Ubiquiti - Dream Machine Series

Ubiquity is great value with enterprise features. Dream Machines. Best if you use the whole platform with APs and stuff

I�m not so familiar with home equipment over 1gig, but i think some of the Dream Machine products do that. I�ve had a couple versions of Ubiquity, most recent the regular Dream machine�the round one that looks like a coffee can. I�m an enterprise guy and this thing has really nice features and visibility right in the phone app. Surely does more than your typical linksys and other residential devices. For that space it should be fine alone with its built in wifi6. Check Amazon.

Asus Expert Router EBG19P seems to have some benefits over Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway, such as more ports. But it's hard to argue the awesomeness of Ubiquiti UI - I love my UDM Pro. Props to ASUS WRT (Merlin) too. Like others said, just turn off DHCP and WiFi on the ATT Gateway and let your router do the lifting. Couple with Asus Zen Wifi or TP-Link Deco mesh system in access point model for expandable, upgradeable wireless. Eero won't support this setup (no AP mode).

I'd suggest looking into Ubiquiti UniFi. Since you have wiring available, it would be ideal. Look at the Cloud Gateway Ultra or Max as the router/controller, and add switches and wifi APs as needed/possible. You'll get a single-point-of-management interface for all the hardware. The Dream Router 7 is nice in that it has an AP built in if that's needed. The Dream Machine rack mounted hardware is also great, it may be overkill for you though.

Since you have cable Internet and it runs into the basement, you hopefully have coaxial cables available to you throughout the house, and usually in key locations. Just look at the area where all the coax ends should meet, likely in the basement where your modem/router is at and plugged into. If you do find this bunch of coax, you can use it with MoCA Adapters to build a wired Ethernet network inside your home. If you can achieve that, then getting good WiFi everywhere will be easy, as well as providing wired capabilities for other devices in needed locations. MoCA Adapters can be a bit expensive, but worth the cost. If you can build this MoCA network, then whatever you choose as the router and Access Points will work very well, including a 3 pack of a reputable mesh brand. For mesh, I use and can recommend eero. But ASUS Zen mesh is also praised a lot, and has more configurability. If you want to go higher end, you can get an Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway router, a Ubiquiti PoE switch, and some Ubiquiti Access Points. It's more expensive, but very capable of advanced setups, and is very stable. I use Ubiquiti at another home and in my office location, and I can recommend them personally as well.

True. I note a swipe at the alleged Dream Machine that goes on its knees with ips/ids enabled.

Dream machine should be able to cover everything. Maybe an express can as well and they can be had used for $80

Ubiquiti makes UniFi. Yes.

I have just moved to Unifi from Linksys due to the constant issues with the Velop mesh. All wired and seems to be working very well. Even the Mrs is happy

Ubiquiti. I have a ubiquiti dream machine pro but the dream machine has the same interface and just a normal home router, no rack.

A house that size I�d probably go with a ubiquiti UDM in the basement, and a couple wifi 7 APs wired with POE on the first floor Ubiquiti has a tool to help design your layout, it�ll map your home with the phone camera and you can pick and choose equipment to see what it will do for your coverage

UniFi, hands down. I don't know what you consider "similar nonsense", - prosumer and a lot of business will use a controller that manages the configurations and statistics. The Cloud Key is a somewhat older implementation of the UniFi setup where it performed as the controller and an NVR for cameras. They've split that off - you can get gateways (router/controller) that does not have the video incorporated any longer. The "cloud" in some of their hardware doesn't mean it's run from the cloud or whatever, it's simply part of the model name. You can run it all standalone without being tied to their servers (though it's pretty convenient at times). Similarly, they have "mesh" in the name of some of their APs - but all of them can be wirelessly uplinked. It's a matter of them associating through marketing to the massive consumer "mesh" marketing. But it's still prosumer stuff and uses the same controller as the rest. My favorite feature is reliability. It's been rock solid for me through 6 years (I've moved through three upgrades and it's just stable. I love it. Look at the Dream Router 7, UniFi Express models, and Cloud Gateway models for some pretty darned good home solutions. The Dream Machines are great also, they are rack mount though and tilt towards having the video features. Should you choose one of the simpler offerings and want to go video later - there are standalone DVRs - including the Cloud Key+, which is still popular - that you can add. There is other prosumer gear, but Ubiquiti UniFi and TP-Link Omada are the only ones I know of with the unified management.

