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What is Ubiquiti Networks UniFi?

Ubiquiti Networks in San Jose provides their UniFi wi-fi hotspot technology.

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The product has found several key use cases across various industries and settings. For retail stores using Vonage Business VoIP phones, …
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UniFi ‘d Mess

2 out of 10
July 20, 2021
We use UniFi networking equipment and UniFi Protect camera equipment in multiple installations in a couple of states.It was selected for …
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Bad Product - Even Worst Support

1 out of 10
May 19, 2021
It's being used for office connectivity and remote connectivity, although the constant failures and lack of any support has made Ubiquiti …
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Unreliable, faulty system

1 out of 10
January 27, 2021
We purchased Ubiquiti hardware with the intention of having it create a stronger and more secure network (it is terrible).
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Ubiquiti Networks in San Jose provides their UniFi wi-fi hotspot technology.

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The most common users of Ubiquiti Networks UniFi are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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The product has found several key use cases across various industries and settings. For retail stores using Vonage Business VoIP phones, it serves as a reliable and easy-to-configure backend, providing centrally managed WiFi for offices and client sites. In warehouse locations, multiple access points are deployed to quickly build out WiFi networks for Honeywell thermostats, minimizing cable requirements. Personal clients rely on the product for their household networks, appreciating its simplicity in implementation, configuration, and support for multiple SSIDs catering to different connections.

With its affordability and reliability, the product has become the go-to choice for networking solutions. It offers a low total cost of ownership along with valuable features. Its versatility is evident across entire organizations where it is used for switches, access points, and camera systems, providing a single pane of glass for networking management and troubleshooting. Additionally, the product is highly recommended and installed by clients seeking remote management capabilities, making it their primary WiFi solution at multiple locations.

The product serves as a cost-effective solution for small to medium enterprise wireless networks by extending networks wirelessly and creating fully meshed campus-wide wireless connectivity. It also excels in managing infrastructure and providing guest internet access and CCTV monitoring with ease of deployment, use, mass management, and competitive pricing. Offering full network visibility and monitoring of both wired and wireless devices and traffic, the product enables easy configuration of VLANs for enhanced security measures.

Overall, the product's performance, configurability, and cost-effectiveness have been highly praised by users in various setups where it provides network connectivity to both wired and wireless clients.

Affordability: Many users have praised the affordability of the cloud-based offering, with some stating that the lack of ongoing license fees is the best part of the product.

Ease of Deployment: Reviewers have consistently mentioned that deployment is extremely easy, with some stating that an entire network can be deployed in just minutes.

Range and Reliability: Users appreciate the wide range of choices for WiFi offered by the product, highlighting the affordability and reliability of access points suitable for indoor or covered outdoor spaces. Some specifically mention that outdoor Mesh APs with external directional antennas provide better dual-band WiFi coverage than more expensive alternatives.

Setup Process: Less Smooth and Intuitive The setup process for VLANs was not user-friendly and lacked clarity, causing difficulties for users. Some users found the setup of VLANs to be less smooth and intuitive. Cloud Key Programming: Easy to Lose, No Battery Users expressed frustration with the Cloud Key's programming capabilities, as it was prone to losing its programming and did not have a built-in battery. The Cloud Key was criticized for losing its programming too easily and lacking a battery. Outdated User Interface of Portal Users felt that the user interface of the portal was outdated and in need of a more modern and intuitive design. The user interface of the portal was seen as outdated and in need of modernization by some users.

