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[the-evaluator]

Don't know to be honest. RIPE have dished out their last IPv4 block about 5 years ago but that doesn't necessarily mean there aren't any left it just means there aren't blocks left that haven't previously been allocated.

Service providers need to get better at reallocating disused IP ranges. I used to have 4 (I think) /24's (plus a /27 and a whole load of /29's) allocated to my company which according to WHOIS are still mine but I've not had them for > 10 years so they're sitting unused.

 

[Caged]

Realistically the demand increasing for a resource that has already run out means CGNAT if you don't embrace IPv6. CGNAT is awful, so that sort of makes your decision for you.

Some ISPs let you pay a small amount to get a public IP, some want £10 a month for it, some don't give you the option.

 

[squerble]

Realistically the demand increasing for a resource that has already run out means CGNAT if you don't embrace IPv6. CGNAT is awful, so that sort of makes your decision for you.

Some ISPs let you pay a small amount to get a public IP, some want £10 a month for it, some don't give you the option.

Some include it is part of the package I'm on Aquiss and I get a static public IP, plus a /56 PD IPv6, which I'm going to try out on my UCG-Ultra now.


EDIT: No I'm not, I hadn't requested IPv6 yet so I've just done that. Once that's assigned, *then* I'll try it.

 

[robj20]

Just ordered a G5 Turret Ultra and a Flex Switch from the Ubiquity store.
See what the Turret is like on the front of the house of it's a little lacking I'll move it to the back and put a G4 Pro on the front.

 

[RSR]

There has been a huge restocking of the UI Store, as I had a million emails about items.

 

[robj20]

There has been a huge restocking of the UI Store, as I had a million emails about items.

Yeah I couldn't afford everything I want all at once so I'll have to do it but by bit.
Next up I think will be a 2.5GB switch.

 

[squerble]

Some include it is part of the package I'm on Aquiss and I get a static public IP, plus a /56 PD IPv6, which I'm going to try out on my UCG-Ultra now.


EDIT: No I'm not, I hadn't requested IPv6 yet so I've just done that. Once that's assigned, *then* I'll try it.

OK, IPv6 address was allocated at Aquiss' end. Set the UCG Ultra to use SLAAC with a PD of /56. Set the DNS servers to Cloudflare's IPv6 equiv of 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. Then went to my main network, IPv6 tab, chose "Prefix Delegation" type against the WAN1 port and left the Advanced section on auto. My MacBook Air and PC picked up the new range (which matches the range I show in the Aquiss user portal) and I pass all the main online tests for IPv6 readiness.

The web interface doesn't show an IPv6 address for the WAN port oddly enough, but I get correct config through to my main VLAN, and if I SSH the UCG I can see the IPv6 address against the "br4" adapter which is the gateway for my main VLAN (VLAN4).

All good!

 

[Oh Ed not again.]

Just received my order yesterday from the EU store.

Then today I get a notice that the UK store is back in stock.

Handy.

 

[RSR]

Just received my order yesterday from the EU store.

Then today I get a notice that the UK store is back in stock.

Handy.

They are around the same price and I have never had import duty due from the EU store.

Often the EU arrives quicker, not sure how that works.

 

[RSR]

Next up I think will be a 2.5GB switch.

Yeah, they are pretty good. That said when I was spec'ing them up for a friend a 24 Port Pro Max was the same price as the 24 Port Enterprise.

So naturally the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE is the better option unless you need POE++ and RGB

 

[squerble]

OK. I've turned off IPv6 on my internal network until I work how to get it working with my internal DNS servers (docker containers).

 

[Oh Ed not again.]

They are around the same price and I have never had import duty due from the EU store.

Often the EU arrives quicker, not sure how that works.

Yup, exactly my experience too. Had my DM SE and a load of cameras just magically appear two days after ordering.

 

[robj20]

Yeah, they are pretty good. That said when I was spec'ing them up for a friend a 24 Port Pro Max was the same price as the 24 Port Enterprise.

So naturally the USW-Enterprise-24-PoE is the better option unless you need POE++ and RGB

I'm seriously considering the Pro Max 16 POE. I think it'll be enough 2.5gb ports.

 

[Haggisman]

What sort of parental controls does the UCG-Ultra offer? As far as I can tell - because it's more targeted at the commercial market - it doesn't have anything specifically marketed as parental controls, but does it allow on/off times for specific devices (based on MAC address), and web content filtering, e.g. for porn, gambling and other dodgy stuff I wouldn't necessarily want a teenager looking at?

 

[hooj]

What sort of parental controls does the UCG-Ultra offer? As far as I can tell - because it's more targeted at the commercial market - it doesn't have anything specifically marketed as parental controls, but does it allow on/off times for specific devices (based on MAC address), and web content filtering, e.g. for porn, gambling and other dodgy stuff I wouldn't necessarily want a teenager looking at?

I does have basic blocking functionality, but isn't really aimed at being a full blown parental controls solution. I use my unifi kit in conjunction with Circle to give me that extra level of granularity.

 

[Haggisman]

I does have basic blocking functionality, but isn't really aimed at being a full blown parental controls solution. I use my unifi kit in conjunction with Circle to give me that extra level of granularity.

I looked at circle, but seems you need a subscription, which I'd rather avoid

 

[RSR]

https://community.ui.com/releases/UniFi-OS-Dream-Wall-4-0-5/bc4b0929-7253-4aee-8e2e-f7755f1e4d88

Time to update and test

Edit: No change

 

[robj20]

Flex and G5 Turret have arrived. Looks like they came from Manchester somewhere they must have a warehouse around here.

Love the way it all is just so easy to adopt.
Really like how the Flex is powered by POE+ and also powers the camera.
Will need POE++ for another camera and light though.
It says to drill a 32mm hole which seems excessive, 20mm should suffice, plan is to mount it on the front face of the garage above the garage door looking down the drive way.
Both for triggering the light and recording video.
Currently have Hue PIR sensor and light but it's not very reliable and doesn't trigger exactly how I want it to.

 

[robj20]

Camera all installed.
What thing about it is the plastic mounting ring, initially I screwed it to the wall tight and it must have warped the right because I couldn't screw the camera on straight just kept cross threading.
Happily pay a little extra for a metal mounting ring.

Camera otherwise looks great, see how it goes for a few days might need to tweak the settings. I need to order a HDD as well the built in storage will be fine for now but it won't last long. From memory a NAS based drive will be ideal won't it, no need for CCTV specific ones.

 

[ChrisD.]

NAS, Camera, or Enterprise. You need high TB/year write rating. I use the WD Purple Pro in my UDM SE, and I believe it's the same one UI sell if you bought one from them.