UniFi Network Application 8.4.59

The latest UniFi Network Application 8.4.59 release brings several new features and improvements that enhance network management and performance. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and noteworthy in this version.

Table of Contents

• Key New Features
  • Passpoint/Hotspot 2.0
  • Packet Capture
  • AP Analyzer
  • Pro AV Support
  • Advanced IGMP Snooping
• Improvements and Bug Fixes
• Conclusion

Key New Features

Passpoint/Hotspot 2.0

• Overview: This feature simplifies public Wi-Fi by allowing seamless and secure connections across multiple venues. Users no longer need to navigate complex connection processes or guest portals.
• Requirement: Requires firmware version 7.0.63 or newer.

Packet Capture

• Overview: Enables detailed packet analysis directly from your UniFi devices, a crucial feature for troubleshooting network issues.
• Supported Models: Includes U7-Pro, U7-Pro-Max, U6-Pro, U6-Lite, and others.
• Requirement: AP firmware version 7.0.63 or newer.

AP Analyzer

• Overview: Provides in-depth insights into access point performance, helping network administrators optimize wireless performance and resolve issues quickly.

Pro AV Support

• Overview: This feature prioritizes latency-sensitive traffic like audio and video, ensuring optimal performance in Pro AV environments.
• Requirement: Requires firmware version 7.1 or newer on supported switches.

Advanced IGMP Snooping

• Overview: Enhances multicast traffic management, reducing unnecessary network load and improving performance.
• Requirement: Requires USW firmware version 7.1.14 or newer.

Improvements and Bug Fixes

This update also includes several enhancements:

• Improved Network Auto-Scale: Networks now begin scaling when 90% of the address pool is used, optimizing address allocation.
• Channelization in Wi-Fi Settings: New options to review, control, and schedule channel optimization, improving Wi-Fi performance.
• New Features in Port Manager: Includes the addition of Native VLAN columns and the ability to configure Pro AV on individual ports.
• General Performance Improvements: Enhanced loading times for the topology page and overall application resiliency.

Conclusion

The UniFi Network Application 8.4.59 continues to enhance network management with new features and improvements, making it an essential update for anyone managing a UniFi network. If you're looking for expert management of your UniFi controllers, UniHosted offers a comprehensive service to keep your network running smoothly. If you would like me to personally walk you through UniHosted, you can schedule a call with me here.