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UniFi Installation

UNIFI NETWORK & /
ACCESS INSTALLER

Ubiquiti UniFi done right for Nashville businesses. Gateways, switches, Wi-Fi 6/7, and UniFi Access door control, all managed from one console with no license fees. Installed by our own Brentwood-based crew that shows up on site, not a national help desk reselling the work.

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One Console
No License Fees

What we install

UniFi Network & Access for Nashville Businesses

We are experienced installing the full Ubiquiti UniFi stack, network, wireless, and door access, as one system that stays cheap to run because there's no license bill. Every job includes Cat6 home-runs to every device, a dressed and labeled rack, and a UniFi console configured the way your team actually works. See our UniFi brand page for the platform deep-dive.

Platform: UniFi NetworkUniFi AccessUniFi Protect

Capabilities

  • UniFi Cloud Gateways (UCG / UDM) and managed UniFi switches
  • Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 access point design and coverage tuning
  • VLAN segmentation, guest portals, and firewall rules
  • UniFi Access: UA Hub, readers, strikes, and door hardware
  • Mobile, card, fob, and PIN credentials on UniFi Access
  • UniFi Protect cameras where a native video stack fits
  • Cat6 home-runs to every AP and switch; door hardware cabled to its hub
  • Multi-site management and remote monitoring in one console

UniFi Network

Gateways, Switches, and Wi-Fi That Hold Up

A UniFi network starts with an RF site survey. We walk the building, read the wall construction, and find where the dead zones actually are instead of guessing off a floor plan. That survey sets the access-point count and placement so coverage holds when the room fills with people and phones.

From there we spec the gear: a UniFi Cloud Gateway, a UDM or UXG, to route and firewall the site, managed UniFi switches to power every drop over PoE, and Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 access points sized to your device density. We split the network into VLANs so staff, guests, cameras, and POS each run on their own lane, and a guest phone never lands on the same segment as your point-of-sale. Guest portals, firewall rules, and per-VLAN policy get set in the console before we hand it over.

On Every Network Job

  • RF / predictive Wi-Fi survey before any gear is ordered
  • UniFi Cloud Gateway (UDM / UXG) routing and firewall
  • Managed UniFi switches with PoE to every drop
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points sized to device density
  • VLAN segmentation for staff, guest, camera, and POS traffic
  • Guest portals, firewall rules, and per-VLAN policy

UniFi Protect

Video on the Same Console

When a site wants cameras on the same screen as its network and doors, UniFi Protect fits. Protect cameras record to a UNVR or a Protect-capable gateway on-site, with smart detections that flag people and vehicles instead of every branch that moves in the wind. For a shop, an office, or a bar, that keeps the whole stack in one console and one login.

It is not the right answer for every building. If you need license-plate capture, long retention, heavier analytics, or NDAA-compliant hardware because you work with federal contractors, we point you to a dedicated platform instead. See our NDAA-compliant cameras page for where that line falls. We install both and tell you which one your building needs.

Where Protect Fits

  • UniFi Protect cameras on the same console as network and doors
  • UNVR or Protect-capable gateway for on-site recording
  • Smart detections that flag people and vehicles
  • Steered to a dedicated platform when the site needs NDAA-compliant gear

UniFi Access

One Hub, No Panel to Babysit

UniFi Access runs on the UA Hub, a self-contained door controller, so there's no third-party panel or on-site server to maintain. We mount the hub, wire UA readers at each opening, and install the strike or maglock, request-to-exit, and door-position hardware that makes the opening code-compliant. Staff get in with a card, fob, PIN, or their phone, and you add or revoke a credential from the console in seconds. Mobile credentials are unlimited and free, so a growing headcount never grows your bill.

Access is the right call for small and mid-size sites that want door control living next to their Wi-Fi. For large or high-compliance deployments, dozens of doors, elevator control, strict audit requirements, we steer you to an open-Mercury platform like Genetec or LenelS2 instead. We install both and match the platform to the building rather than forcing one product on every job.

On Every Access Job

  • UA Hub self-contained door controller, no separate panel
  • UA readers, electric strikes or maglocks, and REX hardware
  • Card, fob, PIN, and mobile credentials: unlimited, no per-user fee
  • Add or revoke access from the console in seconds
  • Large / high-compliance jobs steered to open-Mercury (Genetec, LenelS2)

Managed UniFi

We Watch It So You Don't Have To

UniFi has no license fee, so plenty of businesses run it themselves, and that's fine. If you'd rather not, our managed plan layers remote monitoring, firmware updates, and support on top for $125/month after a $500 install. We see a switch drop or an access point go offline before you call, push updates on a schedule instead of a scramble, and stay one phone call away when something needs a hands-on fix.

It's the same plan behind our small-business network service, built for teams that don't carry full-time IT. On a managed plan we hold remote access to your console, so most issues get sorted without a truck roll. Need more than the network handled? Our managed IT services add workstations, Microsoft 365 and email, and a help desk on top of the UniFi gear we install.

Proof in the field

UniFi Access in a Live Nashville Buildout

When the Single Malt cigar bar in Nashville needed its low-voltage buildout finished before grand opening, we deployed a Ubiquiti door controller to secure the members-only VIP room, backed by our 24/7 support so ownership can add a new VIP member with a single phone call.

