Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 17:03 Post subject: Running UniFi controller on DD-WRT
I'm currently still contemplating whether to go for Ubiquiti UniFi APs are not. Suppose that I am, is it possible to run the UniFi controller software on my R7800, perhaps by installing it on a USB flash drive and leaving that drive connected to the R7800? The UniFi controller software has a Linux version so I figured it might work..
I will be running DD-WRT on my router as the router works great. I'm just looking for a way to host the UniFi controller software without having an actual server or that Cloud Key thing they sell.
Joined: 08 May 2018 Posts: 14129 Location: Texas, USA
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:11 Post subject:
You can use a Raspberry Pi to host a UniFi controller; Windows, Debian, Ubuntu will also support running it. But DD-WRT does not support interfacing with the UniFi controller is what I was getting at. So, if you want to deploy UniFi controller, you have to stay with stock firmware on your APs. DD doesn't have the required packages to install UniFi, and I doubt Entware supports what is required. _________________ "Life is but a fleeting moment, a vapor that vanishes quickly; All is vanity"
Contribute To DD-WRT Pogo - A minimal level of ability is expected and needed... DD-WRT Releases 2023 (PolitePol)
DD-WRT Releases 2023 (RSS Everything)
----------------------
Linux User #377467 counter.li.org / linuxcounter.net
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:41 Post subject: Re: Running UniFi controller on DD-WRT
ORWS wrote:
I'm currently still contemplating whether to go for Ubiquiti UniFi APs are not. Suppose that I am, is it possible to run the UniFi controller software on my R7800, perhaps by installing it on a USB flash drive and leaving that drive connected to the R7800? The UniFi controller software has a Linux version so I figured it might work..
i run a DD-WRT router and host the unifi controller on my windows server. dd-wrt has a better router than ubiq IN MY OPINION. i had to go in to each system seperate to change things but, it's fine for me
I run a non wifi R9000 as main router/YAMon host, Asustor NAS for DHCP duties, and 3 Unifi APs serving 20 wifi devices.
Due to Linux requirements that non of my boxes meet I do the AP hosting from my gaming machine.
Works ok here. _________________ Segment 1 XR700 10Gb LAN, 1Gb WAN ISP BS
Wired AP 1 Unifi Wifi 6 LR US 1Gb LAN
Wired AP 2 Unifi Wifi 6 LR US 1Gb LAN
Wired AP 3 Unifi Wifi 6 LR US 1Gb LAN
Syslog Services Asustor 7110T NAS 10GB
NetGear XS716T 10GB Switch
download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/ (Brain Slayer)
YAMon https://usage-monitoring.com/index.php