Connecting Unifi Network Bridge to my garage setup.
Connecting Unifi Network Bridge to my garage setup.
I installed a CAT5 cable to my garage for the Unifi security camera and garage opener. Now I’m considering switching to a wireless setup (hoping my landlord approves). Here’s what I found: I have an extra Unifi U6 Lite that I’d like to mount on my balcony (outside the building) and connect it via a Unifi Device Bridge to link the existing devices—camera and garage opener—to a Unifi POE switch. A Unifi POE Injector would then supply power. I’m confident this will work, but I wanted to check if anyone has suggestions for connecting the two buildings without wires. Here are the product links you mentioned:
- https://eu.store.ui.com/eu/en/category/w...oducts/udb
- https://eu.store.ui.com/eu/en/category/a...s/usw-flex
- https://eu.store.ui.com/eu/en/category/a...-plus-plus
- https://eu.store.ui.com/eu/en/category/a...ts/u6-lite
It looks like your plan should align well with the setup you have. Just keep in mind that walls and floors can weaken the wireless signal. For low-bandwidth tasks, it might be fine. If I were trying this, I’d likely choose a more focused or directional AP aimed at the garage rather than a broad one like the U6-Lite. The UK-Ultra (Swiss Army Knife) paired with the UACC-UK-Ultra-Panel-Antenna could help reduce interference in busy living spaces.
I've configured the same system in my detached garage. Any unifi access point can serve as a wireless bridge. My configuration includes a u6 lite at home, another in the garage linked to a POE switch with a camera. To establish this, simply connect the access point to your main network and activate it. When you move it elsewhere, it connects wirelessly to the other access point, functioning as a bridge or repeater. You don't need a POE injector because the POE switch already provides a cleaner setup.