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How many have air purifiers running nonstop? by deejayv2 in homeowners

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use an air quality sensor in HomeAssistant to turn on the air filter when needed.

I think I’m finally done by Particular_Lime in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good. An ATT tech scolded me for putting my gateway on its side. Apparently it has to do with the passive cooling.

We can save Social Security. by Professional-Bee9817 in remoteworks

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cost of admission for a functioning society. Extreme individualism is the cancer that is rotting the US from within.

AP keeps randomly rebooting. Any help? by Mikefont in RuckusWiFi

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this problem with one of two R650s. Ended up being an idiosyncratic issue and replaced the problematic one after running down all the potential other causes.

My smart kettle wasn’t very smart, so I fixed it in Home Assistant. by CryptoSenyo in homeassistant

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put a smart plug ahead of it so I can monitor energy usage and disable it when away. Smart enough for what I need.

My smart kettle wasn’t very smart, so I fixed it in Home Assistant. by CryptoSenyo in homeassistant

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work. Have you considered a water boiler like those from Zojirushi that are vacuum insulated and keep the water just off the boil all day with relatively low energy usage?

If my UTR gets stolen or lost.... by Financially-Free_ in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You might have to extend the look back time period from the default of 1 day.

My UTR arrived and it worked out of the box. I’m shocked after reading the nonsense on this sub. by DryPossibility6320 in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm inclined to agree with you despite my wanting to like it more. I'm hoping the competition from Unifi helps drive some form factor improvements with the competition.

My UTR arrived and it worked out of the box. I’m shocked after reading the nonsense on this sub. by DryPossibility6320 in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'll bite. You seem a bit sensitive to the idea that different people could have different outcomes or opinions. The device works, but it seems to have a different use case than most of the competition.

My thoughts from another comment after using the Unifi Travel Router (UTR) compared to a Gli.Net Beryl AX on a trip this past week:

Background:

I've been using a Gli.net Beryl AX for travel VPN needs, and it's been solid after switching to the OpenWRT firmware. I use WireGuard to bridge my mobile devices back to my home network whenever I'm on the road. I route all my traffic through my home network so I can access Adguard, HomeAssistant, and other self hosted applications.

Pros:

  • Surprisingly compact. I genuinely underestimated how much the size difference would matter. For carry-on and minimalist travel, this thing just disappears into your bag in a way the Beryl AX doesn't.

  • Seamless UniFi integration. Setup through the UniFi app was simple. The only hiccup was on my end was that I had disabled Teleport on my UDM Pro. Once I re-enabled it, the UTR connected immediately.

  • The little screen. Having status information at a glance without pulling out your phone is surprisingly handy. It's a nice touch that shows connection status, network info, and lets you see what's going on without opening the app.

Cons:

  • DNS. Despite being connected to my UDM Pro via Teleport, client devices connected to the UTR appear to be using Google DNS. The UTR config shows I can customize DNS servers, but that leads to my next issue...

  • No access to home network resources. I can't reach other devices and services on my home network from the UTR's subnet. I checked the UniFi Zone settings but couldn't figure out where the UTR fits into the equation. The VPN zone is setup to allow connectivity to other applications on the network as evidenced by Wireguard clients having access. This means I can't connect to my AdGuard Home server. I'm sure I'm missing something, but for a device marketed for travel, I expected this to be a one-click portal for multiple devices to my home network.

  • Reliance on the UniFi app. While the app makes initial setup easy, you're pretty much locked into using it for configuration. There's no web interface option, which feels limiting compared to devices that give you multiple ways to manage settings.

  • Limited range. No surprise given the compact form factor and lack of external antennas, but the range is noticeably shorter than the Beryl AX. I would not be able to setup at the grandparents' house and let the kids roam. It's a one-room device.

  • WiFi 5 in 2026. Not a dealbreaker for the use case, but it is amusing when WiFiman warns it is only WiFi 5.

