Your apartment is amazingly well done. I love how clean you make everything. From mounting these to the ceiling to your PC setup, etc. Just all very well done.
Warfalcon hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
Thanks for the video, very helpful. have you got your hands on a another one of these yet? if so, have you tried the hands off or Fast roaming features? It’s the only thing that stops me from getting 3 AC Lite, I’m afraid that the switching between AP’s won’t be so fast and it would be better if go with a mesh Wi-Fi system.
So I’m theory you only need the AP’s I can run 2 of them to my switch in my house. Then set them up on the app. I don’t need any of the UniFi gear like there gateway and all. This is great I’ll save a ton of money!
Hi There! Perhaps you can help me. You said in the video that the Ubiquiti SSID has the same name than the SSID from the Asus Router. Right? How's that working for you? How can you tell when your cell phone is connected to the Ubiquiti AP and when to the Asus Router? Shouldn't it be more convinient to have a different SSID coming from the Ubiquiti AP? bye!
Although it is a few years old, can you plase share your experience with using the same SSID and credentials on both the APs and Asus 88U. I have an Asus router and have added Unifi APs, but disabled wifi on the ASUS. Do you find any contentions between devices or ASUS getting flagged as rogue device?
M. Asadul Haq hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
YetAnotherTechChannel if you search for apartment ap install you'll see there isn't a video show casing what you did. Yes it wouldn't match the entertainment of star wars but it still would help people who wanted to have their ap on the ceiling like you
But I'm not a construction worker - I bought an empty flat and paid contractors to run CAT6 cable before they did wooden floors, tiles, bathrooms, etc. If I moved into a completely furnished apartment I seriously doubt I'd go through the hassle involved with running a cable to the hallway. It's quite invasive and messy as you have to make grooves in the wall/ceiling to hide the cable...then you have to plaster the wall, sand the surface and paint it (probably repaint the entire wall).
Hey there! What are you walls made from? We have concrete internal walls in my apartment and am considering if I should house my wifi access point in the hall way or in the attic. (The ceiling is just wooden.)
The wall separating the family room from the rest of the apartment is reinforced concrete (30 cm thick). Other partitioning walls are probably 14 cm thick and are made from hollow bricks.
Eh these things are pretty darn simple for home use, the controller software doesn't need to be a computer that running all the time. Unless you want to get anal about wifi statistics ( which for home use why would you) The range on this and stability trumps my last net gear router.
Thank you for the video. I´m planning to kick out 3 ordinary routers for one of those. I´m already an enthusiastic of ubiquiti products (have edgerouter and a pair of nanostation m5 working great since 2010 between 2 buildings apart 3km) and I believe the UAP will not disappoint. Did you try the band steering function?
José Augusto hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
what did you do with your existing wireless router? turn off the wifi? trash it? i want to keep my existing and have the unifis work along with my existing wireless router, i thought this could handle it with the special software controller? sounds like i should just buy a $10 router and extend my existing network, buying 4 AC lites and then a poe switch (because no one wants 4 ac poe injectors cluttering their small patch panel) what am i doing wrong?
steven keene The iOS app is rubbish. Can’t find my Lite. I’ve done factory resets, updated firmware etc.. However, I succeeded using their Windows app... Compared to my 100$ router, it doesn’t perform better regarding range or performance so I’m going to return it.
So are you saying that to run the Ubiquiti UAP AC Lite, you have to have an always on computer (in your case, the raspberry pi) to use these on my network? Or is this only necessary with the initial setup? Also, could you give some details on your raspberry pi setup? I like that enclosure.
You need the UniFi Controller only for the initial setup and whenever you need to change some settings. I'm a big time geek so I have mine running 24/7 on that red RPi. It's basically the RPi type B and I picked up the enclosure at a local electronics store. I'm however considering moving the UniFi Controller to a Docker container on a DS216+ II Synology unit.
Correct - only if you want to manage the device. You can also buy a "key" which plugs into your LAN and then you don't need any computer. It is a little device that does all instead for around $60 (US).
Hello, that is incorrect. The key can be POE powered or via the micro USB port. I used for close to 3 months off the back of a Plain Jane Netgear 8 port switch. I moved it to a POE switch when I upgraded my other gear.
