topic Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP in My Router

Unifi UDR on FTTP

tcoombs2101 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:52:38 GMT

I thinking of moving from my Hub 2 to a Unifi UDR router but before I do this have any of you tested compatibility using PPoE? I understand the settings that are needed but just confirmation before I make this leap.

Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP

markhawkin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:44:58 GMT

I haven't used a Unifi UDR but third party routers are fine with Plusnet.

The obvious questions are full fibre or not?

If full fibre then plug the UDR into the Openreach ONT.(note no VLAN settings for the WAN connection needed, the ONT handles that)

If not then the Hub 2 can be set into bridge mode.

PPPoE requires more from the router than a DHCP connection but my guess is that the Unifi UDR router would be up to it.

Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP

RealAleMadrid — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:55:03 GMT

@markhawkin The title of the thread answers your question of whether the connection is FTTC or FTTP.😀

Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP

markhawkin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:04:26 GMT

Sorry missed that!

Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP

Dan_the_Van — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:28:56 GMT

@tcoombs2101

My advice would be to choose wisely, some Unifi devices are expensive, spending lots money is not always needed.

No detail on your current Full Fibre package, with 900 Mbps you need to check the router is up to the task dependant on your usage,whether cable or wireless.

routers with an onboard VPN server would be resource hungry.

I find gemini AI can be helpful for product/device information and comparison.

Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP

markhawkin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:53:07 GMT

On the assumption that it's the UDR7 under consideration, it's a very capable unit.

I don't think there would be wired performance issues even with 900Mb/s full fibre.

WiFi depends on the environment.

Personally I'm a Draytek user but accepting the form factor the UDR looks very good.

Re: Unifi UDR on FTTP

corringham — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:05:13 GMT

I use Ubiquiti kit, and have found it very reliable and capable (although several of the APs are quite old now so I'm starting to upgrade some of them). If you need WiFi coverage in a large garden the UK-Ultra Swiss Army Kn1fe AP (note: spelled with a 1 rather an an i to avoid the banned word filter) with directional panel antenna gives a good signal >100m away.

As someone mentioned, some Unifi kit may be more powerful and therefore more expensive than necessary for a home setup. Buy what you need, but no more - by the time you need more there will be a better version out.