UniFi Basics: Initial Setup Made Easy

[@craigstephens4318]

My son (like 43 year old son and a cybersecurity expert) talked me into upgrading my system to Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway and U6+ Access Points. I couldn't be more pleased. Your video help me understand the setup process before I began. It's now up and running and working GREAT. Thank you!

[@denisd3258]

These videos are simply great: understandable, compact and to the point. A big thank you from Germany. 👏

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Thank you!

[@noflrs]

A beginners guide like this but for cameras would be fire!🔥

[@TommyBaugh-vq3sy]

I have had my Unify switch's for about 8 years now. I learned more in this 28 minute video than I have in the last 8 years just trying to figure it out on my on. Great work. Keep em coming! Thank You

[@mpiercemd]

GREAT video!! Would really LOVE to see you continue this series!!

[@michaelgarcia8271]

Great video. I have been using Unifi for a number of years and still learned a few new things. I currently have a Unifi network in my motorhome which is going to be the base of my mobile office when I hit the road. Keep up the great work!

[@andrewvillavicencio8496]

Great stuff, thank you. I am moving up from a ASUS router to pretty much what you are showing on this video. Cannot wait to get it and setup. Cheers and Subscribed

[@ianhester5119]

Great video, thanks! i'm setting up my first Unifi network this weekend to replace a Linsys gaming router. This was super helpful

[@jeremy_317]

these last two vids got me over the edge to commit to the Unfi system. Thanks!

[@arthurhernandez]

This is fantastic. I'm considering moving onward from a Amplifi HD (and additional HDs as mesh/ap points) to Wifi 6. One path was Firewalla + Omada AP. This looks like a great path in one ecosystem.

[@TommyBaugh-vq3sy]

😃Thanks!

[@antongrimm]

One of your best videos yet! Thank you :)

[@seanmanne]

Thank you, Chris. Great and timely video for me. I watched your entire previous setup series a while ago, and made it easier to help get my Unifi network set up then. Now, with all the updates to the Unifi OS and the applications, this has been a great refresher for me and learned a bunch about some of the new functionality. Look forward to the next set of videos in the series.... I hope!

[@tac73]

Chris, I have to say, I appreciate your meathod of teaching! You speak very clearly, and at a perfect cadence. I get my first Unifi device 3 days from now. A UCG-Max. Your video series is just what I need! I'll be converting from pfSense with 5 VLANs. I know firewall rules are a bit different. So, I'll be looking forward to your take on that. Thanks so much!

[@tcipp1292]

Thank you so much, this was an excellent tutorial!

[@slinkyfoxx]

This video is a fantastic resource for someone entering the unifi ecosystem. Cheers!

[@IniyaGeethangal]

Thanks for this video! Perfect timing for me :-) I am getting in to the UniFi world and got my Cloud Gateway Ultra, Ultra Switch 60W and U6 Mesh today.

[@Sapious1]

Love this! Great video for early adopters! 🙌🏼

[@tmlmpo]

Brilliant video, I'm super exited for the next videos where you'll cover all the other topics. Also for me the timing is perfect since I started my UniFi implementation.

[@williammontoya6389]

Thanks!

[@jamauai]

Thanks to the part 1 video, I realized I ordered everything BUT a gateway.. just got the UCG-Ultra.

[@stevenaziz]

This video is so good that even though I’m a professional I subscribed! Well done!

[@martynpage4823]

This is a great introduction and gets you up and running....thank you😀

[@bluse2]

excellent introduction for starter. many thanks !

[@WesleySmith-q9c]

THANK YOU!! There are moms that my wife tells about how I have timers set on KZbin and social media for the kids and safe search so we don't see the crazy. I can wait for that video and maybe show how to set times on the rules and all :) I will be sending them that video.

[@acideye]

This is a excellent video! Been following you for awhile and appreciate this. Unifi is good stuff, but the learning curve seems a bit steep if you are new to it. I have had so many issue trying to adopt hardware in the early stages. Now i kinda got it figured out, but still glad to use your content as a resource.