That key requires 802.11af 48VDC 48W to work. I just implemented one in an office. It takes a little set up but you can load a UniFi backup on to it and can access it from anywhere
hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
Unifi controller is what gives you access to the web interface. But, UniFi APs are independent, after you set up everything using the web interface, you don't need anymore.
My initial setup is halted because the AP doesn’t present when it says “select which devices to set up”. Anyone have the same issue or any solutions? FYI I can ping and ssh but don’t have the login info.
So this is basically useless if you have a furnished home. There is no way I can run a cable from the 2nd floor (where the router is) to the first floor (where I would put the UAP AC Lite)
I hear you - I don't think I myself would have deployed this AP in a fully furnished apartment... although I'm sure this is doable, but you'd have to talk to a contractor to figure out what is the best way to route the cable.
"You need over 3Gigs of free space on your system partition for the thing to work" ;) Sorry, English isn't my native language, but I'm trying my best...
The most important part, the setup is skimmed over. This is essentially a garbage product, just go online and see for how many people the Unifi Controller has malfunctioned on. Without it, you're toast...unlike every other wifi router, extender, AP out there this piece of garbage has to use java and badly written piece of code in order to do even the most menial programming setup. I am not surprised, the EdgeRouter was also glitching straight out of the box and until updated to latest firmware today, it wouldn't even keep the simplest config. Best to avoid this brand like the plaque.
I watched the video again using my phones external speaker. The music wasn't disturbing this time. I guess my headphones are better at reproducing music and that's the reason I was disturbed by it.
I do find the audio editing quite challenging. When I bought the X7 SoundBlaster and the EMU XM7 speakers I was hoping for a neutral audio reproduction... but they sound totally different from what others have connected to their computers and so I do most of the audio editing using headphones.
this video shows NO ACTUAL setup at all. he just flips thru the features. But never shows the actual use of the setup options etc. Thumbs down and reported for being misleading in the title
Thanks for your feedback. I'm Sorry you felt mislead by the title. In my defense - it says 'REVIEW', not 'how to setup Ubiquiti UAP'. Also, the description states what can you expect from the video and it says: "In this video I'm sharing my thoughts on using an enterprise grade wifi appliance at home, along with a consumer grade hardware." In the world of clickbait titles, silly thumbnails, begging for likes and asking for subs, I think my channel remains neutral and honest with potential viewers. I try my very best to put out quality content and believe it or not - it is hard work... and I never asked for thumbs up or sub. Anyways, have a nice day.
Your apartment is amazingly well done. I love how clean you make everything. From mounting these to the ceiling to your PC setup, etc. Just all very well done.
Thanks very much :)
Warfalcon hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
Thanks for the video, very helpful.
have you got your hands on a another one of these yet? if so, have you tried the hands off or Fast roaming features?
It’s the only thing that stops me from getting 3 AC Lite, I’m afraid that the switching between AP’s won’t be so fast and it would be better if go with a mesh Wi-Fi system.
Appreciate your efforts !! Great Video !!
Thanks, it does take quite a lot of time to make these videos, I appreciate when someone notices that :)
So I’m theory you only need the AP’s I can run 2 of them to my switch in my house. Then set them up on the app. I don’t need any of the UniFi gear like there gateway and all. This is great I’ll save a ton of money!
Hi There! Perhaps you can help me. You said in the video that the Ubiquiti SSID has the same name than the SSID from the Asus Router. Right? How's that working for you? How can you tell when your cell phone is connected to the Ubiquiti AP and when to the Asus Router? Shouldn't it be more convinient to have a different SSID coming from the Ubiquiti AP? bye!
Thank you
Thanks a Lot
Although it is a few years old, can you plase share your experience with using the same SSID and credentials on both the APs and Asus 88U. I have an Asus router and have added Unifi APs, but disabled wifi on the ASUS. Do you find any contentions between devices or ASUS getting flagged as rogue device?
I didn't have any problems with the same SSID on the Asus router and the Ubiquiti AP.
M. Asadul Haq hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
i would love a more detail video on how you ran your Ethernet cable for this install
That wouldn't be a very interesting video - the cable runs in the wall and under the dropped ceiling ;)
YetAnotherTechChannel if you search for apartment ap install you'll see there isn't a video show casing what you did. Yes it wouldn't match the entertainment of star wars but it still would help people who wanted to have their ap on the ceiling like you
But I'm not a construction worker - I bought an empty flat and paid contractors to run CAT6 cable before they did wooden floors, tiles, bathrooms, etc. If I moved into a completely furnished apartment I seriously doubt I'd go through the hassle involved with running a cable to the hallway. It's quite invasive and messy as you have to make grooves in the wall/ceiling to hide the cable...then you have to plaster the wall, sand the surface and paint it (probably repaint the entire wall).
