Another reason to get the UDM-Pro is if you would rather use a separate PoE switch with more 802.3af ports or a higher wattage. POE support - if you only need and will ever need 8 ports great - but as soon as start needing more ports and want to add a dedicated switch then for me your better off using the savings towards that dedicated separate switch to begin with. Ubiquiti specifically mentions small to medium businesses on their advertising for the UDM-Pro. For some, it could be a good option. I would have a lot of reservations fully utilizing all the features and depending on them full time, even with the redundant features Ubiquiti promises.

Here’s a good example of how to configure an USG to route traffic over an OpenVPN tunnel. If this type of configuration is intimidating to you, take a hard look at what is officially supported. You will be limited to the settings in the web interface unless you are willing to create custom, breakable configurations on old hardware.

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I actually believe this drive is intended to allow the UDM SE to be used in larger deployments that might have problems due to the internal eMMC and it's smaller capacity. Larger deployments would have the need to store more information such as Network events, logs around user access, voice mail or recorded messages etc. Both the UDM-Pro and UDM-SE are great choices as the heart of your home/office network. By not integrating a Wi-Fi Access Point (WAP), you are free to mix and match any number of WAPs as needed. Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)

The UDM Pro offers advanced firewall policies and persistent threat management to act as an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS). The beauty of the UniFi system is that you can mix the type of UniFi Access Points used, for example, deploying the highest-performing Access Points in high-traffic areas while providing cost-effective Wi-Fi coverage using cheaper devices in lower-traffic areas. There’s always a cost-effective upgrade path with this system. One other note on terminology: you may see “UniFi controller” used. This is a generic term for a device that runs the UniFi Network application. That software configures and monitor UniFi networks. Built-in switch, with 1 SFP+ slot and 17 gigabit RJ45 LAN ports, 4 with PoE, 4 with PoE+, and 4 with PoE++ ports Built-in 128 GB SSD and SD card slot for UniFi Protect motion recording, with a 512 GB SD card pre-installed.

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The UXG-Pro was finally added to general access in March 2022, after spending nearly 2 years in the Early Access store. The UXG-Pro is not a UniFi OS Console, meaning it can be used with self or cloud-hosted UniFi Network controllers, like the USG line could. The UXG-Pro doesn’t run any UniFi applications, making it a standalone router just like a USG or USG-Pro. Automatic camera detection in UniFi Protect makes it easy to install and deploy cameras. All of the camera settings are integrated into the software. You can also configure, reboot, or upgrade the firmware on any camera from within the UniFi Protect interface.

Positioned on an open book shelf, the unit has seemed completely silent. The only time we noticed the fan was when we forced it to operate via the set-up menu accessed with the 1.3 inch LCD screen. By default, the fan was set up to ‘Auto’ with a speed of about 600 rpm. Selecting 100% speed made the fan noise extremely noticeable, when the fan reached over 6600 rpm. As soon as the fan speed returned to 600 rpm, the noise effectively disappeared. In our testing, the fan speed has remained at 0% (600 rpm). What really matters are these three categories, and the differences between them: Standalone, Independent UniFi GatewaysIn most ways, the controller built in to the UDM and UDM-Pro acts like any other UniFi controller. The network management software is the same whether you run it from the UDM, on a Cloud Key, or installed on your own hardware. However, the UDM-Pro changes a few things compared to a traditional Cloud Key and USG network. With its simple-to-set-up system, Ubiquity provides the means of affordably deploying multiple Wi-Fi Access Point solution in a home or office that is substantially superior to any mesh system. By providing a comprehensive range of Access Points at different budgets (which feature prominently in our Best Wi-Fi Access Points guide) and the superb UniFi Controller software, Ubiquiti provides an unbeatable and affordable way to truly maximise Wi-Fi performance. This has been upgraded from 1Gbe to a 2.5GbE RJ45 port. It should not be a surprise that you can get internet connections at or faster than 1Gbs and this will allow you to take full advantage of that. Forwarding ports is not an easy task. Moreover, a single mistake can even mess up your router’s firmware settings. We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

When the changes have taken effect, you can easily start hosting your server or application on the network and can easily let your friends connect to it. Don’t forget to provide them with the hostname that you’re using as well as the port number, which should look something like this, ‘hostname.domain.com: 25565. Ports needed to run Designed for convenient monitoring and complete management of your camera surveillance system, the UniFi Protect Controller allows you to set up, configure, and monitor your UniFi cameras using a graphical user interface. You can install it on the UDM Pro (only when an HDD, not included, is installed), and there are no separate software, licensing, hosting, or support fees. Features Over the years, Ubiquiti have changed their naming conventions. Currently, the UXG-Lite and UXG-Pro are “ UniFi Gateways” while the UDR, UDM-Pro, UDM-SE, and UDW are “ UniFi Cloud Gateways”. Previously, the UXG-Pro was “Routing Offload”, and the Cloud Gateways were “UniFi OS Consoles” or “Gateway Consoles”.The UDM Pro includes the UniFi Network Controller so you can manage your UniFi Switches and APs. It can also run the UniFi Protect software for convenient monitoring and complete management of your camera surveillance system. Video recordings are stored on the built-in NVR (hard drive not included, see accessories tab) and can be easily accessed using the UniFi Protect mobile app. Via remote access, you can securely view the recordings that are privately stored on the UDM Pro rather than a third-party server. Redundancy If you’re wondering how you can avail all the benefits that come with port forwarding, then the following guide is sure to help you out. In this particular guide, we’ll show you how to port forward UDM Pro. Requirements to port forward UDM Pro The steps to setup the device through the app are similar, just make sure you have Bluetooth enabled and you are connected to the UDM-Pro in your Bluetooth settings. Remote Management and UniFi OS: It’s Complicated