Reddit reviews Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LITE UniFi AP AC LITE 802.11ac Gigabit Dual-Radio PoE

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You need something like this. Once those are installed, you connect something like this to the unit connected to the guest house.

A point-to-point bridge is often the cheapest and simplest way to cross outdoor distances. Get two bridge units (like these) to face each other on the two buildings, the one on his side connected by an ethernet cord to his router, the one on your side connected to an Access Point (like this,or if you have an old router lying around it can probably be run in AP mode).

First, here's [the list of compatible modems](https://teksavvy.com/services/internet/hardware/?code=sCable25&itemId=3710
) for their cable plans. Anything in that list will work. I got this Hitron CDA-RES but it doesn't seem to be available anymore. This Hitron CDA3-20 seems to be the newer model. If you have time that's also the kind of thing you can find on kijiji - nearly any somewhat recent Shaw cable modem should work, since in Alberta TekSavvy uses Shaw's network.

Note that that's just the modem - a box that receives the ISP signal through a coaxial cable and gives internet access through a network cable. It's not a router - the router's job is to manage the various devices on your network. Technically a router isn't a wifi access point either although in most consumer devices the 2 products are combined to make a wireless router.

For the router and wireless portion, you can use anything you want. Personally I now use a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X as a router and a Ubiquiti UniFi AP-AC Lite as a wireless access point. edit to add: if you want help deciding on what network equipment to get (router, wireless AP, wireless router, mesh setup, etc), check out /r/HomeNetworking - they're really good at helping not so tech savvy (lol) people setup a solid network.

Hope that helps!

Price is still more than double Amazon.ca even after you add taxes: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DRM6MLI/

Back to 150-200mbps on speed test, close to what I get on wire, for my internet plan

Range is phenomenal, where I've been cutting out at the far corner of my bedroom, is now solid 3of5bars...and that's with the AP still sitting 2ft off the ground, imagine mounting it high improves signal.

With just the features I'm getting from only having an AP, I imagine a switch and router really round out the package. I'll ask over at /r/ubiquiti about my usecase...heck somebody probably solved it with a script already.

Amazon for $82, UAP-AC-LITE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_2VF6BbYHD2PKT?pldnSite=1

I'm also currently researching APs for my new house. If you need a single AP I would get an UAP-AC-LITE which includes a PoE injector for power. If you need multiple APs like me then a switch with PoE + UAP-AC-PROs is the way I will probably go.

Any brand will work and you could get a cheaper one. They differ in signal quality/range, reliability, speed/features and ease of setup.

How they are linked differs by brand.

>it seemed you needed a lot of additional equipment.

Well, you can, you don't have to. For a basic network you'd only need their access point and a router of some sort (doesn't have to be theirs). You can just use the current switch you linked.

>What would be an equivalent setup from ubiquiti that's cheaper?

For the Wi-Fi you can get 2 or 3 UAP-AC-LITEs, which use Power over Ethernet, so you only need a single cable to each access point that carries both data and power. Which router you use really doesn't matter much, but the USG from Ubiquiti is a popular choice, it also integrates really well in the UniFi ecosystem. Another advantage is the UniFi controller, which is basically a central management interface for all UniFi products. You can try it out here.

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi AP AC Lite. They're not cheap, but at ~$120, they're also not crazy expensive, particularly for an enterprise-class mesh-capable AP.

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Security-Gateway-USG/dp/B00LV8YZLK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537542465&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=USG%2B%2BAPlite&th=1

• one of their AP'
  
  the lite: https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-LITE-802-11ac-Gigabit-Dual-Radio/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537542525&sr=1-2&keywords=uap+lite&dpID=31o-JViBQPL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
  
  or pro
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-UAP-AC-PRO-Access-Included/dp/B079DSW6XX/ref=pd_bxgy_147_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B079DSW6XX&pd_rd_r=2a4097fb-bdb0-11e8-9d90-8b493ea953ed&pd_rd_w=UiEyb&pd_rd_wg=tidgK&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=G22Q2AY0GQW7Q39SCQZT&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=G22Q2AY0GQW7Q39SCQZT

This TP Link model beats the Ubiquiti in testing:

>The first thing I noticed about the EAP-225 was how complete, functional, and usable its standalone web interface is. I'm most familiar with Ubiquiti's UAP line—and with those, you really need to set up their Unifi controller to access more than a tiny fraction of the functionality of the access points. Not so with the EAP-225. Logging into a single EAP's web UI presents you with everything from multiple SSIDs to VLANs (with rudimentary QoS!) to working captive portal—all with no controller required. All the functionality was well laid-out and easy to find, and the UI was quite responsive.

>The EAP-225 did a flawless job on 2.4 GHz. Spoiler alert, this is as good as it gets for this round-up; do not expect to find a better set of 2.4 GHz curves for any other kit.

> Its 5 GHz maximum throughput scores were middling, roughly on par with Ubiquiti's UAP-AC-Lite. Environments that expect to actively use the 2.4 GHz band as well as 5 GHz would have a tough time finding a better-suited AP.

