I didn't have that issue but I ran Cat5e and I'm using older models still (AC LR and AC Lite). Just a small hole slightly away from where the actual connection is to allow some flex under the AP and it was OK. Other than trying to get the AP seated back onto the plastic mount. That's a faff every time, especially when I was new to UniFi I had to do a few factory resets directly on the AP. Always remember to remove from the controller first if you're changing it!
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Can you not get your drill back out and modify the hole to allow for a more gentle bend angle?Ok well after taking down the AP today to put the plug on, I saw that the cable was a bit kinked where it went up into the hole. After putting it back in place I find out it's now linking at 100Mbps, so there's my answer I guess.
I basically just drilled a 7mm hole straight up, so that was probably my mistake. Didn't think about angling the drill to match how the cable exits the back of the AP. If there's anyone else who has mounted these things, how did you do it? If all else fails I can just punch it down into a keystone hidden in the ceiling and bring down a stranded patch cable, but that's one additional point of failure.
Yeah that's what I'm likely going to have to do.
Has anyone experienced any issues with the relatively low ambient operating temperatures specified for the indoor devices?
I'm planning on putting a Flex 2.5G along with a U7 Lite or Pro (undecided) in the loft but note the maximum ambient is 45C for the switch and 40C for the AP. Loft could quite possibly exceed that during the summer, so interested to hear if that's likely to be of concern.
I can stick the switch and AP near to each other and get a fan of some description blowing over them but it'll still be warm air.
I'm planning on putting a Flex 2.5G along with a U7 Lite or Pro (undecided) in the loft but note the maximum ambient is 45C for the switch and 40C for the AP. Loft could quite possibly exceed that during the summer, so interested to hear if that's likely to be of concern.
I can stick the switch and AP near to each other and get a fan of some description blowing over them but it'll still be warm air.
Sorry, another question into the thread, but those with local reverse proxies and various services - is there a way to get CNAME entries to work on UniFi network or some workaround, obviously other than setting up your own DNS server?
I was using blocky, which was really good, but I prefer running DNS on the gateway if possible, but the lack of CNAME support and opaque blocklist approach on UniFi is a problem.
Maybe you can setup so your primary DNS is your own server, then the secondary is the router so I don't lose connectivity if the DNS server is down? However I know some devices like to pick randomly from primary/secondary.
I was using blocky, which was really good, but I prefer running DNS on the gateway if possible, but the lack of CNAME support and opaque blocklist approach on UniFi is a problem.
Maybe you can setup so your primary DNS is your own server, then the secondary is the router so I don't lose connectivity if the DNS server is down? However I know some devices like to pick randomly from primary/secondary.
Mount the AP on the ceiling below (where it’s meant to be) rather than in the loft, problem solved.
I’ve got a switch lite 16 POE, cloud key gen2+ and my U-NVR in the loft and it’s been fine. My NAS and my solar inverter are also up there so it gets pretty toasty. I do have a couple of 120mm PC fans blowing air over it though.
We use the USW-Flex (admittedly rated to 55C/65C dependent on PoE load) at work but not had any issues whatsoever, and they are mounted outside on lamp posts in USW-FLEX-UTILITY cabinets, in direct sunlight (so probably consistently higher temperature than a loft space).
Haha, as a married man, I'm not sure I'd get management approval for ceiling mounting! It either goes in the loft, the airing cupboard (similar issue) or, following an extended debate about why I need it anyway concluded with the phrase "You can get it if you want but it sounds like a waste of money", no new gear.
So in conclusion, probably not a problem but get a fan blowing over things.
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I just don't ask for permission. Mine wouldn't work in the loft what with the foil backed insulation. Mounted mine in the ceiling of what used to be the airing cupboard but it's now just open with shelves in it.
Plus a U6 Mesh sat next to the TV downstairs.
Just tell her it's a smoke detector.
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This is helpful and what my initial plan is for my place.Start with AP's and a POE switch, and turn the Wifi off on the BT Hub and go from there.
Yes a Ubiquiti router can do a lot of stull the BT hub can't and it is nice to have everything all in one ecosystem but you wouldn't be asking the question if you needed the features of the Ubiquiti router so I'd say don't bother and concentrate on WiFi performance first. Buy one if you have any money left at the end.For that matter the POE switch can be anything also, basic POE switches from say TP Link are half the cost of something from Ubiquiti.
You will probably need a dedicated AP on the outside of your house for a garden that size to make sure to get an IP rated one for that also.
I want a 4X4 MIMO AP as the potato of a router that BT has is not working well in the 3 bedroom place I'm renting now.
I was going to get a Unifi Express as a starting point but that can happen later on - the current setup is Fibre to the corner and an RJ11 connector to the router so I'd need to somehow setup the Unifi Express (or whatever) to connect to the BT router and then the internet which isn't great.
I suppose there's an adaptor to allow RJ11 to connect directly to the Unifi Express but still.
Forgiveness is easier than permission.
Also this
When I did mine I just mounted it and she didn’t even notice initially (turn the stupidly bright blue light off!).
A white AP in a white feeling, they do just blend in like a smoke detector.
The payoff is when they realise the wifi coverage is rock solid.
So you have FTTP or FTTC?
If the former you should be able to plug the Unifi kit into the ONT directly.
Sounds like you have the latter, you’ll have to either acquire a standalone FTTC modem or put the BT router into bridge mode. In bridge mode the BY hub will just pass the internet connection through to which ever port you set (usually port 4). It should disable its wifi but if it doesn’t, just turn that off also.
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I'm pretty sure it's FTTC as the broadband cable is an RJ11 and there's no fibre to LAN unit. It's a stupid dumb expensive contract that the previous occupier signed up for without actually doing their homework.
I'll start with an AP (so far the RG-RAP2260(E) is getting my vote) with a POE injector but I will move to fibre and get a proper fibre router in the future and keep the AP with the BT router wifi turned off.
Hey,
My BT WholeHome WiFi discs are dying, so I need to replace them ASAP. I had a single Unifi AP installed in our previous house, and it was absolutely bombproof. Loved it.
I don’t think I can install any APs in our new house because we’ve just had LVT flooring installed so we can’t lift the floorboards.
Our house is 185m2 but I also need coverage in the rear garden and driveway. If I were to get a Unifi Express 7, is there anything I can add to it to extend the coverage that isn’t a ceiling-mounted AP?
On the routing side, do I need anything else apart from the Express 7?
My BT WholeHome WiFi discs are dying, so I need to replace them ASAP. I had a single Unifi AP installed in our previous house, and it was absolutely bombproof. Loved it.
I don’t think I can install any APs in our new house because we’ve just had LVT flooring installed so we can’t lift the floorboards.
Our house is 185m2 but I also need coverage in the rear garden and driveway. If I were to get a Unifi Express 7, is there anything I can add to it to extend the coverage that isn’t a ceiling-mounted AP?
On the routing side, do I need anything else apart from the Express 7?
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Have you tried resetting them to factory settings and setting them up again?
Could be a bug causing the AP to get confused, overheat and slow down.
Update firmware and a reset works for a lot of hardware.