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- #access-points 12
- #unifi 11
- #network-design 10
- #ubiquiti 10
- #buying-guide 7
- #wifi 5
- #controller 4
- #wifi-6 3
- #wifi-6e 3
- #wifi-7 3
- #cameras 2
- #cloud-gateway 2
- #dream-machine 2
- #firewall 2
- #home-network 2
- #ids-ips 2
- #maintenance 2
- #networking 2
- #roaming 2
- #security 2
- #switching 2
- #troubleshooting 2
- #u6-pro 2
- #unifi-network 2
- #unifi-protect 2
- #vlan 2
- #6-ghz 1
- #adoption 1
- #ai 1
- #backup 1
- #captive-portal 1
- #channels 1
- #coverage 1
- #dhcp-option-43 1
- #disaster-recovery 1
- #dream-router 1
- #firmware 1
- #gateway 1
- #guest-network 1
- #iot 1
- #latency 1
- #layer-3-adoption 1
- #link-aggregation 1
- #migration 1
- #multi-gig 1
- #multi-site 1
- #network-controller 1
- #network-segmentation 1
- #network-setup 1
- #omada 1
- #performance 1
- #poe 1
- #ptz 1
- #remote-access 1
- #remote-management 1
- #routers 1
- #routing 1
- #self-hosted 1
- #set-inform 1
- #storage 1
- #teleport 1
- #u6-enterprise 1
- #u7-pro 1
- #ucg-ultra 1
- #udm-pro 1
- #updates 1
- #uplinks 1
- #vpn 1
- #wireguard 1
Categories
access-points 6 posts
- How Many UniFi Access Points Do I Need? Floors and WallsUbiquiti 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.
- UniFi Advanced Wireless Settings: What to Turn On or OffWhich UniFi advanced Wi-Fi settings to turn on or off: band steering, 802.11r, minimum RSSI, UAPSD, DTIM, group rekey interval, proxy ARP and DFS.
- 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 5 posts
- How to Adopt UniFi AP Manually: SSH, Option 43 or DNSManually adopt a UniFi AP: factory reset, SSH in, run set-inform at port 8080, then click Adopt. Plus DHCP option 43 and DNS for other subnets.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 4 posts
- UniFi U6 Enterprise vs Pro: Is 6 GHz Worth $120 More?U6 Enterprise vs U6 Pro: $279 buys a 4x4 6 GHz radio and 2.5 GbE uplink over the $159 U6 Pro. Who needs it, and when a U7 Pro Max is the better buy.
- 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 U6 Pro vs U7 Pro: 4x4 5 GHz or WiFi 7 and 6 GHzThe U6 Pro keeps a 4x4 5 GHz radio and 13 W PoE; the U7 Pro adds WiFi 7, 6 GHz and a 2.5 GbE uplink for $30 more. See which fits your uplink and clients.
- 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: Why the UDR WinsThe Dream Router costs $100 less than the Dream Machine and adds Wi-Fi 6, two PoE ports and a 128 GB SSD. See when a used UDM still makes sense.
- Best UniFi Access Point for Home: 2026 Model GuideCompare current UniFi access points, including the $99 U7 Lite and the U7 Pro Max, by coverage, clients, Wi-Fi generation, uplink and PoE needs.
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.
- UniFi Dream Machine Setup: Wizard, VLANs and Firewall RulesSet up a UniFi Dream Machine or UDM Pro: ports, the setup wizard, a four-VLAN plan for IoT and guests, and firewall rules that block them from your LAN.
switching 2 posts
- Best UniFi Switch for Home Network 2026: PoE Budget FirstTotal PoE watts, uplink speed and how the switch itself is powered decide the best UniFi switch for a 2026 home network. Verified specs and prices.
- UniFi Switch Uplinks and Link Aggregation: LACP GuidePlan UniFi switch uplinks and LACP groups: find shared bottlenecks, compare faster ports with aggregation, and check VLAN and failover behavior.
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.