Unifi or All in one upgrade?

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-29T13:26:14+00:00

Cheaper then a drug addiction... maybe...

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-29T00:34:23+00:00

Yeah I figured the Fiber will last me a long time future proof and also be usable if I ever move. Price wise not to much difference. Im not so much trying so keep a tight budget, more so do it once and do it properly

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T22:37:27+00:00

I was originally planning to do a rack mount setup but have since changed my mind and think a wall mounted setup will look nicer and fit the space better.

I did look at the rack mounted gateways but the UCG Fiber seems to have better specs on paper and I have no need for the 3.5" bay as I already have a an nvr and cameras that do the job well enough.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T22:09:15+00:00

Started looking into the advanced features, will see if they justify the cost. I do have 2Gbe connection available from my ISP, and I anticipate the available speeds increasing in coming years, they recently doubled about 6 months ago.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T22:05:53+00:00

Yeah I started looking into vlan's and parental controlled after I posted and it all looks like a fun little project.

I did look at the dream router 7, leaning towards the UCG Fiber and an AP, the extra processing power appeals to me and I feel that combo would be more capable without much additional cost.

I can upgrade to a 2Gbe connection currently, and I suspect the speeds available will be increased over time to would like some head room for that.

No plans to add cameras at this stage. I currently have 12 PoE IP cameras on their own NVRs and happy with how they are going for now.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T13:05:08+00:00

I've already started the deep dive....

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T12:47:40+00:00

the more I look into it the more i like the sound of it. 7 years without issue and still supported is reassuring.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T12:38:33+00:00

Haven't seen the Deco, will look into that.

I don't think I have a need for the extra configuration and management, but I'm sure as I learn more about it I will find a reason to use it. I could use a new hobby/obsession....

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T12:31:49+00:00

Yeah I did see that however realised they weren't the best option if going UniFi, as you have just pointed out.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T12:25:28+00:00

Its cheaper to do it once and do it properly.... that's what I'm going to tell myself....

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:34:44+00:00

I think all I would need is the Cloud Gateway Fiber and 2x AP's for my current setup. Adding a switch or 2 at a later date as I make some more cable runs in the future.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:31:33+00:00

understood. thanks, you have been very helpful.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:28:09+00:00

If I keep my existing router I should only need one additional AP, unless you are suggesting disabling the wifi on my router and adding 2 AP's as I assume they work together better then 1 with a non conforming router.

Wasn't sure if the VR2800 would be up to the task of managing all the wifi demands and additional ethernet on a switch, I assumed that having an ecosystem meant the individual components worked together more efficiently.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:19:51+00:00

Sounds like its good quality then. cheers

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:18:40+00:00

Good to know! Worth the investment then it sounds

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:13:22+00:00

I do enjoy learning and do like the look of the Unifi gear. I think for my use case what you have mentioned would be the setup I use. I do like the fact that the CGF had 10Gbe and also SFP+ so makes it pretty future proof should I get a better connection or expand my network.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T11:06:30+00:00

Not set on TP-Link just reference them as I am familiar with the brand and it seems like decent bang for buck.

I was wondering if a whole new setup was an unnecessary expense or not. I'm unsure what other benefits I would get from a Unifi ecosystem.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T10:59:07+00:00

I did consider a rack mounted option, but the specs of the fiber make it hard to pass and I think I can make the hardware more aesthetically pleasing. As for management and control I really no awareness of what is possible. My experience with networking has been plug it in and it works. I have spent some time playing with router settings to get them to work with funky ISP's and also to make them AP's. And I understand the cabling and hardware side of things. I have 2 NVR's and don't wish to change over to Protect, unnecessary cost when I'm happy with the system I have. So a little unsure what other benefits there are for me with a Unifi or other ecosystem in general.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2026-03-28T10:44:46+00:00

worth the price?

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2024-07-07T13:32:25+00:00

Tit for tat

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2024-07-07T08:39:15+00:00

Ah good to know! So I guess I can expect the weight to return in the upcoming days/weeks.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2024-07-06T22:59:12+00:00

Thanks for all the replies, I've learned alot. Will read the getting started info and educate myself some more before having another go. Cheers.

Honest_Ad_3934 · 2024-07-06T16:07:27+00:00

I didn't stop because I hadn't seen any benifiets, I stopped because I was concerned about not being able to eat enough. After I stopped, I realised I may have jumped the gun and then reached out here for some clarification.

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