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 

 

 UniFi Dream Router : Ensure your UDR is plugged in and powered on. 

 UniFi Controller Software : Accessible through the UniFi Network App on your smartphone or through the web interface. 

 Basic Network Setup : An existing internet connection and basic network configuration. 

 

 Step-by-Step Setup 

 Step 1: Access UniFi Controller 

 

 Connect to the UDR using the UniFi Network App or through a web browser at https://<UDR-IP>:8443 . 

 Log in with your UniFi account credentials. 

 

 Step 2: Adopt and Configure the UDR 

 

 In the Devices section, ensure the UDR is listed and click Adopt if necessary. 

 Wait for the UDR to show as "Connected." 

 

 Step 3: Create VLANs 

 

 Go to Settings > Networks . 

 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) 

 

 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 

 

 Under the WiFi settings, select Home SSID . 

 In the Security section, enable PPSK . 

 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 

 

 Navigate to Settings > Firewall & Security > Firewall Rules . 

 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. 

 

 

 Ensure these rules are above any default deny rules to take effect. 

 

 Step 7: Apply Settings and Test 

 

 Review all your settings and apply the changes. 

 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. 

 

 

 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