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How to Setup Unifi Network on Alibaba Cloud

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up a UniFi network on Alibaba Cloud.

To set up a UniFi network on Alibaba Cloud, you'll need to go through the following steps:

1.  Sign up for an Alibaba Cloud account: If you don't already have an Alibaba Cloud account, visit the Alibaba Cloud website and sign up for a new account.

2.  Create a [Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)(https://www.alibabacloud.com/product/vpc): Once you have an Alibaba Cloud account, navigate to the Alibaba Cloud Console and create a VPC. A VPC is a virtual network that provides an isolated environment for your resources.

3.  Set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN): If you want to connect your UniFi network to other networks securely, you can set up a VPN within your VPC. This step is optional but recommended for secure remote access.

4.  Launch a UniFi Controller instance: Alibaba Cloud provides a wide range of cloud computing services, including virtual machines (ECS instances). You'll need to launch an ECS instance to host the UniFi Controller software.

  • In the Alibaba Cloud Console, navigate to the Elastic Compute Service (ECS) section.
  • Click "Create Instance" to launch a new ECS instance.
  • Select the desired region, instance type, and other configuration options.
  • Choose an appropriate operating system for your ECS instance, such as Ubuntu or CentOS.
  • Configure the security group rules to allow access to the UniFi Controller ports (TCP 80, TCP 443, and UDP 3478).
  • Launch the ECS instance.

5.  Access the UniFi Controller: After launching the ECS instance, you'll need to connect to it and install the UniFi Controller software.

  • Once the ECS instance is running, note down its public IP address.
  • Use SSH to connect to the ECS instance using a terminal or an SSH client.
  • Install the required dependencies for the UniFi Controller software.
  • Download the UniFi Controller software package from the official Ubiquiti Networks website or a trusted source.
  • Install and configure the UniFi Controller software on the ECS instance, following the provided documentation.

6.  Configure UniFi network devices: Once the UniFi Controller software is installed and running, you can start adding and configuring UniFi network devices.

  • Connect your UniFi network devices (access points, switches, etc.) to your network.
  • Access the UniFi Controller's web interface using your ECS instance's public IP address and the appropriate port (usually port 8443).
  • Follow the UniFi Controller's on-screen instructions to adopt and configure your network devices.

That's it! You have now set up a UniFi network on Alibaba Cloud. You can continue configuring your network, creating WLANs, setting up security features, and managing your network devices through the UniFi Controller's web interface.

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