Which AP

cubix

A mate is getting broadband into a large office and will run cat6 from where ever the BB supplier puts their modem to other parts of the building and plug it into access points (approx 3 or 4) throughout the building so people can all access BB and be on the same network. Is there any particular AP that is good value and does the job well.

ArrBee

The Ubiquiti stuff is both value and good.

cubix

Thanks, will check it out.

The high horse brigade

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR 175.7 x 43.2 mm 2.4-5 GHz 802.11ac Dual-Radio Long Range Access Point - White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016K5A06C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6m2XBbNNR6NT3

They also do 5 packs which work out the same price as 4

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR-5 UniFi AC Long Range WLAN Access Points (Pack fo 5) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016XYPAVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0n2XBb6NCZRJQ

If you don't have a PC or server to install the controller software you are as well to get a cloud key controller. This is not essential after initial configuration but for an office it gives you good control and analytics going forward

UBIQUITI Networks UniFi Cloud Key Controller https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017T2QB22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Zo2XBbCZPNAMF

You should also consider a POE switch to power them
Ubiquiti US-8-150W 150 W 8 Port UniFi PoE Switch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G55FYU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Iu2XBbRA8K3BQ

cubix

Cheers lads, will pass it all along.

ArrBee

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR 175.7 x 43.2 mm 2.4-5 GHz 802.11ac Dual-Radio Long Range Access Point - White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016K5A06C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6m2XBbNNR6NT3

They also do 5 packs which work out the same price as 4

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR-5 UniFi AC Long Range WLAN Access Points (Pack fo 5) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016XYPAVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0n2XBb6NCZRJQ

If you don't have a PC or server to install the controller software you are as well to get a cloud key controller. This is not essential after initial configuration but for an office it gives you good control and analytics going forward

UBIQUITI Networks UniFi Cloud Key Controller https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017T2QB22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Zo2XBbCZPNAMF

While I wish I had gone for the LR ones at home where 2.4Ghz makes more sense, I wonder if in an office the Pros might be better, assuming it is somewhat open plan.

I think the pros give better 5Ghz performance (in the right environment) and more wireless connections (might be good for a business environment)?

The high horse brigade

cubix wrote: »

Cheers lads, will pass it all along.

Ninja edited and added a POE switch

BailMeOut

+1 on unifi.

If you do not have a server to run the console on then get the cloud key or if running from a workstation make sure you make backups of the config.

Definitely spend extra and get the 'Pro' version of the APs.

irishbuzz

Keep in mind that Long-Range APs can certainly broadcast the signal out a greater distance but Wifi usage is bi-directional. Client devices may or may not be capable of sending data adequately back to the AP and therefore the overall connection might be less than ideal.

ArrBee

irishbuzz wrote: »

Keep in mind that Long-Range APs can certainly broadcast the signal out a greater distance but Wifi usage is bi-directional. Client devices may or may not be capable of sending data adequately back to the AP and therefore the overall connection might be less than ideal.

I think Ubiquiti marketing material suggests that they have that covered too...
The LR APs have a graphic that suggests the client to AP range is extended by virtue of improved reception on the AP.

tuxy

Yes I think the LR has a slightly better antenna for 2.4ghz.
However in a building with good coverage you will probably be setting the signal strenght to low anyway to help encourage clients to roam to the best access point as they move around.

If you are using power over ethernet get the multipack, if not buy them individually as you need the power over ethernet injector that comes in the single pack.

ArrBee

tuxy wrote: »

Yes I think the LR has a slightly better antenna for 2.4ghz.
However in a building with good coverage you will probably be setting the signal strenght to low anyway to help encourage clients to roam to the best access point as they move around.

Agreed.
Not suggesting LR for the office. just replying to a previous comment.