UniFi Express: The Game-Changer in Home & Small Business Networking!

[@Krigh_B]

Chris, I feel like the one thing missing from this video is the “where does this fit in to the unifi ecosystem and how does it compare to the dream router”

[@mercyhillproduction]

Just came back in stock, and I ordered immediately. Your $0.01 affiliate earnings are on their way. Thanks for keeping us current!

[@kiefferciullo8561]

Chris, I am so glad that Ubiquiti is starting to remember who their customers are. I've used UniFi since 2018, and when they were doing this console push, I thought it might be time for a different alternative. I love my UDM Pro (which replaced my original USG that died), but let's be real! It has too many features for the average user. Sure UniFi Protect, Talk, etc are great features for those who need them, but I live in a small apartment, and it's overkill. These little Intel NUC-sized boxes are starting to refill that part of the market they seemed to be abandoning. I will keep my UDM Pro for now, but you better believe that if it dies, I'm getting one of these!

[@OddWoz]

Too bad they still don’t “remember” to tell those customers when a breach happens.

[@hepticftw]

​@@OddWoz It was fake lol one of their devs pretended to "hack" them and got caught through his own stupidity

[@Reedith]

I don't know I think everyone should have access to unified protect. It is the best and easiest security platform we got to get people off s***** ring and on to protect

[@markavintegrator6266]

This is a perfect product to replace old installations using Airport Extremes and Expresses. Those worked very well when wiring wasn’t an option.

[@brkbtjunkie]

I have a ton of clients that still use the OG apple mesh network - they were meshing before it was called meshing.

[@awarepenguin3376]

makes sense since unifi founder was ex-apple wlan engineer

[@brkbtjunkie]

@@awarepenguin3376 I did not know that, makes sense though.

[@jblex4906]

Perfect upgrade for my vacation home. My Express arrived today to replace the old USG-3P and Gen 1 Cloud Key. Easy installation. I also installed a USW-Flex-Mini to expand the available LAN ports and kept a NanoHD AP in the mix with a POE injector.

[@insobox]

These remind me of basically being the "new" generation of Airport Express. I remember doing similar build outs with Airport Extreme Base Stations and Airport Express "repeaters" back in the day (probably ~10-15 years ago)

[@markfrombriz]

That was one of the best most reliable wifi routers i had untill unify came along

[@BrentCameron]

I still have several Apple devices in service now at our church. They don’t function as wireless access points but still serve other needs just fine.

[@Part_121]

My entire home network runs on Extremes and Expresses, to this day. I've been keeping my eye out for a product like this, which looks like a good replacement for my ancient Airports once they start to fail, or I get faster Internet service.

[@jbponzi1]

I’m with most you. My house still running Extremes and Expresses. Continue to be reliable and provide the bandwidth we need, only two regular users. There’s even an Express in my garage and I live in Wisconsin. This is a possibility as a replacement, still haven’t found anything I really like.

[@marcuscase3308]

Looks like an Apple AirPort Express.

[@tillmannfischer]

Yep, a lot like the concept, but more powerful in capability. It‘s kinda ridiculous that this tiny thing in combination with a Flex-Mini switch is basically an entire network as capable as significantly more expensive options. And for some reason, it costs only 2€ more than the UXG here in Germany…

[@RussellKasem]

Makes sense since the Apple team responsible for the Airport products started Ubiquiti.

[@jmsclbwmn]

@@RussellKasemThis ^

[@kopshopper]

The man that designed it owns the company. So makes sense

[@JValderrama]

To me look like samsung home Connect with a screen

[@somebody1869]

I think “detached garage wireless backhaul” is best done with an in-wall AP. You get the meshing, and a PoE out for a camera connection to watch the garage.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

This device couldn't breach the kitchen walls in some homes I've had to install a detached garage wireless backhaul in.

