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Tags
- #access-points 9
- #network-design 9
- #ubiquiti 8
- #unifi 8
- #buying-guide 5
- #controller 4
- #wifi 4
- #wifi-6 3
- #wifi-7 3
- #cameras 2
- #dream-machine 2
- #firewall 2
- #maintenance 2
- #networking 2
- #roaming 2
- #security 2
- #troubleshooting 2
- #unifi-network 2
- #unifi-protect 2
- #vlan 2
- #wifi-6e 2
- #6-ghz 1
- #ai 1
- #backup 1
- #buyers-guide 1
- #captive-portal 1
- #channels 1
- #cloud-gateway 1
- #disaster-recovery 1
- #dream-router 1
- #firmware 1
- #gateway 1
- #guest-network 1
- #home-network 1
- #ids-ips 1
- #iot 1
- #latency 1
- #link-aggregation 1
- #migration 1
- #multi-site 1
- #network-controller 1
- #network-segmentation 1
- #network-setup 1
- #omada 1
- #performance 1
- #ptz 1
- #remote-access 1
- #remote-management 1
- #routing 1
- #self-hosted 1
- #storage 1
- #switching 1
- #teleport 1
- #u6-pro 1
- #u7-pro 1
- #updates 1
- #uplinks 1
- #vpn 1
- #wireguard 1
Categories
access-points 5 posts
- UniFi Advanced Wireless Settings: What Each One DoesEvery UniFi advanced wireless setting explained: band steering, fast roaming, minimum RSSI, UAPSD, DTIM, data rate control, proxy ARP, and DFS channels.
- Wi-Fi 6E Access Points: Which UniFi APs Have 6 GHzWi-Fi 6E access points in the UniFi line, compared on 6 GHz spatial streams, channel width, PoE class, and uplink, plus when the band is worth paying for.
- UniFi Wi-Fi 6 vs 6E vs Wi-Fi 7 Buying GuideThis 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.
- UniFi Wi-Fi Slow? Fix Speed and Latency Step by StepDiagnose slow UniFi Wi-Fi in order: compare wired and wireless speeds, check bands, channels and uplinks, then fix placement, power and client issues.
- UniFi Access Point Placement and Channel PlanningWhere 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.
controller 4 posts
- UniFi Controller Backup, Migration and Recovery GuideLearn what UniFi backups contain, keep copies off the controller, restore after failure, migrate to new hardware and avoid competing controllers.
- UniFi Firmware Update Strategy: Safe Order and TimingUpdate UniFi safely: back up first, update the controller before devices, stage firmware in waves, and keep gateway changes inside a maintenance window.
- How to Manage Multiple UniFi Sites RemotelyChoose one central controller or an on-site console per location, with safe remote access options, Layer 3 adoption guidance, and pre-staging tips.
- Where to Run the UniFi Network ApplicationUniFi OS console, self-hosted, or hosted: how the UniFi Network Application works, what each hosting option costs you, and how to choose one.
comparisons 3 posts
- UniFi vs Omada for Home Network: Which Ecosystem Fits?Compare UniFi vs Omada for a home network with tables of controller options, licence models, AP prices, switch PoE budgets, and total build costs.
- UniFi U7 Pro vs U6 Pro: Which AP Should You Buy? (2026)The U7 Pro adds WiFi 7, a 6 GHz radio, and a 2.5 GbE uplink for $30 more, but drops the U6 Pro's 4x4 5 GHz radio. Here is which one to buy, and why.
- UniFi U6 Lite vs U6 Pro: 2x2 vs 4x4 for $60 MoreUniFi U6 Lite vs U6 Pro on spec: 2x2 versus 4x4 MIMO, 80 versus 160 MHz channels, antenna gain, PoE draw, and whether the $60 gap is worth paying.
hardware 2 posts
- UniFi Dream Router vs Dream Machine: Which Gateway to BuyUniFi Dream Router vs Dream Machine compared on Wi-Fi generation, CPU, IDS/IPS throughput, ports, and storage, plus which one makes sense to buy now.
- Best UniFi Access Point for Home: 2026 Model GuideCompare six current UniFi access points by coverage, client density, Wi-Fi generation, uplink speed and PoE needs to choose the right model for your home.
network-design 2 posts
- Choosing a UniFi Gateway: Routing, Throughput, IDS/IPSHow 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.
- UniFi Guest Network and Captive Portal Done ProperlyWhat a UniFi guest network actually isolates, why the captive portal is presentation and not security, and the settings that make guest isolation real.
setup-guides 2 posts
- UniFi VLAN Setup Guide: Segment Your Network the Right WayA step-by-step UniFi VLAN setup: creating networks, trunking switch ports, mapping SSIDs, writing isolation firewall rules, and mDNS reflection for IoT.
- How to Set Up UniFi Dream Machine: Wizard to FirewallSet up a UniFi Dream Machine end to end: the setup wizard, a four-VLAN plan for IoT and guest traffic, and firewall rules that actually isolate it.
unifi-protect 2 posts
- Choosing a UniFi Protect Camera: A Buyer's Decision GuidePick the right UniFi Protect camera by scene, lens, lighting, and PoE — not resolution. A buyer's decision framework, not a model-by-model spec dump.
- Planning UniFi Protect Storage and Recording CapacityHow recording mode, resolution, and retention drive UniFi Protect storage needs, plus a way to size capacity and keep the console off the public internet.