Ubiquiti Insider: Network 8.0 | Protect 2.9 | Professional Support [Dec 2023]

Welcome to Ubiquiti Insider, where we share insights into the latest Ubiquiti R&D advancements.

[00:12] UniFi Network 8.0 introduces a new interface designed for managing large installations with ease.

Discover the new Port Manager: A unified interface for managing all switch ports. It offers detailed port-level network insights and a clear visualization of VLAN tagging, making it easier to identify tagged, blocked, and native VLANs per port.

Become a WiFi wizard with the new Radio Manager. Manage all radios effortlessly from one place and boost WiFi performance with insights into AP coverage and device connectivity.

And in case you missed it, we added Private Pre-Shared Keys in UniFi Network 7.5. This feature allows you to set different passwords tailored to specific Virtual Networks for the same WiFi broadcast - making it easy to securely place WiFi IoT devices on isolated networks.
Learn more: https://ui.social/NET-8

[01:05] We launched Official UniFi Hosting internationally for scalable deployment and management of UniFi Network sites. Get started with just a few clicks from your Site Manager - available now in the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Learn more: https://ui.com/accessory-tech/cloud-keys-gateways

Also, we’ve simplified the WiFi access point adoption process for hosted UniFi installations. Now, whether you use our official hosting service or other methods, you can simply scan the QR code on the back of your AP with the UniFi mobile app to adopt it to your site.
Note: Requires UniFi iOS mobile app version 10.10.0 and later.

[01:36] UniFi Protect 2.9 introduces search for license plate recognition so you can easily find all recordings of a specific vehicle captured by your AI-series cameras from the Detections page.

We've also integrated UniFi Protect and UniFi Access, allowing you to pair doors with cameras for a complete view of access events. In Protect, you’ll now see them in a camera’s Timeline and Detections, and in Access, you can view a paired camera’s footage for every access event.
Learn more: https://ui.social/Protect-2-9

[02:06] In the United States, we introduced professional Site Support for ultimate peace of mind. Subscribe directly from the Site Manager to receive priority phone support from a dedicated team of world-class UniFi Professionals. Learn more at https://ui.com/site-support.

[02:22] WiFiman Desktop is now available for macOS and Linux, featuring a Teleport VPN client and local network device discovery. Download it for free at https://ui.com/download.
Note: WiFiman Desktop will be available for Windows later this month (December 2023). Requires UniFi iOS mobile app version 10.10.0 and later. Coming soon on Android.

We released several new products that reflect our commitment to rethinking IT.

[02:40] UniFi Express is a full-stack UniFi Network in an ultra-compact, plug-and-play form factor. Featuring a powerful gateway engine, awesome WiFi performance, and all the benefits of UniFi’s industry-leading user experience, Express is a new way to get started instantly with UniFi. Need more WiFi coverage? No problem - Express meshes seamlessly for effortless expansion. Remotely manage all of your UniFi Express sites license-free with the UniFi Site Manager.
Learn more: https://ui.com/cloud-gateways/express

[03:09] We also released the UXG Lite. This ultra-compact, independent UniFi gateway delivers up to 10 times the routing performance of the USG. Ideal for smaller networks, it can be flexibly managed with Cloud Keys, Official UniFi Hosting, and UniFi Network Servers.
Learn more: https://ui.com/accessory-tech/cloud-keys-gateways

[03:27] We designed the new Enterprise Access Hub for large-scale UniFi Access deployments. A single hub provides access control to up to eight doors and supports a backup battery for uninterrupted operation.
Learn more: https://ui.com/door-access

[03:41] The EV Station Professional is now available. It features an ultra-bright touch display ready for digital signage, versatile access control options, and is tailored for organizational use - making it perfect for everything from branded public charging in retail spaces to employee-only charging in large office settings.
Learn more: https://ui.com/new-integrations/ev-charging

To wrap up, we’re excited to announce two major UISP updates.

[04:04] Wave Professional is the latest client station in our 60 GHz Wave Technology lineup, boasting faster speeds up to 2.7 Gbps symmetrical for truly long-range point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications.
Learn more: https://uisp.com/

[04:19] Finally, EdgeOS 3.0 is here. It comes with a revamped interface and introduces WireGuard VPN support for site-to-site, server, and client configurations. (Early Access)
Learn more: https://ui.social/Edge3-0

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