[@somebody1869]

@@SpaceCadet4Jesus in my case, the detached garage is perhaps 50’ from the closest AP in the house. My g4 instant camera at the front of the garage has about 75’ and has to pass through all the structure of the garage and an exterior wall of the house. It’s connection is often tenuous. I’d like to improve that as well as add network ports for a camera and a small wired iot setup. An in-wall AC access point would be perfect for my situation.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

@@somebody1869 I had an installation from a brick exterior concrete inner walls multi-level home (built in the 30's?) that needed internet into a detached garage make of concrete blocks. Even at the closest home window looking 25' to the garage, I test placed a new 4 antenna ASUS wireless router and found a variable -72dbm signal in the garage. YIKES! Solved it pretty easily though. Brought a pair of TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter - 2 Gigabit Ports, Ethernet Over Power, Plug&Play, Power Saving, 2x2 MIMO (2 of them come in the box) and plugged them in, one inside the house somewhere and the other inside the garage. That gets them ethernet out to the garage and if they want wireless out there, they can add a wireless box. Works reliably and fast enough, now if they can get that pesky Chamberlain garage door cloud thingy working reliably.

[@compudude]

@@somebody1869 I think a point to point bridge is a better solution, made for that use case, and doesn't reduce throughput capabilities.

[@sl67350]

If you can, run a cable. I have a detached garage as well. I finally made the time to run some conduit and connect the garage to the house. After all the work is done, it’s great. Can’t replace that kind of stability being wired.

[@ragtop50]

Could this take the place of a Cloud Key and just function as a controller and access point (not being used as a gateway/router)?

[@carlostavaresjr958]

What I find interesting is that this device is versatile by itself for many small applications. When you start adding AP's you better off with a POE switch and normal AP's as the Unifi AP and mesh ap's are not that expensive to deploy in a home.

[@SeattleSandro]

It's already sold out, but that's OK. This is exactly what I'm looking to put in at my parent's house, so I can manage their network. This plus a wifi 6 mesh access point to cover the back yard is all they need.

[@JeanPierreWhite]

Thanks for this video. I'd love to see a follow-up video showing how to replace a USG and Cloud Key with how to transfer the network controller over to the Express unit which would consolidate two units into one. I can see how I can upgrade my home network to WifI 6 relatively inexpensively and replace my AP-AC-PRO's and AP-AC-M at the same time.

[@AutoAbsolute]

Same - I need this tutorial

[@N556ND]

I run events where I use my own private network. This is a perfect compliment to the unifi system I have at the shop.

[@mikescott4008]

So my take on this is that it's for the home user where they can have a Unifi eco system without requiring a cloud key or cloud controller. The UXG-Lite from last week is for those in the business / MSP space that have a cloud controller and they can then just hook it in. If you desire Talk, Protect or other apps, then you're looking at the CK and UDM devices. Fair statement? It could be suitable for my parents, where as I'll stay on pfsense.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

Another advantage of the UXG-Lite seems to be that it only uses 3-4 Watts compared to this one. If only they had put the controller functionality into the UXG lite and made it possible to power via PoE it would have been perfect But it seems that some of the lucky ones that got their hands on the UXG-Lite is already experimenting with a PoE inserter to make it PoE instead. Would be awesome to be able to eliminate yet another powerbrick.

[@JeanPierreWhite]

A comparison between UXG-Lite and the Express would make a good video. I learned the express limits you to 5 connected network devices (like switches or other express units) and 60 clients. This is limiting while the UXG-Lite does not have such limits because the controller is elsewhere. Another limitation is no IPS/IDS.

[@EsotericArctos]

The UXG Lite is equivalent to the USG - It is purely a gateway and does not have anything else. UXG Lite - No Wifi - No Unifi OS, requires a separate controller. UXG Lite DOES have IPS/IDS and will do Gigabit speeds even with these turned on. Unifi Express- All in one device. Gateway, WiFi 6, Unifi Controller/Unifi OS. Unifi Express does NOT support IPS/IDS at this stage. If you have a Unifi Controller already, get the UXG Lite as a gateway replacement. If you are doing a brand new install in a small network, use the Unifi Express if you don't care about IPS/IDS, Do not bother with the Express if you have a medium to larger sized network or require IDS/IPS functionality.

