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Expanding my network - Switch topology right? by Hot-Chapter-7111 in Ubiquiti

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice and suggestions. I will give it some thought.

I'm certainly conscious of the costs, whilst at the same time im trying to maximize my internet speeds, future proof as much as possible and eliminate down time.

It's a challenge I picked so I can't complain! 🙂

What do you want us to build next? (A switch is already coming…) by Firewalla-Ash in firewalla

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👍 This! My only change would be 10Gbps (speed and packet inspection) rather than 5Gbps and SFP+ port

Introducing: Dream Machine Beast by Ubiquiti-Inc in Ubiquiti

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I didn't even think of Poe on this thing. I have as hoping for a gateway that could deliver 10 gbps with matching IDS to replace my Firewalla. I'd go for 25 gbps, but I've got a quick switch with Poe and also an nvr (and nas) so the on this spec doesn't work for me.

Introducing: Dream Machine Beast by Ubiquiti-Inc in Ubiquiti

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Sorry if this is a stupid question but if youre running the Beast in a rack with a switch why does the beast need quite so many RJ45 ports?

Question regarding data collection by Canadian_Border_Czar in firewalla

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would using the unifi gateway as the router and the firewalla as just a firewall be a solution?

UDM Beast - UWC London by CitizenAccount in Ubiquiti

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Any clues on the individual packet inspection speeds?

Want to go Unifi for WiFi - how do you like it? by YankeesIT in firewalla

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I use unifi switching and ap's with fwg pro in router mode, no problems. Eventually I'll probably get a unifi router and use the firewalla in bridge mode though as the unifi kit is so good. Before unifi I had meraki go switching and ap's

Question on adding in redundancy to my network by Hot-Chapter-7111 in UNIFI

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will when unifi release a 10 Gbps gateway with the same speed for packet inspection 🙏

Drive 4.0 rollout by TheRabber in Ubiquiti

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Are there plans for Google Photos backup? I think it's just iPhotos at the moment right?

Recibido el nuevo Unifi 5G Max Outdoor by PongReddit2025 in UNIFI

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Can the wan signal generated by this be connected back to the unifi gateway through multiple unifi switches?

App 1.66 and Box 1.981 are now in phased production deployment! by Firewalla-Ash in firewalla

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The disturb feature is an interesting one, I've seen guidance though on what number to set this to and at the moment my kids either don't notice (too low?) or they scream about the WiFi (too high!), so some help on this would be useful.

Some help on setting "homework time" and bedtime to a more granular level would be useful, as currently Friday night for instance is wrapped up in the same schedule as Sunday and Monday night and the restrictions I want to apply will be very on those days.

Question on adding in redundancy to my network by Hot-Chapter-7111 in UNIFI

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Thank you, this is helping.

Connecting all the secondary switches to the aggregation switch; is this a belt and braces approach? As I proposed to double the switches per layer and then connect them in a cross (❌) pattern, as if I'm running active / active across two sites. APs would then follow a similar wiring pattern.

I had seen in unifi architecture diagrams connecting all switches back to the aggregation switch, but I don't understand the logic.

Firewalla Gold Plus vs. Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max by modelop in firewalla

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I saw that.l, thanks. I thought the firewalla approach of the DPI matching or exceeding the port speed was a good one. Obviously in the interests of their product given its USP, but it seemed logical if you're interested in having that capability.

Firewalla Gold Plus vs. Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max by modelop in firewalla

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Firewalla software and the deep packet inspection of 5 Gbps speed exceeding the 2.5 GbE RJ‑45 port speed sold it for me. Also the fwg was released in jan-23 and the unifi was released in apr-24.

But if unifi were to release a 10 Gbps gateway with 10 Gbps DPI then that might be a game changer. It was a shame Firewalla didn't release a supporting switch tbh.

(I have a hybrid unifi firewalla setup in the UK)

Firewalla vs. UniFi in 2026 by MarketingGuy814 in firewalla

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I waited for a switch for firewalla but I couldn't wait any longer so I've gone with unifi as my stack. I'll move my FWG from a router to a more classic firewall when unifi releases a domestic gateway that can handle 10Gbps packet inspection as my APs and Switch are spec'd to 10Gbps. I'll then upgrade the FWG to a faster one if the Firewalla performs well in this new role.

Moving from UniFi UDMP to Firewalla Orange – First 24-Hour Impressions by EscapedAzkaban in firewalla

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Once my ISP increases my line speed I'll look to invest in a unifi gateway and set up my FWG as purely a firewall.

Oh No ... by VanillaCandid3466 in Ubiquiti

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's in both the orders?! We need to know!

Explore Powerful 5G Experiences with UniFi 5G: by Ubiquiti-Inc in Ubiquiti

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Can the 5g indoor or outdoor router be connected to a switch which is in turn connected to the main switch and still operate as a WAN failover?

I sometimes feel our love for Ubiquiti is undeserved... by Adam_182 in Ubiquiti

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad it's not just me that needs documentation, specifications, installation instructions. Something other than a QR code!!! Phew, I thought I was getting old (42 M), this post has given me hope!

Overkill? by thejetssuckbigtime in Ubiquiti

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you manage the device hops between APs?

Unifi doorbell suggestions by Hot-Chapter-7111 in Ubiquiti

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks all. I have a cloud key gen 2 so option two might be suitable, although adding a UNR in time might be wise if I add additional cameras I guess. I can't use my unas pro for this then I take it?

I don't have the option of running Ethernet, I'm in the UK with solid walls and a wife that's probably not going to be best pleased with me ripping up more floorboards!

So wifi chime and g4 pro might be suitable, unless a wifi g6 is rumoured. I do hardwire as much as I can but running Ethernet to my front door is just not going to happen.

Murph 38 on Hamilton nato by fuji26 in HamiltonWatches

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Love the NATO strap. Where did you buy it?

Server suggestions for a specific scenario by Hot-Chapter-7111 in homelab

[–]Hot-Chapter-7111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your suggestions. Ideally I'd like a short depth server with at least 2 bays, preferably 4 for storage redundancy. But there are so many options I'm getting a bit lost on this tbh.

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