The ultimate outdoor home lab. Thanks for making this video. Great to see such a wide and varied use of the unifi products. You've got yourself another subscriber.
Hey Lars, really enjoyed the tour. Need to investigate those nano stations and the solar controller. Also on a farm with multiple dwellings. Currently have UDM, US-16-150W, USW Flex Mini x 2, AP InWall x 2, AP Mesh Pro, AP Mesh x 2 and AC Pro. Originally we were all wireless, now all cabled plus wireless. Also a DIY networker but I am in a wheelchair, so annually we have a truckie on the farm who helps me with installations. I do the directing and he does the doing.
Thanks Captain for the watch and it sounds like you got a pretty sweet setup too. I went from wireless to cabling-where-possible as well. Love the way you have found a solution to get things done too. Love it 😊 If you are interested in the NanoStation, this coming week I am releasing my latest video on the GigaBeam Plus too. That is a similar idea but you get 1Gbit or 1.5Gbit connection, which is about 5 times what you get with the NanoStations.
One of the coolest setups I’ve seen! The only thing I would add is maybe use a DAC between the UDM Pro and your POE switch. More throughput than just cat6
Great setup. I have been looking for someone's setup like this as we want to do this through our property of 108ac. Looking forward to drawing a plan now to build on what we have already. Thank you again.
That sounds like an awesome project. Have you tried out the Unifi Design Center for planning? I did another video on that too, if it has interest: ua-cam.com/video/FuB-wynBphw/v-deo.html
This is awesome! Took a break from ACG studying to see the llamas. I have some basic Unify gear but now this is making me want to step up my home wifi game (one day) :-)
Like the video and all the Ubiquiti gear you have, only thing I would do different try to hide the exposed cables a little better using some conduit or some cable management strips. But other than that amazing how you have spread connectivity on the farm.
Totally agree with you Ivan. I have since this video was made improved a bunch of cables and connections. I even made a video on using outdoor rated cables vs. indoor rated 😊: ua-cam.com/video/3IEwajGqy9o/v-deo.html
Hope you used UV resistant cable, doesn't look like it. Would replace it all asap or your likely in for a bad time, True me you wanna do it, I had water get it from one and run all the way down to my switch 🤣 Biggest regret was temporarily using non uv rated cat 5
Thanks for the advice Nicholas. As I mention 3 times in the video I am very aware of the non-outdoor rated Cat6 and lack of conduit in some cases. Also, I need to install surge protectors. These are all projects to be done in the near future 😊 Water isn't an issue (all installations are water proof), but the UV is a killer. Thanks again.
@@LarsKlintTech ahhh I haven't got around to watching the rest of the video, had to dash off to a appointment, Just noticed a hit after you showed of the network cabinet some of the camera's and access points had blue cable, presumed you only used none uv resistant, But get old making sure it's water tight mine happen in less then a month, threw a access point up temporarily for a caravan when it happen. Guessing the heat from the tiles and being in direct sunlight didn't help, seem to crack near the tiles and allowed water to flow thru it like a hose all the way down into my cabinet.
The cable wasnt the issue is water ran down the cable in your house to the udm. Your installation was the issue. ALWAYS do drip loops water doesnt run up only down which tells me you didnt use any drip loops.
@@ttss5726 The cable was the issue, I had drip loops, The cable I used wasn't UV rated, It was up for about 9mths before I had the issue arise, on inspecting the cable it was cracked in multiple spots where exposed to the sun and had went brittle braking up into pieces. The waters them ran down the mast I'm guessing, straight down onto the cracked area of cable before following it all the way down thru the roof cavity towards the network switch before exiting at the RJ-45 connector and soaking into all my hardware. I know exactly what a drip look's used for, I've always used them and I can highly suggest using high quality UV resistant cabling unless you want major issue's, luckily some of my gear was semi salvageable. I've suggest have conduit if possible over the flexable stuff as that will suffer a similar fate over time depending on branding. I usually use UV rated Cat5 with the Gel coating on the inside but I put that one access point up temporarily and after about 8-9 months was when the cable gave out. I've seen similar in the past while doing some security installations where improper hardware was used resulting in catastrophic failure, so too presume it wasn't the cable but a poor installation show's you didn't read my comment letter lone take in the facts stated above. You instead jumped to a conclusion thinking it was because I simply didn't use a drip loop, when the issue was actually the result of using hardware not suitable for the job.
