01 - Initial Setup Wizard - UDM-Pro Complete Setup 2021

[@theleakypost]

This series has been invaluable in helping in helping me set-up my UDM Pro - Unifi OS has changed a bit since the video (why do they keep moving stuff around!) but the series is so clear it wasn't an issue. Thanks Chris

[@RaXzorX1]

It looks like Unifi listened to the complaints and now allows both local and cloud login. I had no problems in setting it up within minutes. Thanks for running through the setup. Much appreciated Chris.

[@johnvanwinkle4351]

Watching this video again since I am about to set one of these up at my new home.....grin

[@pitsnipe5559]

Chris, thank you for doing this series. I recently purchased a UDM Pro and am excited to learn how to get the most from it, as well as learn more about setting up a network.

[@hankbank63]

Glad you are doing this Chris. I hope you will get into detailed firewall rules for different networks and a guest network. Thanks

[@oakfig]

Nail it down for us Chris.

[@scottnorberg8494]

Really got me started quickly. But I have version 3.0 of the OS and there are considerable differences between your video and what I see. So I would like to see this level of video for the newer operating system. Overall a really good video.

[@forstermatt1]

Nice, I got a UDM, 24 port POE, NVR, access points, and cameras installed today, new build home. Internet goes in next week then I plan to set up. I will be watching allot of setup video's. Great stuff, keep them coming

[@bothorsen4292]

Chris, you mention in this video that you don't think the USG or UDM is suitable for business. And Tom Lawrence says the same. Could you perhaps do a video where you show some of the features that UDM/USG business users are missing out of? We have a four year old USG Pro4 in the office, and it's about time to replace it. We haven't really seen a problem with it, but maybe that's because we don't know about the things that we could have done. It would be great to have an explanation, so we could choose the right option.

[@MichaelAlderete]

Look for the videos where they compare the UniFi routers with pfSense. Both Crosstalk and Lawrence have them.

[@hardtimes4521]

Can't wait till the next video, I would like to see how to change the IP address for the UDM, and I would like detailed explanation for the firewall rules. Thank you Chris, keep the good work.

[@Thegamershow]

Thanks Chris! It would be great to see how to setup a VPN into the network when you are outside of your network. Also, setting up 2 separate networks (VLANs) where only certain devices can communicate between them (firewall rules). What would also be nice is how to setup SNMP to detect when there is a power outage and for a device to shutdown the router.

[@consecratedtech]

I am very excited for these videos. I have gone around the net and back and found some really old videos that didn't get me anywhere. Thank you!!!

[@antonterekhov9389]

Awesome topic, Chris, thanks! That's a super useful for the wide youtube audience! A few ideas for future videos: 1) Creation/modification of networks w/ and w/o VLAN (main, IOT, camera, etc.); 2) Creation/modification of wireless networks (main, guest, IOT, etc.); 3) DPI configuration, how does it affect performance; 4) IPS / IDS configuration, how does it affect performance; 5) Client device configuration (fix IP, etc).

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Thanks for the tips! I will be covering most of this.

[@justinkinsey5517]

@@CrosstalkSolutions I would love to see some vids on QOS and VOIP, with a Unjfi voice phone and using a third party PBX

[@STAGERLEE2011]

I would like to see a video about setting up a hotspot using the advanced features. Like how to set up and control each user with the voucher system and UI payment gateway on a splash screen.

[@jamiemcglynn6600]

I think the best way I can describe the UDM-PRO (as the owner of one) is a router for enthusiasts. Currently I only have that, a NanoHD AP and a G3 Instant camera; may not sound like much, but that may be just what the needs call for.

[@garybowers5724]

I would say the EdgeMax line are far superior as a enthusiast (although not as polished + integrated), VPN's are a bust on the UDM-Pro it doesn't have the horse power or features to do any sort of VPN solution beyond a simple click site-to-site L2TP VPN. UDM-Pro would be a good Edge device in a remote site if the software + features were better e.g. supporting OpenVPN / Wireguard etc.

[@MrBassistfromhell]

Perfect timing! I just got a notification this afternoon it was back in stock and got mine ordered.

[@Danny-eh2xn]

Hi Chris, Would love to see you go over firewall rules, guest networks and vlans please! THANK YOU LOVE YOU!

[@rrrussell1009]

Mactelecom networks has a few good videos on firewall rules if you want to start there.

[@AnthnyS]

Thanks for the config support dude. I finally ordered and installed the UDM SE. The UDM SE setup is virtually identical to this series. The new UDM SE replaced 4 other Ubiquiti components. The FW rules w/VLAN how-tos were critical me for within this series. My G3 cameras are now accessible without the hoops, pitfalls & SSH requirements of the UVC-NVR. My NAS VLAN is truly isolated from all other VLANs. Finally.

