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I've been running an Apple AirPort Extreme + 2 Airport Express's to cover our 3600 sq. ft. 2-story home, but coverage was still spotty and my connection would often drop back to 2.4Ghz in my office, partly due to interference from my neighbors' Wi-Fi networks. It meant frequent buffering of WebEx and Zoom meetings, and a general frustrating experience.
Enter Ubiquti. Where have you been all of my life? I learned about this system from a colleague at work who'd been using it for a while. I set up the controller software on an 8-year-old Dell laptop running Windows 10 I was already using for my security cameras, and plugged the Unifi access point into my network. The software recognized it and provisioned it right away. I set it up with the same SSID and password as my Airport network, and once the Unifi was up and running, I turned off the wireless radios in my extreme base station with the Apple Airport app, and then went around the house to unplug the 2 Airport Express's - all of this while my wife was on a Webex call for work. Voila! Seamless transition to the Unifi with zero disruption.
Now for the best part: The Unifi AP is sitting on a shelf in a downstairs coat closet that's centrally located in the house, and the same location where I had the AirPort Extreme previously. I'm getting 95% or better Wi-Fi experience scores (according to the controller software) for every device in the house - all 24 of them. And that claim seems legit because FaceTime, video streaming and WebEx calls are crystal clear, even in locations farthest away from the AP. My wife often takes video calls from an upstairs guest bedroom, which is the farthest point in the house from the AP, and the quality is perfect, with never any buffering for her now, when previously it was spotty with my Airport network. There's also an Amazon FireStick in that room that used to buffer a lot, but now streams 4K video with no buffering.
I'm also getting great coverage on our screen porch outside, which used to be in a Wi-Fi shadow from the Extreme, but too far from an Express to get a reliable signal. The garage, front porch and driveway also have a signal strong enough for reliable FaceTime calls now.
In short, I'm completely blown away by this thing. I can't believe that a single Wi-Fi AP sitting on a shelf in a closet, amidst a sea of other strong Wi-Fi signals from neighboring houses, can deliver such stellar performance to every single device and location in our home. But it does.
I should also note that I bought two of these things assuming I would need to install a second one upstairs to get acceptable coverage, but I don't, so I'll take it to our second home and set it up there, replacing the Airport network there, too.
So here's my final setup:
1 Unifi Pro AP
1 Apple AirPort Extreme being used as the router with the radios turned off
1 Motorola cable modem
1 old Dell PC running the controller software
And one final thing: the Unifi mobile app is a thing of beauty and gives me quick access to performance stats, etc. I'm so happy to finally have a commercial-grade Wi-Fi system that's as solid and reliable as I want it to be.
Update 1/29/23: Still thrilled with these access point. They’ve been rock solid, hassle free and trouble free for almost 3 years now.
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Ubiquiti Networks Unifi Dual-Radio PRO Access Point
Deploy the UniFi AC Pro AP indoors or outdoors, in wireless networks requiring maximum performance. Sporting a weatherproof design, the UniFi AC Pro AP features simultaneous, dual-band, 3x3 MIMO technology and convenient 802.3af PoE/802.3at PoE+ compatibility.
- 3 Dual-Band Antennas, 3 dBi each
- Max. Power Consumption: 9W
- Features auto-sensing 802.3af/802.3at PoE support and can be powered by any of the following: Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch 802.3af/802.3at PoE+ compliant switch Ubiquiti Networks Gigabit PoE Adapter (48V, 0.5A)
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Customers find this wireless access point to be a professional-grade device that's easy to set up and delivers excellent performance, with one customer noting it works well in their ecosystem. The device provides good range, covering up to 3200 square feet, and customers appreciate its speed, with one mentioning 450+ throughput capabilities. They consider it worth the price, with one noting it's a cheap way to upgrade home wireless. The reliability aspect receives mixed feedback, with some customers reporting stable connections while others experience connection issues.
