This device is widely available and comes with a UDM PRO package.
This device is widely available and comes with a UDM PRO package.
Hello! Switching from your current UDM-Pro to a Ubiquity Dream Machine router could be helpful, especially if you're aiming for better performance. The Dream Machine is designed to work well with ISPs and can integrate smoothly, offering improved speed and reliability compared to the Pro model.
However, I can't simply remove the ISP's router since the UDM Pro doesn't have its capabilities. As far as I understand, the UDM-Pro SE does offer that feature, but not the UDM-Pro itself. I need to address the issue of moving my network from the front door into the loft, but I'm limited by the absence of router functionality for tasks like port forwarding.
The UDM pro comes with a complete router. Have you tested the router on it? The Se only has a PoE switch, so they’re likely using the same device in both setups.
Checks if the ISP router supports bridge or forwarding for all ports, and suggests using it if you can't turn it off.
I would need an AP with multiple ports since some devices end their connections at the existing router. The Dream Machine seems to be the only device that offers switching capabilities and can function as an AP in one if I understand correctly. The router appears to be a standard BT home router, so it likely doesn’t support bridging.
Many home routers support port forwarding for specific ranges or all ports—just set that up here. You can install multiple layers of routers, though the main challenge usually comes from hosting websites. Why did you receive the UDM Pro here? It might be easier to use it if you have it. I can return it if possible. Place the UDM Pro next to your modem/ISP router, connect those devices to it, and then run APs around the building.
I acquired the UDM-Pro for a centralized network management and to integrate Unifi Protect later. Right now the setup is just ISP Router → UDM-Pro → UAP-LR for wireless devices on the upper floor. The router sits by the front door, making it hard to place the UDM-Pro there since I plan to move the network hub into a dedicated server room I’m constructing at home. Currently, only two devices are connected via the existing router, and extending cables is difficult due to walls, floors, and access limitations. Replacing the ISP router will require a small switch and an AP in that new location to cover the additional area, which is why I considered a single device in a Dream Machine all-in-one router as a more convenient option.
You can install a switch beside the router. This allows you to apply VLANs so that devices near the router fit into the network created by the UDM Pro, and all the WAN connection runs through a single cable. I’ll keep the UDM Pro, just add a switch and AP as requested—the UDM isn’t built for this purpose; it’s designed to control the system, not work with an existing one.