unifi controller Debian 9 basic

Create a Small installation of Debian, use NetInstall and deselect all package from installer.After reboot use this command for minimal setup.

apt-get install sudo ssh -y

adduser youruser sudo ( attention - no insert Root User )

reboot

After reboot you’ll need to setup network to obtain a Static Ip under your Network. To edit run this command:

sudo  nano /etc/network/interfaces 

edit the last line from dhcp to static and add this line

    address  IPforYourController (es. 192.168.100.100)
    subnet   255.255.255.0 (or the same for your network)
    gateway  YourNetworkGateway
    dns-servers 8.8.8.8 1.1.1.1 ( or your dns preferred, use space between dns)

save and reboot

Example of a file edited for Static IP address

After reboot try to open ssh to youruser@yournewipstatic and if all working good you’re ok.

next step is install all stuff for UnifiController; first of all open terminal and switch to root shell

su -

apt-get install dirmngr apt-transport-https -y

next command have to execute all in one line it’s important ( copy and past for no error)

cat > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/100-ubnt.list << EOF
deb http://www.ubnt.com/downloads/unifi/debian stable ubiquiti
EOF

next import the key for repository and setup controller, 1 line @ once

apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv 06E85760C0A52C50

apt-get update

apt-get install unifi -y

reboot

After Reboot you’re ready for use your personal UnifiController at this address:

http://serverIP:8080 or https://serverIP:8443

unifi controller Debian 9 basic

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