Unifi Network Complete Setup 2024

In this video we do a full Unifi network complete setup for 2024. A lot has changed in the user interface since my 2023 video so make sure to check it out.

UDM Pro OS version in this video: 3.2.12
Unifi Network application version: 8.2.93

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0:00 Intro
0:39 Unifi Consoles
2:50 Network Topology
4:50 Initial Setup
6:57 Adopting Unifi network devices
7:59 Creating networks and WiFi networks
13:35 Adding vlans to switch ports
16:27 Basic firewall rules, Traffic rules and ACLs
29:07 Internet saftey (IDS/IPS)
31:58 Unifi VPNs and VPN firewall rules
41:10 Traffic routing and internet failover
42:57 Final thoughts

[kuftamarc]

Thank you so much for making these complete setup videos! This technically counts as a community service.

[j.e]

CODY I NEEDED THIS! I legit just got a new Ubiqiti setup a few months ago and added new switches, AP’s, a NVR etc. I reset my entire network a few days ago and I’m starting from scratch. Your timing is impeccable!

[Croc_Mais_Racing]

Thank you Cody for the 2024 yearly complete setup. Unifi changes their UI so much every year that it really does help each and everyone of us to start from scratch without forgetting anything.
I really was looking forward to this video as I am after moving house and had to reset all my network devices.
Your videos helped me set my network before and I'm very thankful!
Keep doing what you do best, a great job!

[noloboy]

What perfect timing! I was just watching your 2023 video as I'm going to re-do and start from scratch my UDM-Pro this afternoon. I guess I'll delay a bit after I digest this video. Thank you!

[rq-ntzi]

Thank you so much! I was playing with these firewall settings last week and missed the top down rule set. Thanks for making another great video!

[Jupiterne]

Thank you Cody for making and remaking this video every year. Unifi changes their UI so much that it really is needed so we can go back and refer to something when needed. Your videos helped me set my network a year ago and I'm very thankful!

[michaelsims]

Amazing how many creators just happen to put out a Unifi Network Complete guide at the same time... ;) . Love your videos!

[andrescalapt_]

Let’s goooo! Was waiting for this one! ❤

[Bloodycub]

Thank you for this video will do this weekend and add this as favorite! Keep on going hope reach 100k SOON!

[gjhunter]

Just replaced my pfSense router with UDMP SE, this video was fantastic! Thank you Cody!

[peerview]

Thanks for this videos, recently switch to Unifi and loved the guides to know the best practices and new options. Keep it up

[kelemvor]

Well that was fast! Watching it now as I just got my WAP yesterday so I can finally use my UDM SE.

[YYSilby]

These videos are always super helpful! Thank you!

[octoberbleak]

Every year I am saving this video to use as reference and have it at hand, thanks a lot for updating this yearly.

[hyperprotagonist]

As I’ve always said, I love your content! Keep up the great work!

[kuftamarc]

Cody, one note for the next update to this series- You actually can have a LAN-In firewall rule that blocks all IP addresses from one of your subnets to the gateway address. This won't block internet access, as that traffic's destination IP address isn't a match. It's accomplishes same as the rules you used, but is a little more secure and clean as you do it with fewer rules, and don't end up only blocking specific ports (21, 80, 443). As other vulnerabilities crop up that affect other ports, you end up better protected. Only gotcha is make sure you test how this affects cams, I don't have a camera network to test with, but this worked great for securing Unifi from my IOT and Guest networks.

[SpiderSato]

Good timing
My Cloud Gateway Ultra will arrive today.
Just launched yesterday here in japan.
Keep up the good work

[notsrynot]

Yoooo I’m so excited to watch through this, I haven’t touched my UDMSE config in over a year and I know with an update some of my firewall rules went wonky so this will help a lot

[tv]

I've just updated my setup with your video last year, but still thank you lol

[genxguy]

Probably the best Unifi instructional videos out there. I know most of this of it but great to fill in a few gaps and refresh the brain cell!
VPN wifiman for desktop! Didn't even know that existed 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