Forgot this one: There's a setting that I usually set on new sites. Option to change the DTIM settings of a particular Wireless Network is gone or missing. It should be under Settings > WiFi > (Edit Wireless Network Name) > Advanced , but it is nowhere to be found when the New Settings (Alpha) is enabled.
Also, I had to downgrade the firmware of all APs from 4.3.21 > 4.3.20. WiFi roaming on the latest firmware is broken for me.
^ Appreciate you making the effort to share your experience. That said, I am not really running into any problems with 5.14.23 and unless a new feature becomes compelling, I'll stay here for now. With over 100 devices depending on my WiFi, I'd be remiss if I did anything that could introduce more problems than the update could fix.
Updated UniFi controller from 6.0.28 to 6.0.36 with no problems so far. APs firmware still at 4.3.20. I can confirm that WiFi roaming is stable at this version.
If I were building a house today I'd have have a user accessible conduit in each room and outdoor point where a CCTV would be installed. So I could upgrade from 1Gb Ethernet, 10Gb Ethernet and 100Gb Ethernet, etc.
Can I just rant that our unify ubiquity 24 500 watt died after a year right after typhoon rolly? they market to be higher than prosumer but last shorter than low end routers.
Big "if"... but yes, that's the way to do it. When I had my place renovated 9 years ago, I had Cat6 cables going to each room. I use it for devices that are somewhat permanent and has an Ethernet port like streaming boxes, smart TVs, PCs, NAS, servers, etc. But alas, more than 80% of the devices on my network are WiFi... mobile, IOTs, and other smart devices. But I do have the next best thing... all my APs are hardwired to gigabit Ethernet. None of that mesh stuff.
Mesh isn't the way if you want reliability, response time and throughput. Mesh is convenient if you're tamad.
Successfully updated my UniFi controller from 6.0.36 to 6.0.41. Issue on one of my APs won't come back after the update and reflected as disconnected in my dashboard. I had to manually power cycle the AP and seems fine now. Noticed some UI changes in the settings page, nothing major. Also updated my US-8-60W to 5.43.18.12487, big jump in version number (coming from 4.3.22.11330). No issues so far.
Updated my Airport Exteme-based network (5 Extremes and 3 Express) to a Unifi system. Started with the Unifi Dream Machine last October and slowly added 3 more APs (2 AC Lites and 1 AC LR) and 5 Flex Minis. Opted to use the included POE injectors for the APs. I just need one more AP; will purchase it during the 12.12 sale. Running the last stable firmware for all APs, controller and the UDM but might just take the plunge to the latest stable version.
Bought from Lazada a 4-port mini PC/router/firewall that I will use as a pfsense/opnsense box or Sophos XG firewall home edition. Initially, I intended to reuse my old ITX PC parts but using USB LAN adapter as 2nd NIC on Sophos is not supported. I played with opnsense and pfsense but I just don't like the UI so I will be trying Sophos for a few months and see if I'll like it.
Thinking of replacing our busted ubiquity system. can anyone name a local supplier? Or a good place to get them? Also, which system or line should I get for a 50 device house?
I was using a Mac Mini as an Untangle firewall (2nd NIC via TB to ethernet adapter), with Airports as the APs until I switched to Unifi.
After experiencing extended connection outage with Converge (no internet connection since Friday afternoon and the weekend), I’m planning to upgrade my backup PLDT 3 mbps DSL connection to Fibr in the next couple of days. I used to just turn on the PLDT modem when Converge goes down. However, since it will become fiber broadband in the future, might as well consider investing in a load balancing router. Is the TP-Link Safe Stream router a good one to buy? I found a seller on Lazada - https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.1YTcI I also found positive reviews for the product on Amazon. What do you guys think?
I used to have Tp-Link TL-R470T+ Load balancing router, But I found it to be severely lacking on the load balancing options. Last month, I switched to Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X (Bought one on lazada at 3k). updated to the latest firmware 2.0.9, which supports all 4 ports as WAN. Through some simple commands, I was able to configure proper load balancing with weight on each port. Did spun up a uisp server on google cloud to manage it remotely and through the apps.(optional) Overall, I must say this is a capable router for load balancing and other stuff. about 1-2 hours of setup and was happy with the performance for the failovers and load balancing routes.