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    Recommended smart switch for Unifi AP? Easy interface, inexpensive, secure

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    • occamsrazorO
      occamsrazor
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      @Grimson:

      In that case you can also use an RPI2 or 3 to run the controller on. Maybe you have one collecting dust somewhere.

      Running the controller on the pfSense OS can have unforseen issues when pfSense upgrades or a controller upgrade installs conflicting packets. If you absolutely need to run both on the same hardware I'd strongly agree with johnpoz, put each into it's own VM.

      Good points there. Thanks. I don't have an RPI but I do have a Macbook that runs 24/7 so could use that. Also I have a QNAP NAS running 24/7 and I believe you can run the Unifi controller as a package or via a docker.

      pfSense CE on Qotom Q355G4 8GB RAM/60GB SSD
      Ubiquiti Unifi wired and wireless network, APC UPSs
      Mac OSX and IOS devices, QNAP NAS

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