Best way to set up a small business network without prior network experience
February 03, 2019
Best way to set up a small business network without prior network experience
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Ubiquiti Networks UniFi
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.
Pros
- User Friendly Interface for Network Management
- Wide Variety of Products to Extend UniFi System as needed
- Easy implementation
Cons
- 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
- We have been able to implement a full network system, including our USG (router), 4 access points, switching, and cable for a mid-sized church facility for approximately $1,000 (including implementation of some used components rather than new)
Ubiquiti is much more user friendly than the Cisco products we considered using, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Cisco is top of the line and one of, if not the industry standard. However, for a small church organization with minimal experienced staff when it comes to network management, the UniFi system is easier to setup and manage with little networking experience required prior to implementation.
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