[@michaelconti-ferner8019]

Would love an updated version of this series using UDM SE

[@willharrison]

I agree. I was just about to ask @crosstalksolutions if there were anything new to look for when setting up if you were to do this new setup in 2024.

[@BradBazooka]

Something about Chris, but I hit the like button before it even loads. Maybe the music reminds me of when I first started learning about this stuff because of his videos

[@futurecactus]

PPPoE is a common connection type to ISP here in AU, it would be nice if you could cover the differences.

[@markytowers]

Great to have a home setup series. I’d like to know more about how best to setup the network for IoT devices, especially those with the 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi that are troublesome to connect. Also how best to see if the cabling is performing at the expect speed. Noticed there’s some colour coding with some orange connection to one of my access points. Best practice tips always welcome.

[@iCollabor8]

Perfect timing of the series - i purchased UDM pro and uDM 16 port switch before lockdown and have delayed installation until my new fibre service is available which should be in the next fortnight. Keep up the good work

[@K7PLC]

I would really like seeing an updated firewall guide covering separate guest and IoT vlans as part of this series! Your last vlan video is still helpful, but out of date due to UI updates. Thanks!

[@rrrussell1009]

Mactelecom networks has a few good videos on firewall rules if you want to start there.

[@LorenceMarsdin]

Second that!

[@Ky-vv8nj]

This was from 2 months ago. Is it already outdated or are these re-uploads?

[@ttss5726]

@@Ky-vv8nj exactly what do you think changed in 2 months in the UDM PRO dream machine? the setup etc in the videos wouldn't change that's why its a setup series.....

[@Ky-vv8nj]

@@ttss5726 did you not read the comment I was replying to?.. He made the claim that it's out of date due to the ui changes. I was asking what changed in the two months. This isn't rocket science. Lmao

[@VampireOnline]

Got my PRO SE showing up Monday! Thank you so much for this series!

[@RDlinkenhoker]

This is great, Chris. Your videos are always fun, interesting, engaging and helpful. But... This one is three years old, and so much has changed in the interface and available features since it was shot. Really struggled on the IoT VLAN setup and FW rules. Finally gave up on that part before I ended up mucking up the rules so bad that my primary WAN didn't work. I'd buy you a beer (or a six pack) if you'd refresh this bad boy. 🙂

[@stephenrosenthal5337]

Just wanted to give you a big thank you for this series. I just spent the weekend setting up my network following your videos step by step. Excellent information!

[@5280Woodworking]

Looking forward to this. I'd be interested to go over the two different user interfaces. I completely setup my UDM Pro using the new UI. When done, I quickly realized a few things were missing and the old UI seems as polished if not more (except the dashboard, which is better on the new UI). As a new user this would have been helpful to have someone go through this.

[@just-a-waffle]

Thank you for specifying "for home users"

[@BansheeBunny]

I would like to see you use a cell phone tethered to WAN2 for fail-over. Admittedly I just want a solution to the tethering aspect that is simpler and smaller than a PC with ICS turned on with a tethering app.

[@alliancedentalcenter]

Hi Chris, thank you for the wonderful videos. You mentioned that for business use, there are some draw backs. What are the drawbacks? Thank you, keep up the great work

[@janstoltenborg]

I would very much like to see a guide to install UDM Pro, update it, and then import backup file from software unifi controller (incl how to proper shutdown old controller). As always a super nice video Chris !

[@kevinbrown4119]

Hi Chris, this is a great series. Do you cover how to setup everything if you already have a UDM? Migrating from the UDM to the UDM Pro would be a very nice video. Thanks

[@nealcohen9973]

I’d love to see this type of video or suggestions.

[@Adam-ev8xb]

Yes, please cover firewall rules for the various networks / devices. And thanks so much for the terrific content!

[@ChristianBlueChimp]

Thanks for doing this. Will come in handy once I get my hands on a UDM-pro

[@jonathan.sullivan]

In stock today, act fast.

[@RM-hy4so]

Thanks, this really helped setup my UDM Pro. Passed links to your videos to family and friends and told them to subscribe

[@CraigNavin]

Great videos

[@toddpeterson2362]

Thanks! This is what I have been wanting to see come out! And no one better to get it from than you sir!

[@willharrison]

Love this series! I'm about to setup a new Unify network at home using an UDR and wonder if this is still all relevant or if you recommend doing anything different in 2024? Maybe you have another video covering this already? Thanks for all the good info here and on your channel!

