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UniFi Dream Router Setup Guide

This guide will help you set up your UniFi Dream Router (UDR) with the following features:

  • Two SSIDs: Home and Guest
  • Three VLANs: Home, Guest, and IoT
  • PPSK (Private Pre-Shared Key): Different keys for Home and IoT networks
  • Firewall Rules: Optimized for streaming and gaming

Prerequisites

  1. UniFi Dream Router: Ensure your UDR is plugged in and powered on.
  2. UniFi Controller Software: Accessible through the UniFi Network App on your smartphone or through the web interface.
  3. Basic Network Setup: An existing internet connection and basic network configuration.

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Access UniFi Controller

  1. Connect to the UDR using the UniFi Network App or through a web browser at https://<UDR-IP>:8443.
  2. Log in with your UniFi account credentials.

Step 2: Adopt and Configure the UDR

  1. In the Devices section, ensure the UDR is listed and click Adopt if necessary.
  2. Wait for the UDR to show as "Connected."

Step 3: Create VLANs

  1. Go to Settings > Networks.
  2. Click Create New Network.

Home VLAN

  • Name: Home
  • Purpose: Corporate
  • VLAN ID: 10
  • Gateway/Subnet: 192.168.10.1/24

Guest VLAN

  • Name: Guest
  • Purpose: Guest
  • VLAN ID: 20
  • Gateway/Subnet: 192.168.20.1/24

IoT VLAN

  • Name: IoT
  • Purpose: Corporate
  • VLAN ID: 30
  • Gateway/Subnet: 192.168.30.1/24

Step 4: Create Wireless Networks (SSIDs)

  1. Go to Settings > WiFi > Add New WiFi Network.

Home SSID

  • SSID Name: Home
  • Security: WPA Personal
  • VLAN: Use VLAN 10
  • PPSK: Enable PPSK and configure keys for Home and IoT VLANs.

Guest SSID

  • SSID Name: Guest
  • Security: WPA Personal
  • VLAN: Use VLAN 20

Step 5: Configure PPSK for Home SSID

  1. Under the WiFi settings, select Home SSID.
  2. In the Security section, enable PPSK.
  3. Create multiple PPSKs:
    • Home Access Key: Associate with VLAN 10.
    • IoT Access Key: Associate with VLAN 30.

Step 6: Configure Firewall Rules for Streaming and Gaming

  1. Navigate to Settings > Firewall & Security > Firewall Rules.
  2. Click Create New Rule and configure the following rules:

Streaming Optimization

  • Name: Allow Streaming Services
  • Rule Type: LAN IN
  • Action: Accept
  • Source: Any (or specify devices/networks)
  • Destination: IP ranges for popular streaming services (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
  • Description: Optimize streaming by prioritizing traffic.

Gaming Optimization

  • Name: Allow Gaming Services
  • Rule Type: LAN IN
  • Action: Accept
  • Source: Any (or specify gaming devices)
  • Destination: IP ranges for popular gaming servers (e.g., Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, etc.)
  • Description: Optimize gaming by reducing latency.
  1. Ensure these rules are above any default deny rules to take effect.

Step 7: Apply Settings and Test

  1. Review all your settings and apply the changes.
  2. Test each SSID:
    • Connect home devices to the Home SSID.
    • Connect IoT devices using the designated PPSK for the IoT VLAN.
    • Connect guest devices to the Guest SSID to ensure isolation.
  3. Test streaming and gaming devices to confirm optimized performance.

Additional Tips

  • Regular Updates: Keep your UDR firmware up-to-date for security and performance improvements.
  • Monitoring: Use the UniFi Controller to monitor network traffic and performance metrics.
  • Support: For assistance, visit the UniFi support forums or consult official documentation.

https://ui.com/uk/en/cloud-gateways/wifi-integrated/dream-router

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