Unifi for Beginners - How it Works and The Reasons for its Success

Thank you for watching this video, for those of you who are new to unifi or just want to learn what all the fuss is all about, you most definitely watch this video.
By the end of this video you’ll be able to understand not only how easy it is to setup and deploy networks using Ubiquiti’s Unifi line of products but also how easy it is to be able to manage them in a secure and optimal manner.
We show you the basic equipment you need in order to start building your own Unifi network.
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Unifi Equipment to start building your networks
Our recommendation for All Unifi Networks:
Unifi Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro): amzn.to/3LJQqOG
Unifi Dream Machine SE (UDM-SE): amzn.to/42p0eEU
Unifi Network gateways from small to enterprise networking:
UNIFI Dream Machine: amzn.to/3HV4eVB
UNIFI Dream Wall: amzn.to/42knMuI
UNIFI Dream Router: Search on www.ui.com
UDM PRO : amzn.to/3LJQqOG
UDM SE amzn.to/42p0eEU More powerful than the UDM pro, includes PoE and
Next Gen Gateway Pro (Enterprise Business Class Firewall) Search on www.ui.com
Unifi Access Points:
Unifi 6 Lite: amzn.to/3VO7XtC
Unifi 6 Pro: amzn.to/41oFzzk
Unifi 6 Long Range: amzn.to/44LPsdp
Unifi 6 Enterprise: Search on UI store store.ui.com
Unifi Access Point AC HD: amzn.to/3LMt9f3
Access Point XG: amzn.to/3Bb5fox (1500 clients) For now, the most powerful AP ever from Unifi
Unifi Switches:
Switch Lite 8 (PoE): amzn.to/3NW2ajR
Switch Lite 16 (PoE) amzn.to/3nJlru4
Switch 24 (PoE): amzn.to/42p2TOU
Switch PRO 24 (layer 3 with PoE): amzn.to/42InZYu
Switch Pro 48 (PoE) amzn.to/44IwJ2u
Switch Pro Aggregation (4 sfp28) Search on www.UI.com

[@NoseyGitOnWheels]

Have a network with around 35 Unifi switches, APs and cameras and on the whole the experience has been good. Had a few PSUs on the switches go pop after a few years but these are easily replaced. Cameras are excellent, UI for CCTV is very good as is the UI for the system as a whole but the firewall on the Dream Machine Pro is an absolute basket case which has led to it sitting on a shelf with a home brewed Ubuntu box doing the firewalling and IDS. If it had a GUI more like OpnSense I'd be using it.

[@TechnologyMoments]

Thanks for enriching everybody's understanding of Unifi as well as what they are doing right and wrong.

[@AhmadHakimi-z9q]

Unifi 👍👍👍

[@joea361]

Just ordered the dream machine pro, with a G5 bullet. Upgrading from crappy reolink cameras. I install ubiquity cameras, so. Def love em!

[@TechnologyMoments]

We know it must have been a great update

[@sirsrb]

I’m about to build a basic setup for my home. Unify router, switch and APs. I noticed the gateway ultra does not have onboard storage but the gateway max has the option. If I want my unify system to save network history/analytics like data usage, will I need to purchase the max and add storage? 👍🏽

[@TechnologyMoments]

Hi sorry for the delay, yes I would go for the Max, it even has 2.5 GbE for LAn and WAN which may be very convenient now that those speeds are more common. amzn.to/3M9qwoi As for Ap I'd go for the Unifi 6 Pro which has a great cost benefit. For bigger infrastructure, If you have the option of getting a UDM SE for your gateway (amzn.to/3X4W70l ), youll have all you need right now and much more for future Cameras, 10 Gb Internet, internal storage, and more

[@NapraviSam_TheHandyman]

Hello, I need to create WiFi home network of bigger coverage including PoE cameras. I already have some cameras from other brand, is UniFi PoE equipment combatible? Also, do you know some other Brands providing network hardware systems? Thanks, and great video!

[@TechnologyMoments]

Hi, and thank you for your comments. For compatibility just check if equipment as client devices support PoE, most unifi switches are PoE, some other PoE+ and most recently for more powerfull and faster equipment PoE++. Most of the cameras are PoE, followed by PoE+ . Most Unifi Switches are PoE+ As for the brand it does not matter as long as the PoE standard matches client and switch. Hope it helped. You might also want to check Omada equipment from TP Link of which we have created several videos and we've liked it. (amzn.to/3P5BDAs )

[@Volnodumez63]

Is it possible to simultaneously record videos on cloud key and unifi dream mashine pro se?

[@TechnologyMoments]

Not that we're aware of as that would be redundancy in device adoption not available on the GUI. Sounds like a great idea though

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

is this more enterprise type of hardware or is it suitable for a home network to? I work in IT but no network engineer ( well I did my CCNA back in the day but alot has changed since then ) but if its got a simple to use GUI or web interface that would be good for me

[@TechnologyMoments]

That is actually one of the great advantages of Unifi from Ubiquiti, which lets IT managers implement solutions without having in depth knowledge of a given solution. I would definitely use this if I were you. Latest firmware has pretty advanced options from the GUI with easy implementation and security such as easy remote access trough VPN to your home/office. I do have my own home setup around unifi equipment and it works great. You can start with a Unifi Dream Machine ( amzn.to/48MsaG7 ) or the UDM Pro if you are going to go for IP surveillance (great cameras by the way)

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

@@TechnologyMoments I have a small server rack in the garage so can get the rack options. When I eventually feel like upgrading I might get these .

