Power Beyond the Wiring Closet
Ubiquiti announced Long-Range Switching on October 27, according to its [official announcement index](https://ui.com/whats-new). Its Long-Range Switch 8 PoE advertises power and connectivity up to 800 meters with dedicated endpoints. For a homelab extending surveillance to a distant gate or outbuilding, that is an interesting alternative to installing another powered network cabinet.
The Endpoint Is Part of the Bill
The [US store listing](https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-utility/products/usw-lr-switch-8-poe) shows a $249 base price and $274 including its displayed surcharge. Outdoor Long-Range Endpoints start at $99 and are required for long-range operation. The chart below separates those advertised component prices; it excludes tax, cable and installation.
Distance Does Not Establish Throughput
The product page describes eight ports supporting long-range endpoints, PoE+++ output and an included rackmount accessory. Its power-distance guidance uses UniFi Official Outdoor Cable. An 800-meter reach claim does not establish application throughput or latency, and this article has no independent measurements. Before specifying a remote access point, I would want the supported link rate at the intended distance and the endpoint's available power under load. A camera staying online is a different requirement from a busy wireless uplink.
Treat Outdoor Cabling as Infrastructure
The outdoor endpoint carries an IPX5 rating and built-in surge protection. Those features deserve consideration, but I would still compare the installation with fiber and local power, especially between separate buildings. Put remote cameras in a restricted VLAN, permit only the traffic they need, and test recovery after a power interruption before trusting the deployment. The useful question is whether the complete link stays predictable through bad weather and maintenance, not simply whether it connects on installation day.
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