[@doembele]

That's a perfect video for beginners. Thanks a lot!!!

[@rbartlett6606]

Thank you for a great video series. Can I preconfigure my gateway before replacing my existing router? I use a lot of static IPs and my subnet is also 1.1.

[@ItsMeThinkering]

Great video, looking forward to the rest of the series 👍

[@jorgitogaitan]

Would be nice a video like this for how to start w edge devices too. Great video. Always great info.

[@jech8964]

great video!! A similar video for cameras will be awesome!

[@safemodeit244]

good to see im not the only who has a AC window unit in their home office :)

[@someguy0523]

I want your t-shirt! Great video, just ordered the UCG-Max-NS.

[@Amine-qf6lq]

This is exactly my setup ! Thanks for this cool video !

[@anpc86]

Looking to start a home network with cameras and doorbell , great source hope to figure this out

[@mvp_kryptonite]

So much easer than years back with chrome discovery tools lol. UniFi for sure offers a nice ecosystem

[@jgcolema]

I am looking forward to future videos as I have adopted Unifi devices for my home and business network.

[@MrBrettStar]

Now UCG ultra is becoming readily availablr it would be great to see a guide on updating a USG-3 and CK1. The CK1 is stuck on an old version so im pretty it needs to be updated before moving to the UCG ultra.

[@JoeYllanes]

Fantastic video. The only suggestion would make is to set your default appearance to dark.

[@RiGoRmOrTiSUK]

Great video and I'd love to do this, thie interface and control over the devices looks really nice, and I really want their doorbell products as well. but the idea of having to pull floor boards up across the whole house and drill holes into walls and ceilings to run cables for APs feels like over kill in a residential home when most regular WIFI routers would reach most corners of moderately sized houses.

[@TypingAC59]

Great video! Is there going to be any more videos on this setup and a further deep dive on setups, radios and port management?

[@DPopy]

Amazing step-by-step video! Thank you! Is there any special setup for the T-Mobile gateway? I have the newer version (G4AR) and wasn't sure it would work just connecting it directly to UCG-Ultra. I have another setup with an old USG and AT&T router; I was able to reconfigure the AT&T router, so there are no issues there (but looks like I cannot reconfigure the G4AR). It has been working great for the last 5-6 years on AT&T. Thank you again!

[@AlleyneHiggins]

As always very informative, One question when setting up the USG Ultra as per your video I cant connect to my Guest ssid, if i change the guest network back to to default network (Ie Not Vlan 2) then I can Connect.

[@Tweedale222]

Hi ,great video. Could I used a TP link POe switch instead of the UniFi switch?

[@FiliepLagae-bu9sv]

nice job! thank You I am a beginner who is doing the training networking, I already have unificontroller on my nas, can I export it and import it into this gateway? I think it's best to restart that everything is correct.

[@FritzGordon-gl6zq]

Great videos, I have a Unifi network that was setup by a friend of friend who is no longer in the area. I’m moving to fiber and need to move my switch, access points to the new fiber network. Also, need to take full control of my network. I would also keep my current network in place until every is running smooth. What’s the best video to walk me through the process.. Thanks

[@MarkvanVaals]

Could you do a tutorial how to replace a USG + Cloudkey on an existing install to a newer cloud gateway like the Dream Machine Pro or Cloud Gateway Ultra. I'd like to keep the whole network "down the line" (switches and AP's) the same including all configurations of those and the firewall

[@andresvaldevit3692]

I’m really new to this unify stuff and I’m still trying to grasp all utility of an OS to manage a home network. I’m used to just plug stuff up and leave to use whatever bandwidth they need. What else is a network OS good for a home in particular besides controlling adult sites, bandwidth and guest network?

[@wvansluisveld3011]

Any pros or cons to using the remaining 2.5Gbe ports of the UCG Max when also using an Ultra switch?