[@IamNickBell]

UXG Lite - You still need a cloud key, correct? Cloud Key Gen 1 or Gen 2? Can't seem to find anything that provides clarity

[@JeanPierreWhite]

@@IamNickBell Cloudkey or self-hosted controller on a PC.

[@zwirekpl]

Actually in the FAQ section of the product specyfication it says that limit is 4 only :(,: How many UniFi Network devices does UniFi Express support? When operated as a gateway, UniFi Express manages up to four additional UniFi Network devices

[@jblex4906]

I purchased a UXG-Lite as an upgrade to my existing vacation home setup but returned unopened and bought the UniFi Express since it has a built in controller and WiFi 6 AP. It’s been working flawlessly with the AP covering my 1800 sq ft house plus 20 IOT devices. In my opinion, it is a perfect entry point to UniFi if you are just interested in the Network application. For a few dollars more, the UDR is probably a better deal but good luck finding one.

[@carter__dean]

I'd love to see a video on how to manage a UniFi network you've set up for your parents. I'm looking to manage mine locally and theirs remotely, but how do you go about setting that up? What are the benefits and downsides? Thank you for all of your wonderful content!

[@j-sebr]

Thanks for the vid Chris! Can we migrate from self hosted Unifi by restoring a backup onto this so it automatically becomes a device in the network, or do we need to add it to our existing Unifi first then backup / restore ??? Would love to know how realistic it is to move from EdgeRouter-X + self hosted (+ APs & switches) onto one of these.

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

There's a site migration tool - though I haven't tested it with Express.

[@jasonsalcido108]

Thanks for the intro to UniFi Express, Chris. This sounds like an interesting addition for home deployments. I am planning a new home network and initially got an EdgeRouter 4 that I was going to pair with UI APs and cloud key but it seems better to just use this instead plus PoE switch and APs. Would love your thoughts on a home UI setup with those components or would Dream Router be better?

[@atimbancaya]

Pretty important to note that this does NOT have IPS/IDS QOS capabilities at 1Gb like the new Gateway Lite

[@DozIT]

Very important to note! I remember being disappointed 5 or so years ago when I enabled IPS/IDS on my USG 3P, eventually upgraded to UDM-Pro and never looked back! Excited to see them refreshing the lower end of the product line.

[@zeldamaniac3188]

what cpu does it have?

[@milhousevh]

​@@zeldamaniac3188Probably the same dual core ARM A-53 with 1GB RAM that is in the UXG-Lite. In fact, I'd imagine this is more-or-less exactly the same PCB design as the UXG-Lite, but now with the addition of antennae for the 2G/5G WiFi, and a connection for the LCM (does it come with a magnifying glass?)

[@PhilWard]

So even though Ubiquiti says it does have full throughput with content filtering/DPI, it doesn't actually have full throughput?

[@magog6852]

That makes this comparable to any firewall without those features… which means it is expensive

[@alexsinbb]

Chris, can it be used to create a wireless bridge from an existing Unifi AP or do you need a pair of Express units?

[@nickmeche7876]

When you say it connects to any controller, does it have to be UDM or UDR, or can this be added to a self-hosted controller as access points?

[@robertpoling6818]

I'd love to know this as well as if it can act as a gateway adopted into another controller.

[@nickmeche7876]

@@robertpoling6818 I ordered one. We will see. haha

[@biglap.australia]

unplugged mine from the home and installed it in my RV for a 6 week trip connected to my Netgear nighthawk. all worked like a dream and interestedly I didn't notice if getting that warm.

