Unifi For Newbies - Who is Unifi for and How it Works

Ethernet Blueprint July 20, 2024
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Welcome to Ethernet Blueprint - Creating a Blueprint for a better home network. Unifi Network Tutorials Here, I break down complex networking concepts into simple, step-by-step tutorials made for beginners — no IT background needed. And if you’re ready to go beyond YouTube and get real, guided help… 👉 Check out the Network Newbies Bootcamp — a live, small-group training designed for the Unifi Newbie who want to build a safe, secure, and optimized UniFi network with expert guidance. Learn more at: https://www.ethernetblueprint.com/bootcamp Building a new home and want a great Network? I also help anyone building a new construction home with data cable planning, Unifi Wireless design, network equipment planning and future proofing. 👉 I have also created some helpful guides and course to self-help anyone wanting to build in a great network! Full Guide and Course: https://www.ethernetblueprint.com/ Data Cable Planning Cheat Sheet: https://www.ethernetblueprint.com/cheatsheet

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The first video in our Unifi Series is about about who Unifi is for what it brings to the table. In this video, we talk through the components that make up a unifi network as well as how they all connect together. If you are new to Unifi, then you found the perfect video series for getting started. #unifi #ubiquiti #ubiquitinetworks #ethernetblueprint Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Who is Unifi For 2:27 Why we like VLANs 5:46 Components of a Unifi Network 13:43 How it Connects Together 21:20 Devices Recommendations 32:13 Upcoming in the Series Other Videos Referenced in this video: Which Unifi Router is best for you - https://youtu.be/DQc9VnnM4sQ How to choose a Unifi Switch - https://youtu.be/CmwqZ-b55NY How to Plan your WiFi Locations - https://youtu.be/FDz9G87zFv Beginners Guide for Choosing APs - https://youtu.be/XAhrsnU1-DA Links to Equipment I spoke about: UDM SE: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/udm-se Cloud Gateway Ultra: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cloud-gateways-compact/products/ucg-ultra Dream Router: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/udr Pro Max POE 16 Port Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/switching-professional-max/products/usw-pro-max-16-poe 24 Port POE Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/switching-standard/products/usw-24-poe Switch Ultra (60W) https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/switching-utility/collections/pro-ultra/products/usw-ultra-60w?variant=usw-ultra-60w Switch Ultra (210W) https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/switching-utility/collections/pro-ultra/products/usw-ultra-210w?variant=usw-ultra-210w U6 Pro AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u6-pro U7 Pro AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u7-pro U6 InWall AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u6-iw U6 Mesh Outdoor: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u6-mesh G5 Bullet Camera: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/uvc-g5-bullet G5 Turret Camera: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/uvc-g5-turret-ultra G4 Doorbell Options: https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=cameras-doorbells UNVR: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/unvr Unifi For Newbies Videos: Unifi for Newbies - Who is a Unifi for and how it works: https://youtu.be/0AUqaf3wDQU Unifi for Newbies - How to Use the Unifi Store to research products: https://youtu.be/UK6BHfdlaKM Unifi for Newbies - Getting your Gear Online: https://youtu.be/0wbVMUzWXCI Unifi for Newbies - Setting up VLANs and WiFi: https://youtu.be/cgLr9VZu_Zg Unifi for Newbies - Guest Networks: https://youtu.be/6jtPNe-3ot4 Unifi for Newbies - Securing with Firewall Rules: https://youtu.be/in6ge_boeBk Unifi for Newbies - Unifi Protect NVR and Adding Cameras: https://youtu.be/OwSgAYt9810 Unifi for Newbies - Setting up your Protect Cameras: https://youtu.be/ms3y60KdR4Y

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