Unifi For Newbies - Who is Unifi for and How it Works

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Ethernet Blueprint

Күн бұрын

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@r-alberto9716 7 күн бұрын

"Thank you so much for this valuable information related to the UniFi ecosystem."

@ethernetblueprint 4 күн бұрын

You are most welcome. I hope you found it helpful.

@Im_trending_today Ай бұрын

Looking forward to watching your series. I’ve been a UniFi user for about a year now. Most interested in your firewall rules video as I’m still a newbie in that area. Thanks for creating this series. Definitely helps us newbies succeed with our home UniFi deployments.

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

It has been my pleasure. This series was a lot of work but I enjoyed making it. On the down side, Unifi has released new products after many of these videos were created so they may be missing some of the newer devices, but that is how it goes I guess. Let me know if you ever have questions. I am here to help!

@davidbailey3289 Ай бұрын

Just started watching te series and I can say that based on what I will be running in my home I have no need for the switch or the cameras. All I need when it comes to LAN ports is what they offer on the cloud gateway ultra. I only need 2 or 3 access points and i might grab an extender. Basically small network with not alot of hardwired stuff but I am interested in the vlan aspect as I do have IOT things I want to keep on their own network and limit their ability to talk to anything on the network as a whole. Keep up the good work,

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Make sure you think through powering your APs. I do t think either the Max or Gw Ultra have POE. May want a small switch to be able to power and remotely manage your APs. Just a thought. Good luck. Let me know if you have questions.

@dirkh5088 Ай бұрын

Cloud Gateway Max is out since a few days, same as Cloud Gateway Ultra but with optional m.2 SSD slot, Unifi Protect Support, and 5x 2.5 GbE Ports. That fills the hole between CGWU and the Dream Machines.

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

Actually, a whole bunch of new gear came out after I created that video. (figures) I like that new Max device. Only thing it is missing is WiFi like the UDR... Should be a great seller for Unifi!

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 4 күн бұрын

Looks fascinating. But I do wish you had links to your other videos on the screen so we don't have to search for them.

@ethernetblueprint 4 күн бұрын

I have a play list to help with that.

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 4 күн бұрын

@@ethernetblueprint Unfortunately, I actually had to search for it on your channel. It was the one on routers. I was trying to get schooled up on UDM because i'm prepping to deploy first network...

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 3 күн бұрын

@ethernetblueprint did you come back and add links below? SUPER helpful. Thank you! :-D

@ethernetblueprint 2 күн бұрын

At the end of each of these videos is a link to get to the next video in the series. I will also add all the links in the description so people can find them there too!

@ethernetblueprint 2 күн бұрын

I added links in the description of each of the series videos to make them easier to find...

@blackjedi23 Ай бұрын

awesome video series. Thank You

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 3 күн бұрын

Do you happen to (could could you please) create a vide guide regarding how you approach mounting throgh vinyl siding?

@ethernetblueprint 2 күн бұрын

I’m sorry I don’t have specific experience with this. Hopefully some who does, reads the comment and can offer better insights.

@MrFlawless241 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@fessig Ай бұрын

Really enjoy watching your videos - thank you. I'm thinking of replacing my Orbi with UniFi - but i'm not seeing anything in the UniFi SW that gives me the same parental controls the Orbi does. Do you have any recommendations? It looks like there are options that I can layer on top of the UDM (Circle, etc.) but I was hoping not to go down that path. Thanks.

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

I need to do a separate video on this. The short answer is no. Unifi isn't going to work like the Orbi, however, depending on the level of parental control, there are definately things you can do in Unifi to help with the parenting aspect. Personally, I use a device called Firewalla for my parental controls. There is no subscription and it is pretty easy to use once you learn the interface. I have a firewalla purple on my main VLAN where my kids devices are at and I can do all sorts of things to control them. (similar to circle but without the expensive subscription.) I plan on doing a parenting video very soon and will cover both Unifi and Firewalla.

@fessig Ай бұрын

@@ethernetblueprint Thanks for the reply! Yes, I saw the Firewalla in your network and thought you might be using it for parental controls. I'd be very interested in a video of how you layer the Firewalla on top of the UniFi. Thanks!

@jim9387 Ай бұрын

how important is the location of the network gear? cooling, access, expansion, racks? interested in you thoughts..

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

People get pretty creative with this. I typically recommend someplace fairly cool and clean. If you are going to put it in a closet of some kind, make sure there is some ventilation. However most of the Unifi equipment is pretty quiet so an office type location works too. I have a write-up on this that I would be happy to share with you if you like. Email me at tim@ethernetblueprint.com and I will email you a free copy... Just mention this message.

@kristof9497 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

@RobTightness-lc5pg Ай бұрын

I’m starting out and wanted to get clarity. If the UDM SE is purchased is there a need for a switch? Would the IDM act as gateway and switch? Looking to get one and set up an AP and a camera to start.

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

(Sorry for the delay) Yes. The UDM SE has an 8 port managed Poe switch. So yes. That would work great without having to buy and additional switch.

@JCiprian1 Ай бұрын

I want to get started with Ubiqiti, specifically unifi protect. I’d like to keep it as compact as possible. Will this set up work, cloud gateway max with a CloudKey+ (upgrade to 5TB hard drive). I need it to handle (1) AI Pro or (2) G5 Pros and potentially (2) G5 Flex and (1) AP. I’ll be adding switch lite 8 POE and switch flex. Lastly, am I able to integrate my ASUS router I currently use for WiFi access

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

A couple of things here.... So the Cloud Gateway max may not be the right router/gateway for you. I would maybe just look at the cloud gateway ultra and then adding the cloudkey+ to that for Unifi protect part. The reason I say that is because the Max offers storage for cameras (just not much at the moment - Up to 2Gb by August 2, 2024) and 2.5Gb networking... However, with setup you mentioned, you won't be taking advantange of any of that so the router may be overkill. The switches you listed are 1Gb switches... So, from a router standpoint, I would maybe look at the Gateway Ultra ($129) which will handle all your network needs and then add the CK+ for your camera needs. Secondly, I don't think you have enough POE with the devices you list out here. The 8 Port Lite only has 4 ports that delivery POE+ and you list out 6 devices that require it (7 if you drop the ASUS and get another AP)... The Flex mini doesn't have any POE so it won't be able to power the devices.... You may need to look at the 8 port Ultra 60W switch ($159) to ensure you can power all of your devices. As far as your ASUS router, you may be able to use it if it has an AP mode, however, you will lose visibility (in Unifi) of the devices connected to it and would need 2 seperate systems to manage your devices. Personally, I don't know if I would do that. Thats my 2 cents... Hope it helps!

@JCiprian1 Ай бұрын

@@ethernetblueprint thank you so much for the reply. I will take a look into the equipment you mentioned. Have a great day.

@Randomtvonline Ай бұрын

Can you use the nvr with the cloud gateway ultra? Or would you just get the udm se?

@ethernetblueprint Ай бұрын

No NVR on the cloud gateway ultra... You would have to buy the brand new Ultra Max for that. The original doesnt' do Unifi Protect, but the new one does.!