Modifying FreeRADIUS Post Authentication SQL Scripts
This is a quick guide and discussion around how to modify the SQL script that runs after a client device attempts to connect to a FreeRADIUS server.
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Remotely Troubleshoot Unifi UNVR Issue
I woke up this morning to the most unwelcome notification that my remote Ubiquiti Unifi NVR was offline. Never having had to deal with this before I thought it would be interesting to record the troubleshooting process to get it back online without having physical access to the box.
Read moreCreate a manual IPSec Unifi Site-to-Site VPN
Configuring an IPSec site-to-site VPN between Ubiquiti Unifi gateways (USG/USG-Pro/UDM/UDM-Pro) is relatively straight forward process, but there are couple sticking points that can cause a hang up. This video walks through the setup for a manual VPN, when you can’t use the automatic config.
Read moreSetup Wireguard VPN for Mobile Clients
Wireguard is a modern, sleek, VPN that promises to be super easy to install and setup, as well as being faster than IPSec. With pretty much a client for every device, it’s a great option for running on a home or office network VPN. This guide outlines how to setup and configure the VPN server and mobile (Android, but iOS […]
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between Class AB and Class D Amplifiers?
You may think that the similar names mean both classes operate in the same way. It’s actually more complicated than that. So, what is the difference between Class AB and Class D amplifiers? Class AB and Class D amps don’t operate like each other and don’t apply to the same appliances. They also don’t have the same output. The only […]
Read moreSetup freeRADIUS + mySQL + daloRADIUS for dynamic VLAN assignment on Unifi
Using the text based user files in our other freeRADIUS + Unifi = Dynamic VLAN Assignment guide works great for small installations, but in a larger or more fluid environment it’s much easier to use a database backend for the freeRADIUS server. This guide walks through the steps to configure that, and optionally setup a daloRADIUS UI for freeRADIUS. Install […]
Read moreUbiquiti Unifi Define Default VLAN for Dynamic Wireless VLAN Assigned Networks
This video is a follow on to a previous guide around using RADIUS to enable dynamic VLAN assignment to a Unifi wireless network. Here I demonstrate how to change the RADIUS configuration to assign undefined users to a specific VLAN, so they do not end up on the default/untagged network.
Read moreUbiquiti Unifi Dynamic Wireless VLAN Assignment
If you have a USG, or USG-Pro, it is possible to use the built-in RADIUS server to dynamically assign a VLAN to wireless (or wired) clients based on the MAC id. While this works, it doesn’t have much flexibility and is difficult to maintain when the number of connecting devices goes up. This guide resolves that issue using freeRADIUS.
Read moreUbiquiti Unifi IP Assignment
This video walks through the basics of assigning IPs to devices on an Unifi network. It should be exactly the same whether using a UDM/UDM-Pro or USG for the gateway device.
Read moreUbiquiti Unifi Unblock Client Devices
It’s easy, maybe too easy :), to block a client in Unifi. This is a guide for how to undo that if you’ve gotten block happy.
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