The same project included a predictive Wi-Fi survey and three enterprise access points for full-facility coverage, tied into the network. It is a working example of the UniFi approach: door access and wireless on one console, in ahead of grand opening, and we still manage it week to week. We answer the phone.

Read the full Single Malt case study to see how the whole system came together.

How it works

Our Installation Process

Four steps, every job: survey, design, cable, configure. Doing them in that order is why it works the first time instead of the third.

STEP 01

Site Assessment & Wi-Fi Survey

We walk the facility, map coverage dead zones and wall construction, count devices and controlled doors, and review your internet handoff to size the UniFi gear correctly.

STEP 02

Network & Access Design

We select gateways, switches, Wi-Fi 6/7 APs, and UniFi Access hardware, then plan VLANs, guest portals, door hardware, and every Cat6 home-run.

STEP 03

Cabling & Hardware Install

We pull and terminate Cat6 to each AP and switch, cable every door back to its hub, dress the rack, and mount gateways, switches, UA Hub, readers, strikes, and REX devices.

STEP 04

Console Setup & Handoff

We configure VLANs, firewall rules, guest portals, and Wi-Fi tuning, enroll access credentials, set up remote alerts, and train your team on the dashboard.

Industries we serve

Common Use Cases

Here's where we put UniFi to work most in Middle Tennessee: offices, restaurants, retail, warehouses, and churches. Different buildings, same one-console stack.

Corporate Offices

Segmented VLANs for staff, guests, and devices, managed Wi-Fi across every floor, and UniFi Access on suite and server-room doors. Ideal for corporate office environments run from one console.

Restaurants & Bars

Reliable Wi-Fi for POS and staff plus a separate guest network, with UniFi Access securing back-of-house and office doors. Well suited to restaurants that cannot afford network downtime during service.

Retail Stores

Guest Wi-Fi, PCI-minded VLAN segmentation, and controlled stockroom access for retail stores, all managed remotely across every location from a single dashboard.

Property Management (Multi-Site)

Manage Wi-Fi and door access across multiple Nashville-area managed properties from one UniFi console, adding or revoking credentials without visiting each site.

Industrial & Warehouse

High-density Wi-Fi 6/7 for handhelds and IoT gear, plus UniFi Access on dock and restricted-area doors at industrial and warehouse facilities.

Houses of Worship

Guest and staff wireless across the campus with scheduled UniFi Access on offices, classrooms, and entries for churches and worship facilities, simple enough for volunteers to manage.

Service areas

UniFi Installation across Middle Tennessee.

We serve businesses throughout the Nashville metro and Middle Tennessee. Click a city to learn more about our services in your area. ICTAlly is a full-service low voltage contractor: cameras, cabling, access control, and networks handled by one team.

FAQ

UniFi Installation Questions

Do you install UniFi networks in Nashville?
Yes. ICTAlly designs and installs full Ubiquiti UniFi networks for commercial sites across Nashville and Middle Tennessee: UniFi gateways, switches, and access points, plus VLAN segmentation and guest portals. We pull Cat6 to every device, mount and dress the rack, and configure the UniFi console end to end.
Can UniFi run both my Wi-Fi and my door access?
Yes, and that is the main reason businesses pick it. UniFi network and UniFi Access are managed from the same UniFi console, so your Wi-Fi, switching, and door control all live in one interface instead of three separate vendor portals. It keeps day-to-day management simple for staff who are not full-time IT.
Does UniFi support Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7?
Yes. We design coverage around current UniFi Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points, sized to your square footage, wall construction, and device density. Higher-capacity APs matter most in offices, restaurants, and warehouses where dozens of phones, laptops, and handhelds compete for the same airspace.
How does UniFi Access door control work?
UniFi Access runs on the UA Hub, a self-contained door controller, so there is no third-party panel or on-site server to maintain. We install the hub, UA readers, electric strikes or maglocks, and request-to-exit hardware, then cable each door back to the hub. Staff unlock with a card, fob, PIN, or their phone, and you add or revoke credentials from the console.
Are there monthly license or subscription fees for UniFi?
No. UniFi has no per-device licensing, so you own the hardware and manage it yourself with no recurring software fee, a real cost advantage over subscription-based platforms. If you would rather not manage it, our $125/month managed network plan layers monitoring, updates, and support on top.
Can you manage UniFi across multiple locations?
Yes. UniFi consolidates every site under one console, so a business with several buildings or storefronts manages all of them from a single dashboard. We set up remote access and alerts so you, and our team if you are on a managed plan, can see and fix issues without driving to each location.
Is UniFi the right fit for my business, or do I need something bigger?
UniFi is an excellent fit for small and mid-size commercial sites that want enterprise features like VLANs, guest networks, managed Wi-Fi, and door access without license fees. For large enterprise or high-compliance environments, we will steer you to an open-Mercury access platform like Genetec or LenelS2 instead. We install both and match the platform to the building rather than forcing one product on every job.
Can UniFi Protect cameras be part of the same system?
Yes, where a UniFi-native video stack fits the site. UniFi Protect cameras run on the same console as your network and door access, which keeps a smaller commercial job clean and unified. For sites that need advanced analytics or license plate recognition, we install dedicated surveillance platforms like Avigilon instead. We will recommend the right camera system for the use case.

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