for clean rack wiring. Snagless flexible tab, solid Cat6 construction. I use these behind the patch panel and switch — keeps things tidy. Buy a 20-pack once and forget about it for years.