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 EdgeSwitch 16 - Switch - 16 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable - Black (ES-16-150W)
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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

#4 in WiFi Routers
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 16 - Switch - 16 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable - Black (ES-16-150W)
$269.90
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +54vdc input (with conversion)
Cons
- -Officially lacks 54vdc input (requires conversion)
- -Limited to 1g uplink
- -Limited high current output on single port
โparticularly the es-16-150w. They both have 54vdc input (ths latter doesn't officially but is easily converted ) and as ling as you dont need more than 1g uplink or a high current output on a single pโ