@@ttss5726 and water can run up due to gravity, just depends on the circumstances, as stated it was due to not using UV rated cabling, so once it seaped into the cabling where the broken outer shielding was it acted as a hose and flowed through the cable down into the roof cavity before making its way to the network switch. If you wanna try it then I'd using a zip tie and mounting some cable to your external TV Antenna mount on the roof and not terminating it, run the cable to wherever and wait for it to rain and over time you will see for yourself that water can flow upwards.
Thanks for watching. Yes, I have updated a significant number of devices, such as Wifi6 devices, newer generation cameras, and faster links. It is all in various videos on the channel ☺
What about offloading your NVR functions (UniFi Protect) to a Cloudkey Gen2 Plus, or a UNVR? Also would like to ask what are those Yagi antennae? Are those for cell signal boosters?
Good point, and I did! 😊 The video is here: ua-cam.com/video/u3RTjKZcMQY/v-deo.html The Yagi antennas are for the mobile signal, you are spot on. Although they aren't as useful anymore due to WiFi calling and SMS, which works really well.
Great setup. Question - why didn't you homerun pump shed/lama cam directly to the main house/lego room instead of daisy-chaining to house 2? Would cost less and be less complicated and better performance.
Thanks mate. Good question, and tbh I did consider that too. I even tried point-to-multipoint setup from the house to two other points. In the end the office is right in the way, and more strangely, I would have two nanostations receiving that are exactly in the same line of sight, which seemed to mess things up considerably. This solution worked, and there isn't any performance really.
Awesome setup Lars, beats running fiber between the switches!! Must look into this system, do you have to code the AP's or are they all done via GUI? I've got Cisco setup at home with a 24port PoE switch and only 2 AP's that give me ample coverage from letterbox to back fence. Thanks for the tour, would love to see it in person one day! :)
Thanks 😊 Yes, I wasn't too keen on digging through retaining walls, rocks, paths etc. There is no coding at all. The APs (not the NanoStations) just works with the Unifi ecosystem once you have adopted them in the GUI. It is super simple. The NanoStations require a bit more configuration, mainly they have to be on the same network name to see each other.
Thanks for the great video! Just a great example for making an outdoor wifi setup 👍🏻 Just quick question, what is the range/experience of the AP AC Mesh - Access point in your setup?
Thanks Andrew. So glad you could use the information. The range of the AC mesh depends on obstacles such as trees of course. In a straight line I do get about 300 meters from my front gate to the creek down the road. There are no trees or anything in the way though.
Hey Lars have you thought about doing a video on your installation of you Uled panel's? I been looking at some lighting for my office and was wondering if these could do the job. Now there is no videos around that i have found where someone has installed into a home office like you have.
Hi Paul. That is a good idea. There isn't that much to it technically. The majority was the fabrication of brackets and installation. I will definitely put it on the list of topics though. Thanks.
My furthest point is only 80-90 meters, so not quite 300 feet. With a NanoStation you should be able to go 1500 easily though, if you have line of sight. Or alternatively use the NanoBeam which should cover that distance easily too. store.ui.com/collections/operator-airmax-devices/products/nanobeam-5ac-gen2
Hey Lars, just came across your channel. This video is AMAZING!!! So when your using the Point-to-point, what speeds are you getting in your office via LAN and in the field?
Thanks mate. Appreciate the kind words 😊 I get about 300-400 Mbit over the NanoStations, which is way more than my Internet speed, so it is more than adequate.
@@TechD87 That is the LAN network speed, and on the Wifi I can get about 200 Mbit depending on interference and distance. My Internet speed is 45/12, so usually get full speed everywhere.
