UniFi Express: The Game-Changer in Home & Small Business Networking!

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Ubiquiti's latest innovation is here - UniFi Express! In this video, we explore the game-changing features of UniFi Express, a versatile standalone router and firewall with a built-in Wi-Fi 6 access point.
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00:00 Intro
01:11 UniFi Express specs
03:28 UniFi Express use case scenarios
05:14 Throughput statement
06:22 Final Thoughts
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@Krigh_B 6 ай бұрын

Chris, I feel like the one thing missing from this video is the “where does this fit in to the unifi ecosystem and how does it compare to the dream router”

@mercyhillproduction 7 ай бұрын

Just came back in stock, and I ordered immediately. Your $0.01 affiliate earnings are on their way. Thanks for keeping us current!

@marcuscase3308 7 ай бұрын

Looks like an Apple AirPort Express.

@tillmannfischer 7 ай бұрын

Yep, a lot like the concept, but more powerful in capability. It‘s kinda ridiculous that this tiny thing in combination with a Flex-Mini switch is basically an entire network as capable as significantly more expensive options. And for some reason, it costs only 2€ more than the UXG here in Germany…

@RussellKasem 7 ай бұрын

Makes sense since the Apple team responsible for the Airport products started Ubiquiti.

@jmsclbwmn 6 ай бұрын

@@RussellKasemThis ^

@kopshopper 6 ай бұрын

The man that designed it owns the company. So makes sense

@JValderrama 6 ай бұрын

To me look like samsung home Connect with a screen

@kiefferciullo8561 7 ай бұрын

Chris, I am so glad that Ubiquiti is starting to remember who their customers are. I've used UniFi since 2018, and when they were doing this console push, I thought it might be time for a different alternative. I love my UDM Pro (which replaced my original USG that died), but let's be real! It has too many features for the average user. Sure UniFi Protect, Talk, etc are great features for those who need them, but I live in a small apartment, and it's overkill. These little Intel NUC-sized boxes are starting to refill that part of the market they seemed to be abandoning. I will keep my UDM Pro for now, but you better believe that if it dies, I'm getting one of these!

@OddWoz 6 ай бұрын

Too bad they still don’t “remember” to tell those customers when a breach happens.

@hepticftw 6 ай бұрын

@@OddWoz It was fake lol one of their devs pretended to "hack" them and got caught through his own stupidity

@Reedith 6 ай бұрын

I don't know I think everyone should have access to unified protect. It is the best and easiest security platform we got to get people off s***** ring and on to protect

@markavintegrator6266 7 ай бұрын

This is a perfect product to replace old installations using Airport Extremes and Expresses. Those worked very well when wiring wasn’t an option.

@brkbtjunkie 6 ай бұрын

I have a ton of clients that still use the OG apple mesh network - they were meshing before it was called meshing.

@awarepenguin3376 6 ай бұрын

makes sense since unifi founder was ex-apple wlan engineer

@brkbtjunkie 6 ай бұрын

@@awarepenguin3376 I did not know that, makes sense though.

@jblex4906 6 ай бұрын

Perfect upgrade for my vacation home. My Express arrived today to replace the old USG-3P and Gen 1 Cloud Key. Easy installation. I also installed a USW-Flex-Mini to expand the available LAN ports and kept a NanoHD AP in the mix with a POE injector.

@N556ND 7 ай бұрын

I run events where I use my own private network. This is a perfect compliment to the unifi system I have at the shop.

@carlostavaresjr958 6 ай бұрын

What I find interesting is that this device is versatile by itself for many small applications. When you start adding AP's you better off with a POE switch and normal AP's as the Unifi AP and mesh ap's are not that expensive to deploy in a home.

@insobox 7 ай бұрын

These remind me of basically being the "new" generation of Airport Express. I remember doing similar build outs with Airport Extreme Base Stations and Airport Express "repeaters" back in the day (probably ~10-15 years ago)

@markfrombriz 6 ай бұрын

That was one of the best most reliable wifi routers i had untill unify came along

@BrentCameron 6 ай бұрын

I still have several Apple devices in service now at our church. They don’t function as wireless access points but still serve other needs just fine.

@Part_121 6 ай бұрын

My entire home network runs on Extremes and Expresses, to this day. I've been keeping my eye out for a product like this, which looks like a good replacement for my ancient Airports once they start to fail, or I get faster Internet service.