I subscribe to the buy once and do it right. What that means is having a semi professional system. For me I got the Unify www.ui.com DreamMachine with a wired access point (AP) that rebroadcasts the wireless signal. So I have an AP on bottom floor and another on top floor of three story townhome. It includes a professional firewall and when I added cameras it had the software to run and manage them. They�ve since come out alternative options but this is just a rock solid system that you don�t have to continuously mess with and constantly curse at.

A real one that only routes like a Ubiquiti Dream Machine. Or just a regular old PC with OPNsense.

My Dream Machine just bricked one day after about 4 years. It was good while it lasted but not going back. Had Nighthawk before which sucked. Now TPLink and pretty happy.

UDM is a great choice under ubiquiti. Alternatively I got the following for just around $200: TP link ER 605V2 for under $60 TP link ax1800 for under $65 Arris Surfboard (various models, just look at the speeds you have and what your needs are) between $60-$110 Having learned more about networking I like the separation of hardware/software between modem, router, and access point over all in one combos. Also if one craps out it's less of a financial hit and upgrades are more attainable.

I like my Fortigate 40F that i went to from Cisco Meraki MX68, when i moved to a place with a faster connection. But i would also recommend a dream machine from unifi.

I'm curious about this too. I have the old UDM-Base and when i'm maxing out just a 220Mbps internet connection for any period of time then the fan noise is noticeable. I'm considering replacing it soon (should hopefully be getting gigabit internet in the next few months and I also want to move to 2.5Gbps for my LAN) and the UX7 is catching my eye over the UDR7 with it being passively cooled (and what little i've seen so far suggests it doesn't get red-hot under load) and I have little interest in apps besides Network.

You can go with Ubiquity, it supports mesh and would be a great choice for the router. The UDM has a built in AP. But you�re going to regret using mesh in a 4000 sf home. Do yourself a favor and hard wire the AP�s, whatever solution you go with.

For 20+ years I used all sorts of high-end consumer routers from Asus, TP Link, Netgear, Fritzbox. It was a journey of constant optimisation, troubleshooting, custom firmware, and forums to make it work. Then it works and then suddenly stops working and I restart again, switch to another brand, stronger router, etc. The time I spent on these... a lot. Last year I switched our setup to UI.com, Unify. I bought a Dream machine, added a few WiFi 5 hotspots wired, and I have never touched it ever since. It just works. Maybe check out one of their lower-tier devices.

Have you looked into Unifi? It�s not the cheapest and gets hate from the open source crowd because, well, it isn�t open source. It works really well though and they have a huge ecosystem to build out your network.

I am a fan of the Unifi Cloud Gateway series. Have the fiber version myself, which can also be used for UTP WAN. Not coax.�

This. We have a UDMSE with 5 access points around the house. There�s not a dead spot on my property.

I have the regular UDM for my home setup. They can be found relatively cheaply second hand on FB marketplace and give you most of the features of the Pro at a more palatable cost.

The question comes down to how much you want to mess with your router? Personally I don't want to mess with it at all, so I went with the Dream Machine along with UniFi access points and switches. It took me 20 hours or so to learn how to set it up correctly and now it has been running for 7 years or so. I have a pair of Raspberry Pis running Ad Guard and act as my network's DNS. Another Pi running Home Assistant with a lot of radios and such plugged into it. Other than keeping them up to date with the latest firmware and software I don't really think about my network at all anymore. Until I want to that is.

Ubiquiti. It is well worth the investment. You need a Dream Machine and then a handful of access points depending on house size.

In apartment living you'll run into the same issue I have which is an oversaturated wifi network. You could consider supplementing your wifi network with these coax Ethernet adapters so you don't lag while gaming. But IMO the Asus Zenwifi AX XT8 mesh wifi is probably one of the better options out there if you're looking for straight wifi. For me personally I have the Unifi Dream Machine which I crank up my wifi power to max and drown out my neighbor's but that's overkill for most people.

Also love my UDM-SE and my 12 switches throughout my house. Their ecosystem is worth the price of admission.

