Here I am again, this time with a somewhat more specific question.
Currently, we use a Fritzbox combined with manually installed CAT cables in the conduits, a Fritz access point, and a Netgear/TP-Link switch with IGMP v3, along with Telekom Magenta TV.
In the new house, we want to continue using Magenta. Now, we would like to build the network based on Ubiquiti equipment. However, I came across information that Ubiquiti and IGMP v3 are not exactly the best combination. Apparently, it requires a lot of manual work and tweaking (I understand that with Ubiquiti, manual setup is part of the deal), without any guarantee it will work, since from what I’ve read, multicast is not a strong suit of Ubiquiti routers and switches.
Does anyone happen to use this setup and can share their experience?
Currently, we use a Fritzbox combined with manually installed CAT cables in the conduits, a Fritz access point, and a Netgear/TP-Link switch with IGMP v3, along with Telekom Magenta TV.
In the new house, we want to continue using Magenta. Now, we would like to build the network based on Ubiquiti equipment. However, I came across information that Ubiquiti and IGMP v3 are not exactly the best combination. Apparently, it requires a lot of manual work and tweaking (I understand that with Ubiquiti, manual setup is part of the deal), without any guarantee it will work, since from what I’ve read, multicast is not a strong suit of Ubiquiti routers and switches.
Does anyone happen to use this setup and can share their experience?
rick2018 schrieb:
It works and there are several guides available.
Vigor as modem, USG, switch, Unifi APs...
It’s not particularly complicated.
If you configure Unifi properly, you’ll have a great network with a lot of options.
What exactly do you have and what are you planning? Nothing is finalized yet. The idea is to install at least a small PoE switch for a handful of Nanos, a regular switch for the rest, modem, router. That’s the starting point.
I have already read through most of the guides. They all generally follow the same pattern.
Still, there are many cases where it doesn’t work. Are they just not getting it right, or is it actually a bit tricky? What I find especially annoying is that apparently after every router reboot some manual intervention is needed.
That’s frustrating.
As I said, I’ve only skimmed through the material today. I also haven’t found any posts newer than about nine months. Maybe something has changed since then.
The script also works after a restart.
There is also a step-by-step guide available.
Depending on how many access points (APs) you will have (usually one per floor and possibly one outside), the injectors are sufficient. You will also need a UniFi switch. If you have more PoE devices, use a larger UniFi switch with PoE. Multiple switches mean increased configuration effort and higher power consumption.
Nano HD access points are a very good choice.
To fully utilize all features and benefits, you should also use the UniFi router (USG), Cloud Key or a permanently running controller, as well as a UniFi switch.
There is also a step-by-step guide available.
Depending on how many access points (APs) you will have (usually one per floor and possibly one outside), the injectors are sufficient. You will also need a UniFi switch. If you have more PoE devices, use a larger UniFi switch with PoE. Multiple switches mean increased configuration effort and higher power consumption.
Nano HD access points are a very good choice.
To fully utilize all features and benefits, you should also use the UniFi router (USG), Cloud Key or a permanently running controller, as well as a UniFi switch.
That is exactly the plan.
I have also read about the solution using a script. However, I still find that suboptimal. I might have to accept it anyway.
Regarding the Cloud Key: if I am correctly informed, I don’t have to use the hardware key; I can also use a software version.
I am running a Windows Server 2016 on my home network for AD, file server, etc. Since the server is already running 24/7, do I really gain a significant advantage by adding a Cloud Key?
I have also read about the solution using a script. However, I still find that suboptimal. I might have to accept it anyway.
Regarding the Cloud Key: if I am correctly informed, I don’t have to use the hardware key; I can also use a software version.
I am running a Windows Server 2016 on my home network for AD, file server, etc. Since the server is already running 24/7, do I really gain a significant advantage by adding a Cloud Key?
The new software and firmware are supposed to make things better and easier.
However, I’m not very familiar with this case since I don’t have DSL or even Magenta. I only looked into it because a friend was considering switching. In the end, he had so much older hardware that we set up his network that way. He’s also not very tech-savvy.
You can also install the controller on the server. You just need to consider which VLAN it should be in. Having a separate management LAN makes sense. Either you have enough physical interfaces, or you’ll have to work with virtual interfaces.
With the Cloud Key, there’s less hassle and you’re independent of the server. You can start with the server solution and if you don’t like it, just switch. Simply create a backup in the controller, connect the Cloud Key, choose to restore from backup, and everything will be running again within 10 minutes...
However, I’m not very familiar with this case since I don’t have DSL or even Magenta. I only looked into it because a friend was considering switching. In the end, he had so much older hardware that we set up his network that way. He’s also not very tech-savvy.
You can also install the controller on the server. You just need to consider which VLAN it should be in. Having a separate management LAN makes sense. Either you have enough physical interfaces, or you’ll have to work with virtual interfaces.
With the Cloud Key, there’s less hassle and you’re independent of the server. You can start with the server solution and if you don’t like it, just switch. Simply create a backup in the controller, connect the Cloud Key, choose to restore from backup, and everything will be running again within 10 minutes...
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