I got a 900 watt/1500 VA CyperPower CP1500EPFCLCDa-AU unit. It powers the UDM-Pro, USW-24-PoE, NBN Satellite modem, RP4, Llamacam laptop and Synology 920+ NAS. I get 48 minutes of estimated battery backup time. This is the one I got: www.ebay.com.au/itm/CyberPower-PFC-Sinewave-UPS-6-Outlets-1500VA-900W-Uninterruptible-Power-Supply-/232280347488?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
@@LarsKlintTech No I mean just your Wifi speed out at those remote points. So say fast.com speed at main UDM and then at those points....just trying to gauge how much is lost etc
@@ITB_News The NanoStations generally transmit about 200-300mbit consistently. With my satellite internet connection at 47mbit coming in I have no loss. Unless I walk far enough up the hill, but then it is the WiFi signal that gets weaker.
Generally the Unifi switches will support 24V passive, PoE and PoE+. That covers the majority of devices. It is only really an issue when you have switches with 24V passive only, or devices that require PoE++ (802.3bt), which can go up to 95W.
@@kevinwinklaar6273 The Loco only supports 24v passive PoE, where the Flex Switch only supports 802.3af. I found this really confusing as well, so I use a PoE adaptor for my Loco in one spot (not with the Flex Switch).
I used the 50v 1.2A (60W) PoE adaptor at first (link: www.4cabling.com.au/ubiquiti-poe-50-60w-poe-injector-50v-60w-1-2a.html), but then got the Switch Flex Utility, which is the enclosure for the Switch Flex that comes with a PoE adaptor (store.ui.com/products/usw-flexutility).
Thanks Martin 😊 I am on the NBN Skymuster Plus plan (satellite). Speed is advertised as 25/5, but I often get up to 50/15. The latency is typical geosynchronous satellite at 600ms.
Hi Ramon. Yes, it has worked without fault for almost two years now. I went for a mid-level unit, which can connect to Weather Underground, which is how I get data into Home Assistant too. The specific unit is very similar to this one: www.ebay.com.au/itm/262073907445
Hi Nigel. There is no monthly subscription fee for any of the UBNT equipment. The price for the software and updates is built into the cost of the equipment.
Not exactly. I am aware that it needs upgrading, so I am after other constructive tips on what I have missed. Can you share your perfect outdoor setup as well, so we can all learn how it should be done please?
The ultimate outdoor home lab. Thanks for making this video. Great to see such a wide and varied use of the unifi products. You've got yourself another subscriber.
Thanks Christian, and welcome 😊
It is nice to be able to find the right device for the right spot and purpose.
Wow my friend. I love what you did with your WiFi coverage throughout your property. Great job!
Hey Lars, really enjoyed the tour. Need to investigate those nano stations and the solar controller. Also on a farm with multiple dwellings. Currently have UDM, US-16-150W, USW Flex Mini x 2, AP InWall x 2, AP Mesh Pro, AP Mesh x 2 and AC Pro. Originally we were all wireless, now all cabled plus wireless. Also a DIY networker but I am in a wheelchair, so annually we have a truckie on the farm who helps me with installations. I do the directing and he does the doing.
Thanks Captain for the watch and it sounds like you got a pretty sweet setup too. I went from wireless to cabling-where-possible as well. Love the way you have found a solution to get things done too. Love it 😊
If you are interested in the NanoStation, this coming week I am releasing my latest video on the GigaBeam Plus too. That is a similar idea but you get 1Gbit or 1.5Gbit connection, which is about 5 times what you get with the NanoStations.
Nice one. Never seen many unifi devices mentioned in video. Thankx for the video
One of the coolest setups I’ve seen! The only thing I would add is maybe use a DAC between the UDM Pro and your POE switch. More throughput than just cat6
Thanks mate. It has improved and expanded since this video too!
Yes, good point. I have done that since as well when I installed Starlink. 😊
You've done excellent work with your residential LAN.
Thanks Rakesh. It is a work in progress, but so far is very stable and covers a lot :)
Great setup. I have been looking for someone's setup like this as we want to do this through our property of 108ac. Looking forward to drawing a plan now to build on what we have already. Thank you again.
That sounds like an awesome project. Have you tried out the Unifi Design Center for planning? I did another video on that too, if it has interest: ua-cam.com/video/FuB-wynBphw/v-deo.html
Great video and Awesome setup
Thanks mate. It has grown a bit since and been updated, but is still the same general layout.
