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Re: [LUG] Mesh Wifi, done.

 

On 14/08/2021 12:06, Henry Bremridge wrote:

Have installed ubiquiti / unifi. It works. One nanoHD was not enough,
decided to buy a "Dream Machine" as well (ie replacement router / wifi).
This also provides the management software.

Many thanks, and if anyone else uses a "Dream Machine"
-       Console = router
-       Ignore the setup suggestion of using an APP, just log in to
        192.168.1.1

Ah you went all in on Ubiqiti then - good call. How are you getting on with the unified console stuff? There's a lot of performance left on the table in a default Unifi setup so once you've got used to it have a good poke through all the complex options - turn on "advanced mode" immediately and then check out the beam and client steering sections particularly.

Just so you know it's entirely possible to use a Ubiqiti system like yours without opting/buying into their cloud infrastructure or accounts by the way. I normally use on-site RPis running the controller software in a docker stack or have the Ubiqiti gear talk back to a centralised controller running on a VPS. Remote access via wireguard VPNs and then you can just disable all the Unifi remote login/management stuff, cloud backups, etc and enjoy the equipment without all the nasty cloudy stuff.

Alternatively you might find a lot of value in just signing up for the [free] account and using all the Ubiqiti features like cloud logins and so on.

Either way enjoy your working wifi :]


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