Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip 2.5Gbps Single-Port NIC Card,PCI-E X1 RJ45 LAN Network Adapter, Support Windows Server 2019/2022/Windows 10/11/Linux/Vmware vs Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra)
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#10 in WiFi Routers
Intel
Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip 2.5Gbps Single-Port NIC Card,PCI-E X1 RJ45 LAN Network Adapter, Support Windows Server 2019/2022/Windows 10/11/Linux/Vmware
$19.96
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Pros
- +Supports 2.5gbps
- +Good for upgrades
โIntel i226-v Ethernet card just upgraded mineโ

#3 in WiFi Routers
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra)
$123.97
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Pros
- +Suitable for final mile infrastructure
- +Allows 2 separate networks with different ssids
- +Allows choosing if networks can 'talk' to each other
- +Vlan support
- +Plug and play for less tech savvy users
โIf you want something more solid, look at the prosumer and up stuff like Ubiquiti, ruckus, meraki. They make dedicated wifi access points that are significantly better than the regular consumer brandsโ