Recent content by 3Greens

Hi, I have a number of unifi devices in my home, including USG, CK2, APs. I also have a RaspberryPi running a number of things, e.g. PiHole, Homebridge, etc. As I find the RPi quite unreliable (and have struggled to get it to boot from a SSD), I was wondering if there is a precedent for...

Hi, I have a unifi setup and have AdGuard running on the same machine as Unifi Controller. At the moment, I have applied AdGuard at a network level by setting its IP address as the Primary DNS Server within the Unifi Controller WAN Section. Secondary server has been left blank. On the odd...

I guess that, as long as APs are connected to the "first" switch then the latency caused to VOIP applications will be minimised (assuming they will connect via Wifi)?

Hi all, A number of people on the forum were very helpful in providing equipment recommendations for my home setup. In the end I went with a full unifi setup + a RaspberryPi 4 which is hosting HomeAssistant, AdGuard as well as the Unifi Controller. The setup works very well and AdGuard via the...

Since some have asked, this is now up and running and delivering solid performance. I think I will need another AP but that’s easily solved. For some reason I can’t understand, I got an 8 port switch (despite clearly knowing as above that I needed at least 10!). can anyone tell me if I would...

Just an update - I will be setting up all of the above this weekend. Partly because i couldn't get a cloud key controller for now and partly to economise... ...I will have a Raspberry Pi 4 running Home Assistant connected to the network. I've just seen that Home Assistant has a fairly good...

I’m looking for someone with experience of these. I am about to install a number of nest cameras and nest doorbell in my home. I use a google account for work and email but is it worth setting up a new dedicated account solely for these devices? My wife will also need access to their feeds via...

Not yet as the house renovation has been delayed. I haven’t bought the kit yet but I’m fairly sure I will get a unifi setup with: -USG modem/firewall -POE switch -Controller -Inwall wifi APs (only because my Ethernet jacks are already at floor level and I don’t want to have to refinish walls...

Thanks again for all the advice. I've settled on an all Unifi system due to: 1 vs 2 interfaces to learn Seems to have all of the functionality I need Can be done without costs going crazy (ish) I've prepared a rough diagram for what I'm hoping to achieve: The things I'm not totally clear...

Thanks for the above. There isn’t any useful cabling unfortunately. Could try and make use of TV coax or use powerline as you suggest but I think I could install a couple of runs of Ethernet cable if needed - it could all run externally up the brickwork. I suspect the cost of the electrician...

After receiving my own advice on here, I recently learned that my parents have 2 broadband connections in their home (for reasons I won’t go into and both are locked in for a little while). both are connected by ISP standard issue gateway/routers and with both being in a similar location, the...

As said I like the idea of building around a Ubiquity Dream Machine but it doesn’t make sense to have the wireless AP next to the modem and I don’t think I could make it work at a more sensible location using Ethernet cabling throughout the house... regarding the unifi setup I don’t quite...

Thanks again for the advice, blown away with the detail and generosity in offering up advice. Hopefully I can pass on the favour. I’m going to research the above properly and clearly need to decide how best to move ahead. thinking aloud, I like the idea of combining the 2 systems to maximise...

Thanks Trip. I need to digest fully. I’m not too clear where pfsense lives. Does it ship with the router or does it go on the RPi (along with unifi and Hass)?

Thanks Trip. I’m in London. Budget obviously would prefer not to break the bank but had hoped to do for around £300 or less. Certainly under 500. for what it’s worth, I don’t need more than 9 devices connected via Ethernet. the UniFi gear looks interesting if a little complicated. I guess in...