Wow, You live in a beautiful place!
Thanks Emiel. I love it here too ♥
This is awesome! Took a break from ACG studying to see the llamas. I have some basic Unify gear but now this is making me want to step up my home wifi game (one day) :-)
Thanks Greg. Yeah, I might have gone a bit overboard, but it is so sweet having good WiFi everywhere 😊
Hello Lars
Nice set-up, I'm looking at a very similar set-up when we start building. I remember you from the cafe ( Redgate )
Thanks for your video and information. Only one small detail that I would done better, the TP cable should be completely inside the RJ45 termination
Yes, agree. That must be one of the early ones I did, but definitely need fixing that. Thank mate 😊
Like the video and all the Ubiquiti gear you have, only thing I would do different try to hide the exposed cables a little better using some conduit or some cable management strips. But other than that amazing how you have spread connectivity on the farm.
Totally agree with you Ivan. I have since this video was made improved a bunch of cables and connections. I even made a video on using outdoor rated cables vs. indoor rated 😊: ua-cam.com/video/3IEwajGqy9o/v-deo.html
Hope you used UV resistant cable, doesn't look like it. Would replace it all asap or your likely in for a bad time, True me you wanna do it, I had water get it from one and run all the way down to my switch 🤣 Biggest regret was temporarily using non uv rated cat 5
Thanks for the advice Nicholas. As I mention 3 times in the video I am very aware of the non-outdoor rated Cat6 and lack of conduit in some cases. Also, I need to install surge protectors. These are all projects to be done in the near future 😊
Water isn't an issue (all installations are water proof), but the UV is a killer. Thanks again.
@@LarsKlintTech ahhh I haven't got around to watching the rest of the video, had to dash off to a appointment, Just noticed a hit after you showed of the network cabinet some of the camera's and access points had blue cable, presumed you only used none uv resistant, But get old making sure it's water tight mine happen in less then a month, threw a access point up temporarily for a caravan when it happen. Guessing the heat from the tiles and being in direct sunlight didn't help, seem to crack near the tiles and allowed water to flow thru it like a hose all the way down into my cabinet.
The cable wasnt the issue is water ran down the cable in your house to the udm. Your installation was the issue.
ALWAYS do drip loops water doesnt run up only down which tells me you didnt use any drip loops.
@@ttss5726 The cable was the issue, I had drip loops, The cable I used wasn't UV rated, It was up for about 9mths before I had the issue arise, on inspecting the cable it was cracked in multiple spots where exposed to the sun and had went brittle braking up into pieces. The waters them ran down the mast I'm guessing, straight down onto the cracked area of cable before following it all the way down thru the roof cavity towards the network switch before exiting at the RJ-45 connector and soaking into all my hardware.
I know exactly what a drip look's used for, I've always used them and I can highly suggest using high quality UV resistant cabling unless you want major issue's, luckily some of my gear was semi salvageable.
I've suggest have conduit if possible over the flexable stuff as that will suffer a similar fate over time depending on branding.
I usually use UV rated Cat5 with the Gel coating on the inside but I put that one access point up temporarily and after about 8-9 months was when the cable gave out. I've seen similar in the past while doing some security installations where improper hardware was used resulting in catastrophic failure, so too presume it wasn't the cable but a poor installation show's you didn't read my comment letter lone take in the facts stated above.
You instead jumped to a conclusion thinking it was because I simply didn't use a drip loop, when the issue was actually the result of using hardware not suitable for the job.
@@ttss5726 and water can run up due to gravity, just depends on the circumstances, as stated it was due to not using UV rated cabling, so once it seaped into the cabling where the broken outer shielding was it acted as a hose and flowed through the cable down into the roof cavity before making its way to the network switch.
If you wanna try it then I'd using a zip tie and mounting some cable to your external TV Antenna mount on the roof and not terminating it, run the cable to wherever and wait for it to rain and over time you will see for yourself that water can flow upwards.
Great setup. Exactly what I was looking for. Have you updated it since then?
Thanks for watching. Yes, I have updated a significant number of devices, such as Wifi6 devices, newer generation cameras, and faster links. It is all in various videos on the channel ☺
Clean setup, man!! Lot cleaner than mine! 😆
Great video Lars, very interesting.
