UniFi VLAN Masterclass: Secure Your Home Network Like a Pro (2025 Guide)!

Learn to configure VLANs, subnets, and DHCP on a UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max! Perfect for home labs, IoT security, and advanced network segmentation.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to:
✅ Create VLANs and subnets (even using ChatGPT for subnetting ideas!)
✅ Optimize DHCP reservations and network isolation for IoT devices
✅ Configure UniFi firewall policies (block inter-VLAN traffic, enable IGMP snooping)
✅ Avoid pitfalls like hidden SSIDs, IPv4/IPv6 conflicts, and multicast issues

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Chapter Breakdown

00:02:10 – NVMe Overview: Data usage and storage capacity
00:02:21 – Console Settings: Introducing Shadow Gateway for failover
00:04:19 – Subnet & LAN Configuration: Explaining typical LAN/Wi-Fi setups
00:04:32 – Subnet Setup: Choosing a starting range and E-Pair Run configuration
00:05:04 – Configuring Subnets: Setting up for 100 clients and selecting subnets
00:06:01 – Local Gateway & VLAN ID: Assigning IP addresses and VLAN identifiers
00:06:38 – Network Isolation: Enabling VLAN isolation and related features
00:06:51 – DNS & Traffic Control: Counter-Fightering and mini DNS server details
00:07:01 – Enabling EGMP Snooping & Multicast DNS
00:08:05 – Custom DHCP Options: Naming and configuring your network
00:09:27 – Network Settings Overview: Fast roaming & Wi-Fi speed limits
00:10:12 – Wi-Fi Configuration: Discussing SSID hiding and multicasting enhancements
00:11:13 – Wi-Fi Channels: Setting channels for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks
00:12:21 – Ethernet Port VLAN Assignment: Demonstrating VLAN settings per port
00:13:09 – VLAN & Port Configuration: Untagged network and port assignments
00:14:46 – DHCP Reservation: Setting a fixed IP for reliable connectivity
00:15:01 – Custom Security Policies: Creating and managing security rules
00:17:02 – Return Traffic & Firewall: Overview of default and custom policies
00:17:19 – Device Communication: Enabling inter-device connectivity within VLANs
00:18:07 – Device Details: Uptime, IP addresses, and performance metrics
00:18:43 – IoT Device Access: Adding allow rules and policies (e.g. for a Selly plug)
00:20:43 – VPN Scheduling: Configuring VPN rules with time-based restrictions

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