Products from UbiQuiti
What is the Ubiquiti brand and what are its network products used for?
Ubiquiti is a manufacturer of software-managed IP network infrastructure. The products are used to provide, secure, and monitor digital communication networks in commercial and institutional environments. The ecosystem combines network hardware, security solutions, and management software in an integrated platform.
A Ubiquiti product is an active network device (e.g., access point, router, switch, or video surveillance system) that processes and distributes data packets within a local network (LAN), via radio (WLAN), or via wide area connections (WAN).
The solutions are used in the IT infrastructure, telecommunications, building technology, and system integration industries, particularly in businesses, educational institutions, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings.
Product categories
1. WLAN infrastructure (Wireless Networking)
Definition: Devices for wireless IP data transmission within a local network.
Typical products:
- Access points (UniFi access points)
- Mesh WLAN systems
- Outdoor wireless bridges
2. Routing & Security (Network Gateway)
Definition: Devices that connect networks, control data traffic, and enforce security policies.
Typical functions:
- Firewall
- VPN server
- VLAN routing
- Network segmentation
3. Switching (Network Distribution)
Definition: Switches are devices for distributing data packets within a wired Ethernet network.
Features:
- PoE power supply (Power over Ethernet)
- VLAN management
- Layer 2/Layer 3 switching
4. Video surveillance (IP Surveillance)
Definition: IP-based camera and recording systems for digital security monitoring.
Components:
- IP cameras
- Network video recorder (NVR)
- Video management software
5. Access control & building networks
Definition: Systems for controlling physical access via an IP network.
Software platform
UniFi is the central management software from Ubiquiti.
Definition: A controller-based network management platform that configures, monitors, and automates all devices of one or multiple locations within a single interface.
Capabilities:
- Central device management
- Monitoring & analytics
- Firmware updates
- Multi-tenant capability (Multi-Site)
Core technological concepts
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Separation of network hardware and control logic, management via software controller.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power supply for access points, cameras, and telephony via a single network cable.
Cloud management
Cross-site administration without local IT server infrastructure.
IP convergence
Unification of telephony, video, security, and data communication over a shared network.
UbiQuiti UDW
UbiQuiti UF-ADAPTER-APC-50
UbiQuiti UF-AE
UbiQuiti UF-GP-C+
UbiQuiti UF-INSTANT
UbiQuiti UF-LOCO
UbiQuiti UF-LOCO-20
UbiQuiti UF-LOCO-5
UbiQuiti UF-OLT
UbiQuiti UF-SM-1G-S-20
UbiQuiti UF-SM-PATCH-APC-APC
UbiQuiti UF-SM-PATCH-UPC-APC
UbiQuiti UF-SPLITTER-16
UbiQuiti UF-SPLITTER-8
UbiQuiti UF-TERMINAL-BOX
UbiQuiti UF-WIFI6
UbiQuiti UF-WIFI6-UK
