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#2744616 15-Jul-2021 14:50

rp1790:

Yes, that's it.

Or this one :-)

https://www.amazon.com.au/Ubiquiti-Networks-Machine-Network-Solution/dp/B086967C9X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33K3OQIL0TWPG&dchild=1&keywords=unifi+dream+machine+pro&qid=1626316901&sprefix=unifi+dream%2Caps%2C306&sr=8-1

Cool. So it looks like the options are:

Option 1:

2x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NAPUBI611500/Ubiquiti-UniFi-U6-Lite-Dual-Band-AX1500-Indoor-Wi (one for each floor)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2201/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine-PRO (downstairs)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHUBI10081/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-US-8-60W-8-Port-Gigabit-Mana (upstairs)

Option 2:

2x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHUBI10081/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-US-8-60W-8-Port-Gigabit-Mana (one for each floor)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NAPUBI611500/Ubiquiti-UniFi-U6-Lite-Dual-Band-AX1500-Indoor-Wi (upstairs)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine (downstairs)

With both options I will be able to control everything as both the Dream Machine and the Dream Machine PRO have built-in controller capabilities.

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#2744634 15-Jul-2021 15:09

sud0:

Cool. So it looks like the options are:

Option 1:

2x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NAPUBI611500/Ubiquiti-UniFi-U6-Lite-Dual-Band-AX1500-Indoor-Wi (one for each floor)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2201/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine-PRO (downstairs)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHUBI10081/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-US-8-60W-8-Port-Gigabit-Mana (upstairs)

Option 2:

2x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHUBI10081/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-US-8-60W-8-Port-Gigabit-Mana (one for each floor)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NAPUBI611500/Ubiquiti-UniFi-U6-Lite-Dual-Band-AX1500-Indoor-Wi (upstairs)
1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine (downstairs)

With both options I will be able to control everything as both the Dream Machine and the Dream Machine PRO have built-in controller capabilities.

Yup those are the best options. UDM vs UDM Pro - both have the controllers built in. Best comparision I've seen is here - https://evanmccann.net/blog/unifi-routers-overview.
Really comes down to your features now. If you want DPI+IPS/IDS on full gig then the UDM Pro is the way to go.

-- opinions expressed by me are solely my own. ie - personal

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#2744660 15-Jul-2021 15:50

Awesome! Thanks for your suggestions guys! 😀

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#2744967 16-Jul-2021 08:04

sud0:

Awesome! Thanks for your suggestions guys! 😀

Which option are you going for?

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#2745236 16-Jul-2021 16:30

rp1790:

sud0:

Awesome! Thanks for your suggestions guys! 😀

Which option are you going for?

Option 1 - I'll get the Dream Machine PRO! :)

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#2745238 16-Jul-2021 16:31

SumnerBoy:

Shout out to Gowifi.co.nz as well - they stock all the Unifi gear and are great to deal with.

I have no affiliation with them BTW, just a happy customer.

They are a couple of dollars cheaper than PBTech. Thanks for the tip!

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#2756088 6-Aug-2021 11:39

So, I was having issues with my Mikrotik reaching 100% of CPU sometimes... have installed the below devices yesterday:

1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine
1x https://www.gowifi.co.nz/access-points/indoor-access-points/uap-ac-pro.html
2x Ubiquiti UniFi Switch US-8-60W 8-Port Gigabit (i need 2) https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHUBI10081/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-US-8-60W-8-Port-Gigabit-Mana

They work pretty good. The management is SOOOO easy. I have more visibility on what's happening too. It is a bit pricey but I had an Asus gaming WIFI6 router before, so you add that with the mikrotik, it's almost the same cost.

and I have enabled IPV6 as well which is working fine. I'm trying to create a vpn server now.

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#2756102 6-Aug-2021 12:17

I'm waiting on your next solution.

Spark Max Fibre using Mikrotik CCR1009-8G-1S-1S+, CRS125-24G-1S, Unifi UAP, U6-Pro, UAP-AC-M-Pro, Apple TV 4K (2022), Apple TV 4K (2017), iPad Air 1st gen, iPad Air 4th gen, iPhone 13, SkyNZ3151 (the white box). If it doesn't move then it's data cabled.

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#2756106 6-Aug-2021 12:28

sud0:

So, I was having issues with my Mikrotik reaching 100% of CPU sometimes... have installed the below devices yesterday:

1x https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine
1x https://www.gowifi.co.nz/access-points/indoor-access-points/uap-ac-pro.html
2x Ubiquiti UniFi Switch US-8-60W 8-Port Gigabit (i need 2) https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHUBI10081/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Switch-US-8-60W-8-Port-Gigabit-Mana

They work pretty good. The management is SOOOO easy. I have more visibility on what's happening too. It is a bit pricey but I had an Asus gaming WIFI6 router before, so you add that with the mikrotik, it's almost the same cost.

and I have enabled IPV6 as well which is working fine. I'm trying to create a vpn server now.

I went the all Unifi way recently, UDMP and a U6 LR, couldn't be happier. I used this tutorial for an incoming VPN, was pretty easy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI8fPdO2qio

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#2756141 6-Aug-2021 13:11

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I'm waiting on your next solution.

ha ha

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