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Ubiquiti Dream Machine: Special Edition $399 or Pro $299, Access Point U7 Pro

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eluxing
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That does not have the controller app built in, so you need a cloud key to control it. Any thing start with UXG needs a cloud key. UCG has the controller built in
TheJerm
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U6 Enterprise (non-wall) is a new addition from the Black Friday sale. The 4x4 antennas on 5G & 6G is unmatched by any of their non-top end WiFi7 equipment. I'd buy this vs any of the WiFi 7 offerings
injust
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Absent from the holiday-offer page itself is the Cloud Gateway Max with 512GB SSD for $179 (regularly $279), and cheaper than the No Storage option that's still $199:

https://store.ui.com/us/en/catego...nt=ucg-max
Given a 512GB NVME SSD costs ~$80 today, that's only about $100 for the UCG-Max itself.

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Dec 11, 2025 12:15 AM
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PediDocTravellerDec 11, 2025 12:15 AM
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I hate my Nest Wifi Pro Mesh system so much. Is there anything here I can buy to just plug and play similar to a mesh system?
Dec 11, 2025 12:21 AM
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strobe2000Dec 11, 2025 12:21 AM
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Quote from cheshirecat :
For Ubiquity fans and home lab enthusiasts:

What y'all's home set ups are like?

Wifi Access point + switch + ...

What do y'all have?

I just have a regular Wifi6 Asus Wifi router with Merlin and was thinking about upgrading to something more advanced with separate devices because I want to add NAS + NVR//Cameras + Home Assistant stuff/IOTs to my home.
Router: MikroTik 5009UG+S+
Wifi APs: U6 Pro, AC Pro
Switches: 8 port PoE 150W
Camera: Network Video Recorder Instant (6 more PoE ports)
Controller: Docker container, inside a Debian LCX running Proxmox
Dec 11, 2025 12:54 AM
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highvoltageeee2k3Dec 11, 2025 12:54 AM
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I have a wired eero 6 + 3 devices setup. Was seeing if i could buy one of them as an access point. Can someone please let me know if this will work?
Dec 11, 2025 12:57 AM
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cheshirecatDec 11, 2025 12:57 AM
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Quote from strobe2000 :
Router: MikroTik 5009UG+S+
Wifi APs: U6 Pro, AC Pro
Switches: 8 port PoE 150W
Camera: Network Video Recorder Instant (6 more PoE ports)
Controller: Docker container, inside a Debian LCX running Proxmox
Is the price the reason you didn't go with Ubiquity for the Router?
What would you pick from this sale if you were to build up from scratch?

Thank you
Dec 11, 2025 12:59 AM
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cheshirecatDec 11, 2025 12:59 AM
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Quote from strobe2000 :
Router: MikroTik 5009UG+S+
Wifi APs: U6 Pro, AC Pro
Switches: 8 port PoE 150W
Camera: Network Video Recorder Instant (6 more PoE ports)
Controller: Docker container, inside a Debian LCX running Proxmox
Quote from reron :
I had my old Asus RT-AC5300 running Merlin at my moms ~1400sq ft. Worked great. Upgraded her to Dream Router 7 from the last sale.. mainly bc of the Asus vulnerabilities and Merlin no longer updating for her router. Also, it has my off-site NAS backup and Merlin only had support OpenVPN and the upgrade to WireGuard was well worth it.

Separate devices really lets you build to your needs over time. I was going to add my old U6 Lite AP since there's POE, but the DR7 has surprisingly had great coverage.

At my home I still have old Edge line (ER-4 and ES-24 PoE) and will be phasing it out soon. It's running U6Pro and U6Lite. I just ordered a U7Pro hoping for a v2.
Quote from CrazyGoat :
  • Dream Machine Pro
  • 8-port Ubiquiti 10gig Aggregation Switch
  • WAN on the DMP is ran over CAT7 to a RJ45 SFP+ module (cause I can't hook straight into my XGS-PON fiber yet)
  • 4 Unifi Access points around the house - one outdoors in the backyard. Mix of wifi 6 and AC - thinking of getting a 7 Pro XG or two.
  • 5gbps/5gbps symmetrical fiber service
Thanks, guys!
What set of devices would you all pick from this sale if you were to build up from scratch?
Dec 11, 2025 01:03 AM
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cheshirecatDec 11, 2025 01:03 AM
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Quote from reron :
I had my old Asus RT-AC5300 running Merlin at my moms ~1400sq ft. Worked great. Upgraded her to Dream Router 7 from the last sale.. mainly bc of the Asus vulnerabilities and Merlin no longer updating for her router. Also, it has my off-site NAS backup and Merlin only had support OpenVPN and the upgrade to WireGuard was well worth it.

Separate devices really lets you build to your needs over time. I was going to add my old U6 Lite AP since there's POE, but the DR7 has surprisingly had great coverage.

At my home I still have old Edge line (ER-4 and ES-24 PoE) and will be phasing it out soon. It's running U6Pro and U6Lite. I just ordered a U7Pro hoping for a v2.
Thanks!
QRD on v2 aspect?
Also, are you not concerned with the fan in 7? See tu1820's post below:



Quote from tu1820 :
I'm sticking to my U6 Pro. The U7 Pro has a fan...

