Ubiquiti in 2025: MSP Ready? (EP 886)
This week, I finally dive into Ubiquiti gear after years on the sidelines, putting their new Dream Machine, G6 cameras, and access points through real-world business tests. Joined by three-time community champ Jason Miller, we tackle the good, the bad, and the downright innovative — from Wi-Fi in concrete jungles to the all-in-one power of today’s unified networks. If you’re wondering if Ubiquiti belongs in your MSP stack, this episode’s for you!
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Show Notes
Thinking about adding Ubiquiti to your MSP stack? Hear my firsthand experience deploying their latest network and security hardware, plus insights from an industry pro managing thousands of devices. We cut through the marketing hype, evaluating features, pitfalls, and integration strategies.
Hear the honest pros and cons comparing Ubiquiti with Synology, TP-Link Omada, and Datto. Discover why properly sizing your stack matters, and how unified management platforms transform customer support and troubleshooting. Listener Q&A covers advanced topics like VLANs, multi-site management, reseller margins, and more. Stay for the wild credit union and Florida man stories!
Why Listen:
- Real-world review of Ubiquiti’s Dream Machine SE & U7 Pro APs
- Honest pros and cons of Ubiquiti vs. TP-Link Omada & Datto
- Expert tips on deploying scalable guest networks and VLANs
- Story-driven troubleshooting and feature walkthroughs
- Margins, distribution, and value-added reselling advice
- Live Q&A: Multicast, NAS, and Door Access
- Lessons from managing small and enterprise deployments
Companies, Products, Books Mentioned:
- Ubiquiti: https://ui.com
- Synology: https://www.synology.com
- TP-Link Omada: https://www.tp-link.com/us/omada/
- SonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com
- Datto: https://www.datto.com
- D&H Distributing: https://www.dandh.com
- TD SYNNEX: https://www.tdsynnex.com
- Streakwave: https://www.streakwave.com
- NetAlly: https://www.netally.com
- Lumu: https://www.lumasurveillance.com/
- Beambox: https://beambox.com
- ChannelCon (Conference): https://channelcon.gtia.org/
- TechCon Unplugged (Conference): https://techconunplugged.com
- ProdigyTeks: https://www.prodigyteks.com
- Unbound Digital: https://unbounddigital.com
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