Great video, lots of info.
Great stuff Lars as always
What about offloading your NVR functions (UniFi Protect) to a Cloudkey Gen2 Plus, or a UNVR? Also would like to ask what are those Yagi antennae? Are those for cell signal boosters?
Good point, and I did! 😊 The video is here: ua-cam.com/video/u3RTjKZcMQY/v-deo.html
The Yagi antennas are for the mobile signal, you are spot on. Although they aren't as useful anymore due to WiFi calling and SMS, which works really well.
Great setup. Question - why didn't you homerun pump shed/lama cam directly to the main house/lego room instead of daisy-chaining to house 2? Would cost less and be less complicated and better performance.
Thanks mate. Good question, and tbh I did consider that too. I even tried point-to-multipoint setup from the house to two other points. In the end the office is right in the way, and more strangely, I would have two nanostations receiving that are exactly in the same line of sight, which seemed to mess things up considerably. This solution worked, and there isn't any performance really.
Awesome setup Lars, beats running fiber between the switches!! Must look into this system, do you have to code the AP's or are they all done via GUI? I've got Cisco setup at home with a 24port PoE switch and only 2 AP's that give me ample coverage from letterbox to back fence. Thanks for the tour, would love to see it in person one day! :)
Thanks 😊 Yes, I wasn't too keen on digging through retaining walls, rocks, paths etc.
There is no coding at all. The APs (not the NanoStations) just works with the Unifi ecosystem once you have adopted them in the GUI. It is super simple. The NanoStations require a bit more configuration, mainly they have to be on the same network name to see each other.
Fed video 👍🏻 bliv endelig ved med det
Tak Christian. Og det skal jeg nok. Ny Unifi video kommer om en uges tid 😊
Great video!
Thanks for the great video! Just a great example for making an outdoor wifi setup 👍🏻 Just quick question, what is the range/experience of the AP AC Mesh - Access point in your setup?
Thanks Andrew. So glad you could use the information.
The range of the AC mesh depends on obstacles such as trees of course. In a straight line I do get about 300 meters from my front gate to the creek down the road. There are no trees or anything in the way though.
@@LarsKlintTech Thanks! That’s great because I have to use a setup just like you did.
@@andrevdw747 Awesome. Let me know how it goes 😊
Subscribed. Cool content!
Hey Lars have you thought about doing a video on your installation of you Uled panel's? I been looking at some lighting for my office and was wondering if these could do the job. Now there is no videos around that i have found where someone has installed into a home office like you have.
Hi Paul. That is a good idea. There isn't that much to it technically. The majority was the fabrication of brackets and installation. I will definitely put it on the list of topics though. Thanks.
What is the furthest point to point you have?
I need to go 1500 feet what do you suggest
My furthest point is only 80-90 meters, so not quite 300 feet. With a NanoStation you should be able to go 1500 easily though, if you have line of sight. Or alternatively use the NanoBeam which should cover that distance easily too. store.ui.com/collections/operator-airmax-devices/products/nanobeam-5ac-gen2
Hey Lars, just came across your channel. This video is AMAZING!!! So when your using the Point-to-point, what speeds are you getting in your office via LAN and in the field?
Thanks mate. Appreciate the kind words 😊
I get about 300-400 Mbit over the NanoStations, which is way more than my Internet speed, so it is more than adequate.
@@LarsKlintTech Woah, is that via LAN on your office computer? Or is that when your in the field...
@@TechD87 That is the LAN network speed, and on the Wifi I can get about 200 Mbit depending on interference and distance. My Internet speed is 45/12, so usually get full speed everywhere.
How many watts is your UPS? Have been looking for a nice compact one like the one you've got there.
I got a 900 watt/1500 VA CyperPower CP1500EPFCLCDa-AU unit. It powers the UDM-Pro, USW-24-PoE, NBN Satellite modem, RP4, Llamacam laptop and Synology 920+ NAS. I get 48 minutes of estimated battery backup time.
This is the one I got: www.ebay.com.au/itm/CyberPower-PFC-Sinewave-UPS-6-Outlets-1500VA-900W-Uninterruptible-Power-Supply-/232280347488?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
You must run CB radio also. It will be cool
Haha, possibly. I have a CB on two cars and we have handhelds, so not sure I need more.