[@phopetindall]

I've used Unifi at home for 5 years. Just found out my UCK(gen 1) will not support the new U6+ Wifi I ordered. 😞 I was excited to see this Unifi Express - but unfortunately I have 2 many devices (4 8 port switches and 3 wifi access points). What do folks recommend as an economical upgrade path from UCK?

[@cpanic1153]

This is the spiritual successor to the AirPort Express. I’m honestly surprised it’s taken them so long to release it.

[@ermo2004]

Was just thinking the same and then read this reaction ;-)

[@markdavid_21]

The only thing it's missing is Airplay

[@Cloud_Strife]

Is it possible to use the UniFi Express with my Dream Machine SE as a wireless mesh? Or is there another type of AP that can do a wireless mesh and I can use the uplink to attach a switch to it for devices that are close to it. Currently using an U6 Pro as my main AP but have an area in the house where I need to connect devices to without being able to bring wired to it. Much Thanks!

[@steveburg5273]

My question: What can this do with a standard AP or AP-lite? Can it mesh with an older AP? Meaning it's the main and the AP is remote?

[@dhsemp]

Did you independently verify full IPS / IDS functionality? Other reviews say no support nor is it called out on Ubiquiti’s features & technical spec guide. It is for the UXG-Lite though.

[@briandarroch]

It does appear to be missing in the GUI

[@dhsemp]

Confirmed with Ubiquiti as well - no IPS / IDS capability

[@MrSkyl1ne]

If I want to install something at a remote location like my parents house, I put a TP-Link Deco there, it's cheaper, the X50 Poe actually supports PoE in case I need it and it has 2.5G LAN and there are cheaper models with 1G and no PoE. It's feature limited compared to these unify units, but it's not as if my parents or other non technical users need any of that. Besides that, they would be able to manage the Deco sets themselves if needed because it's way less complicated.

[@devinhedge]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@johnpoldo8817]

I love Deco units and have installed 100’s.

[@atbristol32]

Would love to see a how to video for the RV/Road Warrior use case that allows VPN back to home network, specifically so I can use Hulu Live TV while on the road in my travel trailer.

[@StephanieDaugherty]

Now they just need to make the UDM family able to work in router-only, switch-only, and DVR-only modes, and/or support redundant controllers. Would be amazing to be able to effectively convert a UDM Pro into a USG or even as a dedicated failover gateway as a unifi network expands.

[@bluntdocto2571]

Yes that would be sick

[@SteveT16680]

Hello Chris. Is it possible to set it up to an existing access via WLAN for Wan input? This would be interesting, for example, to use the hotel's WiFi while traveling and still have your own network.

[@deonh9303]

Great intro Chris - thank you. This looks like a replacement for the not so well known Amplifi Instant routers. I’m still using a pair in my townhouse and they work extremely well with great coverage. The latter did not run unifi os though so this would be a great upgrade with remote management capability. You are spot on - they WILL sell like hot cakes 😊

[@UlrichGruber]

Hi, Why i shoulb buy Unifi Express? 1.) If have a LTE Router there is always a WIFI onboard. 2.) if i want more coverage i could use an Unifi AP Only if i want a really small environment. (Personally i have TP-Link Omada, but in my friends company there is a greater installation : UDM PRO SE, Cameras, Switches, 10 AP, ...) How os the connectivity between UDM (PRO, PRO SE) and Unifi Express ?

[@jeromevennin1673]

I bought the Dream Router last month. If I knew this smaller version of the Unifi gateway, I would have been patient one month and save 100-150€.

What is the throughput drop for Unifi Gateway Lite when IPS+DPI+ad filtering is enabled, assuming 1Gbps FDX internet connection? And can Unifi Express deliver the same?

[@OliverStahl]

This is the most comprehensive video on the Express yet. Thanks a lot!

[@rosnow]

I can see the case for having one of these on the network but why not use any other AP for mesh or other access points? Why are you suggesting to use more than one Unifi Express?