There is no such thing as a "stupid powerful" router. There are some that due to WiFi capabilities (such as MU-MIMO and beamforming) or antenna design can achieve better range. Going through two floors though, especially in an older home, you'll probably get better performance using 2.4GHz than 5GHz. The problem is that 2.4GHz @ 80MHz channel width, there are only three usable channels that might all be subject to contention from other nearby WiFi networks, as well as 2.4GHz devices that don't use WiFi, even things like microwave ovens. The best solution would be to run (or have a professional run) CAT5e or CAT6 cable from the current router location to each floor to install additional AP's. Start off with a Unifi Express UX7 + USW-Flex-2.5G-5 POE Switch, or Unifi Dream Machine wireless router on the top floor, replacing your existing router. Or if you only have and ever expect to use 1gbps Internet, you can use a UDR (WiFi 6) to at a lower cost. Run a cable down to the ground floor and the basement, this generally isn't too difficult if you use good quality tools and components. You might be able to run outdoor CAT5e/CAT6 from the current router location, out, down the exterior of the home, and into the basement, which could be easier than pulling cable down interior walls. Ask if you need help and before buying tools/components, or find a professional network installer (not a general electrician or low-voltage alarm/CCTV installer). An alternative to running cable might be using MoCA2.5 adapters if you have coax connected to both the top floor and basement. Install a Unifi U6-Mesh (flexible mount) or U6-Pro (normally ceiling mount) AP in the basement. A UDR (WiFi 6, 1GbE) costs $199 and a UDR7 (WiFi 7, 10GbE + 2.5GbE) costs $344 ($279 + $65 for the SFP+ 10GbE SFP+ transceiver). A UX7 costs $299 plus $199 for a USW-Flex-2.5G-8-PoE POE Switch, so a UDR7 is cheaper if you don't need the extra ports. Each U6-Mesh AP is $179 and can be placed on a table/desk top, mounted on the wall or mounted in the ceiling. A U6-Pro AP costs $159 and should be ceiling-mounted, but it can physically be placed on a table/desk top or a shelf. The U6-Pro has better 2.4GHz performance than the U6-Mesh, but the signal out the back (mounting side) of the U6-Pro is lower overall.

I second the recommendation of Unifi. Install a multi AP system, set up two SSIDs, and broadcast to the APs in each apartment. A regular consumer mesh system may or may not be able to do what you need as well or at all.

For your setup Best signal: Unify Cloud Gateway Router, and U6+ or U7 Pro OR Simplest: UDR7 OR Lowest cost: Unify Express 7

Ubiquiti UDMSE coupled with some UniFi WiFi 6E/7 access points (PoE)

Do not put a deco mesh system into your 32,000 sqft mansion.� You should be looking at higher end systems like UniFi, HpE, Ruckus. I�m not super familiar with engenius.� You need a centrally managed system and with an estate of this size a high end system will be a drop in the bucket of your build budget.

Seriously considering replacing my dream machine with this device. Had it since 2020. Just always made it a habit to replace routers every 5 years or so. Not sure I need to though.

Ubiquiti Unifi, get a Dream Machine or Cloud Gateway, plus a POE switch to fit your setup, plus a couple U7 access points.

4x port 2.5gb nics are ~$50-100 alone. The unifi is actually pretty reasonably priced @ $200 and totally fine for home use. Next best thing and my recommendation would be a mini pc and nic running pfsense/opnsense for your requirements, also ~$200 total You'll easily saturate the pi 5s USB bus and gen 2 pcie x1 lane with 4x 2.5gb connections + WAN. The pi could work if you also got a small 2.5gb switch but for the cost I think you're in minipc territory at that point

Yeah. I did. Along with hpe and ruckus. A number of my wealthy clients specifically request UniFi and in my experience they stay happy with it and I rarely have to touch anything. It�s also commonly used at resorts, hotels, etc What�s your beef with UniFi?

I had the UniFi Amplify Alien mesh system and it was ok, but like the other posters said, it�s 1000x better to go wired even if just to one other spot. I upgraded to a dream machine and a few APs and it�s night and day now, especially if you have friends or kids who do a lot of WiFi gaming.

Unifi dream machine and 5 of their AP 7

Yes the UDR7 has a built in AP but of course its location will affect its effectiveness. It might be better to get a gateway without AP and put AP's where you want them. Switches are required where you need port expansion or POE to power the AP's. I have an original UDM (Same pill shape) that serves my downstairs with an AP to cover the garden and one upstairs to improve coverage. The beauty of the Unifi range is its easy to expand and not huge cost. So a UDR7 with a single AP and see how you get on. You can always add later.

Function split ?????? One Unifi Cloud Gateway Fibre, along with a U7-Pro hanging from the ceiling being powered off the CGF's POE+ port.