Can the Dream Machine be used as the router, with AmplifiHD's as Access Points in a Mesh? 3. So that's no longer an Aliens strongest sales point anymore. @Keith Williams. In particular the UniFi Dream Machine vs. Amplifi Alien. Hi @keith-williams - the AmpliFi HD's cannot join and become access points for the UniFi Dream Machine's mesh. @Keith Williams. Works great but as mentioned the Amplifi can't extend/mesh a wifi setup in unifi but has to be managed separately. UniFi Dream Machine Vs. AmpliFi Alien. In contrast, UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDMP) lacks access point functionality. UniFi Dream Machine (UDM-Pro) Review. As others have stated, WiFI 6 will be to Unifi soon. M. Where with the Unifi stuff you'll have to get the controller running, adopt the devices inside of the controller and setup a network so your access points will broadcast the WiFi for portable devices to use. You want the dream machine. The AmpliFi Alien being Wi-Fi 6 is a big point in it's favor. Comparing Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine Pro vs Ubiquiti . Now, technically you can add other points, but as of late December 2020 (the last . level 2. The Alien is a WiFi 6/AX router, while the UDM is AC. UniFi Dream Machine give me much better speed over my house (for example i've got 250mbps on macbook pro on 3rd floor vs 120mbps with AmpliFi Alien). Try again. The UDM costs $299 while the Alien is $379. You can only add AmpliFi range products as a separate independently managed mesh from the UDM. Sort: Clear All. I ended up selling everything else and sticking with the Alien, though. Not trivial to install. So if you don't have wired backhaul, Alien may be the way to go. Not trivial to install. The amplifi line is a turn key solution, meaning you take it home unbox it and it will work out of the box with almost no configuration. The less obvious difference is the software and the ecosystem differences, and different expansion options. But Alien can use Wifi 6 speed for wireless mesh backhaul. When it comes to per-node data throughput, you can find AmpliFi and UniFi on different sides of the spectrum. I ended up selling everything else and sticking with the Alien, though. Think of it as the newer, bigger brother to the regular white/black cube-shaped AmpliFi HD, but without the ability to add mesh points. That is the big, obvious difference. The UniFi controller will allow you to create an isolated VLAN for your IoT devices. UniFi Dream Machine give me much better speed over my house (for example i've got 250mbps on macbook pro on 3rd floor vs 120mbps with AmpliFi Alien). The less obvious difference is the software and the ecosystem differences, and different expansion options. Back to Product List . The UniFi Dream Machine gives you everything you need for a UniFi system in one device. How does the AmpliFi Alien compare to the UniFi Dream Machine (UDM)? I have ISP with 300mbps and 3rd storey house. Comparing the UniFi Dream Machine vs. the AmpliFi Alien, Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6, AmpliFi vs. UniFi. No items to compare. Compare Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine Pro vs Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR vs AMPLIFI Alien vs ASUS GT-AC5300 . The AmpliFi Alien is Ubiquiti's flagship 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 router and promises to deliver "4x the overall network capacity and 2x the coverage while reaching true gigabit speeds" when compared to the older AmpliFi HD. Range is only slightly better than the AX11000 but significantly better than the AC-Pro. You can only add AmpliFi range products as a separate independently managed mesh from the UDM. It features a controller, router, switch and access point, making it a good way to get started. Check out my previous review of the entire AmpliFi lineup to learn more about how each of the products compares. My review of the UniFi Dream Machine Pro, including some setup and debating who the UDM-Pro is for. Don't think you can setup separate networks other than your main one and the guest one. Now with all this, UniFi now have Wifi 6 devices in early test stage so it is on horizon. And you miss out on the centralized power of the entire Unifi line (Gateways, Switches and APs). So if you don't have wired backhaul, Alien may be the way to go. In that case, the AmpliFi Alien is likely a better choice than the UniFi Dream Machine. Error: Network error: Unexpected token G in JSON at position 0. VLAN's, IDS/IPS and all that setup in the UDM will work across the network. In particular the UniFi Dream Machine vs. Amplifi Alien. In this video we take a look at @Ubiquiti two different eco systems, AmpliFi and UniFi. Compare Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine Pro vs Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR vs AMPLIFI Alien vs ASUS GT-AC5300 . Unifi is a better long term option. It features a controller, router, switch and access point, making it a good way to get started. Error: Network error: Unexpected token G in JSON at position 0. Consider a Dream Machine if you want a single device with unified management and QoS/DDNS, and then add additional *meshable* APs if you need to extend your signal. Wireless clients connected to the Amplifi wifi will be detetected but shown as wired devices in the unifi interface. Try again. The remainder of this article has been updated to reflect the latest hardware from both brands. I thought I was all set on routers, but these look very compelling. Can the Dream Machine be used as the router, with AmplifiHD's as Access Points in a Mesh? Comparing Ubiquiti Networks Dream Machine Pro vs Ubiquiti . The Alien has provided the best range and speed of the three. The router is far ahead of their current standalone USG and USG-Pro in performance, allowing for 850 Mbps IDS/IPS performances. Add at least two items to compare. UniFi Next-Gen Gateway (UXG-Pro) Preview. The UDM (non-Pro) has an access point in it (802.11ac) but uses the same controller as the UDM-Pro. UniFi Dream Machine Pro. Plus, it has a powerful firewall and other advanced routing