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UXG-Max Preview: Modern Multi-Gig
My preview of the UniFi UXG-Max covering the specs, my initial impressions, and where it fits in the increasingly crowded UniFi gateway lineup.
UniFi Gateways Explained as Simply as Possible
My attempt to explain the difference between UniFi Gateways and Cloud Gateways in the simplest way possible.
UI Chat Podcast March 2024: Screengate
Another month, another episode of UI Chat. We covered the Ubiquiti World Conference in Chicago, Site Support pricing change, Ubiquiti Portal application, misaligned screens, and recent hardware and software. We’ll cover the UXG-Max on our next show.
UniFi Network Comparison Charts
All my charts for comparing Ubiquiti’s models of UniFi Gateways, Consoles, Wireless Access Points, and Switches. Last updated in March 2024 for the U7-Pro, Cloud Gateway Ultra, and Ultra switch, and April 2024 for the UXG-Max.
UI Chat Podcast February 2024: My Not $10K Setup
Another month, another crammed episode of UI Chat. We cover the EdgeRouter Russian malware incident, Cloud Gateway Ultra, Ultra switches, UniFi Network going hardcore, OSPF, ACLs, and all the other recent Ubiquiti news.
Aruba Instant On Comparison Charts
Comparison charts for all Aruba Instant On switches and wireless access points, as of March 2024. These show spec comparisons for all devices, including their new Wi-Fi 6 and 6E APs, and their 1430, 1830, 1860, and 1960 series switches.
UI Chat Podcast January 2024: U7 Swiss Ultra+
Another month, another crammed episode of UI Chat. We cover the U7-Pro, UK-Ultra, UISP Switch Plus, UI Talk in the UK, new software, and upcoming Ubiquiti hardware.
U7-Pro Preview: Welcome to Wi-Fi 7
A brief look at 802.11be and Ubiquiti’s first Wi-Fi 7 AP, the U7-Pro.
UXG-Lite Review: Monkey’s Paw Gateway
In-depth review of the UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite), including setup, settings, features, USG and UXG-Pro comparisons, iPerf routing and VPN speed tests, and OpenSSL benchmarking.
UniFi Express Preview: Flexible and Mesh-able
A preview of the UniFi Express (UX), a flexible new Cloud Gateway and access point from Ubiquiti. This covers the specs, it’s place in the lineup, and a comparison to other UniFi Cloud Gateways and mesh Wi-Fi options.
UI Chat Podcast November 2023: It’s UXG Season
I was a guest host on the UI Chat podcast from The Interface, covering the latest Ubiquiti news for October 2023.
UXG-Lite Preview: A Proper USG Replacement
A preview of the new UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite) covering hardware specs, limitations, and where it fits in the gateway lineup.
UniFi and UISP Controller Hosting Options
Overview of the various options for UniFi and UISP application hosting. Includes UniFi OS Consoles, UniFi Cloud, self-hosting, and third-party options like HostiFi.
UI Chat Podcast: October 2023
I was a guest host on the UI Chat podcast from The Interface, covering the latest Ubiquiti news for October 2023.
UniFi Wi-Fi Access Point Buyers Guide
This guide compares all UniFi access point models, including the new U6+ and Wi-Fi 6E Enterprise models. It also covers some Wi-Fi network basics and offers advice on how to pick the right model.