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How to install a UniFi U7 Pro access point
Install your UniFi U7 Pro with this step-by-step guide. Learn mounting tips, PoE setup, and how to connect the device to your UniFi Controller.
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UniFi link aggregation: the ultimate guide
Need more bandwidth or failover on UniFi switches? What LACP link aggregation does, which devices support it, setup and troubleshooting steps.
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Ethernet Port Profile: Why it matters in UniFi
Let's break down everything you need to know about Ethernet Port Profiles, and how you can use them to supercharge your UniFi network.
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Enabling mDNS on your UniFi Network: A guide
AirPlay or printers not showing up across VLANs? How to enable mDNS in your UniFi Controller, use the repeater, and fix discovery issues.
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UniFi controller on a Mac: how to install it (2026)
Run the UniFi controller on a Mac with UniFi OS Server or the legacy UniFi Network Server. Requirements, install steps and the UniFi apps for Mac.
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How to SSH into a UniFi U7 Pro access point
Learn how to SSH into your UniFi U7 Pro, find its IP address, enable access, and run useful commands for troubleshooting and configuration
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UniFi Controller not initializing: How to fix
This guide dives deep into everything that could go wrong and provides practical solutions to get your UniFi Controller back up and running.
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UniFi Cloud Key vs Cloud Gateway vs UniFi controller: which do you need?
Cloud Gateway, Cloud Key, UniFi OS Server or hosting? Where to run your UniFi controller, with Ubiquiti's own capacities, apps and US store prices.
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UniFi SNMP setup and monitoring
This guide covers setting up **SNMP on UniFi devices** and monitoring your network effectively with tools like Zabbix, PRTG, or Datadog.
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UniFi SSH password and username: defaults, lookup and reset
The default UniFi SSH login per device, where UniFi Network shows the SSH password after adoption, and how to reset it when it's lost.
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UniFi Cloud Key login: how to sign in locally and remotely
Sign in to a UniFi Cloud Key by IP on your local network or through Site Manager, with a UI account or a local account, and what to do when locked out.
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How to factory reset UniFi U7 Pro access point
Factory reset your UniFi U7 Pro with step-by-step instructions using the reset button, controller, or SSH to restore default settings.
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How to clear traffic logs in UniFi
Free up disk space on your UniFi Controller by clearing traffic logs. Step-by-step instructions for both the new and classic UniFi interfaces.
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Urgent Security Warning: Critical UniFi Vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-22557, CVE-2026-22558 & CVE-2026-22559)
Ubiquiti Bulletin 062 explained: three UniFi Network Application CVEs, including a CVSS 10.0 path traversal — affected versions and how to patch.
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Setting Up a UniFi Controller Guest Network
Need guest Wi-Fi that stays out of your main network? Set up a UniFi guest network: create the SSID, customize the portal, limit bandwidth.
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U6 Pro vs. U7 Pro
U6 Pro or U7 Pro? We compare Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7, the new 6 GHz band, throughput, and client capacity to help you pick the right UniFi AP.
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Set up and customize a UniFi Captive Portal
Want a branded guest login page? Set up a UniFi captive portal step by step: create the guest network, enable the portal, customize the HTML/CSS.
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UniFi Controller Explained
What does the UniFi Controller actually do? Plain breakdown of self-hosted, cloud, and managed hosting setups with the pros and cons of each.
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UniFi backups: how to back up and restore your UniFi controller (2026)
Where UniFi backups live now, automatic cloud backups, .unf Network backups, Site Export, UniFi OS Server backups and how to restore them.
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Recover UniFi controller without credentials
Locked out of your UniFi Controller? Recover access without credentials: try built-in password recovery, then reset the admin via MongoDB.
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UniFi Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) explained
What does UniFi Deep Packet Inspection actually show you? How DPI works, how to enable it, what insights to expect, and where it falls short.
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How to change UniFi controller IP
Moving your UniFi Controller to a new subnet? Change its IP via the GUI or SSH, repoint devices with set-inform, and set a static IP safely.
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How to Set Inform in UniFi: Step-by-step
Controller on another VLAN or in the cloud? How to run set-inform for Layer 3 adoption, debug with info, and automate inform via DHCP and DNS.
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UniFi Teleport VPN: how to set it up (Windows, Mac and mobile)
UniFi Teleport is Ubiquiti's invitation-based WireGuard VPN. How to enable it, invite users, connect from Windows, Mac or a phone, and where it stops.
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UniFi SSH commands: cheat sheet for APs, switches and gateways
The UniFi SSH commands you'll actually use: set-inform, firmware upgrades, logs and packet captures, plus the common ones Ubiquiti doesn't document.
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