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Brian Cook | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We recommend and install the Ubiquiti UniFi line of products to all our clients, the remote management capabilities have allowed us to get an internal view of clients never available before unless we sent a tech onsite. No more asking users to tell us what switch lights are doing or to unplug a POE port to reboot a device.
  • Remote management
  • Cost savings
  • Advanced features
  • Lacking direct vendor support options.
  • Using latest firmware is risky.
  • Controller features aren't always well tested before going live.
Ubiquiti line of products is great for home and small businesses, they give the opportunity for these types of users to get advanced features without advanced cost. Managed service providers will also find the remote features are a game-changer when it comes to troubleshooting issues and making changes to a client. Often, we can send one tech to install, while another is at our office doing the configuration, and new equipment is easy to add right out of the box with almost no configuration needed. The one area I would not use UniFi is if reliability is your number one concern as firmware revisions can be buggy and need to be tested before upgrading live equipment.
Vin Campbell | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
So - I have these deployed in many places. Here at Sahadi, I have switches deployed as the backend to Vonage Business VoIP phones in my two retail stores. I have multiple APs deployed in my 3rd warehouse location which provides WiFi for my Honeywell thermostats. I have personal clients with APs and switches deployed to run their household networks. And every time I upgrade a location, Unifi switches, and APs are my go-to choice. Simply put, these are the most affordable, and reliable, networking solutions on the market when you want a cloud-based solution that won't break the bank.
  • Price: Super reasonable for a cloud-based offering.
  • No ongoing license fees!: To me, this is the best part of it.
  • Ease of deployment: You can literally deploy an entire network in minutes.
  • Lots of choices for WiFi.
  • VLANs: They can make these work more smoothly. Setup can be more intuitive.
  • Cloud Key: These need to be stabilized; they lose their programming a little too easily.
  • Stop selling the Gen-1 cloud key: No battery means you need an external power source or you must be onsite to power it off before updating.
  • Portal can be modernized.
Small businesses and homes that require a lot of backend networking and/or really thorough WiFi coverage would both benefit from Unifi. The price point is huge as these products, with the lack of ongoing license fees, can fit into most small biz budgets. The simple deployment also means less management, and the fact that it is completely cloud-based allows me to manage these systems from anywhere. As a small business owner myself, this increases my client base without increasing my SLA requirements.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi solution is a reliable cost-effective Wifi solution in the market. It has all the basic features required for a small to medium enterprise wireless network. It is also centrally managed via a software-based controller which can be installed on any compatible computer. we have been using this solution in one of our larger remote sites where the wireless coverage area and a number of users are large.
  • Central management.
  • Easy AP setup.
  • Easy WLAN SSID setup.
  • Wireless MAC Filtering.
  • Local switching in case of controller failure.
  • Multiple SSIDs.
  • Good looking APs.
  • Improvement in number of users support.
  • Application traffic visibility.
  • Increased antenna gain.
  • Rogue AP detection and mitigation.
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi is a cost-effective wireless solution that is most suited to small to medium enterprises which have a budget constraint for wireless infrastructure deployment and management. It has no additional licenses and you only need to purchase the hardware. Even the WiFi controller is free of cost. This solution, however, is not suitable for large enterprises where the number of users is more than 500 because these APs are not built to handle a large number of users' traffic load.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We manage the infrastructure of a 4 story building where our headquarters is and needed a solution to provide guest internet access to the other companies that have offices in that building. We also have a camera system (CCTV) from Unifi in place to monitor all important areas of the building and make sure everything is safe. That is the use case for Ubiquiti Networks UniFi in our company.
  • Provides wifi internet connection
  • Allows multiple SSID management
  • Allows access to connection statistics
  • Firmware upgrades sometimes break the installation
  • Connection issues are hard to diagnose
  • Support seems to have poor knowledge
From our experience, I believe that for simpler installations, like events in large rooms where you don't have too many variables, it should be fine. It would provide internet access to a large number of people with no issues. In our case though, we have multiple floors with several obstacles disturbing the signal propagation. From time to time we have issues with connectivity and have to address those.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Like many organizations, I have a need for multiple networks. From staff, guest, to IoT. I needed a solution that would allow for streamlining deployment. Since I have multiple buildings to service, Ubiquiti allowed me to connect each building using fiber and I now can remotely manage, gain insights, and perform maintenance from my phone.
  • Ubiquity's management app seems more effective versus using a laptop and browser for management.
  • Updates are sent to all devices when I am ready.
  • Ubiquity's WiFi coverage is enhanced and I can expand with Mesh.
  • Ubiquiti's AR is problematic.
  • It is difficult to purchase due to low or out of stock supplies.
  • there is a different mindset into programming when coming from traditional systems.
I cannot think of a scenario where Ubiquiti is not well suited. the only area may be consumer markets where Ubiquiti's higher-end products are cost-prohibitive.
Justin Graves | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is used for enterprise wireless, guest wireless and the backbone of the network. We use access points and switches. Unifi addresses is a cost effective solution that is enterprise grade with the giant price tag of other well known vendors. It is easy to manage and has not extra license costs for centralized management.
  • Wireless
  • UI
  • Central Configuration Management
  • Migrating Controllers
  • Applying configs to multiple devices
  • Reporting
Any company that has a tight budget and needs to implement good switches and access points while being able to manage them in a central location. Unifi hardware is very cost effective. Don't waste time with gateways and routers though. I believe they are not mature enough to support more complicated configurations and not all config options are yet available in the UI.
July 20, 2021