[@justinkinsey5517]

Awesome just watched it again,.looking.to deploy three of these through out the next five to six weeks

[@chrislively789]

I'm setting 2 of these up later today. This video is perfect. Thank you for putting it together.

[@rogerjenson5689]

Please demonstrate how to create a view only Unifi Protect user. To put it over the top a demonstration of how to limit which cameras a view only UniFi Protect user can access would be great. Thanks for all the content you have created. Keep up the good work.

[@Dirge91]

Great start, would like to see upgrading from CKG2+ and USG to UDM-Pro. Ive seen some videos on the process, but would like your take.

[@vicw926a4]

MeToo. I'm itching to switch to the UDM-Pro, but not optimistic about the possibility of a graceful migration from my USG. I really don't look forward to having to rebuild my whole system.

[@V3n0m151]

I want a UDMP pretty bad. This video is just making me want one more

[@andrewedgar380]

Thanks for a great video. Going to rewatch this one and do a follow through of my own UDM-Pro to better my setup. Looking forward to the future episodes.

[@UltraviewXLimited]

Chris, would it be possible to show setting the UDM Pro up using a PPPoE WAN connection? Most ISP here in the UK are based on PPPoE.

[@egx2236]

Boy oh Boy. I am doing a setup with a line that has IPV4 over IPV6 ... in Japan. Bro. good luck to get internet without a home gateway

[@m-qubepro2531]

very helpful completely set up one using all the tutorials thanks a lot my man I love it.

[@klarsen1101]

Is the SE a good upgrade from usg pro-4 in august 2023?

[@gingerman5123]

If you own a Dream Machine (R2D2 Capsule) You can follow along 100% with videos 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7. I just bought a DMP and followed this guide to set it up, and then again with the Dream Machine so I could have it configured for the friend I sold it to.

[@oldakruchna1603]

Hi Chris, what are your thoughts on the UniFi breach from January. I've seen your previous video about the breach, have anything changed since then? I'm wondering if you don't consider it as a security risk in your network? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@kvlazer22]

Love the videos! You fed me the Ubiquiti Kool-aid and now I am in deep. I have had my system for several years now and couldn't be happier! Thanks to all your tutorial videos it made my system flawless. I would really love a walk through video on how to upgrade from the USG to the Dream Machine Pro. I have heard nightmares and would really appreciate some help! Thanks again and keep up the videos!

[@paulofernandes4225]

Hi! amazing tutorial, will it be updated to 22/23?

[@terrybaker8100]

Thank you for this video series. Waiting for my equipment to ship. I noticed your rack screws, can you tell me where I can purchase them?

[@moondawson2165]

Hi Chris, which alternatives would you recommend for a business environment?

[@khalidwahab1982]

Hi. Great video, can't wait to watch the others. I would like to see in-depth details on unifi protect.

[@roberthuanghuang1109]

Viewer from Taiwan. Thanks for succinct and clear introducing new version of unifi dream machine. Let me know the existence of this PoE integrated Dream machine. Hope it is avaiable for shopping online soon.

[@lauraandalex]

Loved the video - thanks! Local super-admin now configured, which will be really useful if I get an internet outage! I'd really like a guide on how to set up a site-to-site VPN to link two networks together. One network is behind a UDM-Pro. The other is behind a USG-3P. They're already configured with different subnet addresses. Thanks in advance!

[@leonsu1093]

Hi, what equipment do you recommend to use for business that provides redundancy as you mentioned?

[@EverydayBroC10]

Excellent videos. Thumbs up 5 stars. Very thoughtful, helpful presentation for all skill levels. Q: Did anyone notice further Home/Business differences in setup?

[@JacksonCampbell]

Came for this. I wonder if it still asks that on setup these days.

[@Brett1279]

Hello, Thanks for this, super useful. Just a point that Skyhawk Surveillance HDD are on the UniFi incompatible list. Also you can not start the setup unless you have internet connectivity. Which isn’t amazing

[@77tombyrne]

can you do a video on how to add a PF Sense in front of this?

[@atmanimouhand7804]

Hi Chris!,thank you very much for this series, it's really great. On the other hand, you said in the introduction that there are solutions more adapted to Bessiness environnement. is it possible to help me to know them? Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@IgnaceLaplaese]

good clear explanation, will start on that tomorrow!

[@Jeff-rg9io]

Excellent, if I am not using unifi protect do I still have to install a hard drive?

[@mattbiek]

What would a good UPS for this bad boy? Anything that would allow it to auto power down if AC is out for an extended time?

