Activation Code eSIM configuration with UniFi 5G Max and 5G Backup

Activation Code eSIM configuration with UniFi 5G Max and 5G Backup

I couldn't get the QR code to activate from the UniFi web interface, but manually entering the activation code worked.

When adding the eSIM, prepend the following to the activation code:

1$consumer.rsp.world$

For example:

1$consumer.rsp.world$YOUR_ACTIVATION_CODE

The screenshot below shows what the activation code should look like in the UniFi interface.

I hope this saves someone else the time I spent figuring it out. 

After activation, you should see it working in the eSIM slot. For me, it's a Failover to my primary T-Mobile SIM.

How to Use the UniFi 5G Max or 5G Backup for Load Balancing or as a Primary WAN

By default, the UniFi 5G Max/Backup is configured as a failover WAN. To use it simultaneously with your primary ISP for load balancing or as a primary connection, follow these steps:

To use your UniFi 5G Max or UniFi 5G Backup as a primary WAN or in load-balancing mode:

1. Go to Settings → Internet and enable Load Balancing.
2. Set Load Balanced WANs to 2.
3. In the WAN priority list, drag WAN3 above WAN2 so that WAN1 and WAN3 are both assigned the Load Balanced role. WAN2 will automatically become the Backup WAN.
4. Adjust the load-balancing percentages as desired (50/50 by default).
5. Pro-tip: I suggest setting the 5G percentage to a lower value like 5% to prevent overload. T-Mobile throttles YouTube and you may notice slower loading compared to your primary ISP.

In the screenshot:

• WAN1 = Spectrum
• WAN3 = UniFi 5G Max (T-Mobile)

The red arrows show where WAN3 should be moved.

If you're looking for an inexpensive T-Mobile-compatible data plan for the UniFi 5G Max or 5G Backup, consider Computers4People. Their annual plan works out to about $13/month, making it a low-cost option for a backup or secondary WAN.

Referral link:
https://www.computers4people.org/shield?ref=2432389000021896724&coupon=REFERRAL5

Note: The UniFi 5G Max and UniFi 5G Backup support AT&T and T-Mobile data-only SIMs.

Computers 4 People

Upfront, here's my referral link.

https://www.computers4people.org/shield?ref=2432389000021896724&coupon=REFERRAL5

Get a data only SIM for as little as $13 a month. It runs on the T-Mobile network. This works on the UniFi 5G Max and UniFi 5G Backup.

Playing with Cloudflare

I finally got ordorica.us redirecting to blog.ordorica.us through Cloudflare Tunnels. My setup uses two cloudflared instances on separate hosts, each with its own Nginx reverse proxy for redundancy.

I also deployed a Cloudflare Load Balancer, hoping it would evenly distribute traffic, but it isn't that straightforward. What I really need is a way to assign unique tunnel routes or proxy configurations to each Nginx instance. If Cloudflare ever combines Tunnel routing with Load Balancer configuration into a single application, it would make this type of setup much easier.

Now that the infrastructure is finally working, I'll be posting more content. I recently picked up an Insta360 X5, so expect some videos along with the usual random photos.

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