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Actually, I'll disagree here. I returned the in-walls I bought and went with the FlexHD ones.Definitely go with either the in wall HD or ceiling mount HD. Much better speed.
Happy to help you out with what I've learned if you take the plunge. (There are some obscure wifi settings that make a HUGE difference to the quality and speed of your network.)
Thanks Josh, can you create a mesh network with?Actually, I'll disagree here. I returned the in-walls I bought and went with the FlexHD ones.
Access Point FlexHD - Ubiquiti Store
Sleek, powerful 802.11ac Wave 2 access point ideal for home or business use.store.ui.com
LOVE them. Ceiling mount may well be great, but what a hassle getting POE ethernet lines into your ceiling for a clean look. I can pull wires into walls, but ceilings are too much work for me. The Flex access points are small and unobtrusive when deak/table mounted, and are easy to wall mount.
I believe you can. I had two locations where. I really wanted an AP but couldn't easily run an ethernet line to that location, so I used two of the mesh access points:Thanks Josh, can you create a mesh network with?
Still have the Eero but I would like to change to Ubiquiti and also prefer the flexHD.
Top device is the CloudKey G2+. Usually a standalone small box, but they sell an optional rackmount kit that you see in use here. This runs the Unifi controller software, and optionally can run Unifi Protect for video cameras.Agreed, great write up and pictures. I can see the 24 port switch in the rack. What are the other 2 devices? What have you chosen for the router?
Bought the UDM Pro hence no need for a Cloud Key. Should be delivered tomorrow and I will be spending a long weekend(as Monday is holiday here) installing everything, plus two more subwoofers and 5 more speakers taking advantage of the +8 new channels in my Altitude).Top device is the CloudKey G2+. Usually a standalone small box, but they sell an optional rackmount kit that you see in use here. This runs the Unifi controller software, and optionally can run Unifi Protect for video cameras.
Next from top is my patch panel, for each room of the house or major device.
Then is the switch (I chose the 24-port PoE PRO model.
Then the next device below that is the Security Gateway Pro 4. This is the router and firewall. NOTE that this is the weak link... the USG Pro 4 is due to be revised with a much faster processor. It's limiting my broadband speed and the new one will supposedly fix that. (I'm getting 500-600 mbps download speed from a 1GB service. USG Pro 4 can't do much higher than 500-600mbps.
The Dream Machine Pro can take the place of the USG and the cloud-key... and has the updated processor, so it's not only easier to setup and deploy, but it takes just 1 RU, AND it doesn't limit your broadband speed. I prefered separate devices at the time I made the purchase... but if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go with the UDM Pro. Tired of waiting for a faster USG, and would now prefer one unit rather than two.
Thanks Josh. I couldn’t work out which devices I was seeing there! Yes, the UDM Pro is what I’m thinking of going for. With COVID enforced home working and schooling here in the UK (everyone on their devices at the same time, running simultaneous video calls), I’m looking forward to something more robust that can handle all the wired and wireless devices I have, as things are constantly dropping out at the moment. I think the FlexHDs are the right APs for me too. Will start with 2 and see how I go.Top device is the CloudKey G2+. Usually a standalone small box, but they sell an optional rackmount kit that you see in use here. This runs the Unifi controller software, and optionally can run Unifi Protect for video cameras.
Next from top is my patch panel, for each room of the house or major device.
Then is the switch (I chose the 24-port PoE PRO model.
Then the next device below that is the Security Gateway Pro 4. This is the router and firewall. NOTE that this is the weak link... the USG Pro 4 is due to be revised with a much faster processor. It's limiting my broadband speed and the new one will supposedly fix that. (I'm getting 500-600 mbps download speed from a 1GB service. USG Pro 4 can't do much higher than 500-600mbps.
The Dream Machine Pro can take the place of the USG and the cloud-key... and has the updated processor, so it's not only easier to setup and deploy, but it takes just 1 RU, AND it doesn't limit your broadband speed. I prefered separate devices at the time I made the purchase... but if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go with the UDM Pro. Tired of waiting for a faster USG, and would now prefer one unit rather than two.
Mine also shows up tommorow. Going to start transitioning over the next several daysBought the UDM Pro hence no need for a Cloud Key. Should be delivered tomorrow and I will be spending a long weekend(as Monday is holiday here) installing everything, plus two more subwoofers and 5 more speakers taking advantage of the +8 new channels in my Altitude).
Top device is the CloudKey G2+. Usually a standalone small box, but they sell an optional rackmount kit that you see in use here. This runs the Unifi controller software, and optionally can run Unifi Protect for video cameras.
Next from top is my patch panel, for each room of the house or major device.
Then is the switch (I chose the 24-port PoE PRO model.
Then the next device below that is the Security Gateway Pro 4. This is the router and firewall. NOTE that this is the weak link... the USG Pro 4 is due to be revised with a much faster processor. It's limiting my broadband speed and the new one will supposedly fix that. (I'm getting 500-600 mbps download speed from a 1GB service. USG Pro 4 can't do much higher than 500-600mbps.
The Dream Machine Pro can take the place of the USG and the cloud-key... and has the updated processor, so it's not only easier to setup and deploy, but it takes just 1 RU, AND it doesn't limit your broadband speed. I prefered separate devices at the time I made the purchase... but if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go with the UDM Pro. Tired of waiting for a faster USG, and would now prefer one unit rather than two.
As of last week, none of my Kaleidescape gear is attached directly to my big main 24-port switch. I used to have the Terra and vault connected right to the switch since they were so close... (really ridiculous to put the vault on the main switch since it never needs any amount of traffic at all... it just sits there and occasionally validates that it has a blu-ray disc still inserted. must be like 500 bytes of traffic per month!)Josh, how is all of your K equipment networked? Are there some devices on your main switch or are they on other switches that run off that? I’m trying to centralize as much as possible. My two main switches will be connected with 10GB, but likely overkill. Thanks. SJ