UniFi Network Application 9.0.108: What’s New and Improved?

UniFi Network Application 9.0.108 brings a host of new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance network management and security. From the introduction of Zone-Based Firewall to CyberSecure by ProofPoint, this update makes it easier to manage networks, protect against cyber threats, and optimize performance. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new.

Key Features

1. Zone-Based Firewall

The Zone-Based Firewall simplifies policy management by segmenting networks into zones, allowing administrators to control traffic with greater precision.

Highlights:

• Create policies based on Network Objects, IPs, ports, applications, and more.
• Reduce complexity by using fewer, targeted policies.
• Requires UniFi Gateway firmware version 4.1 or newer.

Important: The migration to Zone-Based Firewall is irreversible unless a backup is restored prior to migration.

2. CyberSecure by ProofPoint

CyberSecure adds an optional layer to the Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) system, leveraging ProofPoint’s threat intelligence for enhanced security.

Availability:

• Offered as a per-site subscription for UniFi (Cloud) Gateways (excluding Express and UXG-Lite models).
• Requires firmware version 4.1.8 or newer.

This feature brings advanced threat signatures and real-time protection to bolster network security.

3. Network Application API

The new Network Application API provides powerful tools to manage sites, devices, and clients with detailed configurations and real-time statistics.

Key Capabilities:

• Access insights for WiFi, Wired, and VPN clients.
• Monitor connection details and live statistics.
• Available through Control Plane > Integrations with UniFi OS 4.1.9 or newer.

Improvements

UniFi 9.0.108 also introduces enhancements to improve usability and performance:

• Dashboard: Widgets can now be reordered for better customization.
• Device Management: Locate or restart devices directly from the Device table.
• Port Manager: Edit VLANs easily and see improved port warnings.
• QoS Settings: Now available in the Routing section.
• Enhanced Logs: Improved Threat System and System Logs experience.
• User Experience: Faster Dashboard loading and better WiFi Connectivity page navigation.
• Renamed Features: DNS Shield renamed to Encrypted DNS; Country Restrictions renamed to Region Blocking.

Bug Fixes

Several bugs have been addressed to improve reliability:

• Fixed issues with NAT rules on UXG-Lite.
• Corrected timezone errors for activity logging on SIEM servers.
• Resolved uplink inconsistencies for mesh connections.
• Fixed invalid speed warnings on ECS-Aggregation switches.

UniFi Network Application 9.0.108 is packed with features and improvements designed to streamline network management, enhance security, and optimize performance. With updates like Zone-Based Firewall and CyberSecure, UniFi continues to set the standard for modern network solutions.

If you haven’t updated yet, now is the time to take advantage of these powerful new tools.