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Proposal for Unifi Dream Machine 2G ISP

Proposal for Unifi Dream Machine 2G ISP

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livy09
Member
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05-18-2016, 09:16 AM
#1
After trying various setups, including dismantling my rack and removing more wires than necessary, I understood that moving from a 2x1GbE modem to a Dream Machine Pro isn't feasible. My most affordable choice would be a new modem paired with an SPF+ RJ45 adapter.
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livy09
05-18-2016, 09:16 AM #1

After trying various setups, including dismantling my rack and removing more wires than necessary, I understood that moving from a 2x1GbE modem to a Dream Machine Pro isn't feasible. My most affordable choice would be a new modem paired with an SPF+ RJ45 adapter.

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Forever_happy
Member
52
05-24-2016, 12:57 PM
#2
No, the ISP does not provide a modem with a multigig port; it typically supplies standard ports for your connection needs.
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Forever_happy
05-24-2016, 12:57 PM #2

No, the ISP does not provide a modem with a multigig port; it typically supplies standard ports for your connection needs.

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solaplexHD
Member
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05-30-2016, 03:26 PM
#3
It seems unlikely an ISP would offer more than gigabit speeds, yet they might supply a modem with several 1-gig ports requiring users to connect them manually.
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solaplexHD
05-30-2016, 03:26 PM #3

It seems unlikely an ISP would offer more than gigabit speeds, yet they might supply a modem with several 1-gig ports requiring users to connect them manually.

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_Maddy__
Member
186
05-30-2016, 09:03 PM
#4
I got an Ubiquiti UCI cable modem since I like using my own gear rather than relying on the ISP. It also fits nicely in my rack.
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_Maddy__
05-30-2016, 09:03 PM #4

I got an Ubiquiti UCI cable modem since I like using my own gear rather than relying on the ISP. It also fits nicely in my rack.

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PhilZstar
Member
198
05-31-2016, 05:57 AM
#5
It's true that you can fully utilize your abilities with several devices working together at once
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PhilZstar
05-31-2016, 05:57 AM #5

It's true that you can fully utilize your abilities with several devices working together at once

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SirFabillion
Member
66
06-05-2016, 03:15 AM
#6
That's incredible!
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SirFabillion
06-05-2016, 03:15 AM #6

That's incredible!

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pignkitty
Member
163
06-05-2016, 08:43 AM
#7
I probably could have connected two 1g ports to my ideal setup, but I got caught thinking about a full 2.5g connection between the modem and router. After spending many hours tweaking configurations, it became hard to see a simpler fix. My old 2x1g modem was giving poor upload speeds even with a 1g link, so I explored LAG and tried Gemini. It led me into a deep rabbit hole. Eventually, after exiting that mess, I connected the Comcast modem and set it up through Comcast while my new device waited in the mail. I just needed a solution, not the flashiest one. Looking back, it seems balancing two WAN ports on the UDM-pro to the same modem is doable—probably not too complicated. Or maybe using a managed switch could have aggregated both links into one, saving time and cable changes. Honestly, nothing I own connects beyond 1g, so giving two 1g links would’ve been straightforward. Maybe my PC has a 2.5g port, I just didn’t realize it could work that way.
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pignkitty
06-05-2016, 08:43 AM #7

I probably could have connected two 1g ports to my ideal setup, but I got caught thinking about a full 2.5g connection between the modem and router. After spending many hours tweaking configurations, it became hard to see a simpler fix. My old 2x1g modem was giving poor upload speeds even with a 1g link, so I explored LAG and tried Gemini. It led me into a deep rabbit hole. Eventually, after exiting that mess, I connected the Comcast modem and set it up through Comcast while my new device waited in the mail. I just needed a solution, not the flashiest one. Looking back, it seems balancing two WAN ports on the UDM-pro to the same modem is doable—probably not too complicated. Or maybe using a managed switch could have aggregated both links into one, saving time and cable changes. Honestly, nothing I own connects beyond 1g, so giving two 1g links would’ve been straightforward. Maybe my PC has a 2.5g port, I just didn’t realize it could work that way.

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Red__Blue
Junior Member
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06-08-2016, 11:20 AM
#8
The UDM-Pro supports official Multi-Wan load balancing. In the "Internet" section of the settings (from my UCG-Fiber), I'm unsure if having both WANs from the same ISP affects functionality. If your ISP restricts multiple IP addresses, it might not work properly.
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Red__Blue
06-08-2016, 11:20 AM #8

The UDM-Pro supports official Multi-Wan load balancing. In the "Internet" section of the settings (from my UCG-Fiber), I'm unsure if having both WANs from the same ISP affects functionality. If your ISP restricts multiple IP addresses, it might not work properly.

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timmecraft2002
Member
129
06-10-2016, 09:10 AM
#9
I’m considering this solution now. Instead of rushing into a generic adapter, I should have used an SFPA+ for the RJ45 port and connected it directly to the router. As I mentioned earlier, some adjustments with Gemini Fast were necessary, but the process turned into a lengthy search through settings and online resources. Eventually, I realized dedicated WAN ports are required for lag performance. At that stage, my thinking was off, and I spent hours trying fixes only to find out modems typically don’t provide IPv4 addresses—only IPv6. My friends suggested a modem, but it would have given me an IPv6 address, which I wasn’t familiar with. Trying to use Gemini Fast to troubleshoot the IPv4 issue kept looping without resolution. Ultimately, I opted for a UI modem because I didn’t know about cheaper alternatives at the time and it appeared on Comcast’s recommended page. Also, avoiding Comcast-branded gear was important after discussing it with a friend. That’s fine for most people, though.
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timmecraft2002
06-10-2016, 09:10 AM #9

I’m considering this solution now. Instead of rushing into a generic adapter, I should have used an SFPA+ for the RJ45 port and connected it directly to the router. As I mentioned earlier, some adjustments with Gemini Fast were necessary, but the process turned into a lengthy search through settings and online resources. Eventually, I realized dedicated WAN ports are required for lag performance. At that stage, my thinking was off, and I spent hours trying fixes only to find out modems typically don’t provide IPv4 addresses—only IPv6. My friends suggested a modem, but it would have given me an IPv6 address, which I wasn’t familiar with. Trying to use Gemini Fast to troubleshoot the IPv4 issue kept looping without resolution. Ultimately, I opted for a UI modem because I didn’t know about cheaper alternatives at the time and it appeared on Comcast’s recommended page. Also, avoiding Comcast-branded gear was important after discussing it with a friend. That’s fine for most people, though.