UniFi ‘d Mess

Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use UniFi networking equipment and UniFi Protect camera equipment in multiple installations in a couple of states.It was selected for ease of installation and the ability to centrally administer it. While Ubiquiti Networks UniFi has been very useful, Protect has been a disaster and UniFi support is essentially non-existent.
  • Nearly plug-and-play network equipment
  • Easily configured back end
  • Attractive price point
  • Support is slow, not technically competent, and seems to have no authority to correct product issues (e.g. issue replacement devices). One current issue has been ongoing for three weeks without even the first attempt by support to correct it.
  • Cameras do not provide the resolution advertised in field applications, specifically the ability to read license plates
  • Approximately 20% of purchased equipment (excluding APs) failed out of the box or within the first 90 days
  • Portal controls for not the Network and Protect systems can be glitchy or non-operational for no apparent reason
Should not be used in any mission critical application. Networking equipment with that high a failure rate points to a significant oversight in quality control. There is a large user forum and multiple reports of similar issues can be found there. Additionally, when equipment does fail, and particularly if it is going to fail this often, support needs to be stellar and instead it’s non-existent.
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It's being used for office connectivity and remote connectivity, although the constant failures and lack of any support has made Ubiquiti devices unusable.
  • Nothing
  • I created an urgent ticket that was escalated to tier 2 and I have yet to receive a response from their support. Entire office is down, I've asked for help 2-3 times a day and no response from Ubiqiti. Worst support ever
  • Their interface is straight garbage - even if it worked correctly, which it doesn't. It's the iPhone of firewalls - it assumes you don't know how to set anything up, so they don't give you advanced options. You have to click something like 14 times just to view VPN status - and there's something like 4 different admin panels for a single device yet no logic to what tools will be located in which admin panel.
  • The hardware repeatedly freezes and has errors. Newest firmware, kept cool and dry - warranty is useless since support will never contact you back.
I would never recommend anyone use these products. EVER.
John Rivers | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We use Ubiquiti [Networks UniFi] for all of our wireless devices. The performance is great and all of their devices are very configurable and easy to use.
  • High speed
  • Very scalable
  • Easily Managed
  • Secure management
  • Management takes a little bit to get used to
  • Not easy to setup a wireless bridge
  • Technical support is slow for difficult issues.
Most of my colleagues are IT pros, and they use Ubiquiti [Networks UniFi]. The product is awesome for IT departments. End users may not be the best fit for managing these devices.
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We purchased Ubiquiti hardware with the intention of having it create a stronger and more secure network (it is terrible).
  • Quality of new video cameras
  • Marketing their hardware/software (that doesn't work properly)
  • THE SYSTEM IS FAULTY & UNRELIABLE
  • Tech support appears to be outsourced and is generally not knowledgeable
In the past few months we purchased thousands of dollars in brand new networking equipment from Ubiquiti. IT DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY

We bought 2 sets of hardware. 1 for home office and 1 for work. They both have the same issue (internet stops working). We have emailed literally dozens of times with customer service and they have not been able to resolve the issue. We have requested escalation to more trained technicians and have asked them to log into our system to assess. None of this has happened and our internet continues to intermittently work.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Ubiquiti Networks UniFi products to power our Office Wi-Fi network. The enterprise access points offer excellent coverage, throughput and reliability in a small and attractive form factor that blends into an office environment easily. Our previous wireless setup was ad-hoc, spotty, and generally less than resilient during peak periods. The unaesthetic 'traditional router' looks meant that we were limited with placement, which further affected performance. The pricing is also affordable and has also led to several employees exploring the brand for their own personal use at home.
  • Looks / Aesthetics - Blends well into a office / home environment
  • Pricing is highly competitive
  • No complaints with speed and resiliency
  • Support could be improved (in our region anyway)
  • Range is great, but not as great as some external-antenna products
  • An industrial / rugged version would be nice
Ubuiqiti Networks Unifi Products work well for home / office / home-office environments where budget, aesthetics / appearance, performance and reliability are important (but not critical), and restrictions with placement requires the devices to be out in the open.

The products are likely less suited for rugged/industrial environments and other mission-critical scenarios where the quality of enterprise support is a major concern.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ubiquity, a U.S. company, is taking the lead in creating robust and easy-to-use wired and wireless networking hardware. Their hardware reminds me of Apple and their software aims to provide simple yet feature-full control and management points for even novices. Given the ease of deployment and affordability, we deployed several site-wide implementations with great success. As a solution, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi provides tight integration, low cost, and easy management for small to medium enterprises. The Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Access Points are especially robust and capable of supporting anywhere from 300 to 500+ clients, depending on model.
  • Excellent management platform
  • Mix of on-premises and cloud services
  • No expensive recurring licensing model
  • Robust hardware
  • Customer support is chat and email; phone support reserved for contacts
  • Firmware update releases are not very frequent
  • Some enterprise features are missing in hardware branded "pro"
By providing single-pane-of-glass management for a multi-site deployment, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi makes it easy to have oversight and real-time feedback regarding the state of the network through mobile apps and web interfaces. Unlike competitors, there are no licensing costs to the hardware and the hardware itself is very reasonably priced to begin with. The ecosystem is tightly integrated with networking, security, access control and telephony all working together under the same platform. However, the main drawback is the lack of some enterprise features, which could be of concern to some organizations, therefore a deep review of the needed/desired functionality is recommended before purchase.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It's currently used in our organization for mostly point to point connectivity between two separate locations, we are using it for almost 2 years continuously. During usage we didn't observe major downtimes except for firmware updates, throughput is also acceptable and overall the devices well built and can withstand outdoor climate.
  • Weather resistance.
  • Consistent throughput.
  • Low latency.
  • GUI needs some improvements.
  • Reporting.
  • Logs.
For long distances, for areas where there is a lot of metal structure like press, areas where there is a lot of electrical interference and high tension wires of electricity, we have observed following problems while deployment in our environment, for these types of environmental conditions it didn't perform up to the mark.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Ubiquiti Networks UniFi for our public/open wireless network. Per contract, employees need to have access to the Internet for personal use while on breaks or off-hours, but this can create a security issue if it's tied to our internal network. So we use Ubiquiti Networks UniFi as a separate network, connected to its own ISP, for employees and clients and vendors who visit, without compromising security.
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Ease of management
  • Easy setup
  • Data reporting
  • Price
  • Filtering is not very robust
  • Setting up any kind of routing can be difficult
  • Other advanced networking features (e.g., VLANs) could be implemented better
  • Ubiquiti Networks UniFi lacks any kind of real support outside of posting on their forums
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi is perfect for simple but enterprise-level implementations. It is easy and quick to set up but has enough advanced features that most small-to-medium businesses will find it useful. Ubiquiti Networks UniFi is a whole suite of products, from wireless APs to security gateways, so it can be a complete solution, too. And with the Cloud Key, it can even be managed remotely if needed.

