Patrick Domingues

In this tutorial you will learn how to configure Unifi Controller 7.0 DHCP Server with Microsoft Active Directory DNS.

Let’s get started.

Make sure you are on latest Unifi Controller Version. This tutorial was created for version 7.0.25. I will be using a Unifi UDM Pro for this configuration.

Step 1: Log into your Unifi Controller.

Step 2: Click Settings 

Step 3: Click Networks 

Step 4: Click on the existing network you want to apply your DHCP with Microsoft Active Directory DNS.

Step 5: Scroll down to DHCP and click Show options.

Step 6: Your IP address subnet may be different however in this example you would place your Active Directory DNS server IP addresses in these DNS fields.

Step 7: Click the Apply Changes button.

You are good to go your network devices should now auto obtain proper DNS from the Unifi Controller 7.0 DHCP Server.

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In this tutorial you will learn how to configure a VLAN with DHCP on UniFI Controller 7.0.

VLAN Stands for “Virtual Local Area Network,” or “Virtual LAN.” A VLAN is a custom network created from one or more existing LANs. It enables groups of devices from multiple networks (both wired and wireless) to be combined into a single logical network. The result is a virtual LAN that can be administered like a physical local area network.

Let’s get started.

Make sure you are on latest Unifi Controller Version. This tutorial was created for version 7.0.25. I will be using a Unifi UDM Pro for this configuration.

Step 1: Log into your Unifi Controller.

Step 2: Click Settings

Step 3: Click Networks 

Step 4: Once the page loads click on Create New Network.

Step 5: Name your Network for the use case it is intended for. For me, I have to create this VLAN for my … Read the rest

In this tutorial you will learn how to configure your Unifi Controller 7.0.22 Guest Hotspot with Stripe Payment. This will come handy if you’re looking to monetize your Public WiFi access.

Before we start make sure you are on Unifi Controller 7.0.22 or later and proceed to adopt all your Unifi devices into your controller. Make sure all firmware is updated as well.

The Tutorial Run Down

1. Configure a Guest Network.
2. Configure Bandwidth Profile.
3. Configure a SSID for a group of access points.
4. Configure Guest Hotspot Profile with Stripe Payment.
5. Simple way to view Stripe payments.

Let’s start by configuring the Guest Network.

1. Log into your Unifi Controller 7.0.22 

2. Once you’re on the dashboard click Settings.

3. Now locate and click on Networks.

4. Now that you’re on the Networks Section locate and click on Create New Network.

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In this tutorial you will learn how to configure Unifi UDM PRO Site to Site VPN on Unifi Controller 7.0.22. 

A site-to-site virtual private network (VPN) is a connection between two or more networks, such as a corporate network and a branch office network. Many organizations use site-to-site VPNs to leverage an internet connection for private traffic as an alternative to using private MPLS circuits.

Site-to-site VPNs are frequently used by companies with multiple offices in different geographic locations that need to access and use the corporate network on an ongoing basis. With a site-to-site VPN, a company can securely connect its corporate network with its remote offices to communicate and share resources with them as a single network.

Let’s get started.

Make sure you are on Unifi Controller Version 7.0.22. I will be using a Unifi UDM Pro for this configuration.

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In this tutorial you will learn How to Configure Unifi UDM PRO DHCP Relay To Use Windows Server DHCP. This will come handy when you want your Windows Server to be the DHCP provider. This tutorial is based on Unifi Controller version 6.5.55.

Let’s get started.

First make sure you are running the latest controller version. At the time of this publication, it is 6.5.55. I will be progressing through this tutorial under the impression you already have a Windows DHCP Server already running. If that is not configured click: How To Install And Configure Windows DHCP Server.

1. Log into your UDM Pro using unifi.ui.com or its IP address.

2. Access the Unifi Controller and click Settings

3. Click on Networks. Now you should be presented with all your current networks maybe even just the Default LAN if your UDM Pro is coming right out of the … Read the rest

In this tutorial you will learn how to open and forward ports to an internal LAN IP on your Unifi UDM Pro using Unifi Controller version 6.5.55. In the latest releases of the Unifi Controller, they have simplified the process for us and with a few simple steps you can quickly forward the ports you need.

Let’s get started.

First make sure you are running the latest controller version. At the time of this publication, it is 6.5.55.

1. Log into your UDM Pro using unifi.ui.com or its IP address.
2. Access the Unifi Controller and click Settings
3. Click on Advanced Features and afterwards you will be presented with a page where you can apply your network rules.
   
4. Now scroll down, locate and click on Advanced Gateway Settings.
   
5. You should now be presented with the Advanced Gateway Settings Page.
6. Click on the Create new Port Forwarding button.
   
7. In the Port Forwarding window

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In this tutorial you will learn in a few simple steps on how to transfer Unifi UDM Pro Owner to a new ui.com owner account. This will come handy when you acquired a new client or accidently used the wrong account to register the UDM Pro into unifi.ui.com

 

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Step 1: Make sure you have local access via IP to your UDM Pro before proceeding.

Step 2: Log into unifi.ui.com using the old ui.com owner account and all except the owner, remove all accounts that have access to your UDM Pro.

Step 3: Use the old owner account to log into UDM Pro using IP address

Step 4: Create a backup of all UDM Pro configurations.

Step 5: Create a new Super Admin “Local Access Only” account.

Step 6:  Now in the UDM Pro settings disable Remote Access by going to

• Settings
• Advanced 
• “Remote Access”.

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