Access Point Recommendation

[maklabouhlel]

Hi, I've just moved into a new three floor house with BT Smart Hub 2 on the ground floor and need a good single access point to attach to the ceiling of the middle floor. I've already got an ethernet connection there. Can someone recommend one please?

 

[maklabouhlel]

UniFi APs are very good.

Yeah someone else recommended them. Any particular model? Preferably WiFi 6.

 

[maklabouhlel]

What's your budget?

Around £150. Don't mind going up to £200.

 

[maklabouhlel]

Not cheap but excellent quality and coverage. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ubiq...750-dual-band-poe-access-point-nw-011-uq.html

The BT engineer recommended this model. Is it not worth going for WiFi 6?

 

[maklabouhlel]

Decided to go for the WiFi 6 one (U6-PRO). Now just need an 8-port POE switch. Thanks for the advice, really appreciated.

 

[maklabouhlel]

Heads up you can run the AP in standalone mode with the app. No need to use a controller and should be more than enough for your use. Also means you can just go with any unmanaged PoE switch, I'm using a cheaper TP-Link for both my Unifi APs since I don't need the more advanced stuff.

Is the 8-port TP-Link TL-SG1008P suitable for use with U6-PRO?

 

[maklabouhlel]

Yes that will work. I have the 5 port version of that which is powering both my 6 Pro and AC Pro.

That's great to hear and thanks for the prompt response.

 

[maklabouhlel]

I went with U6-PRO and TL-SG1008P. I only have the U6-PRO plugged into one of the POE ports with no other devices plugged into the switch at the moment. When connected to POE ports 1,2 or 4, I only get internet speed of 9Mbps. I only get the full speed of 250mbps when connected to ports 3. I'm not sure what's going on but I suspect a faulty switch unless someone else can shed some light on it?