UDM Pro Complete Setup Guide - Crosstalk Solutions

Introduction

Presenter: Chris from Crosstalk Solutions
Focus: Complete setup of the UDM Pro in a home user environment
Reason for Home Focus: UDM Pro is particularly well-suited for home users, whereas it has some drawbacks for business environments due to lack of redundancy and robustness.

Price: $379
Functions: Firewall, Unifi Protect, manages access points, guest networks, IOT networks, Unifi Access (access control), and Unifi Talk (phone system)
Unifi OS Consoles: Devices running UniFi OS as the base operating system, such as UDM Pro, UDM, and Cloud Key Gen2 Plus, allowing multiple applications to run on top of it.

UniFi Network: Controls firewalling, Wi-Fi, network switches
UniFi Protect: Video surveillance
UniFi Access & Talk: Access control and phone system
Comparison with UDM: UDM Pro supports all UniFi OS applications, whereas UDM supports only UniFi Network.

Hard Drive Installation:
- Ensure power is off.
- Install either a 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive (e.g., 1TB Toshiba, Seagate SkyHawk, Western Digital Purples).
- Use an online calculator to estimate needed drive space (Zoo Fall Communications' calculator recommended).
Initial Setup:
- Factory default IP: 192.168.1.1
- Set your computer's IP to 192.168.1.x (where x ≠ 1).
- Login through browser (potential privacy/security message – OK to proceed).
- Follow the setup wizard:
  - Name the UDM Pro
  - Choose setup type (personal or business)
  - Sign in with ui.com login (mandatory, no local login).
  - Set update schedule (recommend disable automatic updates)
  - Configure auto-optimize settings
**Testing and Final Setup: **
- Run an internet speed test
- Complete the setup and rate the installation experience
Navigating the Interface:
- Dashboard: Overview of all installed applications (e.g., Network, Protect)
- Users: Add/Create users for all UniFi applications
- Settings: Manage device and application settings
  - Device name, IPs, performance statistics, hardware: View device specifics
  - Update settings: Perform manual updates
  - Auto-update schedule: Adjust from here if needed
  - Advanced settings: Enable SSH, turn on remote access, etc.
  - Backup configuration: Set up manual/scheduled backups

SSH: Enable SSH with a strong password for possible troubleshooting needs.
Remote Access: Consider enabling for managing from anywhere, but be aware of cloud-based vulnerabilities.
Create local admin account: For local management if remote access is disabled.

Upcoming Video: Initial configuration of UniFi Network and setting up devices.
Feedback: Suggestions for video series content invited in the comments.