features built-in that the Alien doesn't have. The main advantage is in its built-in Unifi controller and can also serve as a Protect gateway for cameras. If you want something like that, you might consider the Dream Machine, or Dream Machine Pro perhaps. The AmpliFi Alien is a consumer-oriented (read: home use) WiFi 6 router. Again, it is not intended for home use by a non-tech guy. Speeds are through the roof with both the Alien and AX11000. So why do I still consider this as an all in one unit? I decided to upgrade my UniFi Dream Machine to AmpliFi Alien (Wi-Fi 6, better range and so on). UniFi Dream Machine (UDM-Pro) Review. Wireless and Wired Performance UniFi offers faster (wired) transfer speeds. Don't think you can setup separate networks other than your main one and the guest one. The Alien is a WiFi 6/AX router, while the UDM is AC. This means by the UDM Pro alone will not let you connect WiFi clients. No, this device is not designed for that. UniFi Dream Machine Pro In this video we take a look at @Ubiquiti two different eco systems, AmpliFi and UniFi. Wow, that's a huge difference. UDM. U6-Pro and U6-Mesh Review and Speed Comparisons User Guide TL;DR: The U6-Pro is my default recommendation for indoor UniFi Wi-Fi networks. Speeds are through the roof with both the Alien and AX11000. We take a look at 5 Reasons you may wish to purchase and 5 reasons y. The AmpliFi Alien being Wi-Fi 6 is a big point in it's favor. I just bought the Alien and it's great for basic needs, but can't handle what you're planning. AmpliFi released its first WiFi 6 router (the AmpliFi Alien) and UniFi released the Dream Machine (an all-in-one router and access point). 3. @Josephcoster I'm kinda in a similar situation but I actually did go with the Amp Alien b4 learning more about Unifi products. last edited by. The UDM costs $299 while the Alien is $379. That is the big, obvious difference. Print Email. The UniFi Dream Machine Pro (and I'm wondering if you actually mean the Dream Machine, not the Pro, as that's closer to the Alien in both size and usage) is more of a SMB-oriented, rack-mount device that gives you all of the functionality of a Cloud Key, Security Gateway, and 8-port switch in one unit. M. Discussing what to expect from . It is more the consumer dedicated routers. Add at least two items to compare. The AmpliFi Alien supports 8x8 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the UniFi Dream Machine tops out 4x4 Wi-Fi 5. Here is some of the info provided by Ubiquiti on their product pages: UniFi Dream Machine Vs. AmpliFi Alien. Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine vs. Amplifi Alien Advice Hi all — Can you help me understand how Ubiquiti's new routers compare? You can run multiple Units, as a mesh network, Mesh with Ethernet backbone, or drive a switch to drive some Ethernet Ports. The AmpliFi Alien supports 8x8 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the UniFi Dream Machine tops out 4x4 Wi-Fi 5. Wireless clients connected to the Amplifi wifi will be detetected but shown as wired devices in the unifi interface. (802.11ac Wave 2). You want the dream machine. Whereas UniFi wireless mesh creates bottle neck on the link. My review of the UniFi Dream Machine Pro, including some setup and debating who the UDM-Pro is for. I just bought the Alien and it's great for basic needs, but can't handle what you're planning. I never saw a stable Wi-Fi 6 performance on my Wi-Fi 6 devices with AmpliFi Alien. Wi-Fi Calling are not stable on AmpliFi Alien (some . Hi @keith-williams - the AmpliFi HD's cannot join and become access points for the UniFi Dream Machine's mesh. The UniFi Dream Machine gives you everything you need for a UniFi system in one device. I thought I was all set on routers, but these look very compelling. (802.11ac Wave 2). Again, it is not intended for home use by a non-tech guy. Sort: Clear All. Range is only slightly better than the AX11000 but significantly better than the AC-Pro. Works great but as mentioned the Amplifi can't extend/mesh a wifi setup in unifi but has to be managed separately. Print Email. In a nutshell, the UDM doesn't support Wi-Fi 6. VLAN's, IDS/IPS and all that setup in the UDM will work across the network. The main advantage is in its built-in Unifi controller and can also serve as a Protect gateway for cameras. The router is far ahead of their current standalone USG and USG-Pro in performance, allowing for 850 Mbps IDS/IPS performances. No items to compare. However, it can be easily extended with additional access points, switches and all kinds of other UniFi gear. I think the prob right now is we r basically stuck waiting for Ubiquiti to catch up their Unifi system to the rest of the Wifi 6 equipment bcuz as nice as the UDM may be i don't know if it would be able to handle 1000mbps which I also have from Xfinity. I've had the AX11000, Alien, and Ubiquiti AC-Pro AP at my house. UniFi Next-Gen Gateway (UXG-Pro) Preview. It offers the best value and overall performance, especially with 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 clients The U6-Mesh is a Wi-Fi 6 update to the FlexHD, and is my default recommendation for outdoor UniFi Wi-Fi networks Whereas UniFi wireless mesh creates bottle neck on the link. last edited by. The UDM (non-Pro) has an access point in it (802.11ac) but uses the same controller as the UDM-Pro. UniFi features are extensive so are the tools. Discussing what to expect from . Comparing the UniFi Dream Machine vs. the AmpliFi Alien, Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6, AmpliFi vs. UniFi. We take a look at 5 Reasons you may wish to purchase and 5 reasons y. The Alien has provided the best range and speed of the three. Back to Product List . But Alien can use Wifi 6 speed for wireless mesh backhaul. Well, this is because from the controller stand point of view, UDM Pro is all-in-one. Related: AmpliFi Alien Router Review Wi-Fi Calling are not stable on AmpliFi Alien (some times it loose connection). UDM. The UniFi controller will allow you to create an isolated VLAN for your IoT devices.
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