July 30, 2025

Ubiquiti in 2025: MSP Ready? (EP 886)

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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!

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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