[@zaidhussain5206]

Thank you so much for the tutorial , it is very informative.

[@vicw926a4]

Great Series on the UDM Pro, Chris. I'm getting close to ordering one, to upgrade from my USG. Regarding the Hard Drive, though - I have no plans to use Unifi Protect, and I'm wondering if, in that case, the Hard Drive is really required, or what difference it would make if I just didn't add one?

[@urofseron]

My UDM Pro was a pain in the butt. Replaced under warranty, replaced again under warranty and the last one they sent came with a dead LED screen. I gave up and sold the last one they sent out as soon as soon as I received it. I’ve moved on to the UXG Pro and I’ve had zero issues since then

[@dimitristsoutsouras2712]

Old video but I m going to five it a try. DId you have to passthrough the connection from your modem by converting it to bridge mode to the UDM? If yes, does this mean that there is a specific option inside the menu where you fill in pppoe credentials of your ISP?

[@nestorasl2010]

Very nice video. It's UDM Pro same work to Router?

[@eduardoalonso4070]

Hi Chris!! this is an amazing tutorial, I have a question about the WAN ip address in settings, it refer to an real ip or local address, I'm after a comcast router, what I need to put there? and also this address is to use as gateway for the local network equipment's?

[@davidsimpson3284]

Great starting video for the series. Thank you! In future videos are you going to be getting into how you set up an "Internet of Things" network and assign them a specific VLAN for APs?

[@davidsimpson3284]

Never mind, I just saw your response to a different comment asking the same thing LOL! :)

[@RobtheMaritimer]

Great videos! I have a question that I can't seem to find an answer for... I'm thinking maybe it's a hole in the Unifi line that needs filling! I have 3 main needs... 1) dual internet with failover (and hopefully load balancing in a future software update). For this I believe I need to use the WAN connection and one of the 10G SFP ports in the UDM... which leaves only 1 x 10g port remaining. 2) I need to be able to connect my PC and my Synology NAS via 10g connections (that's 2 devices, but I only have 1 port remaining... so I guess I need another switch). ANd 3) I need at least 5 POE ports for 3 cameras and 2 access points. Are you aware of a switch that I can pair with the UDM pro that would handle all that? O only need about 5 or 6 additional regular 1g port connections. Thanks in advance if you've got the answer! :)

[@apilon47]

Is it better to use the ubiquiti app for initial configuration ?

[@ElTorro9449]

Hi Chris, I know that it was three years from you started this video but I’m new on Unifi.I used AmplifiHD many years and worked like a charm. Even now, it works flawless on a IoT network, but the need for Wifi6 makes me switch to Unifi. For the moment I have two U6+ and a Flex switch(with PoE adapter). I use a small pc with Ipfire, which is the main router. My question is for you, should I invest in a Dream Machine Pro or to use other solution (Like Firewalla Gold- very expensive for me though..)? I want to setup it once and not to worry much after that. I don’t need support for Cameras( I use better and cheaper cameras which is not supported by Unifi-a big drawback!), I don’t use VoIP, I don’t use Access. I only need it for networking, firewall and cloudkey. Can you help me to choose wisely? Thank you Chris for amazing job( I’m your number one fan 😊)! 👏👏💪

[@shawsfishchips8856]

Thanks for the great videos. I cant get past initial set up as the UDMP just shows on screen "No IP" or "No internet connected". Any advice?

[@johnheller2311]

What firmware version was the UDM-Pro on when you set it up. Are you sure there is no local setup? At which point could you actually configure the WAN interface. It looks like that step was skipped as it detected internet connectivity during the setup process Oops just saw that you listed the versions :)

[@moe61806]

I hope you have time for detailed WLAN setups? I would like more information on Wi-Fi ai, and your opinion on to use it or not.

[@luigicarannante618]

I currently have an Unify Dream Machine Pro connected to TMobile arcadia and I'm experiencing double natting and my speed it's a 1/3 of it's potential. I watched video suggesting to turn off DCHP on the UDM. I'm not really good at this but can you please do a video how to set UDM to fix the double natting since TMobile doesn't allow bridge mode? Thank you.

[@warrenbuckley3267]

Does the UDM Pro have NAT? Currently I have my ISP modem/router combo set in pass-through mode. I then feed the WAN from the ISP modem (with a public IP) in to my Asus router which then handles the NAT for my home network. This way I avoid double NAT.

[@HiSk0L]

hopefully you will cover vlans and putting your idIoT devices on a seperate vlan along with a plex server as you did years ago on your edge router. still stuck on getting that to all work out.

