#UNIFI CONTROLLER INSTALL#
So we now know what to buy, where to place it, but how do we install and manage it? To manage our access points we are going to install the Unifi Controller. It has some example floorplans where you can see how important the right location is for a good wifi signal.
You can also check out this post about the best home network setup. The rebar and concrete weaken the signal too much for good coverage.
When you have concrete floors, you will need to install an Access Point on every floor for decent coverage. Place it in a central location without any obstruction for the best coverage. If you have wooden floors, you could start with just one Access Point. Also, large metal objects (fireplaces, chimney) tent to weaken the signal.ĭepending on your floor type you will need one for every floor or you can do with just one Access Point on the first floor or ground floor ceiling. To determine where to place the Access Point you need to keep in mind that the Unifi Access Point has a doughnut shape coverage with the Access Point in the middle.Īlso, try to place the Access Point in the room where the wifi is used the most and at least 3 feet away from other appliances that send wireless signals in the same frequency (cordless phones and microwaves for example). Where to place the Access Pointįor in-house placements, the UniFi 6 Lite and the Long Range models are most of the time the best fit. That why you need a big and sensitive antenna to pick the weak signal up. So they can receive the signal of a powerful access point, but they can’t send it the same distance back. Mobile devices have only a small antenna built-in it due to the lack of space and aesthetics. This allows it to cover a bigger area, but even more important, picking up the weaker signal from a smartphone or tablet. The AC-LR has a bigger and more sensitive antenna. So if you are after maximum speed and you have a notebook that also supports 5ghz network at 1300 Mbps, then you should go for the AC-Pro. The AC-Pro has 3×3 MIMO antennas to get that high network speed, but to use it, your endpoint (notebook, smartphone, tv) must also be able to handle it. But there is a big and important difference between the two. You might be tempted to buy the faster and more expensive AC-PRO (bigger is better / more antennas is better / more expensive is better ? ). The difference between the lite and the other is obvious, but the difference between the Unifi AC-LR and the Unifi AC-PRO is a bit harder. There are three options to choose from, the Lite, Long Range (LR) and the Pro. WiFi 6 still operates in the same 2.4 and 5Ghz band, but it can now transmit to multiple devices at the same time. The UniFi 6 Lite is a new model that supports WiFi 6, this increases the efficiency and multi-devices performance of the access points. If you want to know more about it, you should check this article. Walls, floors, and other obstacles will lower the signal strength. Depending on the layout of your home or office you can better buy two smaller access points than one large one. The reason is simple, it’s small (only ∅160 mm), cheap, and powerful enough. The most used Access Point at home or at small businesses is the Unifi 6 Lite. You can find a complete overview of all the models in this UniFi access point comparison. Ubiquiti offers a wide range of Access Points, but in this article, I will focus on the most used access points for home networks and small-medium-sized businesses. Which Unifi Access Point should you Choose? And if you like statics, you will get some great insights into your network as well. What you also will discover is that they are super easy to setup and manage. The great thing about the Unifi range is that you get enterprise-class wifi for an affordable price.
#UNIFI CONTROLLER HOW TO#
We are going to walk through the initial setup of the controller, connecting the access points and getting the most performance out of it.Īlso, I will give you some tips on choosing the right Unifi Access Point, where you should place your AP and how to get the most performance out of your Unifi access points. Setting up an Unifi Controller is really and can be done in a couple of minutes with this beginner’s guide.
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