How’s the AP lite now? Is it stable over the years? Thanks
no it's horrible, get either the pro or the lr. I often have speed degradation with my ap lite (from 500+mbps to
Hey there! What are you walls made from?
We have concrete internal walls in my apartment and am considering if I should house my wifi access point in the hall way or in the attic. (The ceiling is just wooden.)
The wall separating the family room from the rest of the apartment is reinforced concrete (30 cm thick). Other partitioning walls are probably 14 cm thick and are made from hollow bricks.
What is the range on this device?
How did you test the roaming ? From the Asus to the UAP.
3:32 - I simply walked from one room to another while pinging, to force connection handover.
Eh these things are pretty darn simple for home use, the controller software doesn't need to be a computer that running all the time. Unless you want to get anal about wifi statistics ( which for home use why would you) The range on this and stability trumps my last net gear router.
how to configure unifi access point ap ac lite redundant ? sir.
Thank you for the video. I´m planning to kick out 3 ordinary routers for one of those. I´m already an enthusiastic of ubiquiti products (have edgerouter and a pair of nanostation m5 working great since 2010 between 2 buildings apart 3km) and I believe the UAP will not disappoint.
Did you try the band steering function?
You're very welcom :) No, I don't have the band steering feature enabled, I must do a research and figure out if I could benefit from it.
José Augusto hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
@@YetAnotherTechChannel and you callyourself a tech?
Would I be able to connect my PC to the access point with an ethernet cable?
so i can set it up through the controller, then when im done i can remove controller and use the mobile app?
As far as I know, you can do the initial setup on the mobile app so you can get away without installing the UniFi Controller.
what did you do with your existing wireless router? turn off the wifi? trash it? i want to keep my existing and have the unifis work along with my existing wireless router, i thought this could handle it with the special software controller? sounds like i should just buy a $10 router and extend my existing network, buying 4 AC lites and then a poe switch (because no one wants 4 ac poe injectors cluttering their small patch panel) what am i doing wrong?
Both were serving wifi for a while until I got a second AP AC Lite and a Ubiquiti router.
@@YetAnotherTechChannel I've been trying for 2 nights to use the network controller wizard setup. Can u please help
How many wifi clients can be connect at a time?
Szybkie pytanko, widzę że "krajanin" :D. Czy jest dostępna opcja do rozłączania klientów przy określonej sile sygnału, tak jak w Mikrotiku?
W GUI takiej opcji nie widziałem.
No one talking about config in android / ios app ?
steven keene The iOS app is rubbish. Can’t find my Lite. I’ve done factory resets, updated firmware etc.. However, I succeeded using their Windows app... Compared to my 100$ router, it doesn’t perform better regarding range or performance so I’m going to return it.
So are you saying that to run the Ubiquiti UAP AC Lite, you have to have an always on computer (in your case, the raspberry pi) to use these on my network? Or is this only necessary with the initial setup? Also, could you give some details on your raspberry pi setup? I like that enclosure.
You need the UniFi Controller only for the initial setup and whenever you need to change some settings. I'm a big time geek so I have mine running 24/7 on that red RPi. It's basically the RPi type B and I picked up the enclosure at a local electronics store. I'm however considering moving the UniFi Controller to a Docker container on a DS216+ II Synology unit.
Correct - only if you want to manage the device. You can also buy a "key" which plugs into your LAN and then you don't need any computer. It is a little device that does all instead for around $60 (US).
Hello, that is incorrect. The key can be POE powered or via the micro USB port. I used for close to 3 months off the back of a Plain Jane Netgear 8 port switch. I moved it to a POE switch when I upgraded my other gear.
Yeah it is great because plenty of folks don't have POE switches.
That key requires 802.11af 48VDC 48W to work. I just implemented one in an office. It takes a little set up but you can load a UniFi backup on to it and can access it from anywhere
hi I wanted to have some information please. i am going to buy a ubiquity unifi ap ac lite. But there is no LAN and POE cable in the package. Do I have to buy them separately?
