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UniFi Network Application 8.5.6

The latest UniFi Network Application 8.5.6 (here is the official link) brings some cool new features and important improvements for better network management. Below is a summary of the key updates.

Key Improvements

  • Improved Dashboard: The dashboard now provides better insights into critical issues and allows customization of widgets and time ranges. New widgets include "Active Channels," "AP Radio Overview," "Deployment Density," and more.
  • NetFlow Support: Capture and export traffic data to a collector with support for NetFlow versions 10, 9, and 5. This feature requires UniFi (Cloud) Gateway firmware 4.1 or newer.
  • SIEM Activity Logging: Export system logs to SIEM servers such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar for improved log management.
  • Packet Capture: Capture and download network packets directly from Gateways. This requires UniFi (Cloud) Gateway firmware 4.1 or newer.

Notable Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with DFS channels not being properly marked.
  • Resolved VLAN Magic configuration issues on various Gateways.
  • Addressed Port Forwarding interface display issues in rare cases.
  • Fixed system log errors related to duplicated leases for IP addresses.
  • Corrected false provisions for Express devices in specific conditions.

Compatibility Updates

  • UniFi Network Application updates require MongoDB 3.6 and Java 17 for versions 7.5 and above.
  • Version 8.1 and newer supports MongoDB up to 7.0.
  • Ensure your UniFi Network Application is updated to a compatible version (listed above) before upgrading.

Special Note

For UniFi OS users, this version is compatible with UDM, UDR, Express, and UCG-Ultra consoles running UniFi OS 3.1.6 or newer. Always create a backup before upgrading to prevent potential issues.