That's not quite what happened. They decided to stop developing the old platform based on Vyatta and moved to their own Linux branch called UBiOS to develop the new platform on the UDM, then the UDM Pro and now the the UXG Pro. So there are no new firmware features for the USG line. You do get security updates and the USGs still get most things that are added to the controller. Don't forget the real power on Unifi is in the controller.
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That's not quite what happened. They decided to stop developing the old platform based on Vyatta and moved to their own Linux branch called UBiOS to develop the new platform on the UDM, then the UDM Pro and now the the UXG Pro. So there are no new firmware features for the USG line. You do get security updates and the USGs still get most things that are added to the controller. Don't forget the real power on Unifi is in the controller.
Is it possible to use an unmanaged switch? The US-8-60/150 is quite pricey. I don't need all ports PoE, but I'm using more 8, for my entire network.
I’ve taken the plunge and purchased:
Dream Machine for downstairs
FlexHD & Switch mini for the first floor office & guest bedroom
FlexHD for Master bedroom on 2nd floor
Spare switch mini which I can’t remember why I’ve bought right now.
Just got to wait for it to arrive from the EU store now which hopefully won’t be long, we should be in the new house in 2 weeks which is when we will use it.
My first time venturing away from ISP supplied equipment.
Dream Machine for downstairs
FlexHD & Switch mini for the first floor office & guest bedroom
FlexHD for Master bedroom on 2nd floor
Spare switch mini which I can’t remember why I’ve bought right now.
Just got to wait for it to arrive from the EU store now which hopefully won’t be long, we should be in the new house in 2 weeks which is when we will use it.
My first time venturing away from ISP supplied equipment.
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I’m trying to do something similar. Are you connecting from the flex hd to the switch mini to provide wired connections upstairs? My router is in the worst room imaginable for running cables so trying to figure out how to do it.
I’m trying to do something similar. Are you connecting from the flex hd to the switch mini to provide wired connections upstairs? My router is in the worst room imaginable for running cables so trying to figure out how to do it.
Yes exactly. The UDM downstairs will be my router and downstairs AP, the Flex HD on the first floor will be the AP with wired connections handled by the switch mini.
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We're expecting the UAP6-LR to have significantly better range?
Significantly better range than what? It's the same design philosophy as the LR so the Tx radio array is the maximum legally allowed and the Rx array is slightly more sensitive for handheld devices. So don't expect miracles.
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The AP-AC-LR you said it was a worthwhile range/coverage upgrade for.
No, I said what I said. And I stand by it. I didn't say the UAP6-LR would have better range/coverage or even stability. I said it would be a worthwhile upgrade. Please accept my apologies if I was unclear.
What it will deliver is significantly higher throughput on all clients and especially with WiFi6 clients.
Yar I dont need any new features really; just conderned about security patches and what have you.
Most looking forward to the doorbell, or at least I was until I read you're required to have a cloud controller to get the alerts. Don't think that has changed?
Most looking forward to the doorbell, or at least I was until I read you're required to have a cloud controller to get the alerts. Don't think that has changed?
It shouldn't really be surprising that you need Protect running to get the doorbell alerts as it's a Protect product. I don't use Protect largely due to the lack of redundancy in the system and the extortionately high cost.
At the moment I usually suggest the Dahua Outdoor Station which isn't the sleekest looking thing on the planet but it has a nice IP68 Stainless Steel 'security' look to it and it works with the Dahua DMSS app out of the box and it records to an NVR just like any other surveillance camera.
At the moment I usually suggest the Dahua Outdoor Station which isn't the sleekest looking thing on the planet but it has a nice IP68 Stainless Steel 'security' look to it and it works with the Dahua DMSS app out of the box and it records to an NVR just like any other surveillance camera.
I am tempted to get the UAP60Lite for my master bedroom if the wifi signal from my Flex HD on the floor below is poor.
Has anybody ordered from eu.store.ui.com ? Ordered over the weekend and no update yet as to when it will be dispatched.
Has anybody ordered from eu.store.ui.com ? Ordered over the weekend and no update yet as to when it will be dispatched.