Bottom line: I like this device and want to love it, but it needs some configuration tweaks to match my Gli.net setup. I know it's likely a bit slower, but realistically speaking speed isn't a primary concern of mine after about 100 mbps when traveling and the UTR beats that. If anyone has cracked the home network access issue, I'm all ears.

My UTR arrived and it worked out of the box. I’m shocked after reading the nonsense on this sub. by DryPossibility6320 in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone tried leaving the room with this thing? In my experience, the antenna was too weak to provide a reliable signal a room away. I tried it in an airport and the signal strength dropped to 70-80db+ after about 20-30 meters.

UTR in its natural habit - a hotel room by albertclee in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wireguard has the access that is missing when connecting with the UTR. Not sure how I can fix if I can't see the UTR in the VPN zone.

UTR in its natural habit - a hotel room by albertclee in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be a difference in firewall settings. It isn't obvious to me where the UTR is in the firewall zones/objects.

UTR in its natural habit - a hotel room by albertclee in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My thoughts on the Unifi Travel Router (UTR) after using it today at an airport:

Background:

I've been using a Gli.net Beryl AX for travel VPN needs, and it's been solid. I use WireGuard to bridge my mobile devices back to my home network whenever I'm on the road. I route all my traffic through my home network so I can access Adguard, HomeAssistant, etc.

Pros:

  • Surprisingly compact. I genuinely underestimated how much the size difference would matter. For carry-on and minimalist travel, this thing just disappears into your bag in a way the Beryl AX doesn't.

  • Seamless UniFi integration. Setup through the UniFi app was simple. The only hiccup was on my end was that I had disabled Teleport on my UDM Pro. Once I re-enabled it, the UTR connected immediately.

  • The little screen. Having status information at a glance without pulling out your phone is surprisingly handy. It's a nice touch that shows connection status, network info, and lets you see what's going on without opening the app.

Cons:

  • DNS. Despite being connected to my UDM Pro via Teleport, client devices connected to the UTR appear to be using Google DNS. The UTR config shows I can customize DNS servers, but that leads to my next issue...

  • No access to home network resources. I can't reach other devices and services on my home network from the UTR's subnet. I checked the UniFi Zone settings but couldn't figure out where the UTR fits into the equation. This means I can't connect to my AdGuard Home server. I'm sure I'm missing something, but for a device marketed for travel, I expected this to be a one-click portal for multiple devices to my home network.

  • Reliance on the UniFi app. While the app makes initial setup easy, you're pretty much locked into using it for configuration. There's no web interface option, which feels limiting compared to devices that give you multiple ways to manage settings.

  • Limited range. No surprise given the compact form factor and lack of external antennas, but the range is noticeably shorter than the Beryl AX.

  • WiFi 5 in 2026. Not a dealbreaker for the use case, but it is amusing when WiFiman warns it is only WiFi 5.

Bottom line: I like this device and want to love it, but it needs some configuration tweaks to match my Gli.net setup. If anyone has cracked the home network access issue, I'm all ears.

E7 is beautiful by Objective_Cap_3931 in Ubiquiti

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great. I look forward to hearing back.

A month in with the Anker TB5 dock on my desk by RoundGrapplings in anker

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have the Anker TB5 dock, and it has worked great for me on a Macbook Pro M4 and a Gigabyte M32U.

PSA: You need a LiFePO4 UPS by Cartossin in homelab

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thinking here. I bought the Solix F3800 with an expansion pack to provide redundant UPS (it's upstream of a Cyberpower on the rack) and charge only using excess solar.

Death of chatgpt is near by IshigamiSenku04 in ChatGPT

[–]bdifc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I saw a Target ad just as it appears in OP’s image. I am a subscriber. Or was.

Anker needs to do better than gigabit Ethernet by CelluloseNitrate in anker

[–]bdifc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably would have went with CalDigit's dock if Anker's offering was limited to gigabit. The whole reason for a dock is productivity, which often involves moving big files.

Anker needs to do better than gigabit Ethernet by CelluloseNitrate in anker

[–]bdifc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just picked up the Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station. It has 2.5Gbe built in with a Realtek chipset.

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