This is an enterprise grade hardware thus it's usually deployed in a pre-wired office environments and that's why it doesn't come with a LAN cable.
Can you have one more than one UAP running in an office? Would you have to give them different SSIDs or can they all use the same? Thanks
You can have the same said for many unifi aps at the same time. It will switch between them seemlessly.
Yeah, exactly - that's what roaming is all about - seamless switching between access points.
Why do you need to install the unifi controller? Why not just set it from the web interface from the beginning?
Unifi controller is what gives you access to the web interface. But, UniFi APs are independent, after you set up everything using the web interface, you don't need anymore.
What is the coverage range of this access point how many meters or foot.
I haven't measured that as it very much depends on the layout of the apartment and the material the walls are made of.
Where did you get the rasberry pi to install the UniFi controller?
It's just a regular Pi, you can get them anywhere online.
Now, the best option is cloudkey
What app are you using on the phone while you're walking ?
It's a pretty much random 'ping' app from PlayStore.
Use WiFiman. Its free on the app store, its the best
Wifi will dominate home networks sooner or later. There are some smart devices that are so small it is almost ridiculous to hook them up with a cable
Yeah... and there are more and more connected devices that you would need network ports pretty much everywhere ;)
My initial setup is halted because the AP doesn’t present when it says “select which devices to set up”. Anyone have the same issue or any solutions? FYI I can ping and ssh but don’t have the login info.
Is it brand new? Maybe it has been provisioned and that's why it doesn't show up. I'd start from resetting the device.
So this is basically useless if you have a furnished home. There is no way I can run a cable from the 2nd floor (where the router is) to the first floor (where I would put the UAP AC Lite)
I hear you - I don't think I myself would have deployed this AP in a fully furnished apartment... although I'm sure this is doable, but you'd have to talk to a contractor to figure out what is the best way to route the cable.
Can you tell us what kind of screw you used to mount the AP? Thanks!
I used 'Molly fasteners': en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_(fastener)
Using mollyscrews for 315g! Thats a bit overkill to say the least!!!
Go big or go home... or something ;)
I think it's gonna hold :P
True True :-D
Not really usable for Linux user from looks of it. Since windows utility looks like a must to configure it - I can't buy it.
Thanks.
@2:50 I have no idea what you are saying :/
"You need over 3Gigs of free space on your system partition for the thing to work" ;)
Sorry, English isn't my native language, but I'm trying my best...
@@YetAnotherTechChannel You are doing fine. it was just that sentence I couldnt get right :)
WOW!! your stuff is Unique as fuck (mind my french)...Subbing!!!
Don't get the edgerouter, go with unify :)
It's kinda too late as I already got the Edge ;P
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The most important part, the setup is skimmed over.
This is essentially a garbage product, just go online and see for how many people the Unifi Controller has malfunctioned on. Without it, you're toast...unlike every other wifi router, extender, AP out there this piece of garbage has to use java and badly written piece of code in order to do even the most menial programming setup.
I am not surprised, the EdgeRouter was also glitching straight out of the box and until updated to latest firmware today, it wouldn't even keep the simplest config. Best to avoid this brand like the plaque.
Thumb down because of the disturbing background music. Otherwise I would have given it thumb up.
A lot of people complained about the lack of music in my other videos... I guess it's impossible to make everyone happy.
I watched the video again using my phones external speaker. The music wasn't disturbing this time. I guess my headphones are better at reproducing music and that's the reason I was disturbed by it.
I do find the audio editing quite challenging. When I bought the X7 SoundBlaster and the EMU XM7 speakers I was hoping for a neutral audio reproduction... but they sound totally different from what others have connected to their computers and so I do most of the audio editing using headphones.
this video shows NO ACTUAL setup at all. he just flips thru the features. But never shows the actual use of the setup options etc. Thumbs down and reported for being misleading in the title
Thanks for your feedback. I'm Sorry you felt mislead by the title. In my defense - it says 'REVIEW', not 'how to setup Ubiquiti UAP'. Also, the description states what can you expect from the video and it says: "In this video I'm sharing my thoughts on using an enterprise grade wifi appliance at home, along with a consumer grade hardware."
In the world of clickbait titles, silly thumbnails, begging for likes and asking for subs, I think my channel remains neutral and honest with potential viewers. I try my very best to put out quality content and believe it or not - it is hard work... and I never asked for thumbs up or sub. Anyways, have a nice day.