What speed are you getting at the UDM Pro and what out at those far Nanostation outposts ? Would be very interested to hear that in your next video
Local network speed?
@@LarsKlintTech No I mean just your Wifi speed out at those remote points. So say fast.com speed at main UDM and then at those points....just trying to gauge how much is lost etc
@@ITB_News The NanoStations generally transmit about 200-300mbit consistently. With my satellite internet connection at 47mbit coming in I have no loss. Unless I walk far enough up the hill, but then it is the WiFi signal that gets weaker.
@@LarsKlintTech Ahh cool....for their price these Nanostations are amazing
Certainly beats digging long trenches.
How can you sort out all the different POE volts and watts and what products it works with. Just in Unifi stuff....
Generally the Unifi switches will support 24V passive, PoE and PoE+. That covers the majority of devices. It is only really an issue when you have switches with 24V passive only, or devices that require PoE++ (802.3bt), which can go up to 95W.
This is my dream
Llama caravan at 16:15!
Does the flex switch powered up the nanostation 5ac?
Yep. The Flex switch supports 4x15W over PoE, and the 5AC runs about 3W.
@@LarsKlintTech i asked becouse its not powering my nanostation loco m5 ( its not AF)
@@kevinwinklaar6273 The Loco only supports 24v passive PoE, where the Flex Switch only supports 802.3af. I found this really confusing as well, so I use a PoE adaptor for my Loco in one spot (not with the Flex Switch).
What Poe injection did you use for the pump shed
I used the 50v 1.2A (60W) PoE adaptor at first (link: www.4cabling.com.au/ubiquiti-poe-50-60w-poe-injector-50v-60w-1-2a.html), but then got the Switch Flex Utility, which is the enclosure for the Switch Flex that comes with a PoE adaptor (store.ui.com/products/usw-flexutility).
@@LarsKlintTech thank you very much
@@LarsKlintTech loving the setup
Try some electrical tape to cover your wires. Quick dirti tip.
That is a great idea, as long as I can do it to cables I don't have to look at 😄
Great video. I have a question: what internet service do you have? (isp, speed, latency) Thanks
Thanks Martin 😊
I am on the NBN Skymuster Plus plan (satellite). Speed is advertised as 25/5, but I often get up to 50/15. The latency is typical geosynchronous satellite at 600ms.
@@LarsKlintTech i mean, not bad. Have you considered signing up for a Starlink connection? If not, you should check It out. Greetings from Spain
@@martiin.ferreroo_ Yep, I have signed up for the pre-order. Likely to be available here within 6 months.
Nice vid, does the roaming between AP's work well?
I never notice the roaming, so I'd say yes 😊
Are you satisfied with your weather station? What type is it?
Hi Ramon. Yes, it has worked without fault for almost two years now. I went for a mid-level unit, which can connect to Weather Underground, which is how I get data into Home Assistant too. The specific unit is very similar to this one: www.ebay.com.au/itm/262073907445
@@LarsKlintTech Thanks for the Answer! Keep going!
You don't have to pay every month?. Is all this free? I want to know. I hate networks that you pay every month.
Hi Nigel. There is no monthly subscription fee for any of the UBNT equipment. The price for the software and updates is built into the cost of the equipment.
Whats the top directional antenna at 7:21 ?
It's a 850Mhz 3G antenna for an internal mobile signal repeater.
Hope you don’t get lightning in your area.
the nanostation is 24volt how do you have the flex switch powering it?
The Switch Flex has 4 GbE, PoE+ RJ45 ports. The Nanostation can be powered by 802.3af, or PoE, so that works fine with the Switch Flex.
@@LarsKlintTech thank you i guess i need to hunt for nanostations.
Haha... yes I’m aware of sun, uv, conduit... but I’m just not gonna do it and then all my stuff is gonna goto sh!t in a couple of years.. ya!!!!
Not exactly. I am aware that it needs upgrading, so I am after other constructive tips on what I have missed. Can you share your perfect outdoor setup as well, so we can all learn how it should be done please?