Arstechnica Ubiquiti impressions..

[psykix 27]

I think I'm gonna pick one of the UAP-AC-PRO units up since they are quite a bit cheaper than the Open-Mesh.

 

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/review-ubiquiti-unifi-made-me-realize-how-terrible-consumer-wi-fi-gear-is/

 

[schoondoggy 782]

Ubiquiti makes good WAP. D-link has affordable WAP as well; http://us.dlink.com/products/business-solutions/wireless-ac1200-concurrent-dual-band-gigabit-poe-access-point/

[psykix 27]

Yeah, we are spoilt for choice somewhat now.

 

I looked at the Draytek AP-910C and even Cisco have their WAP371 which is fairly inexpensive.

[pcdoc 114]

Let us know what you think.  I have two of them and donated them to some friends as they were continuously dropping and the performance was not what I wanted,  The other issue was a non standard POE injector limiting you on how you can scale.  I had the version below yours so you may have better luck.

[psykix 27]

The UAP-AC-PRO is not available yet in the UK.

 

I think I will only need 1 AP if I can get a cable run to the centre of the house on the ceiling - however, that is much easier to say than to achieve.

 

I'm still mulling over my options!

[schoondoggy 782]

I forgot to mention, I am currently using EnGenius for my WAP. It works great. May upgrade soon and I keep thinking of trying other brands, but in hindsight EnGenius has been rock solid. I use a EAP600 upstairs and it does a good job of covering the top floor, first floor and the basement. I may try a EAP1200H, $139 or the EAP1750H $211.

I have seamless steel siding so not much WiFi gets out to the patio. I am thinking of putting an outdoor access point out there, something simple like ENS202EXT, $79.

If EnGenius is available where you are, check them out.

[Dave 411]

You just reminded me about EnGenius.  Did the HSS Meetup AP stay with me Kevin or did it go back with you?  I may try it in the center of my house.  I totally forgot that it's in the Meetup box with all the switches and cables!  Otherwise, I was thinking about picking up this Netgear that is on sale at Amazon.  http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wireless-Router-Gigabit-R6200/dp/B008HO9DIG/

[Royco 15]

What would you think would be the best Ubiquiti model for at home: the lite or the pro?

[schoondoggy 782]

You just reminded me about EnGenius.  Did the HSS Meetup AP stay with me Kevin or did it go back with you?  I may try it in the center of my house.  I totally forgot that it's in the Meetup box with all the switches and cables!  Otherwise, I was thinking about picking up this Netgear that is on sale at Amazon.  http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wireless-Router-Gigabit-R6200/dp/B008HO9DIG/

It should be in the box with the meet-up networking stuff.

[pcdoc 114]

Up until I switched to the Open Mesh, I had the EAP600 and it was a great performing unit.  Slightly less range as my new one and a higher learning curve but still one of the best units I ever used.