It would be less appropriate in a very complex, very large, robust network, I feel--especially if you need it to tie into other manufacturers' gear.
January 16, 2021

Great price for quality

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We use Ubiquiti UniFi devices on small to medium businesses that require enterprise-grade wireless solutions but can’t afford a huge outlay in costs. UniFi devices are cost-effective units that deliver quality installations.
  • Price
  • Quality
  • Community
  • Support
  • Quality assurance of firmware and software updates.
Small to Medium businesses with installations in offices or small hotels. Also perfect for home users and smaller network setups.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi wireless solution is being used in our organization to establish point to point links between our head office, plant and delivery yard which is a huge empty plot next to our main plant. We are also using it to connect our production office with our store and our vehicle testing area.
  • Easy to Use GUI
  • High bandwidth across point to point link
  • Strong signal strength and gain
  • Weather resistant
  • Fast and easy initial setup
  • Some devices do not support multipoint connectivity
  • Power fluctuation causes device configuration to reset
  • Vlans setup is difficult
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi is a cost-effective wireless solution. It can be used to create a point to point link between multiple sites. It also includes products that provide centralized WiFi connectivity solutions for small and medium enterprises. It has a software-based wireless controller which can be installed on any desktop, laptop or virtual machine and can be used to manage multiple access points across different sites.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Unifi equipment across our org and all of our clients. It is used to provide network connectivity to both wireless and wired clients in a variety of indoor/outdoor setups.
  • Mesh Wifi
  • High Density wifi
  • Roaming between multiple APs
  • Ease of configuration/deployment
  • Customer support is lacking but we rarely need any support.
UniFi is well suited for a range of deployments from 5 users to 500 users. Unifi has never come up short.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are currently using in our organization Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Gateway, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switches, and Ubiquiti Networks UniFi wifi. All Ubiquiti devices are working together to provide the full visibility an organization needs to securely monitor the entire network from all devices connected via wifi and all devices wired, as well as all traffic status fully detailed.
  • Detailed full dashboard
  • Port monitor and control
  • Device statistics
  • Full client details
  • Network topology
  • Traffic status
  • Full adoption control
  • Secure VPN
  • Could improve on details on VPN usage.
  • Anomalies statistics need details.
  • Association failures need details.
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi is well recommended and advised to small and medium businesses where the business wants to effectively monitor their networks with the intention of improvements and security, balance the network and have full visibility of traffic status with many statistics already pre-configured and with the possibility for further configurations. VPN and network also provide many secure levels of configurations. VPN and Networks can be set up based on departments and other choices on different subnets where what can be accessed can be controlled.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use UniFi network equipment at all of our two dozen locations. UniFi provides what they call a 'controller,' which acts as a central hub to which all of our network equipment reports. This means that from a single dashboard we can manage network equipment and settings across all of our locations. Features include offline device alerts (if an AP goes down, admins receive an email immediately), a dashboard to view usage across all sites, a central dashboard to adjust settings at individual sites, and the ability to restart devices and POE ports remotely from a web interface or phone app.
  • Central dashboard: From a single web page or phone app, admins can monitor and adjust network devices and settings even when off-site.
  • Central controller: No need to log into individual network devices, all UniFi devices report back to a single controller.
  • Fair to low-cost equipment: UniFi hardware is very reasonably priced. It is much lower in terms of cost than most peers.
  • $0 license for controller: The central controller (management interface) has no cost. This is without comparison as competing platforms charge large sums for monthly licensing.
  • Supports any size network: Anything from a SOHO up to an enterprise with hundreds of separate physical locations across regions can be managed with a single UniFi controller allowing a single dashboard for the entire group of networks.
  • Well supported hardware: Controller and device firmware frequently updated to add features and address industry-wide security changes.
  • Learning curve: It takes some time and practice to grasp the concepts and implementation behind the UniFi controller and device adopt/provision approach. Bench testing with multiple demo sites is advisable before a real deployment.
  • Fewer features than some competitors: The UniFi platform does not have all of the features that some competitors provide. UniFi charges $0 in licensing for the controller, but competitors charge large amounts of money for their controllers.
  • Relatively limited hardware options: As compared with competitors, the UniFi hardware product line does not have as many options as some competitors. Depending on a location's needs, this could be limiting.
UniFi is a great product line with very powerful software behind it. Aside from the hardware cost, there is no ongoing charge to use the platform. The controller software can be run on a customer-owned computer (anything from a Raspberry Pi up can run it, Windows, macOS, and many Linux platforms are supported). UniFi does provide hosting options for a monthly charge, but it is not difficult or unwieldy to host your own.
UniFi allows businesses to grow smoothly, whether it involves adding network devices at a single location or adding separate physical locations. All of this can be managed from a single dashboard from anywhere in the world. This helps to expedite issue resolution, prevent issues, and save time for updates to existing networks.
There are other product lines like UniFi available, but they all charge much money for hosting the central control dashboard, and most charge many times as much for each hardware component. There may be a slightly larger learning curve for UniFi than competitors, but it's not much different in concept.
Ongoing support and updates help keep the product line secure and current!
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using the Unifi Software to control 18 access points and 8 network switches across our business. I am able to manage so much from the software and also remotely control things through their app. I have been recently replacing my APs with the AP AC Pro model because of the enhancements that come with AC. We moved away from independent APs a long time ago and have been able to setup Unifi easily and manage an ever-growing network across all departments. Soon we will be setting up some APs outside to help with our new phone system that will need Wi-Fi for between buildings.
  • Free software for management of devices, no fee ever.
  • Free tech support and live chat that actually is useful and it's built right into the console.
  • Free app for smartphones to manage multiple sites and they keep making it better and better.
  • Firmware updates and software updates actually fix things and some things you didn't realize were a problem they just make it better.
  • Would like phone support, email and chat are free and I don't think they offer phone support.
  • Visualization of wifi "reach" is unreliable and not accurate.
I would say small to medium business, if you have specific needs for more enterprise tech then go elsewhere, but I would say they are slowly getting to be Enterprise quality. We have 5 Buildings and 18 APs and I can manage them easily. I could see how having hundreds may begin to become a burden with the provided software, but I am going to always use Unifi until I cannot anymore.
Brandon Patton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We utilize Ubiquiti Networks UniFi across our entire organization - both in UniFi switches and UniFi access points. All of this is driven by a UniFi Cloud Key, which also provides our camera interface for UniFi Protect cameras from Ubiquiti.