[@jamesg5276]

Can this be added to an existing network controller as an additional site router and AP - ie remote adoption? Kinda like the UXG Lite can or do you have to use the inbuilt controller when in router mode?

[@trosketj]

An impressive device! Thanks for the post, and for making some great points what it is and is not. With included cloudkey, access point, and mesh, its perfect for a home or small office. I wish it had dual WAN - it would be a perfect lightweight, low power, vehicle device for my LTE/Starlink vehicle use case.

[@Airbear50]

I just got mine. I have no idea how to set up the entire unifi meshing Network in my home. It took about 20 minutes to set up and my entire home is online. Very user friendly.

[@R_M_Renfield]

Really need 6e at this point on more than just the enterprise AP

[@grahamkatzer7332]

Fellow road warrior here! Was just thinking about pairing it up with my off-grid Starlink mobile comms kit, then you popped in while in the RV. This is going to solve one of my mission issues as a remote worker. Thanks for the review, great timing for Christmas!

[@2wheelSuzi]

What is the point of Unifi express on the road when pairing it with the T-Mobile 5g hotspot? Isnt the hotspot also a wireless AP as well?

[@grahamjones7814]

Hi Chris, I currently have 1st Gen cloud key and USG, I also have Gigabit Internet, should I go for this, or a New Cloud key and The UXG-Lite?

[@mflotron]

This is perfect for my grandparents’ house so I can just set it and forget it and remotely troubleshoot if needed.

[@Lifelogger]

Thank you for the great video. Only missing in your video is the limit of the amount of connected Unify devices it can manage. It can only manage 4. So, If you have a few switches like, me you will reach the limit really quickly. It's too bad that the device is limited.

[@EricOnYouTube]

Ok, I just ordered one. Do you have a video on how to configure it? Thx

[@ValentinDumitru]

Might be of use to mention it can only handle up to 5 Ubiquiti network devices ("UniFi Express supports up to 5 connected UniFi Network devices, including other UniFi Express units, switches, and WiFi access points") before you 'personaly much rather'... IPS/IDS missing or the 1GBit WAN port are indeed not necessary for the small business env., but you reach those 5 devices in no time.

[@MichaelsPwner]

If I wanted more wired devices, should I buy the Dream Router? Or would it make more sense to get one of these and a flex mini?

[@ItamarMedeiros]

Sorry if this has been discussed already (lots of comments here), but would I be able to connect this Unifi Express to POE switch, and then use the heavy hitter Access Points of Unifi, like the U6 pro? Would this little handle "proper" access points?

[@KrispyKrink]

This is what I’ve been waiting for. Wanted something that could sit on a shelf with their 16 port lite PoE switch and a flex in another room. I don’t like the Gateway Lite because you still needed another controller. I’m in.

[@tkt546]

I liked the video up until the point you mention 2.5Gbps.... A "plethora" of options with faster speeds? Really? You showed their website with 4 gateways: two of them are rack mount, one is a $1000, and the last one can't even do 1Gbps. Please tell me where they have a "plethora" of faster options, especially for people who can't do a full rack setup in their house. Given that fiber is rapidly expanding and even cable providers are offering over 1 Gbps, it's a bit disappointing. They're currently laying fiber in our neighborhood, offering 1,2,5,8 Gbps service and I just signed up for 1 Gbps because my "professional" network equipment can't handle more than that.

[@ErwinMoedersheim]

Great review, but no DPI in the Express according to console screenshots I've seen.

[@C41n3_]

Yup, there's some videos showing there's no DPI options at all.

[@neilbutani535]

Hello - Thanks to Chris I switched from Google Wifi Pro to Unifi Express. The experience so far is amazing. One quick question - who do I Turn On DPI. Appreciate it if someone could help with it.

[@nathanielmoore87]

Very impressive device, and you read my mind when you said it would be perfect for an RV. The only thing it doesn't have that I wish it had was a couple SFP ports.

