Getting Started
Welcome to UniFi!
As a new user the task of "where to start" can be daunting. This article is not meant to be a comprehensive list of everything UniFi, but rather a stepping stone to get started in the most informed way possible. After reading this guide, along with the linked related articles, users should take a look at the UniFi User Guide, which will provide descriptions for each section of the UniFi Controller.
Table of Contents
Methods for Managing a UniFi Network
Managing a UniFi network can be done on a variety of hosts. Below are the different platforms that are supported by Ubiquiti.
Platforms
- UniFi User Guide: UniFi Cloud Key
- UniFi - How to Install & Upgrade the UniFi Controller Software
- UniFi Hosted Cloud Solution
- Standalone Management (UAP only)
Mobile App Management
Important Accounts and Passwords
There will be several different sets of credentials associated with UniFi and the UBNT account. It is important to take note of these during installation. The following article goes in detail about all the accounts, usernames and passwords a UniFi user might encounter.
UniFi - Accounts and Passwords for Controller, Cloud Key, and Other Devices
Device Setup
UniFi Device Matrix
Under each of the product pages will be a datasheet and quick start guide at the bottom of the page. Devices that do not have a product page are only linked to a datasheet as indicated below.
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Generation 1 Devices |
Generation 2 Devices (AC Wave 1) |
Generation 3 Devices (AC Wave 2) |
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* - End of life (EoL) and unsupported as of controller version 5.7.
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UniFi Switch |
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UniFi Routing & Firewall |
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UniFi Controller Hardware |
Adopting UniFi Devices
UniFi - How to Adopt a USG into an Existing Network
UniFi - How to: UniFi Device Adoption
Upgrading UniFi Devices
UniFi - Changing the Firmware of a UniFi Devices