Prior to this setup, we used a "hodgepodge" of networking equipment, ranging from Cisco, Dell, and Linksys technologies. However, we were looking for a solution that provided a single pane of glass into our environment in regards to networking and wanted to ensure our networking utilized a single manufacturer to avoid dealing with troubleshooting networking issues between different manufacturers. The other attractive point of Ubiquiti is its low total cost of ownership, but the high value in features for that low price point.
  • Highly intuitive configuration interface via the Cloud Key solution
  • Low price for high-quality equipment
  • Many networking solutions for a variety of networking scopes and needs
  • Fast setup and deployment of new equipment and replacement devices
  • Support - though they have gotten better in their offerings, it is incredibly hard through normal channels to reach direct support for their products. It's argued that this is what allows their cost to be lower on devices. The preferred method is to work with a reseller that can not only provide the material but the training and support for the product.
  • Disjointed company direction - while I can only provide an example of a single time this has occurred, Ubiquiti has been guilty of selling a solution for a length of time, only to completely abandon the solution with no future plans to revive/re-invent it (mFi monitoring equipment)
  • Hard to find resources - can be difficult to locate release notes of updates or to get a 'pulse' on what the company is working on or addressing - unless you subscribe and regularly monitor the community forums. A monthly email or regularly updated blog page would dramatically help with this.
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi is a fantastic solution for entry-level and mid-level businesses looking for a very cost-effective solution for their switching and access point needs. The design of the solution and management application are intuitive enough that you don't need a ton of networking knowledge to find your way around to perform tasks.

