Pro Networking for a Beginner 🌐 How to Setup UniFi Express | Ubiquiti UX

The UniFi Express: a gateway, controller, and WiFi 6 router all-in-one, ideal for homes and small businesses. I'll guide you through the setup process, showcase its features, and help you decide if it's the right fit for your network needs.

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🎬 CHAPTERS ---------------------------------
0:00 Intro
0:53 What is UniFi?
4:47 What comes in the box
7:53 Setup the UniFi Express
11:37 Manage the UX via app
15:08 Manage the UX via web
20:29 WiFi coverage test
23:45 Is this for you?

📲 CONNECT ----------------------------------------

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[pjazzy]

I’ve ordered a couple myself for mesh so it’s nice to get an overview/quick tutorial. Many thanks for making the video!

[gijsniewijs]

Bedankt voor je zeer heldere uitleg. Je video is heel duidelijk en als beginner kom je veel te weten over de mogelijkheden.

[noodlemcdoodle]

Dude first of all, I have watched basically every Unify video you've made this past week and I love your content. Best on YouTube hands down for this kind of stuff. I had a question about this unit in particular. I know you can Mesh these together, but can you also Mesh them to a traditional AP, such as a U6 etc? I can't seem to find that info online. I don't have LAN in my downstairs hallway, so I just need a powered Mesh unit to go there.

[sukhdeepsingh]

Very informative video. I am planning to buy one. I have a question as I have Asus AX5400 at home right now and all the devices working fine with it. I want to isolate my iot devices from my main devices. To achieve that i want to use ubiquiti. My question is can i add asus 5400 to ubiquity wireless?

[iordash]

Salut, am aflat de curant ca cei de la Ubiquity sunt top pe retelistica.Dream router nu se afla nicaieri in stoc, asa ca m-am orientat catre Unifi Express, este indeajuns pentru un apartament de 48m patrati? nu stiu daca o sa il pot pozitiona chiar in centru.

[dijiflex]

When connecting the three of them as mesh can I use an ethernet instead of wireless

[natsukirei]

I have been wanting one of these but i cant seem to find some prepurchase information, i am curious if something like this can be used inbetween my Netcomm NF119ACV Router and the internet Box, basically i would the internet to go the unifi, and the unifi to go the router and the router to do VOIP

The Netcomm's WAN Port has Bridge mode or IPOE, someone said u need the WAN Port to do DHCP, i think that is IPOE ( different name, same thing )

I am stuck behind an ISP who are strict about VOIP and require a bunch of settings for it to work, and the Express UX Doesnt have unifi talk

[mjhns]

When used as an access point via wire, is the LAN port still useable say to connect to a Flex Mini?

[forrestanderson]

Thanks for the overview. I am curious, would it be possible to add a TP Link Deco Mesh to this to extend the coverage? If so, how would you go about adding that?

[whobutni]

Question - My goal is to use the Wifiman app with lidar/heatmapping capability for my existing, non-UniFi network (on an Asus router). But in order for me to use the wifiman app, I need to have a Unifi cloud gateway enabled device. Is it possible to use the UX router as a simple switch by disabling the wifi and just using for purposes for Wifiman?

[mikesamyn]

Very much enjoyed your YouTube. I plan to use this to connect to 2 8PoE Lite Switches that connect and power my CloudKey+, 3 wired and 2 WiFi Protect Cameras in addition to a about about 10 WiFi devices. Will it handel all that? My current router is an Asus AC66U that is getting a liitle old in the tooth but currently does the job. Any advice is appreciated.

[lildominican]

Hoping to get your help on this. Moving into a new home and I currently have a plethora of smart devices, work and home devices, etc. I’m new to IT but learning more everyday. I’m looking to segment the various devices on my home network utilizing VLAN. Originally I had in mind to purchase the Edgerouter X, a lite 8 Poe switch and 2 ap. 1 Ap for all my smart devices and guests. The other for my personal devices like my wife’s iPad etc. my pc/work devices will be connected to the switch. Each all in their own vlan. For the vlan segmentation would this setup be solid or should I get an express, lite switch for expansion and an extra AP. Can the express act an access point as well as the controller? Saving me the $$ of buying 2 extra ap? Mind my knowledge if I’m getting things mixed up here. I’m just not sure which set up would be better.

[FritzGordon-glzq]

Thanks for the video. My USG gateway died and I replaced it with UniFi express. My network was setup by someone that is no longer accessible. It consists of Unifi switch 8, two APC Lites and an AP AC In Wall. I have the Express setup but my concern is adopting the other devices. Is it as simple as connecting the switch to the express and adopting those devices. Thanks in advance.

[arturchilingaryan]

Put second device and switch to 5gjz 80mhz, it will boost your wifi experience 🎉

[sirdomino]

Does it have static route and bridge mode?

[wackerman]

Can you use old iPads on WiFi 6… if not should you get the WiFi 5 AP’s? We have some iPads that are 4 and 7 years old (maybe older)…

[Voiceguitar]

I am confused... the wifi 6 band is greyed out. Is it not built in?

[Rohanx]

I will have UniFI Express and the Power Strip at my Airbnb in Jamaica. Can I manage the express remotely? or would I have to VPN into it? I have Dream Machine Pro and everything at the remote location.

[lounv]

Will the Unifi LTE Backup Pro work with this?

[andycrighton]

Hi can I set this up as a wifi controller only and keep my existing router? What is the setup to do this?