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Why do I need a Cloud Key? Unless you want to read message boards for 2 hours, get the summary here:
It's not clear on Ubiquity's site, but if you are building out a Unify network (Unify series USG, Unify series Switch, Unify series Access Point), you need this! I bought all of these items initially without the Cloud Key. I thought that the Cloud Key was only needed if you wanted to remote manage your network. This is for my newly remodeled home and once setup, it didn't care about remote management so I initially did not buy it. Wrong. Yes, there is a free config app that you can download that does what this can do, but then you need to run it on your own computer. While I work and manage in the technology field, I don't want to go home to a rack of servers or dedicated/VM controllers just to occasionally config my house system. BTW, even if you do that, you cannot use Ubiquity's cloud platform to manage it unless you pay or you VPN into your own. When you're in your 40's you loose interest in doing such "money saving" time wasters. For under $100, this is a Linux PC on a stick. If you have a POE switch, you're done. This bad boy is not only the centralized setup for all of your Unify gear, you can download the free Unify app and manage everything remotely on your phone or PC-for free. Centralized Unify setup, no monthly fees, essentially no power draw, stupid easy to use and setup, under $100 = no brainier. If you're on the fence, get it.
