Setup Purple SE With Unifi USG

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David Radley

• March 09, 2023 21:30

Hi, I have just ordered a Purple SE. I am currently using a Unifi USG for my router. 

Whats the best practice for setup do i keep my USG connected or just replace it with Purple SE?

Currently setup      ISP MODEM > USG > SWITCH > ACCESS POINT

Thanks

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  Firewalla

  • March 10, 2023 06:39

  You can replace the USG, or ... use the bridge mode https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500012304202-Firewalla-Transparent-Bridge-Mode

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  üse73

  • March 10, 2023 08:58

  As stated above, you basically have 2 options:
  (a) Firewalla in Bridge mode.  
  Advantage: You keep the shiny-glitzy "single pane of glass" of the Unifi-ecosystem and can use most of the features of your FWP.

  (b) Replace USG with Firewalla and use in in Router mode.
  "Disadvantage": You obviously lose some elements in UNA. Some stuff you'll do in UNA, some in Firewalla. You'll have to define your VLANs in both UNA and Firewalla for example. 
  On the other hand this is where the FWP will really shine and unleash all its power.

  In the end, you'll have to decide for yourself which approach suits better for you. You can always switch back and forth.

  I've been using the FWP in Bridge mode for half a year. Then on a rainy day I decided to give it a try and change to Router Mode. I haven't looked back since and finally dumped the USG. Given there's an active aftermarket for USGs, you might be pleasantly surprised.

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  David Radley

  • March 10, 2023 15:48

  Thanks for the reply. I think i'm going to replace my USG with FW in router mode and maybe sell the USG if all goes well.

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