The newest release of Network 9.5 brings powerful upgrades designed to deliver smoother connectivity and smarter management. From WiFi optimization to wired stability, this update focuses on refining the experience for admins and end users across even the largest deployments.
Smarter WiFi with Channel AI
Channel AI is the centerpiece of this release, giving admins a fast way to evaluate and improve their WiFi channel plans. By visualizing each AP's surrounding environment and neighbor APs, it provides immediate insights into co-channel interference and applies an algorithm that rebalances channels for maximum efficiency. With just a click, UniFi Network will generate an optimized list of channel assignments for your review and apply them site wide.
- Instant view of AP neighbor conditions and channel utilization
- Automated iterative optimization with a single click
- Reduced interference and faster setup for large-scale networks
Channel AI can generate a complex channel plan in a matter of minutes, rather than days of trial-and-error.
Enhanced Multicast and Service Controls
The latest AP firmware, working hand in hand with Network 9.5, greatly enhances WiFi multicast efficiency. In addition, service-forwarding controls now allow admins to assign specific services to specific APs, freeing up precious airtime. When combined with Gateway mDNS settings, you can balance end user experience and network performance like never before.
- Higher multicast efficiency
- Precision service-forwarding rules
- Improved overall network capacity
Targeted service-forwarding ensures resources are allocated with surgical precision, reducing overhead and increasing usable throughput.
Stronger Roaming and Device Association
Client experience is a core focus of this release. Association and roaming processes have been significantly improved, with dedicated refinements for Apple devices that elevate stability and reduce disruptions during movement.
- Faster, more reliable association
- Smoother roaming transitions between bands and APs
- Enhanced compatibility and targeted feedback for Apple clients
These refinements redefine dependability, setting a higher bar for seamless WiFi experiences.
Wired Reliability with Port Anomaly
On the wired side, Port Anomaly introduces a proactive metric for identifying potential trouble before it escalates. By monitoring port flapping, loops, and related issues, admins receive early notifications through Alarm Manager, helping maintain a stable backbone.
- Monitoring of port instability signs
- Early warning and customized notifications via Alarm Manager
- Faster issue identification and resolution
Port Anomaly acts as a predictive safeguard, spotting instability at the earliest stage and giving actionable feedback.
Network 9.5 is built to make both wireless and wired performance smarter, faster, and easier than ever before.
