NEW to UNIFI VLANs?? START HERE!!!

VLANs VLANs VLANs. Adding a basic VLAN and Firewall configuration in your UDM Pro or UDM Pro SE is a great way to secure your network. In this video, I show you how to create VLANs, Associate them to your Wi-Fi Networks and how to add a basic Firewall configuration so your network is more secure. I also show you how to create a Wi-Fi network using Unifi's new Private Pre-Shared Keys, although this setup will work if you prefer to use multipe SSIDs.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro to VLANs Video
1:31 Topics Covered in Video
5:06 Network Diagram
7:07 Firewall Rules List
9:20 Pre VLAN Setup
11:48 Create New VLANs
15:30 Create Wi-Fi Network w/Preshared Key
17:23 Turn off Guest Portal Landing Page
19:32 Pre-VLAN Testing
22:21 Creating Firewall Rules

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[TimPaddy]

Great great video. You are a terrific teacher.

[markhokanson]

There are a lot of version of this walkthrough out there on YouTube, but (for me at least) this is the only one that took the appropriate time and amount of hand-holding that I need to not just implement the FW rules, but also to help me understand the WHY. That is huge!

Thanks a ton!

[chrismhaase]

Thanks! Great tutorial. I set it up and it works perfectly. A dual screen setup to watch the video and work on the other is the way to do it!!!

[genxl]

Finally one of those vlan guide that I can follow and understand easily. VLANS are not that scary after all. Cheers man!

[slmj]

I watched several videos and this is the one where things started clicking. I loved the format of showing the vulnerability, applying the fix and confirming vulnerability is negated along with clear and concise explanations during the process. I also like that the gateways were isolated. Before this video, I was struggling to figure out why I could ping my gateway addresses even though my networks were isolated and now I know. This is the first ever super thanks I have given. It’s well deserved. I’ll be adding one to the follow up video on configuring VLANs on Unifi switches. Many things clicked in that video also.

[shyamkasundra]

I am finally considering a Unifi setup now that their OS is more well-baked, and you had the most recent Unifi OS VLAN video, so I decided to stop by and see how things have improved over the last few years. However, I must say that this video is probably one for the best for anyone new to VLANs in general, not just VLANs on Unifi. You, sir, are the only one that “teaches one how to fish instead of just giving one a fish” by explaining the logic behind firewall rules, thus giving one the ability to not just copy your foundational firewall rules (which were spot on as the bare minimum starting point), but also gain the confidence to start coming up with their own firewall rules unique to their situation. Looking forward to joining you on this journey to learn from each other!

[juhatalimaki]

I am a Unifi virgin. I have watched many videos to try to understan the world of Unifi, this video is gold! You explain it well. Thank you!

[SS-kgns]

Probably the only video with the new interface. Thanks for creating and being very detailed with background info for noobz.

[emmgeevideo]

I'm not new to networking but I am new to Unifi. I have taken copious notes and this will be my guide to setting up a network with a default untagged VLAN and two tagged VLANs. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[jheat]

I've watched several Unifi VLAN and firewall setup guides, and this is the first where things really clicked for me. Thank you!

[TomWhi]

As a seasoned firewall admin I thought I knew what I was doing as I started throwing random firewall rules into my new UDM, and it wasn’t working! This makes loads of sense and I’m excited to try it… Also these states look like iptable states, so that’ll be the next thing I start researching! Thanks for the great breakdown 🎉

[sptexas]

Glad you are using the new UI. Aside from that, what a great job of providing the list of items to change, their order and a great explanation as to why. I've watched other videos that assume way to much of the audience.

[derekteetv]

Yessir, you explained it well. It's easier to understand the more advanced parts once a baseline has been understood and configured. Just what I needed as there are more and more IOTs and guests in my house these days.

[EuroPC]

Thank you! You’re the first, explaining vlans so that I understand it.

[MatiRezyser]

One of my friend said many years ago for his boss: "for thank you I won't feed my family". So please take small tip from me with huge words of appreciation. Great tutorial, the one was very helpful with my first steps to Unifi :)

[photosbykehinde]

Thank you for this walkthrough. I've struggled trying to configure the UDMP and you made it simple and straightforward.

[zero]

Thanks for explaining all the firewall rules. In other video's I've seen they just tell you do put in certain things but not explain why.

[mvptech]

You're a good instructor! You saved me tons of headaches and time. Very much appreciate what you're doing.

[santiagodelbono]

Wow, huge work here!, honestly the best vlan class on YouTube. Congrats and thank you

[grosboute]

This is exactly what i was looking for! I applied your IOT logic to a Vland for crypto mining. This way i don't compromise my default network with some shady new crypto mining software and wallets. 😂😁 Thanks you!