Best UniFi NAS in 2026: Every UNAS Model Compared
UniFi runs my entire network, and I've been running UniFi's NAS line since the original UNAS Pro launched. Right now I'm running the UNAS Pro 8 in parallel with a…
UniFi Tutorials & Guides
A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on UniFi hardware and software, as well as UniFi Protect. These tutorials and comparisons are created from in-house testing and usage, and they’re designed to help you implement a secure and feature-filled home or small business network!
A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on UniFi hardware and software, as well as UniFi Protect. These tutorials and comparisons are created from in-house testing and usage, and they’re designed to help you implement a secure and feature-filled home or small business network!
My First Look at the UniFi Dream Machine Beast: The Features That Actually Matter
The UniFi Dream Machine Beast (UDMB) is Ubiquiti's newest and most capable gateway in the Dream Machine lineup, priced at $1,499, and I just got my hands on it for…
UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE Switch Review
For many years, I’ve used UniFi switches in my Home Lab - everything from their Flex models to rack-mount devices. While the UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE was admittedly overkill…
How to Set Up WireGuard on UniFi Cloud Gateways
WireGuard is one of the easiest VPN options to set up on a UniFi Cloud Gateway, and it is the VPN server I would start with for most UniFi users.…
How to Configure Dynamic DNS on UniFi Cloud Gateways
In this tutorial, we'll look at how to configure Dynamic DNS on UniFi Cloud Gateways to ensure you always have a route back to your home network. What is Dynamic…
UniFi Port Forwarding: Where It Moved and How to Lock It Down
UniFi port forwarding takes about a minute to set up, and that is the problem with it. It is the fastest way to expose something on your network to the…
How to Optimize a UniFi Wi-Fi Network
Creating an efficient and reliable Wi-Fi network requires planning, configuration, and ongoing optimization. Fortunately, UniFi networks are designed with ease of use in mind, so the settings offered are minimal…
Meet the G6 Instant: The Best Indoor/Outdoor Plug-and-Play Camera
Today, Ubiquiti announced their G6 Protect lineup, featuring the G6 Bullet and G6 Turret, as well as the G6 Instant, which we'll be focusing on today. Out of all of…
Best UniFi Router & Firewall: Which UniFi Cloud Gateway Should You Buy?
Choosing the best UniFi router in 2026 is more confusing than it probably should be. There are desktop gateways, Wi-Fi gateways, rackmount Dream Machines, devices with PoE, devices without PoE,…
How to Configure UniFi Firewall Rules (Zone-Based Policies)
UniFi firewall rules are zone-based policies now. A UniFi firewall setup starts by putting every network, WAN interface and VPN into a zone, then writing policies that allow or block…