Network Design
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How Many UniFi Access Points Do I Need? Floors and Walls
Ubiquiti says one UniFi AP per 1,000 sq ft. Floors, wall material, mesh hops and client count decide the real number. Sizing math by home type.
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UniFi Wi-Fi 6 vs 6E vs Wi-Fi 7 Buying Guide
This guide compares UniFi Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 access points by client support, 6 GHz benefits, coverage, PoE needs, uplinks, and cost.
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UniFi Firmware Update Strategy: Safe Order and Timing
Update UniFi safely: back up first, update the controller before devices, stage firmware in waves, and keep gateway changes inside a maintenance window.
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Choosing a UniFi Gateway: Routing, Throughput, IDS/IPS
How to pick a UniFi gateway by what really limits it: routing and IDS/IPS throughput, not marketing numbers, and whether you need UniFi to route at all.
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UniFi Guest Network and Captive Portal Done Properly
What a UniFi guest network actually isolates, why the captive portal is presentation and not security, and the settings that make guest isolation real.
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UniFi Multi-Site Management: One Controller or Many?
How UniFi's multi-site model works, when one controller should manage several sites versus a controller per site, and how to reach each one safely.
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UniFi Switch Uplinks and Link Aggregation: LACP Guide
Plan UniFi switch uplinks and LACP groups: find shared bottlenecks, compare faster ports with aggregation, and check VLAN and failover behavior.
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Planning UniFi Protect Storage and Recording Capacity
How recording mode, resolution, and retention drive UniFi Protect storage needs, plus a way to size capacity and keep the console off the public internet.
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UniFi Access Point Placement and Channel Planning
Where to mount UniFi access points, why one well-placed AP beats three bad ones, and how to plan channels and transmit power so roaming works.
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Where to Run the UniFi Network Application
UniFi OS console, self-hosted, or hosted: how the UniFi Network Application works, what each hosting option costs you, and how to choose one.