@jbponzi1 3 ай бұрын

I’m with most you. My house still running Extremes and Expresses. Continue to be reliable and provide the bandwidth we need, only two regular users. There’s even an Express in my garage and I live in Wisconsin. This is a possibility as a replacement, still haven’t found anything I really like.

@SeattleSandro 7 ай бұрын

It's already sold out, but that's OK. This is exactly what I'm looking to put in at my parent's house, so I can manage their network. This plus a wifi 6 mesh access point to cover the back yard is all they need.

@JeanPierreWhite 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I'd love to see a follow-up video showing how to replace a USG and Cloud Key with how to transfer the network controller over to the Express unit which would consolidate two units into one. I can see how I can upgrade my home network to WifI 6 relatively inexpensively and replace my AP-AC-PRO's and AP-AC-M at the same time.

@trosketj 6 ай бұрын

An impressive device! Thanks for the post, and for making some great points what it is and is not. With included cloudkey, access point, and mesh, its perfect for a home or small office. I wish it had dual WAN - it would be a perfect lightweight, low power, vehicle device for my LTE/Starlink vehicle use case.

@jasonsalcido108 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the intro to UniFi Express, Chris. This sounds like an interesting addition for home deployments. I am planning a new home network and initially got an EdgeRouter 4 that I was going to pair with UI APs and cloud key but it seems better to just use this instead plus PoE switch and APs. Would love your thoughts on a home UI setup with those components or would Dream Router be better?

@somebody1869 7 ай бұрын

I think “detached garage wireless backhaul” is best done with an in-wall AP. You get the meshing, and a PoE out for a camera connection to watch the garage.

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 7 ай бұрын

This device couldn't breach the kitchen walls in some homes I've had to install a detached garage wireless backhaul in.

@somebody1869 7 ай бұрын

@@SpaceCadet4Jesus in my case, the detached garage is perhaps 50’ from the closest AP in the house. My g4 instant camera at the front of the garage has about 75’ and has to pass through all the structure of the garage and an exterior wall of the house. It’s connection is often tenuous. I’d like to improve that as well as add network ports for a camera and a small wired iot setup. An in-wall AC access point would be perfect for my situation.

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 7 ай бұрын

@@somebody1869 I had an installation from a brick exterior concrete inner walls multi-level home (built in the 30's?) that needed internet into a detached garage make of concrete blocks. Even at the closest home window looking 25' to the garage, I test placed a new 4 antenna ASUS wireless router and found a variable -72dbm signal in the garage. YIKES! Solved it pretty easily though. Brought a pair of TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter - 2 Gigabit Ports, Ethernet Over Power, Plug&Play, Power Saving, 2x2 MIMO (2 of them come in the box) and plugged them in, one inside the house somewhere and the other inside the garage. That gets them ethernet out to the garage and if they want wireless out there, they can add a wireless box. Works reliably and fast enough, now if they can get that pesky Chamberlain garage door cloud thingy working reliably.

@compudude 6 ай бұрын

@@somebody1869 I think a point to point bridge is a better solution, made for that use case, and doesn't reduce throughput capabilities.

@sl67350 6 ай бұрын

If you can, run a cable. I have a detached garage as well. I finally made the time to run some conduit and connect the garage to the house. After all the work is done, it’s great. Can’t replace that kind of stability being wired.

@OliverStahl 7 ай бұрын

This is the most comprehensive video on the Express yet. Thanks a lot!

@deonh9303 6 ай бұрын

Great intro Chris - thank you. This looks like a replacement for the not so well known Amplifi Instant routers. I’m still using a pair in my townhouse and they work extremely well with great coverage. The latter did not run unifi os though so this would be a great upgrade with remote management capability. You are spot on - they WILL sell like hot cakes 😊

@nathanielmoore87 6 ай бұрын

Very impressive device, and you read my mind when you said it would be perfect for an RV. The only thing it doesn't have that I wish it had was a couple SFP ports.

@TheDefusedHero 7 ай бұрын

I feel like this is their answer to Cisco Meraki’s remote site/managed networks for telecommuters (Z series) or a basic business router for remote sites. Basically, the large benefit to these is that they have the capability to be remotely managed and can be setup as a VPN client device.

@cpanic1153 6 ай бұрын

This is the spiritual successor to the AirPort Express. I’m honestly surprised it’s taken them so long to release it.

