Questions about Ubiquiti Flex Mini 2.5G

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PhilippG87

1 month ago

Can I connect an access point from Unifi to this switch and operate this AP via PoE? The switch runs via the external power supply. Do all ports have PoE to the outside? I'm still new to this area.

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Galaxus

1 month ago

No, you cannot operate a UniFi access point via PoE on this switch. The switch only has 1 PoE port to the outside, not all ports. It itself is operated via an external power supply (USB or PoE input) and then only supplies devices with up to 6.4 W (802.3af) via this one port. The other 4 ports are pure data ports without PoE output. For an AP, you typically need a PoE-capable switch with more PoE power.

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Dave73

10 months ago

Hello everyone, I have ordered the switch to use it as a normal unmanaged switch behind my Deco BE25. Now I have read that you also need a controller for the switch. Is it not possible to use the switch as a simple "distributor"? Would there be any problems?

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Galaxus

10 months ago

You can use the switch as a simple distributor as it supports Layer 2 functions and does not require any special configuration to function as an unmanaged switch. However, it also offers cloud management via the UniFi Network App, which is optional. There should be no problems if you use it without a controller, as long as you don't need advanced management features.

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Haderlump

12 months ago

In my flat, the Connect Box 3 Fibre (Sunrise) is in the power box (or fuse box), from where the signal is distributed to various rooms. Can I use this device, which I would connect to a LAN socket in one room, to extend the LAN access for connecting other devices (e.g. Apple TV or PS5)? Would there be a loss of signal for each connected device?

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matthiaslmb

12 months ago • purchased this product

purchased this product

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As the previous speaker has already written, a single unifie switch makes little sense. In your case, a normal unmanaged switch will suffice. There is only a loss insofar as all devices share the bandwidth. In practice, you usually don't notice much of this because not all devices need bandwidth at the same time.

Anonymous

1 year ago

Can it be used standalone without a controller?

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Galaxus

1 year ago

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Yes, you can use this switch standalone without a controller, but it's designed to be managed via the cloud with the UniFi Network app. This means that to take full advantage of its advanced features, it's best to integrate it with a UniFi controller. However, it can operate as a standalone switch for simpler networks.

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ddosh

1 year ago

Question: I would like to operate 2 Ubiquiti in the house for the time being. I would like to realise the following: - Fibre optic with modem in bridge mode - Connection of Ubiquiti No. 1 to modem - Connection of a mini PC to Ubiquiti No. 1 - Via internal house network (LAN) to the 2nd floor Is this the right switch for me? So the following consideration: - Connect fibre optics to modem, modem to port 1 of the switch - Port 2 to Ubiquiti No. 1, feed this with PoE Injector - Port 3 to Mini-PC - Port 4 to house LAN on the ground floor, and then tap off on the 2nd floor and connect to 2nd Ubiquiti via PoE Injector then I would have all ports occupied and it should work, or are my considerations wrong?

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Galaxus

1 year ago

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Your considerations are basically correct, but there are a few things to bear in mind: 1. fibre with modem in bridge mode: the modem should be able to be connected to port 1 of the switch without any problems. 2. connection Ubiquiti No. 1 to modem: Port 2 could be used for Ubiquiti No. 1, but you must ensure that the PoE injector is inserted correctly, as the switch itself does not output PoE, but can only receive it. 3. connection mini PC to port 3: No problem as the switch supports 2.5Gbps. 4. connection house LAN on the ground floor and on the 2nd floor: Port 4 could be used for the house network on the ground floor. For the 2nd floor, you could use another PoE injector to feed Ubiquiti No. 2. However, the switch only has one PoE input, no PoE outputs, which means that you need a separate PoE injector to supply Ubiquiti No. 2. So your ports are fully occupied, but the configuration should work if you use the PoE injector correctly.

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