Building & RF environment
Floor plans, wall materials, interference and usage zones determine placement, not square metres alone.
Network design · Wi-Fi · Operations
UniFi networks that simply work day to day.
From gateways and switching through PoE to reliable Wi-Fi: I design, install and document UniFi infrastructure around your building, user load and security needs, for one site or centrally across several locations.
Wi-Fi planningVLAN & firewall designMonitoring & maintenance
Before the first access point
A good network starts with the floor plan, demand and clear boundaries.
More hardware does not fix poor design. What matters is which applications run, where people and devices work, which areas need separation and what must keep working during an outage.
Users & applications
Video calls, point of sale, scanners, cameras and guests create different capacity and priority requirements.
Security & segmentation
Staff, guests, IoT, cameras and management get separate networks and only the connections they actually need.
Operations & headroom
PoE budget, uplinks, spare capacity, configuration backups and maintenance windows are defined before ordering.
One ecosystem, deliberately designed
Network at the core. Protect and Access where they add value.
Shared management reduces friction, but it does not replace architecture. Every layer gets a clear purpose, documented rules and a verifiable handover state.
Central management
Gateway & firewall
PoE switching
Staff
Guests
IoT & devices
Protect
Access
Gateway, firewall & switching
The stable foundation from the internet connection to each network outlet.
- WAN, VPN and site connectivity
- Switching, uplinks and PoE budget
- VLANs, firewall zones and logging
Business Wi-Fi
Coverage and capacity designed around rooms, devices and working patterns.
- AP positions and RF planning
- Staff, guest and device Wi-Fi
- Roaming, channel planning and validation
UniFi Protect
Local video recording as an optional extension of the network.
- Dedicated camera VLAN
- Roles, retention and access paths
- Optional external archiving only after review
UniFi Access
Access control when technology, building and safety concept align.
- Doors, roles and schedules
- Visitor and authorisation concepts
- Review of escape-route and fire-safety rules
Costs without the small print
No mandatory subscription for the core system. Operations still take work.
Many core UniFi management functions do not require a mandatory per-device or controller licence. That can reduce recurring licence cost, but it does not make design, updates, backup, monitoring or support free.
One-off hardware
Gateways, switches, access points and optional cameras or access components are selected for the project.
Options shown separately
Hosting, UI Care, advanced security or support services may cost extra and are listed separately in the quote.
Operations to match the need
One-off setup, maintenance on demand or managed service with agreed response targets, based on your risk.
From floor plan to operations
Five steps, one documented handover state.
A project does not end when the LEDs light up. Testing, documentation and a clear operating model are what turn hardware into dependable infrastructure.
- 01
Assess the current state
Capture sites, cabling, devices, applications, RF conditions and outage risks.
- 02
Design the architecture
Define hardware, IP and VLAN plan, firewall rules, AP positions and PoE headroom.
- 03
Implement in a controlled window
Preconfigure, install and migrate during an agreed maintenance window.
- 04
Measure & document
Test function, Wi-Fi, segmentation, failover and access; update plans and handover records.
- 05
Monitor & maintain
Back up configuration, schedule updates, assess alerts and review capacity regularly.
An honest platform choice
UniFi fits many SMEs, but not every project by default.
I prefer UniFi, but assess it against your actual requirements. A familiar logo is not a substitute for the right operations and support architecture.
UniFi is a strong fit when …
- networking, Wi-Fi and optional cameras should share central management.
- one or several manageable sites need a clear standard.
- local control and predictable costs matter more than a mandatory subscription model.
- one technical contact owns both design and operations.
Another platform may be better when …
- a specific vendor TAC or global 24/7 vendor support is mandatory.
- industry rules explicitly require a different certified platform.
- an existing global enterprise architecture is standardised on another vendor.
- UniFi Talk is expected as a fully supported German telephony service.
If UniFi is not the right fit, I will say so before anything is ordered and design a viable alternative.
Site in mind, open questions about the rollout?
Write a requestOr call: +49 371 2335002-0
Practical guidance
Assess and plan UniFi with evidence
Comparisons, planning guides and privacy topics grounded in primary sources rather than brochure promises.
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Frequently asked questions about UniFi projects
Are you a certified UniFi partner?
Gläser IT-Solutions is registered in the UniFi partner programme. I have not yet completed a personal Ubiquiti Academy certification. I therefore make no claim to be a certified or authorised partner or a Certified UniFi Installer.
Does UniFi have recurring licence fees?
Many core functions in Network, Protect and Access do not require a mandatory per-device or controller licence. Optional hosting, advanced security, UI Care or support services may cost extra, as does any agreed managed service.
Can an existing network be migrated to UniFi in stages?
Yes. A phased migration is often the safer route. The assessment covers dependencies, VLANs, DHCP, firewall rules and maintenance windows. Existing cabling and suitable components can stay where they meet the technical design.
How many access points does my business need?
Floor area alone cannot answer that reliably. Walls, ceilings, interference, client devices, concurrent users and applications determine the number and placement. I plan from the floor plan and validate coverage after installation.
Do recordings stay local with UniFi Protect?
Protect records locally by default on a suitable UniFi console or recorder. Remote access and external archiving can be configured optionally. Storage location, access, retention and any cloud services are therefore defined and reviewed for each project.
Do you work on-site or remotely?
Assessment, mounting, cabling sign-off and RF validation are provided on-site around Chemnitz and Saxony. Design, preconfiguration, monitoring and many maintenance tasks are available remotely across Germany.
Contact
Get your network planned
Tell me briefly about the site, its size and what does not work today. I will get back to you with the next steps.
Prefer to go direct:+49 371 2335002-0hi@glaeser-it.com
Existing network or new site
Let us sort the requirements before choosing hardware.
In a free initial call we clarify sites, users, Wi-Fi, security zones and the operating model. You will then know whether UniFi fits and what the next sensible step is.