Networking

Networking

Home network upgrades, 10GbE guides, and budget gear picks. From basic switches to full rack-worthy setups.

3 articles Updated May 2026
Upgrade Guides
Budget

10GbE Networking for Your Homelab: The $150 Upgrade That Changes Everything

10GbE networking dropped below $150 for a full homelab setup in 2026. Mellanox cards for $20, budget SFP+ switches for $85, and real use cases that justify the upgrade over 2.5GbE.

10 min read
Budget Gear
Networking

Best Homelab Networking Gear Under $200

Seven pieces of homelab networking gear under $200 that actually deliver multi-gig speeds. MikroTik, Ubiquiti, GL.iNet, and TP-Link compared with real throughput and honest tradeoffs.

11 min read