[@o0TMS0o]

Great video thx a lot, I'm a beginner here (2 hours actually) quick question, is it possible to add an AP to the express ? like an UK-Ultra (with a PoE switch) ? this could be the right set up for my small house (2 floors) thx a lot

[@jimbernard6112]

Thanks Chris. Glad you broke into the video with an update about throughput performance with content filtering. I'm trying to decide between the Dream Router and this new Express unit. Does the Dream Router perform the same (i.e. no effect on sub full gigabit throughput) when content filtering/threat management is enabled?

[@brianwebb7657]

Great video, since the unifi express has unifi os built into it, would I be able to adopt a unifi switch to it? Then I could power my APs off of that poe powered switch?

[@metalmanexetreme]

Tbf if they threw on a 2.5gb wan and a Poe+ lan and raised the price to 210-220 I think it would sell well, and make this sort of device even more versatile.

[@TheDouklias]

Thanks Chris. One question, can you mesh the UX with the U6 Pro or other Unifi W-Fi?

[@kennyg4744]

I have a client who has a construction company and drops a shipping container on a project as a site office. These will be perfect for the 10 or so users in each site office with laptops. Just need someone clever to design and 3D print a holder for it so I could mount on a ceiling.

[@r2db]

That design would be very easy. The biggest problem I can think of in doing the design is I do not have a device to measure. There do not seem to be decent top-down photos to accurately measure the radius of the corners, but presuming the photos on the website are accurate the rest is just a couple minutes in something like Fusion 360. Edit #2: The photo online is not quite scaling properly (the device height is about 9% taller than specifications if using the product images as a canvas), so I go back to my original statement that I would be far more confident doing a 3D model with a unit in hand to actually measure.

[@AzarelHoward]

Looks suspiciously similar to the Ubiquity Amplifi Instant aka AFI-INS but with the better, IMO, Unifi software. I'm here for it, except that I'm now invested in the AFI-R because for the past couple of years that's been the entry level alternative to a full scale Unifi install...

[@donfager2966]

Finally! Basically their AmpliFi units updated and part of the standard UniFi ecosystem. Now it makes sense why the AmpliFi units have been out of stock for over two years now.

[@WastedMoment]

I'm looking for a gateway for my home with 1gig network, not really familiar with Ubiquiti, seems like a cool device but I might want something a little bit more powerful. So i probably need a dream router or a dream machine, right?

[@Joegervasio]

Chris - I read in the specs that this device "Manages up to four additional UniFi Network devices when operated as a gateway". Does that mean I can only add (say) two switches and two APs, after which I will need to upgrade to a different product? If so, how does this limit compare with the rarely-actually-available-to-purchase Dream Router, both technically and practically?

[@OvalboreTech]

does this run full unifi OS/unifi network? can it support other conventional unifi APs/switches adopted within, or just wireless mesh with other express?

[@rankothefiremage]

Does this work with the unifi protect sensors? Note - i already have a cloudkey g2 and full unifi stack but feel i need to replace my USG

[@unhuz]

Hi Chris... i have a Unifi system in my apartment: USG + Switch 8-60W + Cloud Key + UAP AC-Pro i wonder if this Unifi Express could replace my original USG and CloudKey, and keep all the same functions/features.... i loved to know that with DPI it keeps the 1Gb/s, as my internet is 1Gb/s and my current USG is cutting it down. Hope you can address my doubt. Thanks.

[@dhsemp]

It will not. It has no IPS / IDS packet inspection capability and only supports 5 additional devices.

[@TheGuiii77]

Nice video , is the Unifi Express have a wireguard VPN client capability ? I would like to use it in a remote location , and be able to route all the traffic to my home network (UDM Pro) through Wireguard connection and also reach any device of my home network.

[@Zubair.Lawrence]

This is great price point, looks like a good alternative to the eero pro. I would like to see thread radios instead of Bluetooth.

