UniFi Basics: Initial Setup Made Easy
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In this second installment of Unifi Basics, I dig into the practical first steps of setting up your own Unifi network. Starting with the initial adoption of equipment, I explain how to connect and configure these devices for optimal performance. Learn about PoE, setting up your first wireless network with the U6 Plus access point, and the importance of creating a guest network. With clear instructions and expert tips, this video is perfect for anyone looking to simplify networking at home or in small businesses. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful tutorials and check out the links in the description for all the gear mentioned in this video! UniFi Network VPNs: https://youtu.be/54hCV9nce0o #Unifi #UnifiSetup #UnifiNetworkConfiguration #UnifiInstallation #CrosstalkSolutions CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Equipment Overview 02:14 - Initial Setup of the UCG-Ultra (Mobile) 05:18 - Initial Setup of the UCG-Ultra (Desktop) 08:11 - UniFi OS Settings 12:24 - UniFi Network Settings 21:10 - Adopting a UniFi Switch 23:06 - Adopting an Access Point 24:00 - Creating Your Wireless Networks 27:02 - Adopting the Flex Mini Switch 27:39 - Final Thoughts and Outro --------------------------- Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/crosstalk Crosstalk Discord: https://discord.gg/crosstalksolutions Follow me on: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/crosstalksol - Facebook: https://fb.me/crosstalksolutions - Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosstalksolutions - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstalksolutions - LinkedIn: https://goo.gl/j2Ucgg Crosstalk Solutions - RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: https://crosstalksolutions.com/recommendations/ Amazon Wish List: http://a.co/7dRXc67 Crosstalk Solutions offers best practice phone systems and network/wireless infrastructure design/deployment. Visit https://www.CrosstalkSolutions.com for more info!
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