Ubiquiti Unifi AC Pro AC1750 Wireless Access Point $172.00 @ Sydneytec eBay

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huertano on 03/05/2018 - 17:19 ebay.com.au (403 clicks)
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Back on sale for this price again with the eBay code, has been a couple of $s cheaper before.

Ubiquiti UniFi AP-AC-PRO 802.11ac Dual Radio Access Point is up to 5X Faster
Designed for Optimal RF Performance
Versatile Design
Scalable Enterprise WiFi Management.
3x3 MIMO technology in the 5 and 2.4 GHz radio bands. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Note: This is not a replacement for a router, it's an access point. (there's a bit of discussion in the Previous post )

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  alvian on 03/05/2018 - 17:32

  This is far from a couple of $s from the historical lowest price. Try $21 more expensive.

  If you pay with a 10% off eBay gift voucher then the price will be ~$4 more than the historical low.

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  Bellpop on 03/05/2018 - 17:57

  What is better to extend the internet at my house, this or the google wifi?

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    mjt on 03/05/2018 - 18:16

    These are not wireless-backhaul devices (like the Google Wifi or UniFi Mesh), you'll need wired backhaul if you want to run multiple APs. The Google Wifi can do either wireless or wired backhaul.

    Wired is always preferable if possible as it reduces latency. In some instances (e.g. renting or asbestos houses) it raises self evident issues.

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      Bellpop on 03/05/2018 - 18:20

      Thanks mate

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      srsparky on 03/05/2018 - 18:22

      +1

      Pretty sure you can use the AP-Pro and AP-Lite in wireless uplink mode now with the current controller and firmware.

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        alvian on 03/05/2018 - 18:27

        +2

        https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002262328-UniFi-F…

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      mjt on 03/05/2018 - 19:02

      +1

      Scratch what I said then. I wasn't aware they had released this. Id edit my post but it won't let me.

      I suppose the difference is, google Wifi is more user friendly to configure.

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        SickDmith on 04/05/2018 - 00:51

        Agree. These are more geek friendly and privacy friendly.

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    banana365 on 03/05/2018 - 18:43

    If you're using a modem/router with built in Wi-Fi then this may do the job as a replacement for the built in Wi-Fi (just turn it off on the config web page). I did that and I've gone from almost zero reception at the back of the house (4x2, brick internal walls) to a strong signal. I actually bought two, one for the front, one for the back. I unplugged the one at the back of the house to do some painting six months ago and still haven't plugged it back in - it's hardly needed.

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      mjt on 03/05/2018 - 19:04

      That's practically me (4x2) and I wasn't sure if I needed 2 AP coverage. Might just go with one in that case. Going to get a sparky to wire an ethernet jack to the ceiling of the middle of the house, so I can roof mount it.

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        DoesntEvenMatter on 03/05/2018 - 20:15

        In wall version is a much cleaner looking without people asking wtf is that. I regret my ceiling and wall mounted ones just for ashetic reasons because I love their performance

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    SickDmith on 04/05/2018 - 01:01

    +1

    Unifi - "enterprise-lite" geek friendly system.
    Google WiFi - consumer grade system

    In either case you can "extend" your WiFi. But most people I know who tried to "extend" ended up "replacing" old WiFi with a newer one. :)

    If I have to choose consumer grade system I would check
    1. Ubiquiti Amplifi
    2. Netgear Orbi
    3. something else…
    … something else…
    n+1 Google WiFi

    In this order. :)
    But my opinion is biased - I am using Unifi.

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  smileyface on 04/05/2018 - 21:41

  Question for the knowledgeable folk on here!

  We live in a 3 story apartment, the “primary” phone socket is in the garage on Ground floor.
  Right now the phone cord plugs in downstairs, runs all the way up to Second floor, where the modem connects and sends WIFI to the Third floor. It is a shitty way they’ve done the wiring as I believe this is only phone cord and not Ethernet, despite having wall sockets everywhere.

  In this configuration the best I can get it to sync at is 10.5mbit and we download at around 1.1MByte/sec.

  I guess my question is would the sync be heaps better if we buy an access point such as this one, and plug the modem in downstairs thereby shortening the phone cord by 10-15 metres?

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    alvian on 04/05/2018 - 21:55

    +1

    Move the modem downstairs and connect it to the wall outlet with the shortest length of telephone cord you have. Now check its sync speed and you have your answer.

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      smileyface on 04/05/2018 - 22:08

      Firstly thankyou. I’d need to purchase something like the above before making that the permanent scenario, but sure I can at least test the difference in sync speed.

      Do AP’s have Ethernet ports as well as WIFI, for things like the Telstra TV, Apple TV and potentially a new TV?

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        alvian on 04/05/2018 - 22:46

        Most APs have no extra ports because they are not Ethernet switches, but this UAP AC Pro has an secondary port designed to be connected to the next AP in an installation. You can connect instead an Ethernet switch to the secondary port and put your wired devices to this switch (https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles/204959454-UniFi-How-…).

        Wall socket — modem — PoE injector — UAP AC Pro — switch — wired Ethernet devices

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        alvian on 05/05/2018 - 00:38

        Correction

        Wall socket — modem/router — PoE injector — UAP AC Pro — switch — wired Ethernet devices

        or, if you have separate modem and router

        Wall socket — modem — router — PoE injector — UAP AC Pro — switch — wired Ethernet devices

        And many variations of network topology.