[@richarddcrossley]

I have a few weird dead spots in my office. I’ve hardwired one access point but because of where the office not an option. This is exactly what I was looking for as I’ll put it somewhere that has the strong connection and then lock the devices that suffer from the dead spots to the express.

[@jeffrobertson8977]

Good morning and awesome video! As an MSP I have one question, can I use this thing as a router and AP while managed through a self hosted unifi installation completely bypassing the internal controller?

[@RoukeBroersma]

Can you do that with any other unifi device that has the controller built in? 😉

[@AxelFoley_Az]

Would these work as acces point? For all ubitiqui access points what is the maximum height they can be installed. Example 8” vs 20” ceiling

[@AchFam]

Definitely a nice, entry level device. I have a hard time seeing the advantages of this over the Dream Router? The DR has a more powerful AP, additional Gb ports(half w/POE) and it's only $50 more.

[@rafenden]

Lower power consumption is a good reason, 10W vs 20W which could be a deal breaker for RV users. You also cannot use UDR as an AP for your existing setup.

[@tompeters4234]

I agree. However the Express + Flex gives 4 POE and is only $50 more than UDR. It is great to see many different entry level options/paths depending on what is needed for a small environment.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

@@rafenden RV users are best served with POE. Nothing worse than needing another outlet for another device, where outlets in dark places are not so available.

[@rafenden]

@@SpaceCadet4Jesus Why would you need a router with PoE in an RV?

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

​@@rafendenLimit running more power cords, lack of sufficient outlets, extendability (attach a longer cable to put the AP on the outside roof when needing better outdoor signal, etc, etc..

[@dennisroos4104]

Hi Chris, I'm from Holland and based on this, I bought this one for our Airbnb condominium on Curaçao. Just for the remote managebiliy and the experience I already have with Ubiquiti. The express will keep things simple. By default there is a fibre internet contract from the HOA but it would be nice to have a 4g or 5g back-up. How would I do that and keep it simple? I thought of using the new mobile router in combination, and connecting this to the fibre and then the express. Or are there other options? Maybe a nice topic for a video 😊

[@awarepenguin3376]

great product, will forever be out of stock. autobots, assemble!

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Make sure to follow UINotify for product in-stock notifications!

[@MyLeoOne]

If i got this and 2 more unifi AP's, will i Need a Unifi managed poe switch? Or will an unmanaged poe switch i already own work?

[@Fen2C]

I guess I missed why I would use this rather than just an AP if I want to get more coverage from my UDM SE powered network, but also I completely get that it is not aimed at me - I would never buy this for myself, but I WILL recommend it to anyone who might ask me what to buy rather than use an ISP provided router / WiFi access point as it is clearly a gateway drug to the Unifi ecosystem and the obvious choice for someone starting out in Unifi

[@TheKristian76]

At about 5:35 you start mentioning a reference to Gateway Lite, that it’s limiting throughput when using dpi? I thought that’s exactly what the Lite doesn’t do compared to the old USG? Would you mind explaining that?

[@dhsemp]

Not sure where he got that information from. The new UniFi Gateway Lite does run IPS / IDS at near line-rate (1Gbps) speeds. The Express does not - in fact, it has no IPS / IDS capability whatsoever.

[@SenorRobinHood]

In your diagram you have a modem between the express and the internet. I currently have a UDM Pro connecting direct to my fibre connection. Will this also be able to connect directly the the fibre box or would I need to put my ISP modem back in?

[@JordanHammond7]

Would this be a good upgrade for a Gen1 CloudKey that is powering 2 or 3 U6 access points via a PoE switch?

[@hawkeyemedic]

Hello! I love your vids. I just picked up a Unifi Express. I am wanting to use it as a wired AP for now. I have it plugged in using a POE splitter to a ethernet run that I get about 940mbps symmetrical on with testing plugged into my mac. The fastest I'm getting out of the Express as an AP is about 150. Is there something in the settings I'm missing or any other suggestion to make it even kinda worth while as a wired AP? Thanks!

