Unifi For Newbies - Who is Unifi for and How it Works

The first video in our Unifi Series is about about who Unifi is for what it brings to the table. In this video, we talk through the components that make up a unifi network as well as how they all connect together. If you are new to Unifi, then you found the perfect video series for getting started.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Who is Unifi For
2:27 Why we like VLANs
5:46 Components of a Unifi Network
13:43 How it Connects Together
21:20 Devices Recommendations
32:13 Upcoming in the Series

Other Videos Referenced in this video:

Links to Equipment I spoke about:

Unifi For Newbies Videos:

[GeraldDonovan]

It's rare that I make the effort to comment on a YouTube video, but this introductory playlist is absolutely superb.

Perfectly pitched to those who are new to Unifi such as myself, and gave me the confidence to place an order for around $5k worth of kit today. Apologies that due to my not living in the US I wasn't able to use your affiliate links, but hopefully many others will do so. I'm not quite finished yet - just the final three to go, and no doubt I will watch them through all again before my kit arrives!

I'll also be sure to check out your other videos!

[geenchot]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been doing much research for the past month and this video succinctly deals with the confusing array of products Unify has. This is a great roadmap of how to get started in the Unifi ecosystem!

[Im_trending_today]

Looking forward to watching your series. I’ve been a UniFi user for about a year now. Most interested in your firewall rules video as I’m still a newbie in that area. Thanks for creating this series. Definitely helps us newbies succeed with our home UniFi deployments.

[davidbailey]

Just started watching te series and I can say that based on what I will be running in my home I have no need for the switch or the cameras. All I need when it comes to LAN ports is what they offer on the cloud gateway ultra. I only need 2 or 3 access points and i might grab an extender. Basically small network with not alot of hardwired stuff but I am interested in the vlan aspect as I do have IOT things I want to keep on their own network and limit their ability to talk to anything on the network as a whole. Keep up the good work,

[monkeyaround]

Thank you for your effort. I think your series is really helpful, even more helpful than all other more popular channels and videos.

[blakebowden]

Excellent video(s)!!! Ive been looking to move from my Orbi setup to Unifi and landing here was exactly what I needed. Ive been sitting in my home office watching a variety of your videos for 3 hours 😂 excellent content!!

[qaszim]

The way you released these videos show you want to help and teach rather than get views and rir that reason you got my sub. Please dont become a bigger channel then just pump out veiled ads. Like many others do.

Thanks for the great content.

[piggsinablankie]

Thanks for the series. This helps a lot.
One thing I believe you are mistaken on (unless I am) is that the U6 Pro doesn't support WiFi 6Ghz. Only the U6 Enterprise does, according to the specs of each product.

[Digimobileus]

Thanks for the video series! I’ve been looking the Cloud Gateway Ultra and I’m considering adding a firewall. Do you know if this device includes updates for the first year or until it’s retired?

[dirkh]

Cloud Gateway Max is out since a few days, same as Cloud Gateway Ultra but with optional m.2 SSD slot, Unifi Protect Support, and 5x 2.5 GbE Ports. That fills the hole between CGWU and the Dream Machines.

[zacharylewis]

Its not something you think would be a big deal. But for many, aesthetics is actually important lol. Unifi hits the mark on this. I really just like their switches and NVR/cameras for the price. Its not much compared to other vendors who software leaves a lot to desire. Other than that I use my own pfsense router and self host the controller.

[paulflores]

When choosing a switch could you possibly still need a bridge? And what exactly does a bridge doand or go?

[kevinsarino]

Hi Im building my home at the moment, can I get help in picking the right products please? I wanna setup a simple to moderate home network and maybe some Unifi Cameras. Thank you.

[jgworkman]

My ISP in the new house will be in the office where I plan to hard wire my computers. There's a network box that runs from the office to my closet where my whole home network cables are housed. I'll have no APs in my office but will need POE+ in the closet to power my APs. Do I just need a GbE switch for the office and a POE+ switch for the closet?

[RobTightness-lcpg]

I’m starting out and wanted to get clarity. If the UDM SE is purchased is there a need for a switch? Would the IDM act as gateway and switch? Looking to get one and set up an AP and a camera to start.

[r-alberto]

"Thank you so much for this valuable information related to the UniFi ecosystem."

[fessig]

Really enjoy watching your videos - thank you. I'm thinking of replacing my Orbi with UniFi - but i'm not seeing anything in the UniFi SW that gives me the same parental controls the Orbi does. Do you have any recommendations? It looks like there are options that I can layer on top of the UDM (Circle, etc.) but I was hoping not to go down that path. Thanks.

[lfisher]

Do you need a Unifi POE Switch or can you use a different manufacturer?

[Randomtvonline]

Can you use the nvr with the cloud gateway ultra? Or would you just get the udm se?

[jim]

how important is the location of the network gear? cooling, access, expansion, racks? interested in you thoughts..