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Managed Network Options (2023 Update)

For prosumers and the SMB market, there are an increasing number of networking solutions, many with gaps in their respective stacks.  Few can provide a SPOG (single pane of glass) view and provide a complete and unified network ecosystem. While I have remained a relative satisfied Ubiquiti user for my home/lab, I do frequently get the urge to explore/test other solutions that deliver more options and flexibility. Here are my personally curated lists for your consideration: Netgear Pro Series Router: https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/routers/pr60x/ WAPs: https://www.netgear.com/business/wifi/access-points/listing-filter/ax-wifi6e1/ax-wifi6/smbnet-wireless-accpoi-remgmt/ Switches: https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/smart-cloud/ Cloud Mgmt: https://www.netgear.com/business/services/insight/ Grandstream Routers: https://www.grandstream.com/products/networking-solutions/routers WAPs: https://www.grandstream.com/products/networking-solutions/indoor-wifi-access-points

AMD Mini-PC Options

Here are three of the latest/best AMD powered mini-PC's for home lab or gaming use.   MoreFine M600 - https://morefine.com/products/morefine-m600-r9-7940hs-mini-pc Beelink GTR7 Pro - https://www.bee-link.com/catalog/product/index?id=493 Minisforum UM790 Pro - https://store.minisforum.com/collections/amd-%C2%AE-ryzen-%C2%AE/products/minisforum-um790-pro