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Networking news — Wi-Fi 7, routers, homelab gear, and infrastructure.

NEWS

UniFi OS 5.1.11: Built-In Ad Blocking, IPv6 WireGuard, and Auto Let's Encrypt Finally Land

Ubiquiti's UniFi OS 5.1.11 ships three features homelabbers have been running workarounds for since day one: built-in network-wide ad blocking via policy-based routing, native IPv6 WireGuard VPN client support, and automatic Let's Encrypt certificate management.

Releasebot — Ubiquiti Release Tracker Packet Lord May 16, 2026
NEWS

Sub-$200 10GbE Switches Are Flooding the Market — Homelab Networking Just Changed

A wave of ultra-cheap 10GbE switches from brands like XikeStor, Sodola, and YuanLey is pushing 10-gigabit networking below $200. The homelab game just changed permanently.

ServeTheHome Packet Lord Apr 17, 2026