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Simon42 said:
I agree many people don't know the details but its still hugely beneficial in other situations where faster networking isn't available.

Before a recent upgrade I previously used a four port LAG on my file backup server and that machine was used by all my home PCs as disk imaging target as well it running my Proxmox backup server VM. I maxed out throughput on all links with concurrent backups during the backup window overnight.
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Yeah, agreed. What you've described is exactly what it can be used for. However most people think 4x1GbE = 4 GbE when it's not quite that simple.

Unrelated, does anyone here have a dynamic public IP and use UniFi Wireguard VPN server? The UI only allows you to enter a static IP, and there doesn't appear to be any way around this. I presume the answer is Teleport? Also anyone use dynamic and Cloudflare dynamic name updates at all? I see there's a few non-native ways to do it but I'm curious about the effectiveness.
 
ChrisD. said:
Yeah, agreed. What you've described is exactly what it can be used for. However most people think 4x1GbE = 4 GbE when it's not quite that simple.

Unrelated, does anyone here have a dynamic public IP and use UniFi Wireguard VPN server? The UI only allows you to enter a static IP, and there doesn't appear to be any way around this. I presume the answer is Teleport? Also anyone use dynamic and Cloudflare dynamic name updates at all? I see there's a few non-native ways to do it but I'm curious about the effectiveness.
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It's these little things that have held me back from Unifi gateway offerings. I had been looking at the UXG-Max/UXG-Pro for myself, but still on Sophos XG/pfsense. I'm still using a CK2+ unit.

I have IPSec, WG and OpenVPN connections via my setup and use cloudflare for Dynamic DNS etc. I'm surprised they haven't offered Cloudflare dynamic dns, unless there is a cost outside of dev time.

Shifted my parents from pfsense to a UCG-Ultra and that works perfectly, but then the requirements are much more straight forward.
 
The Unifi gateway range is getting ever closer to being a contender for "next-gen firewall" status, as much as I hate the term, but there will always be things it doesn't support, or implements in an ass-backwards way that makes no sense. I look after a couple of Fortinet boxes which are horrible really, only got Let's Encrypt support in the past couple of years and still don't do Wireguard, but moving to a Unifi box still wouldn't give me all the features that I need to run some Linux VMs for. If you need an extendable system then you want a Linux box that you manage all the config manually through writing iptables rules, the more user friendly version of that in OpenWrt, a *sense install, or maybe a MikroTik routerboard if the OS has the functionality you need in it. The Unifi gateway is a much better prospect now than it was only a few years ago when it was capable of little more than the free router your ISP gave you, but if you try and deploy it in the role of a gateway for a head office with some on-premises applications and different VPN requirements you're going to run into stuff that it doesn't do.

And yeah, don't try to do switch configurations on things that aren't switches.
 
Oof. That's making me seriously consider moving to EE (I have SIMs with them), but still no real way to get the Wireguard VPN Server to play ball with a dynamic public IP. Seems you can now, or I didn't spot it before.

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The public IP address or Dynamic DNS hostname that is added to the configuration file and used by clients to connect to the server.
 
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Simon42 said:
There are issues with certain configurations not being set correctly on restart. LAGs may also not reconnect after reboot which for my switches meant they couldn't connect to the DHCP server and hence defaulted to their standard ones which conflicted. I tried using a static IP set in the device and it ignores it so to this day when I reboot my switches I have to use a temporary patch cable to get them running then disconnect. I also need to force configuration from the controller.

I am still on 7.0.33 and some later releases fix one issue or another but one release introduced a memory leak, another an issue where the switches stop under heavy load etc. The current 7.1.26 has its own issues, plus potentially one related to use of the mobile app for settings (which I never use so at least I am okay there).

As I can get my Pro Max switches running with workaround and forcing config and then they're fine I am leaving them as is until a release comes out with all my issues fixed (both switches now up for over 340 days :)).
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Don't suppose this is the fix you were waiting for.

Bugfixes
Fixed an issue where Link Aggregation configuration changes caused Aggregated connections to re-provision.
 
robj20 said:
Don't suppose this is the fix you were waiting for.

Bugfixes
Fixed an issue where Link Aggregation configuration changes caused Aggregated connections to re-provision.
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Thanks for the bump, but I don't think so. An existing switch release does have the fix for all but one of my issues but until they resolve a new issue in that release I'll hold off on that.

However now the controller is EA for 9.1.92 I may have to consider updating mine as its still on 8.1.113 :D I may even update some APs and older switches but only in stages. Right now other than the Pro Max switch issues I mentioned everything else has been rock solid and most devices have nearly a year of uptime after a long phase of various troublesome firmwares (no gateway though as I moved away from Unifi when that stagnated)
 
Hey - hoping for a bit of advice on Ubiquiti. I currently have an 3-hub Asus network setup with two routers acting as APs, wired into the main router. So may drop-outs, unresponsive devices, not connecting to the strongest signal etc, so thinking I need to change to a different system.

Thinking of getting a Cloud Gateway Max (not that I can find the no storage version at a sensible price anywhere) and then having an 8- or 16-port POE switch in the loft to aggregate all wired connections from around the house, along with a WiFi AP. I'd like to get a 2.5g backbone to all of this as next plan is to get an Unraid NAS setup to act as a media server and backup solution. I'd eventually like to sort of remote access to the NAS with a VPN etc, so overall security becomes a consideration. Perhaps even longer term there would be some CCTV but that's not a current plan.

So quick sense-check: is Ubiquiti the right thing to to be considering? If I understand correctly, there are no annual subscription costs to what I'm proposing.