[@pbear06]

Hello, so there is no public/private key capabilities for the ssh access ?

[@KCkohler]

Do you still need the Modem from the ISP. Or can I plug directly into the UDM from the street?

[@RegiiPad]

I’d love to see a video about the design to protect a home, more an apartment, with ATT fiber and Uverse. That’s the best take and how to configure UDM as secondary router, is Ip pass through a must or double Nat acceptable. In fact ubiquiti should parter with ATT and. Release UDM for ATT fiber. I failed to see how you are connected to your provider’s router. Should I change my Uverse which is IPTV to ATT TV instead which I believe is streaming, not IPTV ? The key here is that how implement secure network topology within a place with not much wired network

[@kevinpunter7960]

Pretty certain the questions relating to home or biz are simply to classify data UI collects.

[@michaelkopec.5814]

Hi, great video as usual., what i am confused about is , i have edgerouter -x-sfp with multiple WAN port support which i need for failover functionality. so do i need UDM-Pro ? if yes then what role will UDM-Pro will play ? e.g. Router ?/Firewall/ can i set multiple WAN port e.g. 3 for failover configuration with UDM-Pro ? Thank you, for your time.

[@pberrin]

Hi Chris, I have been watching all your amazing videos about UDM-Pro Complete setup.Thank you for that. But unfortunately I did not find what I needed and it is how to setup and check logs of the Unifi's Captive Portal. May be the Captive Portal has been removed form Unifi OS UDM Pro 1.2.30 ?

[@Hessencemusic]

Thank you so much for this tutorial series. I wonder if you could create one for the people like me that cannot replace my edgerouter because it handles internet, video on demand using several vlan …things that are not fully supported by udm pro. Would it be possible to configure udm just behind Edgerouter and manage all protection and unifi environment?? Thanks

[@steveborrelli8800]

for a home user typical devices do you recommend the UDM-PRO or dream machine?

[@oakfig]

We needed this!!!

[@SanjayPatel-tn7sj]

Chris, i love your video and because of you, now all my devices are on unifi. I bought unifi dream machine pro for my motel and it is giving me wiered issues. i set up like you shows on video. but for guest WIFI it is not getting IP for VLANs 20 and 30s. But if i set it as LAN, guest network do work..Do i need to change anything? any help is grealty apprciated. I see many users with that issue and you can identify and show us how to fix it. thank you in advance.

[@geekshopper45]

How would you add your FIOS Router to the UDM Pro?

[@MehediHasan-tp6pf]

I moved Unifi Controller from one location to another and tried to setup with static IP. I have connected by RJ45 cable with ISP modem and WAN port of Unifi controller. I have logged in Unifi controller with my existing login credentials where I can update with new IP as I have already configured with old IP? How can I connect my laptop with Unifi controller and change WAN IP? Please kindly advise.

[@rudeout8306]

Where's pt2

[@WalkersLawn]

Thanks for the video. I've started looking at your series and have also subscribed to your channel. I hope to learn a lot. I would love to have the Dream Machine Pro and access point. I do not want the cameras though. I've currently purchased another brand that will best suit my needs, so I hope you touch on camera use and the ability or inability to use others with the Dream Machine Pro. Thanks

[@brianrace212]

I'm also very interested in learning more about how the Unifi ecosystem handles security with a non Unifi security camera system. The ubiquity cameras and nvr systems just don't seem to have the best performance esolution \AI \software \cost that true security camera companies do (which is completely understandable). So seeing how they work together is a huge interest. (I do like the doorbell camera though :) )

[@Wildcater86]

I had 2 AC setup previously, but had to get a new PC. I was never able to connect to these 2 ACs afterwards. I have now added 2 more ACs to my environment. If I add this Dream Machine Pro to my network, will it automatically find all 4 ACs and allow me to control them?

[@antoniocerasuolo757]

chris , I don't understand why you had to disalble automatic IP from DHCP? shouldn't the UDMPRO set an an automatic IP address to the computer??

[@auxz2jz158]

Can you show it it's set up with other unified and Ubiquiti products like a switch and a point-to- point and a point-to-multipoint connection and VLAN connection

[@BLAKEISHart]

could you explain how to setup a udm for a small busniess with a /30 ip

[@Chukte]

How many unifi AP can we handel through UDM Pro ?

[@TomBabula]

I looks like the EdgeMax platform especially for home use which built around super affordable EdgeRouter X is pretty much de facto dead. They replaced it with UISP platform, but it pretty much looks like it went direction of Unifi for WISPs and no longer features as robust OS as EdgeOS which built on VyattaOS.