They're extremely reliable and simple to configure.
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Well you did get a reasonable deal on that U6 Extender
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I need some help to change up my home networking, and have been considering Ubiquiti hardware. Currently running an Honor mesh system, which is mostly fine apart from a black spot in the small bedroom. However, I have a client who has stipulated no networking hardware from Huawei and associated brands, so it all needs to change.
Here is my current layout/setup:
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My proposed plan:
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Blank layout, if anyone has better suggestions:
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I don't know what exact hardware I'd need from Ubiquiti for my proposed plan, though I'm aware they do wall and ceiling-mounted hardware which I'd assume all plays nicely with each other. I think that the Reception Room and WiFi Doorbell may struggle to receive a signal with my proposed plan, so the RR may need it's own hardware.
I'd be really grateful if someone could have a look over the plan and let me know what hardware I'd need, or if there are alternatives I should be looking at.
I'm not resigned to a more 'consumer' mesh system if it'll do the job.
UDR7 arrived today, so I figured I'd plug it in where @Demon suggested and see what sort of signal I'd get throughout the house.
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The reception room signal is probably going to be ok, so no extra hardware needed there.
However, I think an In-Wall might be suitable for the utility, but I'm slightly concerned that even if I have one installed there it still won't reach the doorbell effectively. It's got a brick wall to get through, then the stairs, the outside wall/front door, and I don't know how directional those things are. Might boot up the designer and see what it thinks.
Upstairs, still planning on the U7PROXG.
You probably will like it but don’t blame us if you end up buying more UniFi gear after that…
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Current set up =
UDM BASE running 4.2.10 with network 9.1.2.0
POE Switch - US-8-150 - 7.1.26
UAP AC Lite - 6.7.14
UAP AC Pro - 6.7.14
Currently on 300/300 fibre connection, system is 100% rock solid - zero issues with 15-20 devices connected, monthly usage is 300-500GB.
From next week, ISP is bumping me up to 900/500 connection.
I have several phones and laptops that support Wifi 6E, so do I splash out on a Dream Router 7?
UDM BASE running 4.2.10 with network 9.1.2.0
POE Switch - US-8-150 - 7.1.26
UAP AC Lite - 6.7.14
UAP AC Pro - 6.7.14
Currently on 300/300 fibre connection, system is 100% rock solid - zero issues with 15-20 devices connected, monthly usage is 300-500GB.
From next week, ISP is bumping me up to 900/500 connection.
I have several phones and laptops that support Wifi 6E, so do I splash out on a Dream Router 7?
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I bought some new stuff:
2 x U7 Pro
UniFi Gateway Fibre
Switch 8 Lite PoE
I still need to get a couple of switches and SFP+ modules, something for next month.
2 x U7 Pro
UniFi Gateway Fibre
Switch 8 Lite PoE
I still need to get a couple of switches and SFP+ modules, something for next month.
Installed my new DR7 yesterday. The coverage is definitely in line with the specs. It covers our 185m2 house, but there is zero signal in the garden and almost nothing on the driveway. The DR7 is downstairs, and my speed tests are half the speed upstairs.
Not super keen to run Ethernet cables because of where the Virgin Media connection comes into the house. The U6 Mesh seems like the next best thing, but it’s annoying that the U7 Mesh isn’t available yet. Feels wrong to buy something that you know will be superseded quite soon.
Not super keen to run Ethernet cables because of where the Virgin Media connection comes into the house. The U6 Mesh seems like the next best thing, but it’s annoying that the U7 Mesh isn’t available yet. Feels wrong to buy something that you know will be superseded quite soon.
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U7 Pro XG ordered and a 5m and 10m run of CAT6.
My advice is to always run Ethernet if you can. Other solutions are a compromise. Worth it in the long run.
I know, but when we eventually get FTTP here I’d want Openreach to terminate the fibre in a different place to where the Virgin Media stuff is. If I run Ethernet now, I’ll have to drill holes through the walls in places that may not be long term.
Ok that makes more sense. I recently got FTTP and the fibre goes up into my loft from outside then down into my server rack which is in a cupboard upstairs.
That said, you could have a temporary run from the VM modem to your ideal location for the router, then run cables from there to where you want APs long term?
IS it just the speed test that is the issue, what's the net like upstairs for your normal usage? If you can still do the things you need to do then why spend money just to boost an artificial speed test?
Sounds like an outdoor access point (U7 Outdoor?) mounted on the exterior of the house would be the best option - it will cover the garden and would probably help with upstairs
Buy something like the U7 Pro Wall (not in wall) with table stand, put it at the back of the house upstairs and that'll help both inside and out. Will work meshed to the UDR7 or cabled if you have the option, just remember to get a POE+ injector if you are running it meshed.
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I'm on idnet via City Fibre and thus using VLAN of 911.
Any pointers please to how I can diagnose / resolve this?
Solved it, cable was the problem! I was using a Cat5e cable which obviously worked ok with the original Lit Fibre ONT, less well with the newer City Fibre ONT (both the ONTs have 10Gbps) and very poorly with the CGF's 10Gbps port. Now getting consistently over the 930Mbps when doing speed tests.
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What have I done! I've bought a Cloud Gateway Fibre and having the usual new tech teething problems. Solved a few of them but I can't get decent speeds on the broadband. I've tried both the Unifi's own speedtest and using speedtest.net, via my MBP, using an Ethernet cable. My old router was giving me 800-900 but I can only get a 10th of that with the CGF
I'm on idnet via City Fibre and thus using VLAN of 911.
Any pointers please to how I can diagnose / resolve this?
Solved it, cable was the problem! I was using a Cat5e cable which obviously worked ok with the original Lit Fibre ONT, less well with the newer City Fibre ONT (both the ONTs have 10Gbps) and very poorly with the CGF's 10Gbps port. Now getting consistently over the 930Mbps when doing speed tests.
The clue was probably you saying you were getting a 10th. If you were limited to 100Mbps then that sounds like one of the pairs in the cable are defective which forces the cable to negotiate at 100Mbps speed.