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Re: [LUG] Mesh Wifi, done.

 

On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 04:01:36PM +0100, comrade meowski wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
Will do

> 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.

Would prefer greater control / security but I was against a time limit and needed
the system up and running. 
> 
> 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 :]
> 
Oh yes


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Sat 14 Aug 18:50:57 BST 2021

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