@ermo2004 6 ай бұрын

Was just thinking the same and then read this reaction ;-)

@haroldfinch1955 6 ай бұрын

The only thing it's missing is Airplay

@atimbancaya 7 ай бұрын

Pretty important to note that this does NOT have IPS/IDS QOS capabilities at 1Gb like the new Gateway Lite

@DozIT 6 ай бұрын

Very important to note! I remember being disappointed 5 or so years ago when I enabled IPS/IDS on my USG 3P, eventually upgraded to UDM-Pro and never looked back! Excited to see them refreshing the lower end of the product line.

@zeldamaniac3188 6 ай бұрын

what cpu does it have?

@milhousevh 6 ай бұрын

@@zeldamaniac3188Probably the same dual core ARM A-53 with 1GB RAM that is in the UXG-Lite. In fact, I'd imagine this is more-or-less exactly the same PCB design as the UXG-Lite, but now with the addition of antennae for the 2G/5G WiFi, and a connection for the LCM (does it come with a magnifying glass?)

@PhilWard 6 ай бұрын

So even though Ubiquiti says it does have full throughput with content filtering/DPI, it doesn't actually have full throughput?

@magog6852 6 ай бұрын

That makes this comparable to any firewall without those features… which means it is expensive

@-MrDontCare- 6 ай бұрын

Back in the days, I was surprised that I could use my D-link AP as a network card when you set it up as a repeater. This was in 2006'ish. Cool stuff when you need a wifi card and just have an Access Point router.

@ZubairIO 7 ай бұрын

This is great price point, looks like a good alternative to the eero pro. I would like to see thread radios instead of Bluetooth.

@ColeRees 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I wish this was available a year ago when I was shopping for an all-in-one router system for my parents. I’ll be getting this (or the future equivalent) for my future basic installations!

@KrispyKrink 7 ай бұрын

This is what I’ve been waiting for. Wanted something that could sit on a shelf with their 16 port lite PoE switch and a flex in another room. I don’t like the Gateway Lite because you still needed another controller. I’m in.

@mikescott4008 7 ай бұрын

So my take on this is that it's for the home user where they can have a Unifi eco system without requiring a cloud key or cloud controller. The UXG-Lite from last week is for those in the business / MSP space that have a cloud controller and they can then just hook it in. If you desire Talk, Protect or other apps, then you're looking at the CK and UDM devices. Fair statement? It could be suitable for my parents, where as I'll stay on pfsense.

@JohnDoe-bd5sz 6 ай бұрын

Another advantage of the UXG-Lite seems to be that it only uses 3-4 Watts compared to this one. If only they had put the controller functionality into the UXG lite and made it possible to power via PoE it would have been perfect But it seems that some of the lucky ones that got their hands on the UXG-Lite is already experimenting with a PoE inserter to make it PoE instead. Would be awesome to be able to eliminate yet another powerbrick.

@biglap.australia 6 күн бұрын

unplugged mine from the home and installed it in my RV for a 6 week trip connected to my Netgear nighthawk. all worked like a dream and interestedly I didn't notice if getting that warm.

@tkt546 7 ай бұрын

I liked the video up until the point you mention 2.5Gbps.... A "plethora" of options with faster speeds? Really? You showed their website with 4 gateways: two of them are rack mount, one is a $1000, and the last one can't even do 1Gbps. Please tell me where they have a "plethora" of faster options, especially for people who can't do a full rack setup in their house. Given that fiber is rapidly expanding and even cable providers are offering over 1 Gbps, it's a bit disappointing. They're currently laying fiber in our neighborhood, offering 1,2,5,8 Gbps service and I just signed up for 1 Gbps because my "professional" network equipment can't handle more than that.

@StephanieDaugherty 6 ай бұрын

Now they just need to make the UDM family able to work in router-only, switch-only, and DVR-only modes, and/or support redundant controllers. Would be amazing to be able to effectively convert a UDM Pro into a USG or even as a dedicated failover gateway as a unifi network expands.

@bluntdocto2571 6 ай бұрын

Yes that would be sick

@ragtop50 7 ай бұрын

Could this take the place of a Cloud Key and just function as a controller and access point (not being used as a gateway/router)?

@expierreiment 7 ай бұрын

Would be great combined with a Flex switch for small home networks. I could see this useful for friends and family that I want to connect via Site-to-site VPN with my larger Unifi installation.

@alexsinbb 7 ай бұрын

Chris, can it be used to create a wireless bridge from an existing Unifi AP or do you need a pair of Express units?

