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The original was posted on /r/ubiquiti by /u/valkyriebiker on 2023-08-18 17:16:52+00:00.
Hi All,
I'm about to install a network in a new small office of about 10 users. All endpoint computers (Windows) will be hard-wired on a private network (192.168.1.n). There will be a work group server, no domain. This I've done before.
In addition, there will be 7 or 8 TV sets streaming programs. I'm figuring about 5 mbps bandwidth per TV. These will also be hardwired.
I also plan to install a couple of Ubiquiti APs (U6-LR possibly?), Each needs to offer two SSIDs: one to the private network and the other to a guest network (isolated to internet only) for use by visitors.
Office will have one internet provider to start but we may add a second for fail over so I need to be ready for that. Traffic will be moderate. Primary ISP is providing 100/100 mbps service.
I'm reasonably savvy setting up networks but where I'm lacking is the private/guest and VLAN configs and what Ubiquiti equipment to select.
I have a few questions on this:
- Not being familiar with Ubiquiti's line of gear, what equipment do I need? e.g. We'll use the ISPs gateway/modem in bridge mode so the Ubiquiti device(s) will handle DHCP, firewall, and at least 24 Ethernet ports to allow future growth.
- I presume I can do the private/guest wi-fi networks using Ubiquiti APs and setting of VLAN tagging in this switch? Or is another method preferable? This is the part I'm not sure about.
- Even though the TVs are hardwired, I'll probably want to put them on their own subnet that's also isolated from the main private network.
POE on the switch is optional. I can use POE injectors for the APs if necessary.
I have been looking on Ubiquiti's site. There's a lot of equipment to choose from but I've never bought Ubiquiti gear before. What Ubiquiti devices would y'all recommend to accomplish this?
Thank you!