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UniFi Controller (Legacy)

byUbiquiti
in Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN
4.7

Overview

Product Information on UniFi Controller (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is UniFi Controller (Legacy)?

UniFi Controller (Legacy) is a software designed to facilitate the centralized management of wireless networks, primarily for UniFi access points and related devices. The software enables users to configure, monitor, and administer multiple wireless access points from a single interface, providing network insights, performance statistics, and device management capabilities. It supports features such as guest access, traffic analytics, and wireless network scalability. UniFi Controller (Legacy) addresses the need for efficient deployment and administration of enterprise wireless networks by streamlining configuration, firmware management, and ongoing network health monitoring through a unified platform.

UniFi Controller (Legacy) Pricing

UniFi Controller (Legacy) software is available without a direct licensing fee and is included with UniFi hardware purchases from the provider Services such as cloud hosting or advanced support may incur additional costs The software is designed to run locally or on compatible third party platforms and pricing is generally associated with hardware acquisition rather than a recurring software subscription

Overall experience with UniFi Controller (Legacy)

IT Systems Manager
<50M USD, Retail
FAVORABLE

“A breath of fresh air”

5.0
Jan 15, 2021
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NOC Engineer
<50M USD, Telecommunication
CRITICAL

“complicated installation and management for a great hardware product”

3.0
Apr 23, 2019
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Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

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Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2005
Head office location
New York, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.ui.com

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UniFi Controller (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(41 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
63%
4 Star
32%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • IT Systems Manager
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    A breath of fresh air

    5.0
    Jan 15, 2021
    We started switching to this vendor in September 2020 and completed in December 2020. This has been the best move so far for our business. The hardware is affordable, requires no license to operate but is finished to a very high standard with no issues so far. The Controller, although it has its occasional hiccups is easy to use, very graphical and data driven. Being able to change an SSID configuration or add a VLAN to the network in a matter of minutes for the low price paid is a breath of fresh air
  • IT Systems Manager
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    A breath of fresh air

    5.0
    Jan 15, 2021
    We started switching to this vendor in September 2020 and completed in December 2020. This has been the best move so far for our business. The hardware is affordable, requires no license to operate but is finished to a very high standard with no issues so far. The Controller, although it has its occasional hiccups is easy to use, very graphical and data driven. Being able to change an SSID configuration or add a VLAN to the network in a matter of minutes for the low price paid is a breath of fresh air
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UniFi Controller (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

Like

Simplicity, ease of use and the excellent hardware that accompanies the software

Like

Simplicity, ease of use and the excellent hardware that accompanies the software

Like

Simplicity, ease of use and the excellent hardware that accompanies the software

Dislike

Sometimes is complicate to adopt a new device and is very difficult get remote management from device if you not are in the same lan network.

Dislike

Sometimes is complicate to adopt a new device and is very difficult get remote management from device if you not are in the same lan network.

Dislike

Sometimes is complicate to adopt a new device and is very difficult get remote management from device if you not are in the same lan network.