@compudude 6 ай бұрын

This is going to be great for my parent's house, to replace their older USG+CloudKey. I do wish it (and most of the rest of the UniFi line) could handle better than 1g internet speeds, though, since that is becoming more and more common in the US. Still far from the majority, though, so this does have a place. Safe to assume this still integrates fine with other UniFi APs, though, and not just additional Express units? That's not made clear in the video, which just talks about additional Express units.

@atbristol32 7 ай бұрын

Would love to see a how to video for the RV/Road Warrior use case that allows VPN back to home network, specifically so I can use Hulu Live TV while on the road in my travel trailer.

@R_M_Renfield 7 ай бұрын

Really need 6e at this point on more than just the enterprise AP

@richarddcrossley 6 ай бұрын

I have a few weird dead spots in my office. I’ve hardwired one access point but because of where the office not an option. This is exactly what I was looking for as I’ll put it somewhere that has the strong connection and then lock the devices that suffer from the dead spots to the express.

@DougSims 6 ай бұрын

After seeing your previous video about the gateway lite, I was looking at that device seriously. However, my controller installation completely failed on me last month and I've having trouble getting a new one running like I want. This device will solve a lot of my issues, and let me relocate one of my APs to another location in the house. I've just got 3 switches, 2 APs, and the gateway on my network. The full throughput statement seals the deal for me with my ATT fiber connection at home.

@carter__dean 6 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a video on how to manage a UniFi network you've set up for your parents. I'm looking to manage mine locally and theirs remotely, but how do you go about setting that up? What are the benefits and downsides? Thank you for all of your wonderful content!

@jimbernard6112 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. Glad you broke into the video with an update about throughput performance with content filtering. I'm trying to decide between the Dream Router and this new Express unit. Does the Dream Router perform the same (i.e. no effect on sub full gigabit throughput) when content filtering/threat management is enabled?

@mflotron 7 ай бұрын

This is perfect for my grandparents’ house so I can just set it and forget it and remotely troubleshoot if needed.

@MrSkyl1ne 7 ай бұрын

If I want to install something at a remote location like my parents house, I put a TP-Link Deco there, it's cheaper, the X50 Poe actually supports PoE in case I need it and it has 2.5G LAN and there are cheaper models with 1G and no PoE. It's feature limited compared to these unify units, but it's not as if my parents or other non technical users need any of that. Besides that, they would be able to manage the Deco sets themselves if needed because it's way less complicated.

@devinhedge 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙏🏻

@johnpoldo8817 6 ай бұрын

I love Deco units and have installed 100’s.

@DJGeek 7 ай бұрын

Could these be like a repeater and connect to other WiFi networks to create your own network?

@OvalboreTech 7 ай бұрын

does this run full unifi OS/unifi network? can it support other conventional unifi APs/switches adopted within, or just wireless mesh with other express?

@SteveT16680 6 ай бұрын

Hello Chris. Is it possible to set it up to an existing access via WLAN for Wan input? This would be interesting, for example, to use the hotel's WiFi while traveling and still have your own network.

@jamesg5276 7 ай бұрын

Can this be added to an existing network controller as an additional site router and AP - ie remote adoption? Kinda like the UXG Lite can or do you have to use the inbuilt controller when in router mode?

@drtweak87 6 ай бұрын

would be great if it could be powered by PoE on say the Lan port. Like you said it could be use as a wireless bridge as well, and by having it PoE powered it is just less cables or even if you use it as an actual router that would be great as well.

@fritterVII 6 ай бұрын

This looks absolutely perfect for my house! One question - I've been just about to pull the trigger on a G4 Doorbell Pro; would I be able to record to my NAS using this as a router/cloud key? Or do you need to have a Dream Machine or UNVR?

@hawkeyemedic 6 ай бұрын

Hello! I love your vids. I just picked up a Unifi Express. I am wanting to use it as a wired AP for now. I have it plugged in using a POE splitter to a ethernet run that I get about 940mbps symmetrical on with testing plugged into my mac. The fastest I'm getting out of the Express as an AP is about 150. Is there something in the settings I'm missing or any other suggestion to make it even kinda worth while as a wired AP? Thanks!

@grahamkatzer7332 7 ай бұрын

Fellow road warrior here! Was just thinking about pairing it up with my off-grid Starlink mobile comms kit, then you popped in while in the RV. This is going to solve one of my mission issues as a remote worker. Thanks for the review, great timing for Christmas!