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33191-2x2-ac-access-point-roundup-part-2?showall=&start=6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LLAK1UG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=small0c-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B076FZ7VJ2&linkId=4e15b03c9269738c292fff3aed0565cf

Several AC lite versions on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-LITE-802-11ac-Gigabit-Dual-Radio/dp/B01DRM6MLI?crid=32ASJLA25JN0R&keywords=ubiquiti+access+point&qid=1540590671&s=Electronics&sprefix=ubiquiti+%2Celectronics%2C247&sr=1-5&ref=sr_1_5

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Ap-AC-Lite-UAPACLITEUS/dp/B015PR20GY?crid=32ASJLA25JN0R&keywords=ubiquiti+access+point&qid=1540590671&s=Electronics&sprefix=ubiquiti+%2Celectronics%2C247&sr=1-6&ref=sr_1_6

https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Dual-Band-passive-UAP-AC-LITE/dp/B016K4GQVG?crid=32ASJLA25JN0R&keywords=ubiquiti+access+point&qid=1540590671&s=Electronics&sprefix=ubiquiti+%2Celectronics%2C247&sr=1-21&ref=sr_1_21

You'll want some Ubiquiti equipment for this functionality and price point. Ubiquiti wifi AP's can broadcast multiple SSIDs, each on their own VLAN. Back that with a ubiquiti switch which also supports vlans, and you should be good to go.

Swtich here, AP here, and I'd recommend a new router so you know the vlan segregation extends all the way to the firewall, so here's the USG.

Granted, VLAN's are not a security tool and it is relatively easy to bypass them, but this should do for home use.

What is the model of your modem? It could be a modem router combo, and all you would need is a gigabit switch and an access point to connect wired/wireless devices to it. Personally I recommend the Ubiquiti AP AC Lite access point due to their customizability and rock solid performance.

The second router would indeed be an access point. That will work, altho it will require some configuration, that might cause you some grief. You can use a laptop before you put the new router on the network and turn off the DHCP and get it to grab an IP from your other router, but it's not really the right tool for the job. Keep in mind they won't mesh. The only way to mesh is to get those ones you rent from bell. Bleh. You don't really need a second router, an Access Point will do just as well.

I see them anywhere from $100 to 200,

Something like this maybe?

https://www.amazon.ca/UBIQUITI-UAP-AC-LITE-Unifi-Wireless-Access/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wireless+access+points&qid=1563243328&s=gateway&sr=8-4#customerReviews

There's lots of choices, some reviewing of reviews will help.

Don't wanna mean to keep you here, but I was looking at this AC LITE AP from Ubiquiti, and I noticed that it seems to require PoE, yet to my understanding not all routers have that functionality. Do you happen to know of any good all-in-one routers that have PoE connection so that I can have a wired connection to the APs?

Why pull one when you can pull two, just in case ;)

I also upgraded home/shop wifi to a full mesh using these. https://www.amazon.ca/UBIQUITI-UAP-AC-LITE-Unifi-Wireless-Access/dp/B01DRM6MLI Seamless transition from home to garage wifis

You want Atheros chips - https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-LITE-802-11ac-Gigabit-Dual-Radio/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=sr_1_1

You don't need a modem, you only need a router.

If your install is Ethernet (they will automatically install Ethernet with 100/100 or faster) you can use any router you please. If the install is going over the Coax, you have to use their G1100.

If you want something plug and play my usual recommendation is an Asus AC-RT68U. It's a capable device with a proven track record. It will easily do gigabit over hardwire, and push 250-400 (depending on your location/interference,etc) over wifi.

If you are looking for something that requires a small amount of setup, but will have more reliability, get an edgerouter-X for the hardwire connections, and a Unifi Lite access point for the wireless.

Thanks for the info AC-Lite is what I was planning to get.

If you don't mind is there a significant difference between the older and newer AC-Lites? I want to save a couple of bucks.

old: https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Ap-AC-Lite-UAPACLITEUS/dp/B015PR20GY/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&srs=8938872011&ie=UTF8&qid=1543453761&sr=1-3

mid?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=psdc_1194486_t2_B015PR20GY

Newest: https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Dual-Band-passive-UAP-AC-LITE/dp/B016K4GQVG/ref=dp_ob_title_def

thank you for your response!

So, in conclusion:


Modem (basement) -> ethernet to 1st floor -> AP like this one (not that model specifically.. just something that will provide solid stable fast WiFi; please advise a specific model if you can :D :D ) -> gigabit switch 1st floor as well that that AP connects to -> ethernet cable from the gigabit switch to 2nd floor rooms

Is that a logical setup?

also, is this ethernet cable considered a good quality cable?

I would go with a Ubiquiti router and a matching access point.

Considera un Access Point de Ubiquiti.
Yo estoy próximo a instalar un UAP-AC-Lite, tiene muy buenas reseñas.

Es este:

https://www.amazon.com.mx/Ubiquiti-Networks-UAP-AC-Lite-Acceso-802-11AC/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_147_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EVSJYQ8W3JBT41QZFQ7S

Had the same issue. Old router could only handle 10 wifi devices at a time then it would get a bit nutty. I picked this one up Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LITE UniFi AP AC LITE 802.11ac Gigabit Dual-Radio PoE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DRM6MLI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X4zxDb1503F4T
Fixed all my issues along with some dead zones I had in my old house.