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#303043 12-Jan-2023 11:26
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Hi team,

 

I'm with 2Degrees are currently running a Fritzbox 7560. I've just purchased a Unifi U6-LR which I'm planning to use as the main AP.

 

I understand I cannot use the Unifi directly on the ONT - the next step would be to get a wired router however I also need a switch.

 

Any recommendations? 

 

Later the plan is to get a 6RU cabinet (if it's big enough) which will house the ONT, the switch/router, NVR (4 PoE cameras) and Synology 920+ NAS, subject to adequate ventilation. 

 

I'm in a 1908 villa and absolutely no provisions have been made for these things, but we are doing renos and it's a suitable time to do it. Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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  #3020399 12-Jan-2023 11:38
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Sorry, confused me a bit... you've already got a Fritz which is a router and has switch built in - plug the unifi into it. Done.

 

For expansion beyond the switch ports on the Fritz, just get a 16/24 port switch to rackmount. No other router needed.

 

 





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  #3020408 12-Jan-2023 12:09
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1908 Villa won't have dwangs in the walls, so running cables is easy.


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  #3020433 12-Jan-2023 12:55
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unifi needs to connect to a router




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  #3020439 12-Jan-2023 13:19
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xpd:

 

Sorry, confused me a bit... you've already got a Fritz which is a router and has switch built in - plug the unifi into it. Done.

 

For expansion beyond the switch ports on the Fritz, just get a 16/24 port switch to rackmount. No other router needed.

 

 

 

 

Yup... sorry I should have explained myself better - where I'm really going with this is, can I upgrade from the Fritzbox or is there no real benefit in terms of performance/security? 


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  #3020469 12-Jan-2023 14:30
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setup goes

 

ONT > Router (Fritz) > Devices. Devices could be a PoE switch for cameras, straight to the NAS, or to the Unifi

 

But you need a router in there, its what gives you the internet, and the bonus is it gives you 3-4 Ethernet ports to connect devices too.


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  #3020484 12-Jan-2023 15:21
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James Bond:

 

Yup... sorry I should have explained myself better - where I'm really going with this is, can I upgrade from the Fritzbox or is there no real benefit in terms of performance/security? 

 



Just run with the Fritz Plug the AP into any of the LAN ports with the PoE injector in-between. It can always be changed in the future if it's not doing what you need it to for whatever reason.

No security issues, just keep it up to date with regard to firmware.

Are you replaceing the Wifi from the Fritzbox with the Unifi AP, or are you supplementing the Fritz wifi with it?

Are you configuring the Unifi AP as a standalone device via the phone app, or are you running the controller software to configure it?


 
 
 
 

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  #3020571 12-Jan-2023 18:29
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Fritz is a decent unit, shouldn't have any issues with it if you're looking at gigabit.

 

I have mine connected to a 24 port cisco switch running couple of home lab/servers, Unifi gear, random other bits around the house.

 

If you do feel you want something more, then prepare to pay decent $$$, dont go for these mass marketed "performance" routers etc, 90% of it is marketing. Build your own from an old PC :D

 

 





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