Overview
Readers will learn about the different UniFi Network Types and the devices that they are applicable to.
UniFi Network Types
There are several different network types available on the UniFi Controller:
WAN
Configure in theSettings > Internet > WAN Networks section.
Corporate (LAN)
Configure in the Settings > Networks > Local Networks section.Guest (LAN)
Configure in the Settings > Networks > Local Networks section.VLAN Only (LAN)
Configure in the Settings > Networks > Local Networks section.Remote User VPN
Configure in the Settings > VPN > VPN Servers section.Site-to-Site VPN
Configure in the Settings > VPN > VPN Connections section.VPN Client
Configure in the Settings > VPN > VPN Connections section.

The table below lists the devices that the UniFi Network Types are applicable to and provides a description of the feature(s).
Network Type |
Device Type |
Description |
WAN |
UDM |
The WAN network type is used for configuring up to two separate ISP (WAN1 and WAN2) connections. |
Corporate |
UDM |
By default, UniFi places no restrictions on Corporate network traffic. These networks are assumed to belong to a trusted network group. |
Guest |
UDM |
Guest networks place more restriction on where client devices are able to navigate. By default, clients in Guest networks are not able to make contact with devices on Corporate networks or other Guest networks. This type of network is best utilized when client traffic only needs to reach the internet, and not other internal networks. There is more information on Guest networks in the Guest Network, Guest Portal and Hotspot System article. |
VLAN Only |
USW |
VLAN Only networks can be used to provide Layer 2 Isolation services in a full-stack UniFi network. These are networks that do not need routing for the host devices. |
Remote User VPN |
UDM |
The Remote User VPN provides VPN access (L2TP or PPTP) for remote VPN clients. |
Site-to-Site VPN |
UDM |
Site-to-Site VPNs allows different remote sites/networks to communicate with each other. This network type can be used to provide connectivity between two offices or different companies. |
VPN Client |
USG |
The VPN Client network type is suitable for connecting to a PPTP VPN provider or remote PPTP server. |
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