Is anyone using Synology routers? Considering moving Unifi -> Synology

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gzjdoe

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#303378 6-Feb-2023 12:54

I have a home network that was built using Unifi devices a few years ago:

Router: USG-3P
Switch: US-8-60W
WiFi access points: UAP-AC-IW (x2)
Cloud Key v1

In addition to these, I have a raspberry pi running PiHole+Unbound for DNS and PiVPN. I have different LAN/WiFi networks to get IoT devices and kids devices on their own networks, and that's pretty much all I need.

It still serves me well, but I wonder how long Ubiquiti will continue supporting these devices, and it'd be nice to have WiFi 6 support.

I looked at Ubiquiti's page, and it seems that their consumer grade routers are not being sold anymore? So, even if I replace the WiFi APs for one that supports WiFi 6, it doesn't seem that the USG-3P+CloudKey have a direct consumer grade replacement?

So, I am considering this synology router a viable alternative, and I am wondering if anyone has used it: https://www.synology.com/en-nz/products/WRX560

Or, is there something that I am overlooking from the Ubiquiti product list?

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#3032458 6-Feb-2023 13:02

There are replacements for your setup in the Unifi range. Keep the switch and replace the others with a UDM + U6-Lite AP's for Wifi6. Else a UDR (doesnt route full gig but can do ~ 600mb/s) and includes a Wifi6 AP then add others.

You could keep the USG-3P and use the CloudKey Gen2 which is still fully supported but the challenge is the USG-3P is now so outdated so realistic options are the UDM or UDR or the UDM Pro's.

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gzjdoe

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#3032464 6-Feb-2023 13:16

Thanks @Jiriteach, but I think that the UDM might be on its way out? At least when I visit the product page it says "Sold Out", which I think it's code for: we're not producing this anymore? https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-unifi-os-consoles/products/udm-us

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#3032465 6-Feb-2023 13:22

More likely code for the Chinese factory workers are infested with Covid.

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#3032467 6-Feb-2023 13:23

gzjdoe:

Thanks @Jiriteach, but I think that the UDM might be on its way out? At least when I visit the product page it says "Sold Out", which I think it's code for: we're not producing this anymore? https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-unifi-os-consoles/products/udm-us

Definately not on its way out. Ubiquiti products are so popular that they have a seriously hard time keeping up with demand. Almost everything on their US store is constantly sold out. You will see stock loaded ~ early mornings NZT but it all goes in a matter of 10-15 mins.

In NZ - PbTech has some stock but once that goes they tend to have a long wait for more!

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gzjdoe

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#3032475 6-Feb-2023 13:53

Thanks for clarifying. It seems that the UDM is the way to go then. I'm quite happy with Ubiquiti and would really only move if they were shifting to a different market segment.

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#3032482 6-Feb-2023 14:05

Your current solution is great for Gigabit (without IDS enabled) so with that off you'll be up to Gigabit speeds. Still know plenty of people with the OG USG.

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#3032540 6-Feb-2023 18:20

Hi, I switched from a Ubiquiti based system to the Synology RT6600AX and couldn't be happier.

The Ubiquiti system looked great (slick management interface) but always had some issues, everything was running 80-90% but there was always an issue and if there was a brief period of solid operation and update would come along and break things again.

The Synology software is similar to their NAS management GUI but it is a very flexible and powerful router OS in its own right. It's done everything I need and has been rock solid. I would recommend their router products based on my experience.

gzjdoe

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#3032567 6-Feb-2023 19:42

@Gwilson are you able to configure a different DNS/DHCP server for your router? I'm keen to keep pihole as my DNS/DHCP server for my network.

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#3032719 6-Feb-2023 21:06

Yes you can.

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#3032745 7-Feb-2023 02:05

They're actually surprisingly powerful, feature-packed routers.

Another thing you can do is set up additional "networks" (VLAN's on other routers) for example, a WiFi network for IoT, another for Guest and rules to allow some traffic to pass to your main LAN.

I'm yet to personally try one but @freitasm has one and loves it. Just note if you go with one you'll want to use WiFi etc off it also and totally ditch the UniFi gear.

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#3032760 7-Feb-2023 09:24

I particularly like that SRM allows me to use different DNS for each network - main, IoT, streaming, guest and so on - so I can use different services with some features enabled for different use cases.

It's very easy to configure and fast.

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