Guides
Practical guides to networks, WiFi and security
What we explain to our clients before installing, in writing.
WiFi
UniFi or home mesh WiFi: which one suits each case
A mesh kit is set up in an afternoon; a wired UniFi network is designed. What changes in practice and when each option pays off.
· 6 min
10 common mistakes when designing a WiFi network
Chained repeaters, maximum power, a flat network… the failures we see most and how to avoid them.
· 6 min
How to improve WiFi coverage at home or in the office
Before buying another repeater: why WiFi fails and which solutions really work.
· 6 min
Professional WiFi for businesses: what it needs
Capacity, separate networks, isolated guests and centralised management: the requirements of business WiFi that works.
· 6 min
How to design a WiFi network for a villa
Floors, garden, pool and outbuildings: how to plan WiFi for a detached home so it reaches the whole plot with quality.
· 7 min
How many WiFi access points does a home need?
Area, floors, materials and outdoor space: how to estimate the number of access points your home needs, with examples.
· 5 min
Concepts
UniFi or your internet provider's router: what changes and when it's worth it
The provider's router gives you a connection; it isn't designed to cover a villa or to separate networks. What you gain by adding your own network.
· 5 min
How to choose a UniFi installer: what to ask before hiring
The hardware is the same whoever installs it. What changes is the design, the configuration and what you are handed at the end.
· 6 min
What is UniFi and what is Ubiquiti? A clear guide for non-technical readers
Ubiquiti is the company; UniFi is its platform for managing network, WiFi, cameras and access from one console. Explained without jargon.
· 6 min
Advantages of a UniFi network over a conventional one
Centralised management, no fees, separate networks and phased growth. And when it isn't the best option.
· 5 min
Access control
Access control for residential communities
Garage without duplicated remotes, pool with schedules and entrances without universal keys. This is how it works in a community.
· 5 min
Access control for businesses: a decision guide
Doors, credentials, schedules and visitors: what to decide before installing access control in your business.
· 6 min
Sectors
Network design
Which UniFi console to choose: Express, Cloud Gateway or Dream Machine
UX7, UCG-Ultra, UCG-Max, UDM-Pro… what changes between UniFi consoles and which one fits each project.
· 6 min
How to expand a UniFi installation without breaking what works
Ports, PoE power, storage and versions: the checklist we review before expanding a UniFi network.
· 5 min
How to design an office network step by step
From workstations to the rack: how to plan the network for a new office or a move without surprises.
· 7 min
Video surveillance
How to plan a CCTV installation
Where to put each camera, at what height, how to cable it and how much storage you need. With regulations in mind.
· 7 min
CCTV cameras for businesses: how to choose
Detect, recognise or identify: choosing cameras for a business starts by defining what you need to see at each point.
· 6 min
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