I would be hesitant in certain scenarios in placing UniFi switches in high-end mission-critical environments. I personally feel that while Ubiquiti makes strides in keeping things updated and continuing to add features, the firmware/software updates can be volatile and potentially disrupt the ability to manage devices. I see this more with their firewall offerings, and less with their core networking switches and access points. I'm hopeful this gets improved in future months as they continue to improve the products.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Unifi is our go-to WiFi solution for our office and all of our client sites. It provides reliable, simple to configure and use, centrally managed WiFi with a variety of access points to suit many different needs, as well as switches, gateways, and IP camera systems.
  • AP's are very affordable.
  • Most of the AP's are highly reliable and can be used indoors or in covered outdoor spaces.
  • Outdoor Mesh AP's with an external directional antenna can effectively cover outdoor spaces with dual band wifi better than much more expensive APs.
  • Unifi Protect via the Cloud Key Gen2+ is probably the slickest, most affordable IP camera system on the market right now.
  • Unifi controller is powerful yet simple to administrate.
  • Remote management of entire networks through a single pane of glass is easy to accomplish with the Unifi controller.
  • Cloud Key Gen2 solves problems with the first Cloud Key wiht a built-in battery backup.
  • When you are "full stack" Unifi with wifi, network switches and gateways, the control you can wield over a network in just a few clicks and the amount of data you can glean from a quick glance in the controller is incredibly impressive. It makes an IT guy wish every product/service could be so tightly and well-integrated.
  • Community support is excellent, Unifi staff monitors their official forums and responds to almost every thread.
  • There are serious quality control issues with Unifi switches, specifically the 16 port PoE model. I am not sure if it's firmware or hardware or a mixture of both, but I can't bring myself to replace reliable Cisco Small Business switches with Unifi ones until these issues are ironed out.
  • In the past, controller versions and AP firmwares were a crapshoot for reliability. Things have really picked up in the past year though, with rock-solid stability. Past issues still have me nervous every time I upgrade a controller or AP though.
  • The switch from Unifi Video to Protect has been handled terribly, and is a PR nightmare. Which is a shame, because Protect is just such an unbelievably good product.
  • Protect isn't available on any mid-range devices for supporting 20+ cameras. Right now, you have to use several CloudKey Gen2+, or pony up for the overpriced, poorly documented Unifi Application Server XG.
  • Serious quality control issues with In-Wall Pro APs. I have several that restart erratically or crash when there is heavy traffic (wired or wireless).
  • Support through official channels is just "ok."
  • What did they do to the forums? Oh man, what a terrible upgrade.
I'm having a hard time coming up with a scenario where an Unifi product wouldn't work. Home office? A single AC-Pro AP and a cloud key, and you're in business. Small/medium business? The same thing, just add more APs.Enterprise Deployments? Roll a controller on your Ubuntu instance and wire up your campus with APs. Outdoor space? A combination of the Mesh, Mesh with directional antennas and Mesh Pro's will cover that space with fast, reliable wifi. Sports arena? Wire up a bunch of BaseStation XG's (and get me some good seats). Then, monitor all these spaces with Protect cameras. The only thing I wouldn't do is use Unifi Switches and Gateways behind the scenes. I still prefer Cisco and Watchguard equipment for those duties due to their more flexible features. I do wish they had the management interface and integration that a full Unifi stack would have though!
Dan Talvi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My organization, a mid-sized, multi-campus church, decided to upgrade our network to an Ubiquiti Networks UniFi system, including the Ubiquiti Network UniFi software, multiple UniFi Access Points, and a UniFi Security Gateway Pro 4 with Cloud Key. The Ubiquiti system has allowed us to implement small organization networks at each campus, providing each location with a guest network for visitors plus a secured network for church staff, head volunteers, and essential equipment. The system also allows our head technology staff to manage the network remotely using a user friendly interface.
  • User Friendly Interface for Network Management
  • Wide Variety of Products to Extend UniFi System as needed
  • Easy implementation
  • More official support for varying configuration options (to assist beginners)
  • Requires purchase of additional equipment to remotely management network (would like this feature automatically incorporated into USG)
  • Without Cloud Key, network management can only be done from single computer
If looking to implement a full network from scratch, Ubiquiti is the way to go. The UniFi system is easy to roll out and provides solutions for whatever network needs you may encounter with a wide variety of products. The interface is easy to navigate. If users are unfamiliar with advanced networking terms and functions, however, some options may leave users confused or lost.
Jonathan Ubovich | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ubiquiti Networks manufacture a wide range of products from small business to expansive enterprises.
The primary use case for our implementation of Ubiquiti was two-fold.
1. To extended our network to other buildings inexpensively, i.e. wirelessly.
2. To create a fully meshed, campus-wide wireless network that could be managed from a single console.