@AzarelHoward 6 ай бұрын

Looks suspiciously similar to the Ubiquity Amplifi Instant aka AFI-INS but with the better, IMO, Unifi software. I'm here for it, except that I'm now invested in the AFI-R because for the past couple of years that's been the entry level alternative to a full scale Unifi install...

@vicp7738 6 ай бұрын

Poll: Would you rather use a few Unifi Express devices in a mesh configiration OR the U6 mesh's? Number of connected Wifi Devices is plenty as per Express specs but not sure which would be better. 4x4MIMO vs 2x2, I don't think I would notice the difference to be honest. Thoughts?

@MariuszChr 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome replacement for my glitchy ERX. Having UNVR, Unifi switch this would be a cherry on top. 2.5G would be nicer, but realistically I don't NEED more than gig :)

@Tom_Azin 6 ай бұрын

Nice little device. I assume it's possible to connect the ethernet port to a switch and then just connect additional U6 Lite/PRO/+ APs to it? Or does it specifically work with just another Unifi Express devices?

@j-sebr 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid Chris! Can we migrate from self hosted Unifi by restoring a backup onto this so it automatically becomes a device in the network, or do we need to add it to our existing Unifi first then backup / restore ??? Would love to know how realistic it is to move from EdgeRouter-X + self hosted (+ APs & switches) onto one of these.

@CrosstalkSolutions 7 ай бұрын

There's a site migration tool - though I haven't tested it with Express.

@jeromevennin1673 6 ай бұрын

I bought the Dream Router last month. If I knew this smaller version of the Unifi gateway, I would have been patient one month and save 100-150€.

@TheDouklias 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. One question, can you mesh the UX with the U6 Pro or other Unifi W-Fi?

@AndrewMakowski 6 ай бұрын

So when using two of them. Can we make the wan port into a network port? And use that hookup as a wire back haul and have a spare Ethernet?

@wzk921109 6 ай бұрын

Wow, this is a great for general home consumers, buy a couple of these instead for mesh. Make it POE powered! If it no longer needs modem for IPOE, fibre, HFC etc would be an absolute killer, most people only want one plug and play device.

@TheAhmedvienna 7 ай бұрын

I really like this product. But I love my edge router with dual wan ports capability.

@EricOnYouTube 6 ай бұрын

Ok, I just ordered one. Do you have a video on how to configure it? Thx

@steveburg5273 6 ай бұрын

My question: What can this do with a standard AP or AP-lite? Can it mesh with an older AP? Meaning it's the main and the AP is remote?

@phopetindall 5 ай бұрын

I've used Unifi at home for 5 years. Just found out my UCK(gen 1) will not support the new U6+ Wifi I ordered. 😞 I was excited to see this Unifi Express - but unfortunately I have 2 many devices (4 8 port switches and 3 wifi access points). What do folks recommend as an economical upgrade path from UCK?

@christophermueller3370 6 ай бұрын

Are you using the T-mobile wireless in conjunction with the unifi express of just the unfi express as the access point?

@ValentinDumitru 6 ай бұрын

Might be of use to mention it can only handle up to 5 Ubiquiti network devices ("UniFi Express supports up to 5 connected UniFi Network devices, including other UniFi Express units, switches, and WiFi access points") before you 'personaly much rather'... IPS/IDS missing or the 1GBit WAN port are indeed not necessary for the small business env., but you reach those 5 devices in no time.

@rankothefiremage 6 ай бұрын

Does this work with the unifi protect sensors? Note - i already have a cloudkey g2 and full unifi stack but feel i need to replace my USG

@p0on3dn0ob 7 ай бұрын

If you take 1 UX as your Gateway and want to connect a second UX to it. Can you use the WAN port as an uplink and the LAN port to bridge to a computer?

@Phoen1x883 6 ай бұрын

6:13 Important note for those looking for full gigabit throughput: despite what the editing implies, the Dream Router _does not_ support 2.5 GbE - it is the same gigabit port as the Express.

@jordank195 5 ай бұрын

It’s actually worse. Less than gigabit with packet inspection enabled

@omerbc 7 ай бұрын

I love it! Great job UI

@BassRacerx 6 ай бұрын

this would make sense in a very small business suite or maybe like a gas station. But i think most people would be better served with the dream router. I have a 1600 square foot home and the dream router actually provides good coverage throughout the whole home.

