Ubiquiti UniFi Network 10.1 Brings WiFi Roaming Tracking and Enhanced High-Availability Features

Ubiquiti has unveiled UniFi Network 10.1, a significant update to its network management software that brings several powerful new features aimed at simplifying network administration and providing deeper insights into WiFi performance. The release candidate version 10.1.83 is now available, with the full changelog already published for administrators to review.

Simplified High-Availability Setup

One of the most notable improvements in this release focuses on high-availability configurations. Ubiquiti has completely overhauled the setup process, making it more intuitive through step-by-step guidance from the controller software. Administrators are now walked through each configuration step, reducing the complexity that has traditionally been associated with setting up redundant network infrastructure.

The update also introduces a failover verification feature that allows admins to test their high-availability setup by simulating an outage. This proactive approach helps identify potential issues before they impact network operations, giving administrators confidence in their redundancy configurations.

WiFi Doctor and Roaming Journey Tracking

For WiFi management, UniFi Network 10.1 introduces a new WiFi Doctor tool designed to automatically detect and resolve potential configuration issues. This diagnostic feature should help administrators quickly identify problems that might be affecting network performance or client connectivity.

Perhaps the most intriguing addition is the new WiFi roaming tracking capability. Administrators can now visualize the "roaming journey" of client devices as they move between access points throughout a facility. This feature displays which access points a client has connected to over time, providing valuable insights into client behavior and network coverage patterns.

This roaming journey visualization is particularly useful for environments with mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. By understanding how clients move through a space and which access points they connect to, administrators can make more informed decisions about AP placement and density. The data can also inform configuration changes to better steer clients toward optimal access points based on signal strength, load balancing, or other factors.

Enhanced Starlink Integration

The update brings improved support for satellite internet connections, specifically integrating Starlink hardware more deeply into the UniFi ecosystem. Administrators can now view the firmware status of Starlink equipment directly within the UniFi Network interface, providing a unified view of both traditional and satellite network components.

Additionally, the software now includes signal strength information for satellite uplinks, giving administrators better visibility into the quality and reliability of their internet connections. This is particularly valuable for remote locations or backup connectivity scenarios where satellite internet plays a crucial role.

Additional Features and Improvements

UniFi Network 10.1 also introduces new device tagging capabilities, allowing administrators to organize and categorize network devices more effectively. The update includes optional broadcasting of access point names, giving more control over how APs identify themselves to clients.

Ubiquiti has also addressed approximately a dozen bugs in this release, improving overall stability and performance across the platform.

Availability and Next Steps

While UniFi Network 10.1.83 is currently in release candidate status, all the new features and changes are documented in the official changelog. Network administrators running UniFi equipment can review the detailed release notes to understand the full scope of improvements and plan their upgrade strategy accordingly.

The addition of WiFi roaming tracking represents a significant enhancement for enterprise and large-scale deployments where understanding client movement patterns can lead to better network design and performance optimization. Combined with the simplified high-availability setup and enhanced satellite integration, UniFi Network 10.1 positions Ubiquiti's software as an even more comprehensive solution for modern network management challenges.