Upgrading to Ubiquiti – Assistance Required
Upgrading to Ubiquiti – Assistance Required
I’m planning to switch to full Ubiquiti equipment for my home internet. Right now I’m using Xfinity’s 1200Mbps connection with their cable modem/router combo and the Eero mesh network from Amazon. I want to assess the best setup possible, avoiding downtime except when Xfinity is offline. I’ve disabled the router on the cable modem to get a Ubiquiti Dream Machine, which pairs well with two switches I already have—one in my room for my PC and another as a Flex Mini 5 port switch. I’ve ordered a Lite 8 PoE switch soon and am considering a wall-mounted rack system. If I acquire a Dream Machine and a rack system, would it be fine to keep the ISP modem but disable its routing features? If I get the Dream Machine, I’d also like two U6+ access points and run Ethernet through walls using PoE. Any suggestions would help. I’m trying to replace the current mesh network with access points connected via a Cloud Gateway and eliminate buffering issues on my TV while other devices stream.
I’ll set up a dream machine for your 2.5GbE port to make the most of your 1,200Mbit connection. Otherwise, you’d need an SFP+ to reach a 10GbE adapter. A POE switch works well too—just plug it in and the ISP modem plus router will function fine in bridged mode or passthrough. They also offer a UniFi modem if you prefer to skip the ISP box entirely.
I’m not aiming to overspend on the ISP box. As long as we can get the real dream setup and APs working, that should work fine! But that’s a solid consideration too. We’re paying for 1200Mbps, yet most of us don’t need that much. Except for myself, everyone else in the house uses only 1000Mbps (limited by my Switch Lite). That means we could actually lower our internet bill to just 1000Mbps. Still, thank you for the advice! I live with my parents because of rent and housing costs, and my dad is frustrated with Xfinity’s weak Wi-Fi. Moving to Ubiquiti might give us better connections, and it would also let me run Ethernet to the main devices.
Is this made of fiber or copper? The choice will significantly impact your setup. Using fiber means connecting directly from ONT to WAN without needing an ISP router, which could save you money. In most copper configurations, you'll need a modem and might have to turn off the modem's routing or DHCP services if it's bundled with the router.
Your setup will look like this: Street → ISP modem/router (routing and DHCP turned off) → UDM → Access Points.
Do you have to pay for the Comcast box? I believe they usually charge for the modem, and it’s more affordable to purchase your own within a few years.
I subscribed to Xfinity through Comcast, paying $10 per month for their device. However, when I tried to get rid of the 1TB data limit, it cost an extra $15 monthly, making the total more expensive than buying a standalone plan.