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How To: Home Network 5.0 with Ubiquiti WiFi 6 Long Range & Protect G4 Review & Calibration

Previously in my smart home series, I covered: the basic principles of wireless networking including using a consumer grade wireless router upgrading to a prosumer/SMB grade managed network with a firewall appliance and multiple discrete WiFi access points recommendations for configuring a Unifi Network, including WiFi spectrum allocation, access point settings, VLANs for IOT devices, and integration of Sonos devices maintaining a separate SonosNet wireless … Continue reading How To: Home Network 5.0 with Ubiquiti WiFi 6 Long Range & Protect G4 Review & Calibration

Mike Connelly
Connected Home

How To: Home Network 4.0 with Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Pro, Switch Pro, Flex Mini, Smart Power Plug & UPS Review & Calibration Updated

My friends laugh (and my wife sighs) at how often I upgrade our home networking gear. Our biggest equipment swap occurred two years ago, when we consolidated our entire home network on Ubiquiti Unifi gear. Last year, I upgraded our firewall, network controller, and WiFi access points. I also added a PoE-powered switch to our data closet. Separately, we replaced one of our home security camera systems with the Ubiquiti Unifi Protect system. Now it’s time for more upgrades… Continue reading How To: Home Network 4.0 with Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Pro, Switch Pro, Flex Mini, Smart Power Plug & UPS Review & Calibration Updated

Mike Connelly
Connected Home

How To: Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus Review & Migration Updated

We just purchased the Ubiquiti Unifi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus to replace our original Unifi Cloud Key appliance. The Cloud Key Gen2 Plus currently serves as a UniFi SDN controller and as both a controller and storage device for UniFi Protect. Unlike the pricer Unifi XG Server, the Unifi Cloud Key Gen2 appears to be positioned as a relatively low-cost and low-power solution for SOHO’s. Continue reading How To: Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus Review & Migration Updated

Mike Connelly