@donfager2966 6 ай бұрын

Finally! Basically their AmpliFi units updated and part of the standard UniFi ecosystem. Now it makes sense why the AmpliFi units have been out of stock for over two years now.

@JeanPierreWhite 6 ай бұрын

A comparison between UXG-Lite and the Express would make a good video. I learned the express limits you to 5 connected network devices (like switches or other express units) and 60 clients. This is limiting while the UXG-Lite does not have such limits because the controller is elsewhere. Another limitation is no IPS/IDS.

@EsotericArctos 6 ай бұрын

The UXG Lite is equivalent to the USG - It is purely a gateway and does not have anything else. UXG Lite - No Wifi - No Unifi OS, requires a separate controller. UXG Lite DOES have IPS/IDS and will do Gigabit speeds even with these turned on. Unifi Express- All in one device. Gateway, WiFi 6, Unifi Controller/Unifi OS. Unifi Express does NOT support IPS/IDS at this stage. If you have a Unifi Controller already, get the UXG Lite as a gateway replacement. If you are doing a brand new install in a small network, use the Unifi Express if you don't care about IPS/IDS, Do not bother with the Express if you have a medium to larger sized network or require IDS/IPS functionality.

@IamNickBell 6 ай бұрын

UXG Lite - You still need a cloud key, correct? Cloud Key Gen 1 or Gen 2? Can't seem to find anything that provides clarity

@JeanPierreWhite 6 ай бұрын

@@IamNickBell Cloudkey or self-hosted controller on a PC.

@zwirekpl 6 ай бұрын

Actually in the FAQ section of the product specyfication it says that limit is 4 only :(,: How many UniFi Network devices does UniFi Express support? When operated as a gateway, UniFi Express manages up to four additional UniFi Network devices

@jblex4906 6 ай бұрын

I purchased a UXG-Lite as an upgrade to my existing vacation home setup but returned unopened and bought the UniFi Express since it has a built in controller and WiFi 6 AP. It’s been working flawlessly with the AP covering my 1800 sq ft house plus 20 IOT devices. In my opinion, it is a perfect entry point to UniFi if you are just interested in the Network application. For a few dollars more, the UDR is probably a better deal but good luck finding one.

@AxelFoley_Az 6 ай бұрын

Would these work as acces point? For all ubitiqui access points what is the maximum height they can be installed. Example 8” vs 20” ceiling

@ItamarMedeiros 6 ай бұрын

Sorry if this has been discussed already (lots of comments here), but would I be able to connect this Unifi Express to POE switch, and then use the heavy hitter Access Points of Unifi, like the U6 pro? Would this little handle "proper" access points?

@SenorRobinHood 7 ай бұрын

In your diagram you have a modem between the express and the internet. I currently have a UDM Pro connecting direct to my fibre connection. Will this also be able to connect directly the the fibre box or would I need to put my ISP modem back in?

@brianwebb7657 6 ай бұрын

Great video, since the unifi express has unifi os built into it, would I be able to adopt a unifi switch to it? Then I could power my APs off of that poe powered switch?

@chomp7927 6 ай бұрын

To me this is the logical replacement for the EdgeRouter X. Can't wait for this to come back in stock so I can grab one for my travel router and retire the ER-X/UAP combo

@JimmytheCow2000 7 ай бұрын

I am with you about vanilla deployments. My friends and family are going to be getting some fun toys for x-mas

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 7 ай бұрын

Ahem.....would you consider adopting a technology poor child for Christmas? Asking for a friend.

@BillSands2112 7 ай бұрын

This unit is sweet, thanks for the review

@francisco.lizarraga 7 ай бұрын

can these be meshed to a udm pro or does it have to be wired?

@jeffrobertson8977 7 ай бұрын

Good morning and awesome video! As an MSP I have one question, can I use this thing as a router and AP while managed through a self hosted unifi installation completely bypassing the internal controller?

@RoukeBroersma 6 ай бұрын

Can you do that with any other unifi device that has the controller built in? 😉

@darellderosia6140 7 ай бұрын

What is the point of Unifi express on the road when pairing it with the T-Mobile 5g hotspot? Isnt the hotspot also a wireless AP as well?

@sward86 7 ай бұрын

Is it possible to disable the gateway and use as a cloud key affectively behind an ISP router

@Richard_GIS 7 ай бұрын

Could work as a travel router as well

6 ай бұрын

What is the throughput drop for Unifi Gateway Lite when IPS+DPI+ad filtering is enabled, assuming 1Gbps FDX internet connection? And can Unifi Express deliver the same?

