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nightmare99 · 23 Apr 2016 at 09:01

Is anybody using the cloud key controller?

Prophet · 23 Apr 2016 at 09:25

Gigabit said:
I'm still a bit confused. Are these wireless, or do they have to be plugged in via ethernet?

Both wired and wireless, acting as a bridge.

Great kit.

bledd · 23 Apr 2016 at 13:16

Gigabit said:
I'm still a bit confused. Are these wireless, or do they have to be plugged in via ethernet?

No one in their right mind would use an access point without am ethernet connection going to it.

booyaka · 23 Apr 2016 at 13:24

SO in essence if I stuck one of these in the upstairs of my house, connected via ethernet, it would improve the wireless upstairs.

Son's xbox/pi etc are a bit flaky on wireless at the moment due to signal strength from router downstairs.

Silly Goose On The Loose · 23 Apr 2016 at 19:43

Prophet said:
Both wired and wireless, acting as a bridge.

Great kit.

How do they work over WiFi? What sort of speed do you get?

In my house I'd like to improve the WiFi but running ethernet cables is not practical at the moment. Powerline isn't keeping up with my FTTC speeds anymore.

Twirlywoos · 24 Apr 2016 at 14:12

These look/perform great and the UI looks splendid. I considered buying a pair inc the router and a Poe switch but then for me it's unnecessary cost and additional work required to route cables to the ceiling and re-plastering walls.

If I was starting from scratch I would defo go this route.

wesley · 24 Apr 2016 at 15:44

not being rude but what's special about them?

Prophet · 24 Apr 2016 at 22:01

wesley said:
not being rude but what's special about them?

They're cheap and work exceptionally well.

Prophet · 24 Apr 2016 at 22:03

Gigabit said:
How do they work over WiFi? What sort of speed do you get?

In my house I'd like to improve the WiFi but running ethernet cables is not practical at the moment. Powerline isn't keeping up with my FTTC speeds anymore.

The connect to each other forming a wireless bridge. Ok for most things but gaming will suffer due to the extra latency. Speed will be near max for downloading etc.

BigT · 25 Apr 2016 at 09:47

So after endless problems with Apple Airports in a highly congested office block we've just put two AP Pros in and the difference so far is remarkable. Consistent 150mbps connection to the internet over wireless via Virgin and the signal, while tailing off speed wise, stays connected four floors down and into the pub on the ground floor! A bonus for 'off site' meetings.

dubcat · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:49

Just a little feedback on this. I'm really happy with the Pro unit I bought. The range is fantastic. I don't need a second one. I'm a bit sad about this to be honest lol! Was looking forward to having a zoned setup. Might still do it when or if i finally clean out my garage. Or, I might stick one near the back of the house for better garden wifi. To be honest though, i'm just looking for a reason to buy a second one at this point

Wifi used to go up and down all the time in my house with an integrated router and access point (7 year old DIR-655 D-Link). Now, with just my VM SuperHub and this AP everything is absolutely rock solid.

Thanks for the tip off to get one of these guys.

Deleted member 138126 · 27 Apr 2016 at 11:11

dubcat said:
Just a little feedback on this. I'm really happy with the Pro unit I bought. The range is fantastic. I don't need a second one. I'm a bit sad about this to be honest lol! Was looking forward to having a zoned setup. Might still do it when or if i finally clean out my garage. Or, I might stick one near the back of the house for better garden wifi. To be honest though, i'm just looking for a reason to buy a second one at this point

Wifi used to go up and down all the time in my house with an integrated router and access point (7 year old DIR-655 D-Link). Now, with just my VM SuperHub and this AP everything is absolutely rock solid.

Thanks for the tip off to get one of these guys.

Excellent news! I know the feeling about wanting to buy one more "just 'cause"... =)

Prophet · 27 Apr 2016 at 12:33

Twirlywoos said:
These look/perform great and the UI looks splendid. I considered buying a pair inc the router and a Poe switch but then for me it's unnecessary cost and additional work required to route cables to the ceiling and re-plastering walls.

If I was starting from scratch I would defo go this route.

The AP's come with PoE injectors if you don't want the switch etc

dschroedz · 27 Apr 2016 at 16:02

Armageus said:
Really?

We have around 20 of them at work (mostly in a warehouse environment, for handheld barcode scanners), and they are faultless - no issues withe the zero hand off roaming.

We have just under 300 and they are also faultless!

MarcLister · 27 Apr 2016 at 19:50

dschroedz said:
We have just under 300 and they are also faultless!

300?! Are 'We' an entire country?

dubcat · 28 Apr 2016 at 09:49

MarcLister said:
300?! Are 'We' an entire country?

Haha that's what I was thinking

Also am quite jealous

Conanius · 29 Apr 2016 at 01:36

I've got a AC Pro to replace my time capsule. Superb signal strength.

meandu229 · 29 Apr 2016 at 09:10

I setup my Lite other day, got controller on my main debian VM and works like a champ. Only have 38mb infinity and can max that everywhere in my house now too. Will do some more tweaking over weekend to see what it can do but Im very happy and when my net gets faster I will hopefully be able to just add another one downstairs to increase speeds if needed.

morfmedia · 29 Apr 2016 at 10:41

Which models still support zero handoff, need to purchase some soon.

/Edit: Preferably with AC functionality to be future proof...

Orcvader · 29 Apr 2016 at 12:19

morfmedia said:
Which models still support zero handoff, need to purchase some soon.

/Edit: Preferably with AC functionality to be future proof...

AC Lite, AC LR, or AC Pro, these 3 are the recommended models everyone is using and loving.

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