Comcast Gigabit Pro Prep - Part 1 Configuring a UDM-Pro Router & 10 Gig SFP Connection

VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro & Gigabit Pro Overview
02:17 - Unifi UDM-Pro Overview
03:54 - UDM-Pro hardware overview
06:32 - UDM-Pro Configuration
08:12 - Copying settings from existing Unifi Dream Machine Router
08:55 - Migrating configuration to the UDM-Pro
11:21 - Confirming a successul migration
13:37 - 10 Gigabit SFP Connection
16:21 - Next Stage of the Project - 2.5 gig connectivity

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[CantankerousDave]

Oof, 10-12 up would be excruciating. I'm so glad we finally got multiple alternatives to Comcast where I live. Plus, my friendly, locally-owned ISP just permanently bumped up everyone's speeds for free (I was at 300/50, now it's 400/100) as a result of The Thing. Genuine competition in the marketplace is nice.

[hitardo]

I am really happy for you, Lon.

Because, in my case, my internet service was only a hobby.
Nowadays, it is part of my job - as I work from home.

But, for you, it is a crucial part of your job, and it can even get to your family - as the more time you are waiting for a video to go up, more stressed you will be, and possibly less time you will be free to spend that time with your loved ones.

Really happy for you 😂

[spencerbigum]

I've got my QNAP connected to a 10G network using Cat5e, I thought I would have to rewire the house as well but it connects just fine. Can't wait to see the rest of this. I'm really interested in how the Cable/Fiber Modem connects to the UDM PRO. Great video!

[YanksOnTop]

$300 a month is just crazy. I pay $44 a month for gig service with FiOS and I get 930/940Mbps up and down. Thank God.. Great video..

[levipage]

Did u do a video on configuring the UDM Pro SPF Fiber connection.

[michaelbell]

Just got Gigabit Pro ordered as well, had a site survey last year that came in $1, 500 over budget (1700 ft distance), but they redid it last week and came within budget (despite extending that to 2600 ft since the closest sidecar was filled within the last year). Now with COVID upload speed is critical, even though we have two cable providers (RCN & Xfinity) neither has anything higher than 25 Mbps. I'm in Boston. The sales guy said they were on hold for installs, but the survey guy said he could knock it out in a day. The survey guy also says he deploys Ciena equipment, not the Juniper ACX2100 that I've seen posted by folks. He said they've done just one Gigabit pro in the last three years, most are Metro E connections provided by a person's employer (like hospital executives, etc). I was also wondering if you can get away from the $19.99 "router" charge as the bill shows, but seems like you can't just plug the fiber directly into the UDM-Pro, especially if they are also providing a 1G copper secondary. Let's see who gets connected first!

[Corgitronics]

Interesting timing, I installed a UDM-PRO at home just 2 weeks ago as part of a major nework upgrade. The UDM-PRO can be a bit finicky, and the firmware still seems a bit buggy. Mine doesn't show any devices connected directly to the UDM-PRO, it shows only stuff connected to the downstream USW-PRO switch. Otherwise, it has been nice to have a managed network at home and it simplified setting up a mesh network with 6 access points.

[ChrisAllNight]

Hey, Lon! Hopefully congrats on getting the Gig Pro hooked up. You to make sure all the major stuff on your network can handle at least 3 to 5 Gig speeds. If I recall correctly, I read a Gig Pro install, where he was testing the line and actually got 3 Gig speeds. So he separated it out. 2 Gig for himself and 1 Gig as a guest network. Your experience may vary at this point, but it's a good idea to have equipment that can do at least 3. I look forward to seeing your next videos about all this. Good luck. And if you can, video the entire process, install too. So the lucky ones in the audience can drool over your good fortune.

[OctopusPrime]

Cat 5e is fine for up to 10gb connections the determining factor between needing 6a is distance.

[ayoutubechannel]

Best of luck with the Ubiquiti gear. I switched away from them last month after using their products for about 5 years over to pfSense due to bugs, horrible support, nonexistent rma service, short product lifetime, and lack of features. Also I saw many issues regarding the UDM-PRO when I was still thinking of giving them another chance. There are many people who don't have any problems, and I didn't at first, but as time went on they started occurring. I've been more than happy with pfSense, it's been amazing so far. For a multi-gig connection, pfSense would be perfect.

[Bolagnaise]

I also have the UDM Pro, good bit of kit. A few points, make sure if you start having WAN dropouts you update to RC 1.8.11 or newer with controller 5.0.8 as it fixes the SFP lockup bug that some UDM devices experience. Also cat5e should be able to do 10GBe up to 30M no issues.

[davidnottsr.]

Watch out for bugs with the UDM Pro a lot of issues over at Ubiquiti Forums. I just bought one had a lot of issues others were having.. Nice to see u did not experience any of these. Thanks for the videos..

[Phil-D]

Mikrotik 10gbe here. Using pfsense on a ryzen for my dhcp/wan/ufp. Ddwrt on routers for ac wifi on the house

[CPR]

What SFP+ did you use for the WAN port?

[tylerpenn]

So did you get the multi gig wan port to work correctly? I heard the udm pro is unstable if you use up both spf+ ports and also read some issues with certain spf+ rj45 transceivers with the udm pro.

[TomBabula]

I’m happy with my EdgeRouter X I got from UI. Lots of advanced features, flexible configuration via CLI. It’s almost like Cisco SMB router but at only $60!

[maxd]

Have you looked into startlink internet service? is it available in your area?

[eks]

May be a silly question, but does the ISP internet connection plug directly into the UDM Pro, or does it go from the ISP Modem, then to the UDM Pro?

[gudenau]

I would like to get 10G in my LAN, not going to happen right now though...

Edit:
Can you ask them when 802.11ax might be supported on their APs? I really want to get one, but not with the new spec around. Multiple clients would be able to take advantage of that.

[davea.]

If it were just power related they would run off of a portable generator hooked up to their power supply. There must be plant damage somewhere or several spots. Theyd have to wait if its a down pole for power company to replace before they could move in and make their repairs