[@fjdelahoz]

Great video. Thanks !

[@JasonTechSF]

Can you do a video on how to use the Unifi fiber products? Sooner or later, ISPs that currently offer fiber Internet service will allow their WAN signal to go directly into the Passive Optical Network devices like the Ubiquiti GPONs. It's nice to know what to do when such an option is offered.

[@OmahaWayne]

Great video, seems the more I look for rv network solutions the more I end up back here. So I just subbed to make it easier :) I was looking at going all unifi but every time I get a plan one part or another is never in stock from unifi and the choice comes down to going to a different brand or pay the scalping prices. Sad that unifi is dong nothing but helping scalpers and pushing people away from their products.

[@bparkm]

This is a fantastic video. Thank you for this. I’m currently invested in the eero 6E Pro and just found out about Unifi and ordered a Gateway Ultra. How crazy would it be to run the Ultra and use the eero in bridge mode?

[@davidcruzpunti1530]

Thank you for your videos! Is it possible to have a domestic network with Ubiquiti products like yours, which separates two "subnetworks": one with 2,4Gh for domotic products and another with 5Gh for personal computer, mobiles, etc? Can I choose the frequency when I configure each network?

[@peterbystrom6799]

Hi, Great video! I have a Dream Machine (UDM OG) that I don't use WiFi on and thinking of migrate to a CGU and give the UDM to my son. Do you have any guide for something like that? Is it possible to keep all settings I have done for the network with all switches and access points or do I need to start over?

[@Kirbozorg]

Can I buy a unifi AP only and no UCG or UDM, and just have my internet go from ISP to and unmanaged POE switch to give every jack signal and put unifi AP in different floors ? I can just manage the APs via an iOS app?

[@DestinMeeks]

Using T-Mobile, have you found an easy way to avoid double NAT scenarios, like with plex?

[@davidesguerra7837]

Clearly explained. 🤙💯

[@smithers139]

Hi should you turn off dhcp as is it not the gateway router that issues the ip address ?

[@wph27]

I’m not sure if this has been asked before, but I noticed you’re using the T-Mobile home internet gateway. I live in a rural area, and T-Mobile is the best option here. Is it a plug-and-play setup? I know it doesn’t support port forwarding. I'm considering getting the UniFi Cloud Gateway Max-would I be able to use it directly with the T-Mobile gateway, or would I need an additional router? Thanks in advance!

[@mdowney14]

This video is awesome! Can you cover any settings we should consider on our home Internet modems that are feeding the Ubiquiti setup? My AT&T modem comes with its own AP and security settings and I’m always wondering if there’s anything in there that I should change from default in order to optimize my Ubiquiti network (speed, security, port filtering for gaming, etc).

[@KrispyKrink]

Will you be doing an updated video on firewall/access rules setup for multiple networks using the “newer” ways Ubiquiti prefers? Your previous multi video series on a full setup was invaluable. I haven’t even attempted to translate my firewall rules into the newer traffic rules they’ve implemented.

[@aaron169]

When connecting multiple WAP, will your devices connect to the strongest signal? Say I'm walking through the house with my phone, will it bounce between WAPs depending on the signal strength?

[@Cobinja]

6:47 I love how you initially were going in the direction of "Proceed without UI Account". Was that out of habit?

[@lawyerdch]

If I own a dream machine wifi5 capable, what happens when I connect the u6+ Access point? Should I sell the dream machine and use the UCG Ultra Gateway instead?

[@jayescreations489]

after the switch adoption I want to add the litebeams (2) the AP will be used at second litebeam. do you have instructions for the litebeams?