If what you ordered was in stock then it's usually 2-3 days to ship it from their warehouse in the Czech Republic. If it's not in stock (pre-order) then it's a random number generator when it might turn up. I deal with the three biggest Ubiquiti distributors in Europe and they literally don't know what's in the shipping containers until it hits the port in Rotterdam when they get to see the customs declaration. They can place an order for whatever they like, but UBNT ship what they have that's available and the distributors just have to accept it.
It's another reason I'm drifting towards Mikrotik. Their assembly operation is in Riga in Latvia and if you need something they'll schedule a production batch. so you tend to find UBNT distributors have 2000 units of the US-8-60W switch in stock and no other kinds of UniFi switches and they have 5 of every model of Mikrotik. I don't hold any stock myself so if my distributor is out, I'm stuffed.
It's another reason I'm drifting towards Mikrotik. Their assembly operation is in Riga in Latvia and if you need something they'll schedule a production batch. so you tend to find UBNT distributors have 2000 units of the US-8-60W switch in stock and no other kinds of UniFi switches and they have 5 of every model of Mikrotik. I don't hold any stock myself so if my distributor is out, I'm stuffed.
I generally wouldn't put an access point in a bedroom unless someone insisted. Definitely not in a child's bedroom. There's no hard and fast evidence that the EMT is damaging, but why risk it? You're normally moving around, so the radiation dose is quite low. But in bed, you're lying still for hours. As I say, I'm just operating on the the precautionary principle.
assuming this is to me, my landing is within my master bedroom, its the only room on the upper floor.
i understand what you're saying, however i have a FlexHD around 10 inches from me in my desk and i sit here for 8-10 hours a day.
So please don't shoot a Ubiquiti n00b, but i need to ask some basic questions.
I am tired of my home quality kit (BT WholeHome Mesh wifi and superhub3 router) having dropped connections or laggy pauses here and there. It's not terrible, but when it fails, which is usually each day for a minute or two, not mucvh it really p***** me off.
I am troubleshooting currently as i think one of the BT disks may be the root cause, but still.
Am i being unreasonable here, would Ubiquiti (Unifi) reduce this frustration?
What is the basic kit i need? Some mesh wifi APs (i was thinking 3, likely powered with mains) and i guess a router (though as my router is JUST routing I doubt its too bad?)
Do i meed more? Browsing Reddit i see quite a fewe recent threads on ubiquiti as a system dropping support, being unhelpful resolving issues wtc, so i wonder if actually i should invest in ubiquiti at all, and perhaps should go Mikrotik instead? (theory = similar performance, slightly less intuitive but better support) - is that bad logic?
I am tired of my home quality kit (BT WholeHome Mesh wifi and superhub3 router) having dropped connections or laggy pauses here and there. It's not terrible, but when it fails, which is usually each day for a minute or two, not mucvh it really p***** me off.
I am troubleshooting currently as i think one of the BT disks may be the root cause, but still.
Am i being unreasonable here, would Ubiquiti (Unifi) reduce this frustration?
What is the basic kit i need? Some mesh wifi APs (i was thinking 3, likely powered with mains) and i guess a router (though as my router is JUST routing I doubt its too bad?)
Do i meed more? Browsing Reddit i see quite a fewe recent threads on ubiquiti as a system dropping support, being unhelpful resolving issues wtc, so i wonder if actually i should invest in ubiquiti at all, and perhaps should go Mikrotik instead? (theory = similar performance, slightly less intuitive but better support) - is that bad logic?
@Pug Couple of general points that may help
1. Wifi mesh systems are a horrible thing, designed purely for ease of installation - the best performance and experience will always be by having as few Access points as possible, and ensuring they are connected back to the rest of the network via cable.
2. Wifi on a Router is normally not ideal - the Router is rarely in a central location within a house - so can often be worth completely turning off wifi on the router and running a cable to a wifi Access point that is in a central location.
1. Wifi mesh systems are a horrible thing, designed purely for ease of installation - the best performance and experience will always be by having as few Access points as possible, and ensuring they are connected back to the rest of the network via cable.
2. Wifi on a Router is normally not ideal - the Router is rarely in a central location within a house - so can often be worth completely turning off wifi on the router and running a cable to a wifi Access point that is in a central location.