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654 customers mention quality, 617 positive, 37 negative
...Great product. Wire it to your router, name it something different than your other router so you know what you are connected to and enjoy....Read more
...But that's beside the point. If you are looking for a great AP that will give all your users stable, reliable and consistent (slow) speeds...Read more
...A great access point, and perfect for small to medium business or serious home users who want the most out of their wireless without having to pay...Read more
...Once configured, it appears to be rock solid as I have had zero issues with it once I got the transmit power settings configured for my environment...Read more
553 customers mention setup, 407 positive, 146 negative
Going Ubiquiti is a no brainier. Easy to setup, amazing range, and cloud access makes management of multiple locations simple for our tech office.Read more
...Easy to install and solid as a rock. Wi-Fi performance improved across all devices even my oldest iPad went from 18 to 33 Mb/s (Speedtest).Read more
...feel your IT skill set is above average, this unit is definitely NOT plug and play, it must be configured to work with your system....Read more
...They just work great and are budget minded. Easy to set up if you know what you are doing otherwise you lucky millennial devils just have to go to...Read more
538 customers mention performance, 462 positive, 76 negative
...Everything links right up to the APs and works great. The uptimes I've been getting are just fantastic and the speeds are exactly what they should be.Read more
Great product, works well. Makes me want to have more Ubiquiti gear in my network so I can make fuller use of their management software....Read more
...I have on the network (I have a smart home) and still provides great performance even in a congested wireless environment like my apartment building....Read more
...Other than low signal in the exact middle of the house they work great. I will get a third one and lower the power to take care of the middle....Read more
282 customers mention range, 251 positive, 31 negative
The AP has great range and speed but a few days after using it, the PoE injector started constantly letting out a very loud incredibly high pitched...Read more
...I'm also getting great coverage on our screen porch outside, which used to be in a Wi-Fi shadow from the Extreme, but too far from an Express to get...Read more
As a wireless adapter it has a good range and nice performance. And PoE is a bonus. And as a price it isn't expensive.Read more
...Range is great but I find that I am having to install 2x as many of these as one Ruckus unit but thats fine then I get some redundancy and 2 of...Read more
271 customers mention signal strength, 231 positive, 40 negative
...normally run things like my PS4 on an ethernet connection but I get great signal to it now over wifi and would feel comfortable using it if I needed...Read more
Outstanding WAP. Strong signal, easy to set up after downloading free software from mfg website. Recommend.Read more
...-- like literally, I'd have a device connected via 5G wifi, great signal strength, but it couldn't even ping the router (gateway)....Read more
...I typically get a good signal as far out as the middle of my street (about 60 feet) and the edge of my backyard (about 75 feet)....Read more
220 customers mention value for money, 188 positive, 32 negative
...I've done all kinds of installs spanning multiple floors.. Great price and is pretty competitive to the other 5-10x more expensive names in wifi..Read more
...This is a great value when combined with a non-wireless router such as an Edgerouter X. With the included power injector you can place the access...Read more
...Was worth the money and investment for me. Note if you buy them one at a time, they come with the POE injector for power....Read more
...However for consumers who want fantastic performance at a reasonable price, and know a thing or two about IP networking, it is well worth the...Read more
218 customers mention speed, 179 positive, 39 negative
...Pros: - Fast and stable wireless connections, and works well for video on multiple devices - 2 Port Gigabit switch - Standards...Read more
The AP has great range and speed but a few days after using it, the PoE injector started constantly letting out a very loud incredibly high pitched...Read more
...most consumer AP's need rebooted weekly. not Ubiquiti - great speeds -...Read more
...Once the router is set up these are super easy to install. They are very fast and handoff my devices perfectly....Read more
374 customers mention reliability, 241 positive, 133 negative
...you are looking for a great AP that will give all your users stable, reliable and consistent (slow) speeds, then look no further. This is your pick....Read more
...Never, ever, have I had a more troublesome wifi router. Disconnects and requires such advanced configuration to just get 'working' that there is...Read more
...WiFi access points from Ubiquiti really seem to have matched that reliability at a small fraction of the cost, and much more importantly, without...Read more
Awesome product, extremely reliable. I have two of these (the other is the older UAP(US)) covering a 3 floor home....Read more
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Excellent time, the Access point is great product, easy installation very well packaged, fast shipping
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- Gavin HaleReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2022
Very simple installation, great broad and high strength coverage
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Rodrigo De Vincenzo MonteiroReviewed in Brazil on August 14, 2022
Excelente access point para montar em pequenas empresas e em casa.