[@stephennix2188]

Great video, but I have a problem. Is it possible to have a AP backbone connect through two serial connected switches to the Dream Machine router? I attempted to create a Unifi network but encountered a problem. My home requires me to locate my Unifi Dream Machine in an office with a single cat-5e cable to a Central Lite 8 PoE switch located in a separate room. From that Central switch single cat-5e cables connect to two remote home locations where additional Lite 8 PoE switches are located. A single UK-Ultra Access Point is attached to each of the two remote switches. Unfortunately Adoption of the Access Points always fails.

[@monte0704]

Suspish! Wasn't expecting to stumble on that tonight, lol

[@AustinxE]

I have a Cloudkey Gen 2 Plus, running my Network and four Protect cameras. If I install a Cloud Gateway Ultra into the mix, will it conflict with the network controller on the cloudkey? Would I need to turn off Network on my CKG2+?

[@FrankZwissler]

Great video! I referenced this video for my first Ubiquiti set up. So far, I'm loving it. I do have a few things That i'd like to change. I have a Cloud Gateway Max, Switch Ultra (same from this video) and 2 U6 Pro APs. What is a good POC for some assisstance? I'm sure my two main issues are easily addressed, just not looking to discuss it here. Thanks!!! /Frank

[@Danielo515]

Do you recommend the ultra if I already have a rack and existing 16poe racked unify switch? Is the dream machine pro worth just for be racked ?

[@clsanchez77]

I made the decision it was

[@joevarrone886]

Can I build a wifi network with an AP7 and an AP6 device on the same network?

[@TheAsjdj]

When i moved from cisco to unifi for my home network it was like having to oearn everything over again. The cisco does stuff in terms of firewall and ACL is really not the same i found out. These videos helps me. I might be a Cisco CCNP person but unifi doesn't work the same in the firewall with how rules are layed out

[@tamasdebreczeni5335]

the switch has 1GB ports right ? the U6 PRO promises 4.8 Gbps on 5GHz, of course it will never reach that speed, but does the 1Gb poe switch limit the access points ?

[@ObsidianWalker]

Really enjoying this series. I have a multi-floor property and wonder what hardware is best for extending out the network. Wired is not an option, I currently use a mesh which has been successful for a number of years.

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Check out the U6 Extender.

[@ObsidianWalker]

@@CrosstalkSolutions unfortunately it’s doesn’t come with a U.K. plug (and is constantly sold out). Any other options?

[@AtomCoder]

Brilliant video. Can I use a generia switch or do I need to use a unifi switch for this setup to work? Also, does the unifi ultra completely replace my ISP's router?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

You can use a generic switch - it just won’t show up in the UniFi controller. May throw off the topology view too.

[@WattTheTech]

Just got a Gateway Max and U6 Pro. When adopt and add the U6 Pro then create a wifi network with a name and password it saves but shows me the network twice. It does the same when I create a single guest network I end up with the guest shown and listed twice. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. It's new fresh install and new hardware unboxed today.

[@r4nii]

Do you really need the getway to setup? Cant the router work as an getway?

[@NatesRandomVideo]

When I saw the Ultra released, I ordered. Working on converting my hodge podge of stuff including Orbi for years, to Ubiquiti. Had used them for work before and knew they were solid but needed at least 1 Gb with full IDS/filtering. It’s here now. Here we go. I bet they made you use the MSRP of the gateway with no storage so for those who don’t know, is misleading. The only model available today is 512MB storage. I removed it to use elsewhere. No plan to use Unifi Protect. No storage option won’t be available until late August.

[@retrogamer6209]

Hello with the ucg gateway max do u need to spend money on services and could key

[@JBates650]

Thanks for all the videos! Appreciate them. Have you covered IOT Matter devices in UNIFI that require IPV6? Thanks!

[@lowercasestephen7080]

I just recently purchased a Cloud Gateway Ultra and a U7 Wall AP. I ended up having to SSH into both the CGU and the U7 to force update their firmware to the most recent early access firmware so that the CGU could see the U7 to be able to adopt it. Have you ran into similar issues?

[@SuperAgent47]

Can the 60w switch power up 2 Enterprise Access points ?

