Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Special Edition

Product Information

The UniFi family -- represented by the Dream Machine (UDM), UDM-Pro, the Dream Router (UDR), or UDM-SE... -- aims at business/pro/enterprise users. They are comprehensive consoles acting as the central controllers of various products, of which networking devices are only part of the picture. If you want to use transceivers to convert them into 10GBASE-T ports, the TP-Link TL-SM5310-Tworked best out of many I've tried.

Connect (newly added in early 2023): The support for new types of products, including UniFi screens and EV chargers. Overall, the console's Protect worked extremely well with supported cameras in my trial -- it makes an excellent home surveillance system. For Wi-Fi, you will need to get a Wi-Fi Access Point (WAP) such as the Unifi 6 Liteor Unifi 6 Pro, both of which I use in my home. I also have a detailed comparison of the various Unifi WAPs.Short for point-to-point tunneling protocol, PPTP is the oldest among the four and is on the way out. The quoted wireless specification is given as the maximum radio performance. Achievable range and throughput will vary depending on the regional regulations where the radio is deployed. Also, since the router has just one 10Gbps LAN port, I put it in a double-NAT to copy data from my 10Gbps-capable server via its other 10Gbps WAN port. This setup is also not ideal for performance.

If you're looking to build a top-notch multi-Gigabit-capable network, the UDM-SE is the ultimate router that will be relevant long in the future. And today, a year after the launch, I'd still confidently call it cutting-edge.

So if you’re looking for an easy way to create a comprehensive home networking solution that is both secure and reliable – look no further than the Unifi Dream Machine SE combined with Unifi wireless access points. However, it's also the least secure. It's better than no VPN at all, and it does its purpose of making a remote device part of a local network. We'll start by looking at all of the current options for UniFi gateways, including some older ones that Ubiquiti no longer lists on their official store. Current Gateways LCM display (1) 1.3" touchscreen Bootup animation: bootup in progress Firmware upgrade icon: firmware upgrading

This article will compare and contrast the two more advanced models UDM-SE and the UDM-Pro, and help you decide which is best for your needs. Finally, the UDM-SE has eight PoE Gigabit LAN ports. You can use them to host any wired devices, including PoE cameras, IP phones, access points, and more. In fact, this is my exact setup. On the 10Gbps capable SFP+ WAN port, I am currently using SFP+ 10GBase-T Transceiver connecting to SURFboard S33 modem 2.5 Gbps port. Calling out the specifics between the three – the UDM is a more self contained solution which is why it includes inbuilt Wi-Fi, but will also happily manage downstream devices. Hardware-wise, it has more PoE ports, multi-Gigabit support, a larger internal storage option, and much higher capability. But software-wise, the two are identical since both are UniFi controllers.

Powered by UniFi OS, the UDM SE gives you full control of all your UniFi devices, including access points, Protect cameras, Talk phones, and Access readers. It's also a future-proof console since it will be able to run all upcoming UniFi OS applications. Compatible with the SmartPower Redundant Power Supply system (sold separately, see accessories tab). Engineered for end-to-end simplicity, the UDM SE features an integrated Bluetooth radio that streamlines the initial setup and configuration process, which can be completed in minutes with the UniFI Network application (web or mobile). I do want the protection though. Ok, if you say so I guess I’ll have to shell out another 450 for this . Another question, is it possible to move all my smaller smart-device/bridges to power them via the console now? This would allow them to benefit from the UPS. They are all super low power. My ZimaBoard tops out at about 16W though technically it has an adaptor that can do 36W so I’ll assume that. All the other little bridges and gadgets barely draw 3-5W each. So with a bit of googling I realized I could use PoE splitters to power them from the console!