[@contemporaryprimitiveman3469]

Would this be a good way to expand my starlink gen 2? Adding security cameras and devices.

[@ColeRees]

Wow, I wish this was available a year ago when I was shopping for an all-in-one router system for my parents. I’ll be getting this (or the future equivalent) for my future basic installations!

[@OddEyeUrkle]

Does anyone know if this will accept a wireless WAN connection? I would like to use this as a travel router given its size. Something I can throw in my bag and use to connect to hotel WiFi, etc.

[@AndrewMakowski]

So when using two of them. Can we make the wan port into a network port? And use that hookup as a wire back haul and have a spare Ethernet?

[@Romeu_PT]

I have an ISP router from which a 16-port switch is connected, and there are 4 access points (basic, LAN) spread throughout the house (DHCP is on the ISP router). If I connect this equipment in place of these access points, can I have functions like multiple Wi-Fi networks, or does there need to be a main one that connects to the others? I want to keep everything on the same LAN to facilitate functions like casting, Plex, etc.

[@fernandolcoto]

Hello how are you? Did you update the UniFi OS or the UniFi Network Application? There are some people complaining about slowness after this update. Mainly for Unifi Express. Did you experience this?

[@BlackTheJosh]

What is the deal with the UDM-Pro @ 3:20 with 8 SFP+ ports in the drive bay connected to itself?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

That's Dr. Frankenstein's Dream Machine - search my channel for the video!

[@philiptalbert458]

Can the Express be used as an AP/Controller to compliment the UXG-Lite? Seems like a good pair.

[@spokje]

This would be interesting, since the UXG-Lite is capable of IDS/IPS full gbit. Use this as an AP / Network Controller and the UXG-lite as router...would be an awesome combo!

[@hmgomez1977]

I just ordered one. I've been wanting to get into ubiquiti for a long time, but it gets expensive. what are the differences between the dream router and the unifi express?

[@mickeypace]

Sold out. When are they available

[@regdrapeau4903]

How are the security settings on the Unifi Express when compared to the Unifi Dream Machine Pro? How about when compared to the TP-Link er7212PC device you reviewed? Does it have IPS/IDS?

[@EpicLPer]

I'd need some device that can connect itself via LTE and a VPN to my home network, tho the data plan on there is limited. I only need it to read some solar stats and want to use a Onion Omega2 LTE so far tho couldn't properly get it configured yet, especially cause a VPN connection by itself seems to require too much data already and would use up the 10GB per year IoT card I got pretty fast.

[@ametis38]

Does this work with U6? As in if I have U6 installed, can this be an extension to it?

[@TheDefusedHero]

I feel like this is their answer to Cisco Meraki’s remote site/managed networks for telecommuters (Z series) or a basic business router for remote sites. Basically, the large benefit to these is that they have the capability to be remotely managed and can be setup as a VPN client device.

[@satsuke]

I’m assuming this box can’t act as a UniFi controller for other devices? I have an umU6-pro that has the better 4x4 mimo but requires a controller host software running

[@-MrDontCare-]

Back in the days, I was surprised that I could use my D-link AP as a network card when you set it up as a repeater. This was in 2006'ish. Cool stuff when you need a wifi card and just have an Access Point router.

[@stephennutt2565]

I was ready to buy one until I read that it's limited to only 4 or 5 connected Unifi devices. I have 2 APs and 6 switches also. Is that a hardware limit or a software limit that could potentially increase in future? For now, I will stick with EdgerouterX.

[@DinoCaputo]

In my current setup I have an EdgeRouter-X, Gen1 CloudKey and 4 APs. Could I replace my router and cloudkey with this assuming I don't need the extra ports on the EdgeRouter?

[@Jay-wx6hv]

If I use a unify express as a router then a moca network with a 2nd unify express as an access point … will I still have all of the features of being able to see the devices connected to the 2nd unify express. Or does the moca network mess it up?