Main question is what AP you'd suggest I get? Reliability and range are the critical requirements, looking to cover a 4-bed house plus garden of around 50-60m. Hoping it's possible to get away with a single AP, because money, but could install additional APs under the floor upstairs (mostly accessible), mounted on ground floor ceiling and/or at the end of the garden (brick shed with CAT5e and power - might try and switch out for 6a). Raw speed of wifi isn't such a big thing - TVs and PCs are all wired connection, so it's only mobile phones and IoT things that use the Wifi, none of which are used for any massive lift. Perhaps the occasional Zoom call from a work laptop in the house but that's it really.

Thank you.
 
Correct, no subscription fees required. I think you'll struggle getting the garden covered with the inside AP, you'll get some coverage but it will be choppy. They do outdoor APs, I have one on my soffit and it covers the whole garden.
 
Seearbe said:
Hey - hoping for a bit of advice on Ubiquiti. I currently have an 3-hub Asus network setup with two routers acting as APs, wired into the main router. So may drop-outs, unresponsive devices, not connecting to the strongest signal etc, so thinking I need to change to a different system.

Thinking of getting a Cloud Gateway Max (not that I can find the no storage version at a sensible price anywhere) and then having an 8- or 16-port POE switch in the loft to aggregate all wired connections from around the house, along with a WiFi AP. I'd like to get a 2.5g backbone to all of this as next plan is to get an Unraid NAS setup to act as a media server and backup solution. I'd eventually like to sort of remote access to the NAS with a VPN etc, so overall security becomes a consideration. Perhaps even longer term there would be some CCTV but that's not a current plan.

So quick sense-check: is Ubiquiti the right thing to to be considering? If I understand correctly, there are no annual subscription costs to what I'm proposing.

Main question is what AP you'd suggest I get? Reliability and range are the critical requirements, looking to cover a 4-bed house plus garden of around 50-60m. Hoping it's possible to get away with a single AP, because money, but could install additional APs under the floor upstairs (mostly accessible), mounted on ground floor ceiling and/or at the end of the garden (brick shed with CAT5e and power - might try and switch out for 6a). Raw speed of wifi isn't such a big thing - TVs and PCs are all wired connection, so it's only mobile phones and IoT things that use the Wifi, none of which are used for any massive lift. Perhaps the occasional Zoom call from a work laptop in the house but that's it really.

Thank you.
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The CGMax should be ideal for what you want. You would need some storage for CCTV/Protect if you want to stick with UniFi for that.
A single UniFi AP on the top floor ceiling above the staircase gives decent signal everywhere in my brick build 4 bed house, though I have a couple of others for faster speed in the kitchen/conservatory and garage/ front drive. Also have one half way up the garden. You would need an AP, in the garden I am sure.
 
Thank you for the response.

Mounting an AP on the fascia of the outbuilding wouldn't be a problem. Looks like a U7 Outdoor is about the best option there.

Inside, would I be better off stumping up the cash for U7 Pro or get multiple U6+ instead.

Aside from CCTV, does storage serve any other great purpose? Ubiquiti cameras are not cheap but I'm guessing pretty reliable! Perhaps a couple of G5 Turret cameras could be added to the shopping list.
 
I would start of with a single centrally located indoor AP ( U7 or U6 depending on your clients), you can always get another later. The storage is just for Protect/Talk voicemail.
 
Ah, wonderful. Thank you again.

Still a few bits to ponder but think I have two final questions. Do I need the storage within the Cloud gateway to get cameras to work properly (recording, remote viewing etc) or would NAS storage work? And any reason to go for an ubiquiti POE switch specifically vs any other brand?
 
Seearbe said:
Ah, wonderful. Thank you again.

Still a few bits to ponder but think I have two final questions. Do I need the storage within the Cloud gateway to get cameras to work properly (recording, remote viewing etc) or would NAS storage work? And any reason to go for an ubiquiti POE switch specifically vs any other brand?
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Protect will only record to UniFi devices and not their NAS, Cloud Gateway MAX/CloudKey/UDMP

And you would go for the UniFi switching to keep it all within the same dashboard.
 
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ChrisD. said:
Correct, no subscription fees required. I think you'll struggle getting the garden covered with the inside AP, you'll get some coverage but it will be choppy. They do outdoor APs, I have one on my soffit and it covers the whole garden.
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I added an AP to a wall facing the window to the back garden, gives me pretty good coverage over the whole garden.
 
If you are planning to get cameras, I would buy a UDM Pro or SE.

The cloud gateway max is ‘okay’ for cameras but to put enough storage in it to make it worthwhile, you might as well buy the UDM Pro or SE which uses hard drives for storage which are far more suitable for the application

For a 2k camera, you’ll want ~1tb storage to hold 30 days of footage. The cloud gateway max is only really good for storing smart detections and not 24/7 recording.

The other option is to buy the UNVR for CCTV.

As others have said, start with one single AP in the centre of the house and then add more coverage as needed. Personally I’d pony up for U7 for the main inside access point. I can’t see the point in spending good money on the old standard.
 
Just testing a U6 Mesh and boy is that thing tiny but packs a punch as a new AP to take over from the BT hubs wifi which we've found to be positively rubbish of late. Got a PoE switch arriving later this week to power it but it's nice that it comes with a PoE injector to get you started if needed.

The unifi server and its dashboard which I'm just running when required on my PC an is great (not having used anything like this before!) plus the app is handy when I've got the server running.

Went from 76Mbps wifi speeds on the BT hub to a nigh on full 500Mbps of our FTTP connection - can't say fairer than that!
 
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