@Romeu_PT 6 ай бұрын

I have an ISP router from which a 16-port switch is connected, and there are 4 access points (basic, LAN) spread throughout the house (DHCP is on the ISP router). If I connect this equipment in place of these access points, can I have functions like multiple Wi-Fi networks, or does there need to be a main one that connects to the others? I want to keep everything on the same LAN to facilitate functions like casting, Plex, etc.

@jantoniotorre 6 ай бұрын

Wondering if I can get one and make it work as a firewall/AP as an add on to my current setup with a CloudKey Gen2 so I can keep UniFi Protect

@djjezza 6 ай бұрын

Can you use it for the unifi controller without using the gateway?

@CharlieSierraBroadcasts 7 ай бұрын

Can you connect and manage APs like U6 pro on it with a PoE switch or injector?

@Giondo 6 ай бұрын

Does the unifi network controller allow to manage others devices? like APs or only the device itself ?

@jasona4881 6 ай бұрын

Could this be used to provide better signal in my back patio or is there something better to use?

@EpicLPer 6 ай бұрын

I'd need some device that can connect itself via LTE and a VPN to my home network, tho the data plan on there is limited. I only need it to read some solar stats and want to use a Onion Omega2 LTE so far tho couldn't properly get it configured yet, especially cause a VPN connection by itself seems to require too much data already and would use up the 10GB per year IoT card I got pretty fast.

@kennyg4744 6 ай бұрын

I have a client who has a construction company and drops a shipping container on a project as a site office. These will be perfect for the 10 or so users in each site office with laptops. Just need someone clever to design and 3D print a holder for it so I could mount on a ceiling.

@r2db 6 ай бұрын

That design would be very easy. The biggest problem I can think of in doing the design is I do not have a device to measure. There do not seem to be decent top-down photos to accurately measure the radius of the corners, but presuming the photos on the website are accurate the rest is just a couple minutes in something like Fusion 360. Edit #2: The photo online is not quite scaling properly (the device height is about 9% taller than specifications if using the product images as a canvas), so I go back to my original statement that I would be far more confident doing a 3D model with a unit in hand to actually measure.

@chkcomp 6 ай бұрын

Hello Thanks for great channel for Unifi devices, I watch almost everything you showed on the channel. I wonder one thing, can Unifi Express device support failover with LTE Backup LTE Pro?

@rufioh 7 ай бұрын

I was thinking about a TP Link Omada setup, because they a combo controller+router+switch for about the same. (But I’d still need a poe switch to use APs, so the switch feature is kinda redundant) But this seems like it would be better cos it’s controller+router+wifi, and it’s not a waste of switch this way.

@happy_dev 7 ай бұрын

The same. I was looking for UDM, but i don’t need switch and poe. I have my 2.5gb and was thing to connect u6e. Can it manage 2 APs?

@magog6852 6 ай бұрын

not ready for prime time yet. same with grandstream

@Airbear50 6 ай бұрын

I just got mine. I have no idea how to set up the entire unifi meshing Network in my home. It took about 20 minutes to set up and my entire home is online. Very user friendly.

@DinoCaputo 6 ай бұрын

In my current setup I have an EdgeRouter-X, Gen1 CloudKey and 4 APs. Could I replace my router and cloudkey with this assuming I don't need the extra ports on the EdgeRouter?

@Cloud_Strife 5 ай бұрын

Is it possible to use the UniFi Express with my Dream Machine SE as a wireless mesh? Or is there another type of AP that can do a wireless mesh and I can use the uplink to attach a switch to it for devices that are close to it. Currently using an U6 Pro as my main AP but have an area in the house where I need to connect devices to without being able to bring wired to it. Much Thanks!

@mwheeler2013 6 ай бұрын

Literally read my mind on travelers! I had that exact idea!

@metalmanexetreme 6 ай бұрын

Tbf if they threw on a 2.5gb wan and a Poe+ lan and raised the price to 210-220 I think it would sell well, and make this sort of device even more versatile.

@jannikk6556 7 ай бұрын

Seems like a great affordable entry into the UI eco-system. Since this is running Netowrk, would I then also be able to add UI accesspoints connected via a switch, managed by this device? And thanks for the video BTW

@CrosstalkSolutions 7 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely!