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Originally Posted by idlewild
I'm installing a Unifi (Ubiquiti) home network which would not only include the new gateway (UCG-Fiber) but also a switch with enough PoE ports for at least two AP, a UNVR Instant, and four cameras. I also run my own home automation via a mini PC and all this kit should be collocated, ideally on a rack with UPS.
Does that help?
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Yes, thank you.
So, if you want to use the Unify Fiber gateway in a rack in another room you will have to move the fiber drop. But, again, you loose nothing by putting the Centric router in transparent bypass mode so all it's doing is terminating the fiber with their router turned OFF and you will have full control of the ethernet feed from Centric with your Unify equipment. You don't need any extra bandwidth from the fiber since your maximum data rate from Centric is 1Gbs. If you use the Unify fiber gateway you will need to make sure it's compatible with the Centric fiber feed. I know Centric disables some options in it's wifi router so I wouldn't be surprised if they limit your ability to connect their fiber to third parts devices but I might be wrong. If you decide to use the ethernet feed from Centric then all you need to do is plug it into your Unify gateway in your new rack and it will work. There won't be any difference in performance feeding the Unify equipment with fiber or etherner with any speed that Centric is providing to you home in the Villages.
As an example, in my home with Quantum, I have their newer SmartNid which is a fiber teminator and router with a 10Gbs ethernet port. I put it in Bypass mode which turns Off the router and gives me a raw internet feed at 1Gbs in my case. I have that feed going to my Orbi 970 router and mesh network located in other parts of my home where I have full control to do whatever with all my devices. I'm also running a Homeseer and Home Assistant smart home network on a miniPC with cameras and other devices. Works perfectly. If I had removed the Quantum SmartNid and ran fiber to my Orbi via a fiber inteface device, it would have been way more complicated and the end result would be the same as what I have now.
Hope this helps.