I have been looking for the unifi wifi 6 deal for a while and couldnt catch the last deal.
Seems same price at many places:
Mwave
PCByte
Shipping (will likely vary by location):
Wireless1 - $6.63 / Free over $200
Mwave - Free Click & Collect / $14.45
PCByte - $9.90
Note: POE injector not included
Tell them the price son.
Price?
Price, delivery fee and retailer in title please
Why don't they just get more of the LR version in stock? Literally everywhere is sold out of that :(
Cause they suck for normal house footprint? The LR are better suited for open plane communication (ie. between house and shed) and are actually worse than normal ones for indoor use.
Not everyone has a 'normal house footprint'…
They're designed specifically for indoor use, in larger spaces such as a warehouse, office with many walls (higher transmit power goes through walls better), house with solid brick walls, people with larger backyards, etc.
Fair Enuff.
POE injector not included and needs to be purchased separately
It really is worth getting a POE switch. It really comes into its own if you're using more than a couple of POE devices.
Yes POE injector is $30 and is worth the money.
The point here is the device needs to be purchased together with the POE injector and if you manage to anything else for $20 then you will get free shipping ($150+$30+ buy something for $20)
Any tips on POE switches that won't break the bank? Or much the same?
Not sure which is best but Ubiquiti POE injector is $30 at the same vendor
If you want a Unifi managed one then the 8 port 60w switch has 4 PoE ports and can be had at times for around $150.
If you’re happy to get an unmanaged one then I believe there’s some netgear or TP Link ones that pop up for under $100.
I use this with 2 Unifi AP's https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/332352840420 which has been fine for a year so far
I use one of these https://www.tp-link.com/au/business-networking/smart-switch/…
I've had it for 4 or 5 years I think and it does the job. I've got 3 x UniFi APs and 2 x POE CCTV cameras running on it without any issue. Using POE injectors would be a messy hassle.
The switch can often be found for around $120.
Should I get two of these installed in the ceiling or two routers that can run a mesh network.
I’m thinking the routers as they will be easier to upgrade
Unifi Products can mesh as well, you'll just need to have one connected to your network via Ethernet and the other powered via a POE Injector and they'll automatically connect. Only catch is, you'll need to set both up with a Unifi controller. The software can be hosted on a Windows PC, Raspberry Pi, etc, so isn't a big deal, but it is an extra step.
Edit: Although it's listed in the description, these DON'T include a POE injector, so probably won't be the most suitable for you despite the fact they can mesh.
So these vs two routers would be about the same
Performance (depending on the router)?
I would say so, most Mesh Kits run at up to 400Mbps, but your mileage may very depending on operating environment, etc. and which mesh network kit you would get instead of these.
I've personally meshed two Unifi AC Lite (previous generation to the U6) together before and was seeing about 300-400Mbps up/down across the mesh network, which in my experience is more than enough for most home uses.The WiFi 6 version should run FAR faster. The downside with this set though is that they don't come with POE Injectors, so not only will one have to be powered from a POE+ Switch, you'll need to find your own POE+ Injector to power the other that you don't want wired in. Plus the controller requirement mentioned above. The upside though, is if you eventually do feel like doing wire pulls for CAT5E/6/8 through your house, you can just connect these directly to your network infrastructure and enjoy Gigabit connectivity via wire and mesh fallback.
I obviously don't know your situation though, and if your not technically minded you may not enjoy these as much. Just because these can mesh, doesn't mean they'll be right for your situation.
@S11: Our house is cat 5 wired and we are currently extending - which is being wired with cat 6 cabling.
I was going to get two xiaomi ax6000 and out them at different ends of the house. The other option is two unifi access points down the hallway which would look just as good (the routers would be hidden in the cupboards).
Now is the time for me to decide as I can get the sparky to install the access points in the roof.
@flashi007: I have no experience with the Xiaomi AX6000 personally, although they look like they'll be very similar to the the Unifi U6s with mesh functionality. We're more in the theoretical portion of the discussion now, so it'll really depend what feels right for you. A few reasons you may want to consider the Xiaomi products are:
- If you're already invested in the Xiaomi ecosystem.
- If you want something easy to set up that can work standalone with full functionality.
- If you don't have POE Equipment already.
The AX6000 system looks more like consumer/home grade equipment, so it'll probably be easier to set up without any experience and manage without needing a dedicated controller. Ubiquiti stuff is definitely Prosumer to Enterprise grade. Also worth noting that the U6s will only function as Wireless Access Points + Mesh Networking, where as the AX6000s are Routers, Wireless Access points and Mesh Networking all in one. If you have CAT run all throughout your house and plan to hide them away, you probably won't care so much about the router functions though.
I personally use Ubiquiti Unifi gear at home because they're easy to set up with a dedicated controller, easy to manage remotely via https://unifi.ui.com/, reliable, and cheap for what they are. Not to mention at the end of the day when Ubiquiti stops supporting them (WiFi6 is brand new though, so the U6s will be supported for a long time coming), I know there's a second hand market out there that will still buy them, or I can throw DD-WRT onto them. But I also have a homelab, and the infrastructure to support it all. If you don't have a POE Switch, you're adding more costs onto the access points, which will make the Xiaomi's cheaper overall. Just make sure you get power points installed in those cupboards.
@flashi007: You don't have to install the APs now if you're not certain but you could just get the sparky to run a cable with a surface mount Ethernet outlet on a joist where you're likely to install one at a later date. You could also get them to leave just an RJ45 plug on the end of the cable, but that's not quite as neat.
nice finding. I'll wait till wireless1 ebay store price drop to match this.
I've found these fair value ~$150
4 x Standard and 4 x PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 8 60W (US-8-60W)
They simply never go offline and play nicely with their APs
Agreed. They're great for smaller installs. Got one hanging off my desk.
I wish these had a second ethernet port in them like some of the higher end models!
How many do you really need? I bought 5 of them for my new build two story home. two for first floor and 3 for the ground floor? I used Unifi website UI Design to see the coverage of the floor plan. But Just wanna know in reality if it really needs that many? it is 400 sqm house. thanks for any advise.
Ordered, thanks OP! Now to find a 8 port Ubiquiti switch in stock.
Can these be configured without any other Ubiquiti gear? I would like to add one or two to my Telstra smart modem with a POE injector, but worry I need their UDM etc devices to configure it.
You can typically set then up in Standalone Mode via the Unifi Networking mobile App, but if your running a few you'll probably have a better experience configuring them with a controller. Controller can be hosted on a Raspberry Pi or Windows/Linux PC if you want though. I don't believe the Controller needs to stay online unless you want remote management and minute by minute logging.
I have a docker container hosting the controller software. (I'm a bit of a self-hoster so I've got a set up for it)
Technically, you only need it for updating the settings and there is even PC software for that.
Price/store in title please