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A budget home lab setup that runs Proxmox, VLANs and a real firewall — five verified picks, the specs that matter, and the minimum three-device starter kit.
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Boost your home network with 2026’s top switches—Gigabit, 2.5G, PoE, and smart features—discover which model fits your setup before you buy.