UniFi Network 10.4 Makes Routing More Powerful, So Plan the Rollout
Ubiquiti’s UniFi Network 10.4 introduces major changes around routing, resiliency, VPN connectivity, and larger site orchestration. The headline feature is native eBGP support within the routing table, alongside better visibility into internal OSPF areas and more integrated enterprise-routing workflows.
That is a big step for UniFi environments that have grown beyond simple single-site networks.
It also means the rollout should be planned properly.
Why this matters
UniFi has always been attractive because it makes network management approachable. When features like eBGP, OSPF visibility, VPN improvements, and multi-site orchestration move into the same familiar interface, more businesses can handle network designs that previously felt too complex.
But easier access does not make routing less important.
If routing is wrong, the business feels it quickly:
- internet failover behaves badly
- VPN users lose access
- site-to-site traffic breaks
- VLANs cannot reach the right services
- guest or camera networks leak where they should not
- monitoring starts reporting strange path changes
Better tools still need disciplined change control.
What to check before updating
Before moving a managed network to a major UniFi Network release, confirm:
- current controller and device versions
- backups of the UniFi configuration
- remote access path if the update interrupts the controller
- VPN and site-to-site dependencies
- WAN failover expectations
- static routes, dynamic routing, and firewall rules
- maintenance window and rollback notes
- post-update tests for every critical site
For multi-site environments, avoid updating blind across every location at once. Start with a lower-risk site, verify the result, then continue.
The real opportunity
UniFi Network 10.4 is not just another dashboard update. It gives MSPs and internal IT teams a chance to clean up routing design, document site dependencies, and standardize how networks are managed.
That is where the value is. Not just "we upgraded." More like:
- routes are documented
- VPNs are tested
- failover is understood
- firewall rules match the actual business need
- site changes are visible in one place
The practical takeaway
UniFi Network 10.4 makes UniFi more capable for complex business networks. That is good news.
Just treat routing changes with respect. Backup first, update deliberately, test VPNs and paths, and document what changed.
A network upgrade is only successful when users, sites, and critical services still behave after the shiny new features arrive.
Source: Ubiquiti Blog - Introducing UniFi Network 10.4.
