Introducing UniFi Express, a SMALL device with BIG features!

The UniFi Express from Ubiquiti is here and it's going to shake up how we connect small and home networks. It's a gateway that has WiFi 6 that runs the UniFi network application and can transform into an access point or mesh when your network grows. We'll be taking a look at this device, its features, how to configure and manage it, and discuss all the uses cases for this versatile device.

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00:00 - What is the UniFi Express?
00:49 - Specs
01:43 - Setting up a new device
02:20 - Managing the device
02:45 - Dashboard
03:13 - Topology
03:23 - UniFi Devices
03:45 - Client Devices
04:11 - Ports
04:41 - Radios
05:23 - Speed Tests / WiFiMan
05:48 - Gateway
06:01 - System Log
06:10 - WiFi (Settings)
06:40 - Networks (Settings)
06:51 - Internet (Settings)
07:01 - VPN (Settings)
07:42 - Security (Settings)
08:25 - Routing (Settings)
08:28 - Profiles (Settings)
08:36 - System (Settings)
08:46 - Small Business / Small Networks
09:40 - Existing Networks
09:55 - Remote Workers
10:00 - Home Network
10:20 - Mesh Network for Expansion
10:42 - Remote Tech Support
10:58 - Travel Router
11:18 - UniFi Express is Versatile

Thank you for watching!

[RaidOwl]

I have no need for this...but I want it. I have a problem.

[aaron]

This is nice to see on the product stack. I used to have an eero mesh network that was pretty underwhelming. I think having a Unifi offering at a similar price point is an improvement in the space.

[sarpuser]

I just bought this as my first foray into advanced home networking. It is the perfect device for my one bedroom flat!

[haonnoah]

I think this is perfect for Remote Workers and tunneling to CORP networks without client VPN software.
I'd definitely be doing this for my parents and travel.

[fullsleevetats]

Looks like a neat device, although I have UDM-Pro and mesh APs, so it would be redundant. The one thing that would make this killer, is supporting repeater mode, so it would function as a pocket router for traveling, then I could get rid of my GL.inet pocket routers.

[fatenevermore]

I really want to try Unifi because their software seems amazing, but I can't justify buying a new product with 1Gb LAN and WiFi 6. 6E is standard now on most laptops with WiFi 7 right around the corner, 2.5Gb ethernet is coming standard on mid range consumer motherboards, and speeds higher than 1Gb are available through home internet providers in more and more places. I can pick up the same router I've been using from TP-Link for over a year now for $10 less and it has 1 2.5Gb port, 2 1Gb ports, 6E wireless, and mesh support.

[vn]

Can you make a video on how to use this as a travel router? Like with hotel WiFi etc.

[flowntn]

One of the better (of many) intros to the express. If you want this to be useful to those at the soho basic user, slow down! That and have chapters with a breath between modules.

[tedodom]

Great introduction!! - Ansered all of my basic questions. I am moving our small office using the old USG gateway, switch, cloud key, and AP. I plan to upgrade the new network using two UniFi Express units. I plan to stand up the new office while we transistion from the old. Very excited about the new enhanced use and analysis features.

[MikelManitius]

Excellent video! You did just a great job of going over so many features and actually showing them in a concise amount of time. I've always wondered about these and I am now very interested. Thank you.

[Catge]

This is exactly what I was looking for to deploy to airbnbs for management!

[chrisnewman]

add this really looks to be the successor to the Apple airport extreme that I’ve been looking for.

[b.lemire]

Very interesting product (of course it sold out in less than one day) but Ubiquiti is killing me with their painfully slow adoption of 2.5Gbps ports. 2.5 should be standard on all their network gear even if it adds a few bucks to the price (the cost to manufacture 2.5 v. 1Gbe ports is minuscule).

[CliveDrone]

Tim how does the express compare to the Dream Router, other than cost?
And do I really need IDS, IPS for a small home network?

[AdHdEntertainmentLLC]

I so need to put this between my isp and my network switch. I would love to have more control management not just through my isp app on my mobile

[flo]

What if i already have a cloud key gen2 that manages my unifi products ? switches and cameras

[aschmitt]

With all the issues people have had with the Unifi Controllers, particularly the cloudkeys/network controller software, It would be really interesting to see Unifi implement High-Availability with each of these devices! If one dies, the others sense that and a failover controller, which constantly kept settings in sync, fires up and takes over. That would be SICK! Also, I had NO idea that it had built-in WiFi! I somehow missed that when I was watching other reviews of it! I thought it was simply a replacement for the old USG 3-Port! This is pretty incredible! 🙂

[notafbihoneypot]

I def am also building a Travel netwrok box, i am looking forward to future videos on this

[keyboard_g]

How can they claim 2.4Gbps throughput on 5Ghz when the wired port is 1Gbps?

[marcogenovesi]

Unify discovers mini-routers/APs whatever multirole devices in 2023. Better late than never