How to Upgrade to Unifi from your old System
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If you are looking at Unifi, there will come a day when you need to upgrade from your old system. But what is the best way to do this? Can you run both systems at the same time? Should you name you WiFi the same as before? In this weeks video, we dive into this subject and talk though how to upgrade to Unifi from your old system. #unifi #upgrade #ethernetblueprint -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π‘ Want the fast track to a better UniFi home network? Join the Network Newbies Bootcamp β a live, guided, 4-day, step-by-step training for beginners who want expert help and live Q&A support while they build their own secure, reliable UniFi setup from start to finish. Perfect for the Unifi Newbie! π Limited spots are available - Learn more at β EthernetBlueprint.com/bootcamp ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:34 Setting the Stage 6:12 Connecting your new Unifi System 8:29 Setting up your Unifi System in-line 11:54 Types of Cutovers? 14:22 Downsides to keeping same WiFi Name 16:43 Setting up our new Wifi and VLANs 20:17 Cutover - Modem/Router Combo 23:41 Cutover - Router Only 28:19 Keeping your Same IP Scheme 34:13 My Recommendations - Don't Skip
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