UniFi

Protect the UniFi Cloud Key with a custom SSL certificate

When connecting to the UniFi Cloud Key Controller, you need to know the IP-address and port number (default 8443). In my situation, the IP-address is 192.168.1.64

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If you do not know your Cloud Key IP-address, use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool.

The connection is using https (that’s good), but there is no domain name, so the default SSL certificate triggers a security warning in your web browser because it can’t be verified. Also, the web browser will not remember your login credentials for the next login.

KPN Fiber Connection with Ubiquiti USG, IPTV and IPv6

In my last blog post, I talked about my Home and Office Network Setup and explained that the default modem/router/Wi-Fi device you get from your ISP is not the best thing to have in your network. In this blog post, I explain what I did to directly connect my KPN fiber connection to my Ubiquiti Security Gateway (USG).

Ziggo When using a cable connection, a modem is needed to modulate the signal to be useful as TCP/IP. In this case, the only option you have is to set up the modem in Bridge mode. When your modem is in Bridge mode, it will give you a public IPv4 address, and all other functions like Wi-Fi and firewall are disabled. Note, IPv6 is currently not supported in Bridge mode.

My Home and Office Network Setup

Working from home, I use Microsoft Teams for online meetings. Some of my colleges and customers have an unreliable Internet connection at their homes. Most of the time, the problems are with their Wi-Fi what results in audio or video dropouts during online meetings. In this blog post, I outline my home and office network and Internet setup for a fast and rock-solid connection.

Internet

In the Netherlands we are blessed with fast and affordable internet, we have options like cable, fiber, and VSDL. For my home and office, I use a 500/500 Mbit fiber connection from my local ISP (KPN). Running Speedtest and Fast (from Netflix) gives me a good understanding of how fast it is.