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 UniFi Express 7 Cloud Gateway (UX7)
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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
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Supports 2.5gbps
- +Good for upgrades
“Intel i226-v Ethernet card just upgraded mine”
#9 in WiFi Routers
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7 Cloud Gateway (UX7)
$223.99
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Much better than omada
- +Allows vlans
- +Allows locking down vlans
- +Good solution for large houses
- +Works with drywall construction
Cons
- -Prosumer platform (implies complexity/difficulty for average user)
“UniFi as a good solution. Only wired or wireless mesh systems will do it properly for a house this big, even with drywall construction.”