| No. | Table of Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Simple Explanation |
| 2 | PoE Switches |
| 3 | Routers |
| 4 | WiFi Access Points |
| 5 | Wireless Antennas |
| 6 | How to Choose |
Setting up a network in the UAE, whether for an office, shop, villa or warehouse, usually comes down to a few core products. Most people don’t need every device on the market. They need the right 3 or 4. This guide explains each one in plain words so you know what to ask for.
The Simple Explanation
A good network has four jobs: bring in the internet, share it with your devices, cover your space with WiFi, and power things like cameras. Each job has its own product, and they work together.
PoE Switches
A PoE switch connects your devices and powers them through the same cable. It is the base of most business networks, especially if you have CCTV cameras or ceiling WiFi. For larger sites, a model like the Ruijie Reyee RG-NBS3200-24GT4XS-P-V2 gives you 24 PoE+ ports, 370W of power and 4×10G SFP+ uplinks.
What to check: The total PoE power must be higher than what all your devices need together. New to PoE? Read our guide on what PoE is and why your office needs it.
Routers
The router connects your network to the internet and keeps it safe. Cloud-managed routers, like the Ruijie Reyee range, are popular because you can check and change settings from your phone, even from another location.
Best for: Offices with no IT person on site, or businesses with more than one branch.
WiFi Access Points
Access points spread WiFi through your building. Ceiling-mounted models give much better coverage than a single router in a corner. See our guide to the best Ubiquiti UniFi access points in Dubai.
Best for: Offices, shops, villas and any space with weak WiFi in some rooms.
Wireless Antennas
Need to connect two buildings without digging cables? A wireless antenna creates a point-to-point link. Ubiquiti airMAX and MikroTik products are popular for this.
Best for: Warehouses, farms, second shops and buildings across the road.
How to Choose
- Small office or shop: a cloud-managed router and a PoE switch
- Lots of CCTV cameras: a PoE switch with enough total power
- Weak WiFi: one or more ceiling access points
- Two far-apart buildings: a wireless antenna link
- Large building: 10G switches and several access points
Hiba Computers supplies networking products from Ubiquiti, MikroTik and Ruijie for offices, villas and businesses across the UAE. Tell us what you need and we will recommend the right setup for your space and budget, not just a random product.