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How to Choose the Right Networking Gear
Whether you're upgrading a small office, deploying a multi-site network, or building a home lab — picking the right gear matters. Here's how Australian businesses spec their networks in 2026.
1. Pick a vendor ecosystem
Sticking to one vendor's ecosystem makes management easier. Most Australian SMBs choose:
- Ubiquiti UniFi — Best-in-class management UI, no licence fees, popular for SMB/SMC ($300-$3000)
- TP-Link Omada — Most affordable cloud-managed option, strong feature set ($150-$2000)
- Aruba Instant On — Cloud-managed, enterprise-grade reliability ($300-$3500)
- Cisco Meraki — Enterprise gold standard, requires annual licence ($800-$10000+)
- NETGEAR Insight — Cost-effective managed switching with cloud option ($200-$2500)
2. Get your switch sizing right
Count your devices: workstations, printers, IP phones, security cameras, access points. Add 30% headroom. Common configurations:
- 5-15 staff: 24-port PoE+ switch (e.g., Aruba 1930 24G PoE+, UniFi USW-24-PoE)
- 15-30 staff: 48-port PoE+ switch + uplink to firewall
- 30-100 staff: Stacked switches with 10G aggregation, redundant power
- Multi-site: Layer 3 switches with VLAN routing, SD-WAN
3. Plan your WiFi coverage
For business WiFi, a single access point covers ~150-250 m² with full coverage. Calculate APs needed:
- Small office (under 200 m²): 1-2 APs (e.g., UniFi U6-Pro or Aruba AP22)
- Medium office (200-500 m²): 3-5 APs with managed controller
- Large office (500+ m²): 6+ APs, ceiling-mounted, with proper site survey
- Warehouse / outdoor: Outdoor-rated APs (UniFi U6-Mesh, Aruba 567)
Read our full guide: Office WiFi Coverage Guide
4. Don't skip on PoE
Power over Ethernet (PoE) lets your switch power access points, security cameras, and VoIP phones directly through the network cable. PoE+ delivers 30W per port, PoE++ delivers 60-90W. Most modern WiFi 6/6E APs need PoE+. Read the PoE switches guide →
5. Firewall + DNS = security
Every business network needs a proper firewall (not an ISP-supplied router). For small business: Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro, NETGEAR Orbi Pro, or Aruba Instant On gateway. For enterprise: Fortinet FortiGate, SonicWall, or Cisco Meraki MX. Pair with a content-filtering DNS service (NextDNS, Cisco Umbrella) for cheap, effective security.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best WiFi router for small business in Australia?
For most small Australian businesses (under 30 staff), the Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro or UniFi Express + UniFi U6-Pro APs is hard to beat — no licence fees, beautiful management UI, and rock-solid performance. For higher reliability needs, Aruba Instant On or TP-Link Omada offer cloud-managed alternatives.
How many WiFi access points do I need?
One access point covers approximately 150-250 m² with full WiFi 6 coverage at business density. For an office under 200 m² you typically need 1-2 APs; 200-500 m² needs 3-5 APs; 500+ m² needs 6+ APs with proper placement. We recommend a site survey for spaces over 1000 m². See our WiFi coverage guide.
What's the difference between PoE, PoE+, and PoE++?
PoE delivers 15.4W per port (older), PoE+ delivers 30W (current standard for WiFi 6 APs), and PoE++ delivers 60-90W (needed for outdoor APs and PTZ cameras). When buying a switch, get one with PoE+ at minimum if you'll connect access points or IP cameras.
Should I upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 or stick with Wi-Fi 6E?
For most Australian businesses in 2026, Wi-Fi 6E is the sweet spot — fast, reliable, and well-supported by all modern devices. Wi-Fi 7 is genuinely faster but most client devices don't support it yet, and the price premium isn't worth it unless you have specific high-bandwidth needs. Read our Wi-Fi 7 vs 6E comparison.
Do you offer enterprise volume pricing?
Yes — orders of 5+ units qualify for trade pricing. For larger projects (50+ APs, multi-site rollouts, government tenders), we work with our distributors directly to deliver project pricing. Request a quote with your project specs.
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Our team has set up networks for hundreds of Australian businesses. Send us a floor plan or device list and we'll recommend the right gear.
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