01 - Initial Setup Wizard - UDM-Pro Complete Setup 2021

The UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro) is an excellent home user router/firewall/switch/surveillance system device. The UDM-Pro runs the UniFi OS and includes UniFi Network, UniFi Protect, UniFi Access, and UniFi Talk bundled in as applications.

In this series, we will dig deep into how to set up the UDM-Pro and related applications mostly focusing on Network and Protect. In Part 01, we will talk about the device itself and go through the initial setup wizard.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro
01:35 UniFi OS explained
02:54 Hard drive considerations
04:08 Initial Setup Wizard
09:37 UniFi OS overview
14:09 Add a local administrator account
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[theleakypost]

This series has been invaluable in helping in helping me set-up my UDM Pro - Unifi OS has changed a bit since the video (why do they keep moving stuff around!) but the series is so clear it wasn't an issue. Thanks Chris

[RaXzorX]

It looks like Unifi listened to the complaints and now allows both local and cloud login. I had no problems in setting it up within minutes. Thanks for running through the setup. Much appreciated Chris.

[pitsnipe]

Chris, thank you for doing this series. I recently purchased a UDM Pro and am excited to learn how to get the most from it, as well as learn more about setting up a network.

[scottnorberg]

Really got me started quickly. But I have version 3.0 of the OS and there are considerable differences between your video and what I see. So I would like to see this level of video for the newer operating system.

Overall a really good video.

[hankbank]

Glad you are doing this Chris. I hope you will get into detailed firewall rules for different networks and a guest network. Thanks

[antonterekhov]

Awesome topic, Chris, thanks! That's a super useful for the wide youtube audience!
A few ideas for future videos:
1) Creation/modification of networks w/ and w/o VLAN (main, IOT, camera, etc.);
2) Creation/modification of wireless networks (main, guest, IOT, etc.);
3) DPI configuration, how does it affect performance;
4) IPS / IDS configuration, how does it affect performance;
5) Client device configuration (fix IP, etc).

[jamiemcglynn]

I think the best way I can describe the UDM-PRO (as the owner of one) is a router for enthusiasts.

Currently I only have that, a NanoHD AP and a G3 Instant camera; may not sound like much, but that may be just what the needs call for.

[forstermatt]

Nice, I got a UDM, 24 port POE, NVR, access points, and cameras installed today, new build home. Internet goes in next week then I plan to set up. I will be watching allot of setup video's. Great stuff, keep them coming

[hardtimes]

Can't wait till the next video, I would like to see how to change the IP address for the UDM, and I would like detailed explanation for the firewall rules. Thank you Chris, keep the good work.

[KPLC]

I would really like seeing an updated firewall guide covering separate guest and IoT vlans as part of this series! Your last vlan video is still helpful, but out of date due to UI updates. Thanks!

[BradBazooka]

Something about Chris, but I hit the like button before it even loads. Maybe the music reminds me of when I first started learning about this stuff because of his videos

[just-a-waffle]

Thank you for specifying "for home users"

[AnthnyS]

Thanks for the config support dude. I finally ordered and installed the UDM SE. The UDM SE setup is virtually identical to this series. The new UDM SE replaced 4 other Ubiquiti components. The FW rules w/VLAN how-tos were critical me for within this series. My G3 cameras are now accessible without the hoops, pitfalls & SSH requirements of the UVC-NVR. My NAS VLAN is truly isolated from all other VLANs. Finally.

[bothorsen]

Chris, you mention in this video that you don't think the USG or UDM is suitable for business. And Tom Lawrence says the same. Could you perhaps do a video where you show some of the features that UDM/USG business users are missing out of? We have a four year old USG Pro4 in the office, and it's about time to replace it. We haven't really seen a problem with it, but maybe that's because we don't know about the things that we could have done. It would be great to have an explanation, so we could choose the right option.

[Danny-ehxn]

Hi Chris, Would love to see you go over firewall rules, guest networks and vlans please! THANK YOU LOVE YOU!

[gingerman]

If you own a Dream Machine (R2D2 Capsule) You can follow along 100% with videos 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7. I just bought a DMP and followed this guide to set it up, and then again with the Dream Machine so I could have it configured for the friend I sold it to.

[consecratedtech]

I am very excited for these videos. I have gone around the net and back and found some really old videos that didn't get me anywhere. Thank you!!!

[MrBassistfromhell]

Perfect timing! I just got a notification this afternoon it was back in stock and got mine ordered.

[Thegamershow]

Thanks Chris! It would be great to see how to setup a VPN into the network when you are outside of your network. Also, setting up 2 separate networks (VLANs) where only certain devices can communicate between them (firewall rules). What would also be nice is how to setup SNMP to detect when there is a power outage and for a device to shutdown the router.

[egx]

Boy oh Boy. I am doing a setup with a line that has IPV4 over IPV6 ... in Japan. Bro. good luck to get internet without a home gateway