Part 2 | Ultimate Home Network 2021 | VLANs, Firewall Rules, and WiFi Networks for IoT UniFi 6.0

0:00 Intro
0:46 Security vs Convenience
2:08 Device Types
6:34 Initial Network Setup
8:35 Multicast, MDNS, IGMP Snooping
11:19 Subnets
12:25 IP Assignments
15:00 Family Networks
15:55 WiFi Network Setup
22:52 Firewall Rules
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Just ordered the new Dream Router and was looking on how to move to the next level with all my IoT devices. With your video, If found all I wanted to know, VLAN, Unifi, Firewalls, Home Assistant, Chromecast, ... . Thank you very much!

[Dreamtwisterk]

This is the new standard video for Unifi setup in 2021. Very comprehensive and easy to understand. I thank you for the effort of putting it together. You have a killer setup!

[SnowShael]

As a Network Security Engineer by trade for over 10 years, Kudos on the well done video and making it so accessible to the masses. Great job.

[EsotericArctos]

I was rewatching this now as I was redoing my network, and now I have Unifi equipment thought I'd give it a try.
Some settings have moved, but most of this is still relevant.
Just as a note to anyone watching this. Each AP or AP Group can only have 4 SSID's per radio, so if you have IoT, NoT, Main and Guest setup, that is your limit of 4 SSID's on a particular AP. I know Rob mentioned that quickly, but it is an easy one to miss

[LanceMcGrew]

Just like my granddaughter - talking faster than I can think. Even so, yet another video for the reference library. Thank you for creating and sharing your knowledge.

[Nar]

Your videos are seriously an unbelievably valuable resource. You understand the IT space completely, and you offer a level-headed approach to teaching the theories that are most important. I learned a ton and I can easily trust that you're breaking it down the right way. Thanks!

[jorgeferreira]

From someone not using Ubiquity hardware, and so far behind in time, your videos are still a great source of knowledge. Thanks a lot and keep up the great work.

[matthewcastrigno]

First and foremost, you are a great teacher. The balance between concepts and details that are packed into this video shows that teaching is an art and that you are a very talented artist. Thank you for your work.

[FabianoChagas]

Seriously, this is one of many of your videos that should be part of the official unifi documentation. I always learn a lot from your videos.
Thanks for sharing
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[SCOOkumar]

omg I cannot tell you how useful this video was, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!! I was having problems with my harmony hub on my IoT network but I was able to figure out the firewall rule I needed from this video. seriously man I cannot thank you enough

[yourpalfranc]

Well, Rob, you saved me again!! I got my 2 U-6-Lite APs installed yesterday, and things went basically pretty well. I defined my wireless network with pretty much default settings (using the classic UI), however I had 4 devices that would not connect. I'd watched this video before, and actually commented, but I'd really forgotten the details. So, my first source for help with the issue was Unifi, and frankly, these days, that's just a waste of time. They finally sent me an email today asking for screen shots of stuff they couldn't explain to me yesterday. They're a mess, and they can't even decide on which UI their going to support. The last encounter I had with them a few weeks ago, the tech had me switch to the classic UI, so that's what I've been using. So, after getting some help from the Unifi community forum yesterday, and some ideas from the problem device vendors' forums (it was a Wyze Cam, a Logitech Harmony Hub, and a couple of old TrendNet cameras that wouldn't connect), I thought I'd take a look at your video again, and BAM!!! It was only a matter of setting the security level to WPA-2 (I had it WPA-2/WPA-3) and disabling PMF (default was optional). Now, it's working like a beast!! So, I'll enjoy my new network for the weekend, maybe give some friendly names to devices, and then Monday tackle the granular definition of IoT/NoT, and VLANS. As I mentioned in my earlier comment, I've mimicked your network infrastructure very closely and I have a lot of the same smart home gadgets as well as Home Assistant. I guess you can call me one of your biggest fans!! Thanks again for the help!! ~Frank

[dime]

Implemented the Plex and chromecast rule sets you mentioned in here then blocked vlan coms completely. Currently watching robocop via Plex on my smart tv which is isolated on a guest network. The firewall rules actually work. Thank you. What an excellent guide. I'll go watch vid 3 now :)

[TheTF]

By far the best walk through and explanation of the unifi system I’ve seen to date, and I’ve seen the vast majority.

[pashadavidson]

I absolutely HATE that echo/show devices will join networks that they have been told to forget. But, I love your solution! I set up my Unifi rig and firewall rules based on your first series, and I'm still learning from your new series. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[Funkmaster]

I've literally just upgraded my home network to the UDM Pro, US-24-PoE, US-8-POE, 3x G3 Camera, 2x NANO HD .... I am so glad I found this video series, going to be spending a few weekends tinkering, thats for sure! Awesome video, very helpful!

[mdaryabe]

Is there any hope for a update version of this tutorial? It would amazing if you get to do one!

[sefvanbilsen]

Thanks for the informative videos. Small tip for users of BLUESOUND audio. I use Bluesound speakers with multiroom capabilities and it took some time to build in the right port access in the firewall rules. I gave them a static IP adress in my IoT VLAN. They need TCP communication on port 443 and 5353 to become visible as a streaming speaker for your laptop/phone in your MAIN VLAN. So i created a LAN IN rule for the group of static IP adresses of the speakers and a source group port 443/5353. They work fine now.

[PawluCachia]

Can this guide still be followed with the release of Unifi Network 7.0, or can you make an updated video showing the core changes between the two Unifi Controller versions?

[pastordasestrelas]

Thanks! This video has been so helpful in helping me to clarify how to batten down the hatches on my smart home security. Much appreash, man - keep up the great work! I dabbled a bit with Unifi but have switched to TP-Link Omada, applying the principles you explained super clearly. Take care and stay safe!

[robertjackson]

As always Thank you. The hard part is knowing that I should do this but also knowing how hard some of my devices were to connect to WiFi originally. I have a lot of devices that I would have to change around.