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Quote from strobe2000 :
From my research this is the right answer... Just got a U6 Pro over a U7 Pro, didn't want to deal with the heat aspect.

If you need wifi7, U7 Pro XG is the one you want.
Why U7 Pro XG specifically (over U7 Pro)?

Thanks
Dec 11, 2025 01:04 AM
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LanmannaDec 11, 2025 01:04 AM
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Quote from tu1820 :
I'm sticking to my U6 Pro. The U7 Pro has a fan...
Why is a fan bad? You don't want better cooling?

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Dec 11, 2025 01:08 AM
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LanmannaDec 11, 2025 01:08 AM
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Quote from reron :
I had my old Asus RT-AC5300 running Merlin at my moms ~1400sq ft. Worked great. Upgraded her to Dream Router 7 from the last sale.. mainly bc of the Asus vulnerabilities and Merlin no longer updating for her router. Also, it has my off-site NAS backup and Merlin only had support OpenVPN and the upgrade to WireGuard was well worth it.

Separate devices really lets you build to your needs over time. I was going to add my old U6 Lite AP since there's POE, but the DR7 has surprisingly had great coverage.

At my home I still have old Edge line (ER-4 and ES-24 PoE) and will be phasing it out soon. It's running U6Pro and U6Lite. I just ordered a U7Pro hoping for a v2.
How much for the Dream Router? Is that what I should start with?
Dec 11, 2025 01:11 AM
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cheshirecatDec 11, 2025 01:11 AM
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Quote from strobe2000 :
Router: MikroTik 5009UG+S+
Wifi APs: U6 Pro, AC Pro
Switches: 8 port PoE 150W
Camera: Network Video Recorder Instant (6 more PoE ports)
Controller: Docker container, inside a Debian LCX running Proxmox
Also, is 1x HDD not a concern for the folks that use a one-HDD NVR?
Hard drives fail all the time. Are yo not afraid of losing critical footage when it matters?

Just picking your thoughts/train of thought for my learning's sake, not critiquing!
Dec 11, 2025 01:15 AM
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hiacDec 11, 2025 01:15 AM
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Quote from eluxing :
For Ubiquiti fans, there are some decent offers on this sale.

U7-Pro for $149

I don't need it. But I want it

https://store.ui.com/us/en/holiday-offer
What is this used foe?
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Dec 11, 2025 01:17 AM
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Dec 11, 2025 01:17 AM
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Quote from Mayt948 :
Having trouble deciding between u6 enterprise vs u7 pro (cheaper)(for home use) The only thing holding me back is 4x4 vs 2x2 on 5ghz and 6ghz. I don't have any 4x4 clients but doesn't 4x4 offer some better range/penetration to 2x2 clients?

Hoping one of these is a little bit of an upgrade from my Asus ax86u that has been randomly dropping some of our devices.
Unless you've got a house full of teens streaming and gaming over WiFi, all these options are overkill IMO. Generally, I recommend more APs even if they're lower bandwidth for the penetration, especially if cost is a concern. That said, if you're in a high density residential situation (I.e. apartment building?) the newer bands and standards are definitely worthwhile investing in.
Dec 11, 2025 01:19 AM
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Mayt948Dec 11, 2025 01:19 AM
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Quote from valorphase :
Unless you've got a house full of teens streaming and gaming over WiFi, all these options are overkill IMO. Generally, I recommend more APs even if they're lower bandwidth for the penetration, especially if cost is a concern. That said, if you're in a high density residential situation (I.e. apartment building?) the newer bands and standards are definitely worthwhile investing in.
Yeah I'm renting so more than one app isn't what I'm after right now. Honestly just want to get ubiquiti cause we use hostifi at work and I want more settings to tweak
Dec 11, 2025 01:29 AM
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micky_dDec 11, 2025 01:29 AM
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How's the speed on WiFi with these ? Does this get to gig speed range like 800-900 mbps ? One of my friends got this, not sure which model. Those look clean but speed was hardly 200-300 mbps with their 1gig internet service.
Dec 11, 2025 01:33 AM
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joogleDec 11, 2025 01:33 AM
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Quote from micky_d :
How's the speed on WiFi with these ? Does this get to gig speed range like 800-900 mbps ? One of my friends got this, not sure which model. Those look clean but speed was hardly 200-300 mbps with their 1gig internet service.
It does but dont think of this as plug and play, these are meant for businesses generally dealing more with capacity.

if you are an enthusiast some great sale to get into the system but if you don't like to tweak/tinker with things then don't - you will hate it or get frustrated.

now if you want to install their cameras, they have a great system - the single most selling factor is their user experience over like other brands.

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Dec 11, 2025 01:35 AM
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namlookDec 11, 2025 01:35 AM
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Quote from GDBF :
UNAS Pro is a killer deal if you just need a NAS for NAS stuff. I have two with one as a secondary backup.
Processor is older and slow. So is it suited to store data and stream with no transcoding?
Last edited by namlook December 10, 2025 at 06:41 PM.

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