Brand profile · Network & Wi-Fi · Low-voltage
Ubiquiti Inc. is an American networking company founded in 2003 in San Jose, California by Robert Pera. Today the company is known worldwide for its UniFi and UISP platforms, airMAX & airFiber wireless radios and easy-to-manage switches, gateways and access points used in homes, businesses and ISP networks.
On Chicago North Shore we often choose Ubiquiti when a project needs reliable Wi-Fi, IP cameras, cloud management and clean, modern design without the price tag of traditional enterprise vendors.
Over the years Ubiquiti has released many products that changed how installers and ISPs think about wireless and wired networking. Here are some of the most loved and most frequently deployed models in the community:
Classic UniFi APs like the UAP-AC-LR and modern Wi-Fi 6 models such as U6-Lite / U6-Pro brought controller-based Wi-Fi to homes and offices with simple ceiling-mount discs and easy adoption. Installers love the stable roaming, guest networks and fast deployment with site templates.
The Dream Machine Pro line combines router, firewall, VPN, UniFi controller and NVR for cameras in a single 1U rack chassis. For small and midsize sites this all-in-one design dramatically simplifies topology and remote management.
UniFi PoE switches power cameras, APs, intercoms and access control from a central panel. Installers appreciate the per-port monitoring, VLAN tagging and ability to reboot devices without visiting the site.
NanoStation and NanoBeam radios became a standard tool for ISPs and long-range point-to-point links. They offer high throughput, tight beam patterns and impressive stability for rooftop-to-rooftop links, cameras on remote garages and cross-parking-lot connectivity.
For long-distance wireless backhaul, airFiber radios provide fiber-like throughput with very low latency. They are widely used by ISPs and campus networks where trenching fiber would be too expensive or slow.
UISP gives wireless ISPs a central dashboard to manage thousands of outdoor radios, backhauls and customer-premises devices. For rural and suburban providers this platform is a cost-effective alternative to traditional carrier systems.
UniFi Protect offers a clean, modern interface for video recording and remote viewing. Cameras integrate tightly with UniFi switches and gateways, which makes it a strong option for condos, offices and mixed-use buildings that want a single vendor for networking and video.
UniFi Access combines door controllers, readers and cloud management with the same UniFi interface used for networking. For many small sites it offers a simple way to add keycards or mobile access without a separate access-control ecosystem.
In our equipment catalog we highlight current Ubiquiti models that work well for low-voltage security projects on Chicago North Shore, and we can recommend alternatives if a specific model is end-of-life.
For many projects we combine Ubiquiti with camera, access control and intercom platforms from other vendors. A typical building design might include:
This architecture lets us design systems that are easy to manage, resilient to failures and ready for future expansion when the building adds more cameras, doors or Wi-Fi coverage.
Our team regularly follows Ubiquiti training materials, documentation and best practices, including courses from UI Academy and community-driven resources. We have hands-on experience deploying Ubiquiti equipment in:
If you already have Ubiquiti gear on site, we can audit the configuration, clean up legacy setups and take over ongoing support — or design a fresh network from scratch around your security requirements.
No. We design networks around the needs of the building. Ubiquiti is often a great fit for switches, gateways and Wi-Fi, but we also integrate other vendors for cameras, access control and intercoms when they are a better match.
Yes. We can review the controller, upgrade firmware carefully, document VLANs and firewall rules, and then propose a staged plan to tidy up the topology without disrupting tenants or staff.
Absolutely. We offer free estimates for new clients and 50% off the first service visit when we are called to diagnose issues in an existing system.
Yes. UniFi works very well in multi-story and multi-building properties when the network is designed with proper switching, VLANs and Wi-Fi placement. We regularly use Ubiquiti in Chicago North Shore condos and HOAs as the backbone for cameras, access control and resident Wi-Fi.
Yes. Ubiquiti usually acts as the network layer, while cameras, access control and intercoms can be from Axis, Hanwha, 2N, Brivo, Paxton, HID and others. We design VLANs, QoS and firewall rules so all systems work together safely and predictably.
We can set up remote access, alerting and periodic health checks for your Ubiquiti network. Depending on the site, this may include proactive updates, configuration backups and remote troubleshooting when something goes wrong.