Simple Networks

This video will show you the basics about creating virtual machines in Microsoft Azure. Azure allows you to create reasonably priced virtual machines including Windows, Windows Server, and Linux. Azure "Pay As You Go" Plan: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/pay-as-you-go Hire Me for Tech Consulting/IT Services: https://www.cendomamediatech.com/

In this video, I take you through the process of networking an AirBnB rental house. Thanks to TP-Link, we are to deploy full indoor and outdoor WiFi coverage! Purchase the TP-Link equipment you see in this video on Amazon (affiliate links): ER605 Gigabit VPN Router: https://amzn.to/3pOuI4H Omada OC200 Hardware Controller: https://amzn.to/3OtN8lt TL-SG2008P 8 Port Switch: https://amzn.to/41Vakwf EAP653 WiFi 6 AP: https://amzn.to/437pAaw EAP610-Outdoor AP: https://amzn.to/3BJLfcZ Hire me for network consulting at: https://www.cendomamediatech.com/ Follow me on Instagram (I post very occasionally): https://www.instagram.com/morgancendoma/

In this video, I take a look at some of the recent changes to the UniFi website and discuss what I think they represent for the future of the UniFi product line. The video I said I would link from the UniFi OS Consoles page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s30cVtM8Oss

Every network needs a cheap, old business desktop. Instagram: @morgancendoma Hire me as a consultant: https://www.cendomamediatech.com/contact Consultations start at $25/Hour.

This guide shows you how to easily setup a hosted UniFi Controller and adopt your devices. Resources: Vultr Hosting Service: https://www.vultr.com/ PuTTY SSH Client: https://putty.org/ Written Guide: https://www.cendomamediatech.com/hostedunifi

By switching to UniFi Talk, I was able to save one of the businesses I work for $2,000 per year! Pretty Cool!

Learn how to setup Captive Portals for you guest wifi in UniFi's "New UI". 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Enable Guest Hotspot 1:34 - Setting Up Captive Portal 5:36 - Testing 7:30 - Hotspot Manager

The New UI is finally in a place where I believe it can be used for all administration. Thank goodness, because it's been pretty rough for a long time!

The M1 Mac Mini is a surprisingly functional Office PC. The Mac hasn't always been business friendly, but the M1 Mac Mini changes that.

The Multiple Basket Method is my way of making it hard for one individual company to build a complete profile on me. The Multiple Basket Method, combined with the use of a VPN and a Password Manager are great first steps in maintaining privacy online. Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:17 - Intro 00:17 - 00:32 - Quick Note 00:32 - 02:28 - Use a VPN 02:28 - 03:38 - Use a Password Manager 03:38 - 04:54 - Multiple Basket Method 04:54 - 09:09 - Example 09:09 - 11:02 - Considerations 11:02 - 13:52 - Wrap Up/Final Thoughts

Let's talk about why I overbuild all my computers and look at a good example of how it has worked out well for me.

Learn how to setup a unifi access point using the unifi mobile app, no controller required!

In this video, I go over how to setup up guest networks at both the Network (VLAN) and WiFi levels. Additionally, we talk about how to setup bandwidth caps for WiFi users and how to enable and setup a captive portal. Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction 00:31 - Wired Guest Network Setup (VLAN) 04:05 - Wireless Guest Network Setup 06:07 - Bandwidth Caps 08:07 - Captive Portal Setup 12:12 - Demonstration

In this video, I explain what each of the different network types in UniFi are used for and how you would apply them. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - Quick Note 00:42 - Corporate 02:03 - Guest 02:58 - WAN 03:36 - VLAN Only 05:07 - Remote User VPN 05:52 - Site to Site VPN 06:29 - VPN Client 07:14 - Outro

The Flex phones are here! Time to give UniFi Talk a test run! This is basically just me documenting my experience in getting UniFi Talk setup for the first time. Full review will be coming later. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction/Unboxing 04:14 - Configuring Cloud Key Gen2+ 04:40 - Setting Up UniFi Talk 07:57 - Purchasing Phone Numbers (lines) 09:18 - Setting Up Smart Attendant 10:34 - UniFi's Device Map 10:55 - Setting up a Call Group 11:19 - Quick Call Test 12:58 - Outro

In this video, I go over the basic details of the new UniFi Talk system and subscription service, show a comparison to Vonage Business Communications, provide an example cost analysis, and a sample deployment. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - UniFi Talk Details 04:04 - Comparison to Vonage 05:59 - Example Cost Analysis 09:20 - Example Deployment 12:10 - Outro

In this video, I provide 3 examples of networks that would work well in small business applications. These are meant to be baselines for you to build on top of to create the perfect UniFi setup for your small business. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - Summary/Overview 03:34 - Network #1 05:07 - Network #2 07:19 - Network #3 11:25 - Outro

I put the Synology DS120j to the test to find the limitations of such an inexpensive and low-power device. Buy a Synology DS120j: https://www.newegg.com/synology-ds120j/p/N82E16822108637?Description=ds120j&cm_re=ds120j-_-22-108-637-_-Product&quicklink=true 00:00 - Introduction & Fanfare 01:13 - What I want to accomplish with this video 02:02 - Synology's Setup Process 02:23 - File Share Setup & Results 02:46 - Plex Setup & Results 03:40 - Synology Office Setup & Results 04:12 - Backup Solutions 04:39 - Conclusion

A quick look at the network I administer for my family owned small business. It's a bit rough around the edges but it's reliable and get's the job done!

This is a follow up to my previous video on VLANs in UniFi. This video focuses on how to do so in the "new settings" UI. Previous video on how to do so using "old settings": https://youtu.be/zXtzEuDman8

How to setup & configure VLANs in UniFi. Sometimes the way UniFi presents certain network settings can be a bit confusing. This video aims to help you bridge the nomenclature gap and gain a better understanding of the UniFi platform. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - Creating VLANs 5:01 - Creating Switch Profiles 6:57 - Applying Switch Profiles 9:10 - Outro

In this video, I compare Vonage's VoIP Business Phone Service to a more traditional onsite PBX system. You'll see the differences in functionality and price, as well as a real-world example of how Vonage works for the small business I work for. At the end I offer my thoughts on what scenarios are better suited toward Vonage and which are better suited toward an onsite PBX system. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:35 How Vonage Works 1:31 Vonage Pros/Cons 5:05 Vonage Pricing 5:48 Real World Example 7:57 Comparable PBX 9:30 PBX Pros/Cons 11:51 Conclusion

A pretty boring video of me setting up the basics in my new office. Updates to come in the future!