[@nadtz]

@@PatrickGuerrisi Think of unify kind of like the Apple of network hardware not counting cost (for good reason). Pretty good hardware that's easy to use, but the support sucks not counting RMA's. It can be used in the enterprise but is really meant for the small to mid size business which also makes it good for home users so long as you don't mind dealing with their forums or a third party if you have a major problem that's not hardware related.

[@demiquadfpv3333]

we I have many businesses with cloud key plus AP's and switches but running Draytek routers. If we want to move away from Draytek what "router" device should we get for firewall/vpn/vlan/ethernet and vdsl WANs? What happens when we add a device if the system already includes a cloud key plus with network controller config? Thanks

[@TechnologyMoments]

You can choose from several, and our prefered one is the UDM SE ( amzn.to/4cYvT5q ). It includes all services needed to run the Netowrk Application and even IP surveillance Protect App (we love it) Other alternatives we've also liked the UDM (amzn.to/3zU64Vm ) which also includes the Network Application, and its newest version the Dream Router ( amzn.to/3yinWZI ) These UDM and Dream Router include a built in AP (very good ones) in WiFi 5 and WiFi 6 resepectively . Hope it helps.

[@lgiraq5918]

am about to build new network to my office i need some help please i will use mikrotik as gateway and 5 access point from unifi u6 i need someone to help me as i will have two isp and two ssid( wifi ) am just confused about the vlan and the ports

[@TechnologyMoments]

Even having different technologies merged together in your network the only disadvantage is not having a centralized management but they will work just fine. Add the APs to the default network, as well as the default VLAN. That will give you basic functionality. Assign the APs to an AP group so you can easily manage different WiFis on them. Do not involve VLANs until you're absolutely sure what it will do and how it will organize your network. Just keep in mind that if you decide to do so, your switches must support VLANs too, which means they have to be at least layer 2 capable. All info is online, just do not rush to do it. Good luck with your project.

[@Comisionado]

Thank you

[@kevinkirk529]

1:46 What do you think about pro aggregation switches instead of the US-16-XG's?

[@TechnologyMoments]

We've used it in the US16XG and works very good. could not give an honest opinion of the Aggregation Switches. In the US16, just adding two you'll have a fantastic 20, 30 or even 40 Gbps links with the advantage of the added link redundancy. On the other hand in some PRO models you'll now find SFP28 ports in case you are focusing on robust backbones.

[@pradeepgupta6373]

No support after buy.. Not response. Ticket.... 😮

[@TechnologyMoments]

Thanks for sharing the experience you had with Unifi.

[@JaySellers]

That’s been my experience as well. They need to catch up with expectations. However, even my HP experience has been shit lately. After investing over $200k with HPE for our main stack, we’ve had firmware update problems that have led to bricked switches. It took HP two weeks to accept responsibility and a week to get us a replacement. At $799 for a comperable switch from UniFi, their Pro Max 24 PoE, I’m willing to just keep a spare or two on the shelf for the emergency moments. They both have supply chain issues as of late. While UniFI will show Out of Stock on their website, CDW will just say that there are dropshipping delays from HP. So, we’re slowly moving our network to UniFi. Now, I get to find an alternative to SonicWALL firewalls.

[@LaughOutMemed]

i love unifi

[@seretearintetaake7769]

what is the best and powerfull unifi for wifi voucher

[@TechnologyMoments]

I would without a doubt use the UDM PRO (amzn.to/4c4kujQ ) or the UDM SE

[@kein3001]

Really good video! I have always wondered what made unified good!

[@YousefIbrahim-qi1qg]

thanks alot

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

Well. SOunds nice, but I don't like this UniFi idea. Maybe its just me. I do like their products I think, but I don't like this single point of failure.

[@TechnologyMoments]

It is not like that at all, but I understand absolutely your doubts. If I were to implement a new infrastructure and I did not know anything about them I would thoroughly talk to people who have used them for at least a year. Good luck with your projects.

[@Crazy--Clown]

Yes, Ubiquiti is awesome!!!!

[@courtenaybotterill5591]

Don't buy this stuff if you live in the UK. The returns process is done by sending stuff to the Netherlands. Your products get customs charges for returns! This stuff is garbage!

[@TechnologyMoments]

Good information to note. Just to let everyone know, even with Amazon returns, is something that is still happening all over the world.

[@libertine5606]

UNIFI IS NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME! You have to use their server and if it doesn't work you are screwed. If you don't have the right Java or if it conflicts with something It just doesn't work. And they have had this problem for over 10 years! SAD!

[@TechnologyMoments]

A weakness that many have pointed out. For remote access may be a headache. Has improved a lot but still a long road ahead. Thanks!

[@libertine5606]

It's just sad that they are still trying to sell a product with so little support. I guess it's all about getting their stuff out the front door and the money in the bank. Funny how you go to their server and it's so easy to order their product that is useless without the software to run it. @@TechnologyMoments

[@djmagicisland]

That’s correct ubiquiti is not for primetime as of yet but will be soon. It’s more for small businesses and personal use The UI is getting better and better only time will tell. been using it for four years with minimal issues 👍