[@leland12345]

What I don't like about ubiquiti is they have no customer or sales support. So I need to find someone else that knows their product tell me what to buy, then who do I ask for customer support? Can I daisy chain these switches and create multiple subnets to share the same ISP or do I need one gateway per subnet?

[@AA-bh3bz]

Hello I work for ubiqutio customer support I would like you to insert your device deep

[@Eternal_Tech]

The way this UniFi network was configured in this video, a double NAT (Network Address Translation) situation exists: The T-Mobile gateway is providing NAT and the UniFi gateway is also providing NAT. Double NAT could potentially cause problems with servers, peer-to-peer networking, and some games. Does the T-Mobile gateway have the ability to be set to bridge mode, so that its router functions are disabled and the UniFi system serves as the only DHCP server on the network?

[@Subliminal87]

Stupid question. I currently have a Base UDM, and I am going to upgrade to the UCG Ultra when we move. Can I set up the UCG Ultra on my home network alongside of the UDM, then take it to the new place and connect it to a different ISP and have it work instantly? Where we are at currently is comcast but moving to a location that has FIOS.

[@thinidus]

Thank you for this video. Good to see how smooth setting up network could be.

[@erickbostrom4049]

do you have a video on how best to separate out networks and the devices on it, such as all unfi "infrastructure" on 1.0, laptop, desktops and such on 2.0, guestnet on 3.0 and IoT on 4.0 networks then how to get say a computer on 2.0 to print to the printer on the 4.0 network and how best to keep the vlan safe from each other "Rouge IoT devices" and still allow them internet access.. OR just run everything on a flat 1.0 network 🙂

[@edmonddodaj]

hello, i have installed unifi network server on my pc can i backup this network and restore to gateway ultra ?

[@harrisVcodes]

No emoji’s in SSID’s 24:22 Microcontrollers and smart devices can crash if they aren’t designed properly to deal with an emoji

[@JimboC1957]

Does anyone know if there is a way to migrate the dhcp lease into from an existing USG to the new gateway?

[@tjb6580]

Can you restore a new Cloud Gateway Max from an existing UDM-SE setup?

[@SOU6900]

I want to add unifi hardware into my network. Only thing keeping me from doing so, aside from trying to get my spending under control again, is that I have Starlink, and I don't really want to switch it to bypass mode just to connect external hardware that's going to take over all the functions of the Starlink router to begin with minus the modem function. Unless I'm way overthinking things like normal and can leave my Starlink router as is and just use the network controller to manage the unifi hardware.

[@MaximusDementus]

Hello, is it possible to store videos from cameras on other storage besides the intergrated NVMe SSD storage limited to only 2TB? 2TB is very limiting. Thank you for your reply

[@sk060]

I just took an account that has 6 access points installed and everytime I open unifi app on my phone they are there but greyed out and I'm on the same network any advise how can I access these devices , thank you and happy thanksgiving.

[@TNR27]

I currently have the original UDM, would there be an increase of over throughput/speed if I upgraded to a UCG-Ultra knowing that I would lose the built wifi access point? I have 1g fibre service connected through a TP-Link Gigabit SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converter.

[@nkair19]

Great video! Will you be covering the ultra gateway max that was just released?

[@jayescreations489]

I want to sign up for help but afraid of unknown billing number. also should I buy the basics first? I have starlink. I am missing the first component . ucg ultra cloud gateway. I have switch, litebeams, u6+.

[@everything.outdoors]

Great vid, I knew nothing about Unifi but bought a house with Unifi APs. I now have the Gateway, a Linksys switch and the Unifi APs running very well. Is there any advantage to swapping out the Linksys switch to Unifi? it is a 16 port with 8 POE, just wondering if its worth the extra cost? Thanks...

[@iZphex]

Will you be doing a video on the Miniforum MS-01 behind you? Just got mine in this week as my first homelab. Learned so much in just 5 days.