Ubiquiti's products really shined for these two use cases.
  • High quality, well featured products for far cheaper than the competition.
  • Ubiquiti produces excellent devices with the functionality that you would expect for 2 or 3 times the price.
  • No licensing costs
  • Ubiquiti does not charge extra for management software or additional devices. What you see is what you get. The management software to manage as many devices as you want for the same price.
  • Ease of use
  • I always recommend Ubiquiti products to others looking for an all-in-one wireless solution because they deliver a great product that just works with minimal configurations.
  • The graphical interfaces on their wireless point to point products, as well as their UniFi products is superb.
  • Flexibility
  • Ubiquiti works really great for the specific use cases that they are designed for but you will not have good luck moving too far outside of those. For example, you won't find any next generation firewall capabilities with their security appliance.
  • Support
  • Since Ubiquiti is extremely inexpensive for what you get, their support is a bit lacking. If you have trouble, you are bound to Google searches and forums. There is a wealth of information online about different use cases for their products but if you are looking for dedicated support you may be left desiring more.
I have used Ubiquiti products successfully in a couple scenarios.
1. Extending network connectivity to geographically separate locations. If you want to extend your network to a building across campus, or even across the region, you can successfully do that with Ubiquiti Point to Point wireless products. Maybe you own a lakeside dock and want to put a wireless access point there without running cable. Ubiquiti can do that. Maybe you want to provide wireless internet for a whole RV park, Ubiquiti can do that. The use cases are many when it comes to extending your network wirelessly.
2. Creating a fully-meshed wireless network. You want to create a wireless network with one or many SSIDs and you want to manage it all from one console. You don't want to spend thousands on a Cisco or Aruba product as well as deal with all the licensing. Ubiquiti networks can do it, on the cheap, and it will work great. One of my installations we manage over 26 wireless access points spanning 10 different locations across the state all from one console.
It truly is a great product.
Scott Trautwein | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Ubiquiti throughout our entire school district. We use its wifi, network switch, VoIP and video camera solutions. We also use several of their long distance wireless radios to provide internet service to remote areas, such as our football field.

Every classroom has a unifi edu wireless access point installed, which is used for wireless access as well as public address system (intercom). We will also be switching to their firewall solution in the next month.
  • No annual fee. Software is free, so you purchase the hardware and never pay for anything again. All updates are free.
  • Very easy to use. Controller is easy to install and update. Network and wifi are not dependent on controller also. So if controller fails your network stays up, you just can't make any changes until you restore the controller.
  • The cost of hardware is very reasonable, cheaper than most solutions.
  • Support is via chat or email only. They are very responsive and you can YoutTube most fixes yourself. But it would be nice if they offered a paid support option to contact a live tech via phone.
  • You can back up your controller's config file, but there is no option to automatically do that to a cloud service (Dropbox, Google Drive...). That would be a very handy feature.
If you need wireless access points, networks switches, surveillance cameras, or VoIP phones Ubiquiti is the best solution I have found for the money. Can't recommend them enough.
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