We handle Ubiquiti installation, service and repair in Chicago and the
North Shore — UniFi Wi-Fi for condo buildings and HOAs, camera networks
for offices, and door access for small commercial properties. Self-installed
setup grown messy over the years? Dropped access points, flaky cameras, no
VLANs — we take those over too, clean up the configuration and keep the
network maintained.
Why installers & IT teams love Ubiquiti (10 reasons)
Great performance for the price. Ubiquiti hardware often delivers
enterprise-grade throughput and stability at small-business budgets.
Single-pane-of-glass management. UniFi Network, Protect,
Access and Talk are managed from one interface instead of many separate tools.
Clean, modern hardware design. Access points, switches and gateways
look good in premium residential and office spaces, not like old telecom boxes.
Cloud management without subscriptions. Most UniFi features work
with no per-device or per-user license fees.
Consistent PoE and cabling. Switches, cameras, APs and bridges are
designed to work together, which simplifies installation and troubleshooting.
Rich analytics and dashboards. Signal strength, roaming, client list,
traffic usage and alerts help diagnose problems quickly.
Active global community. Forums, YouTube channels and blogs share
real-world configs, best practices and troubleshooting tips.
Fast feature updates. New controller releases frequently add
improvements, UI refinements and support for new models.
Flexible deployment options. Controllers can run on UniFi OS
consoles, VMware / Proxmox, bare-metal Linux, cloud servers or small appliances.
Scales from home lab to campus. The same platform can support a
single condo, a multi-building HOA or a distributed retail chain.
Iconic Ubiquiti products & what makes them special
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:
UniFi access points (U6-Series, AC-Series)
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.
UniFi Dream Machine Pro / Pro SE
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 switches with PoE
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.
airMAX NanoStation & NanoBeam
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.
airFiber point-to-point radios
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 (formerly UNMS) for WISPs
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 (door controllers & readers)
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.
How we use Ubiquiti in Chicago North Shore security projects
For many projects we combine Ubiquiti with camera, access control and intercom
platforms from other vendors. A typical building design might include:
Ubiquiti switches and gateways as the secure network core.
Segregated VLANs for cameras, access control, intercoms and guest Wi-Fi.
Point-to-point links to garages, gates and rooftop equipment using NanoBeam or
airMAX radios.
Controller hosting on Dream Machine Pro, Cloud Key or virtual machine with
remote VPN access for support.
Optional UniFi Protect cameras where an all-Ubiquiti stack makes sense for the client.
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.
Certified & experienced Ubiquiti installers
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:
Multifamily buildings and HOAs across Chicago North Shore
Small and midsize offices, medical suites and warehouses
Luxury residential properties with separate networks for residents, staff and IoT
Remote buildings, gates and parking structures linked by wireless bridges
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.
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.
Quick facts about Ubiquiti
Founded: 2003, San Jose, California
Founder: Robert Pera
Headquarters: New York City, USA
Main platforms: UniFi, UISP, airMAX, airFiber, AmpliFi
Focus: high-performance networking with simple cloud
management and fair pricing
Ubiquiti & 7DVR.com – common questions
Do you only install Ubiquiti?
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.
Can you take over an existing UniFi installation?
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.
Do you provide free estimates for Ubiquiti-based projects?
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.
Is Ubiquiti a good fit for condos and HOAs?
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.
Can you integrate Ubiquiti with other security brands we already use?
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.
Do you offer monitoring and remote support for Ubiquiti networks?
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.