Access point

[Cameraguy]

I have a cat 6 cable run from my basement router to upstairs living room wall keystone jack. What is a good access point to install there that could cover 1st and second floor of the house? I'm using an old asus router ac1300 in AP mode.. seem to drop connection every once in a while.. want something more reliable. Any suggestions?

 

[Techhead]

The Ubiquiti UniFi line is reliable and gives good coverage.

Ubiquiti Store

Rethinking IT

www.ui.com

 

[eggsan]

In my case, I prefer Ubiquiti UAP series. The In-Wall is perfect for home environment

 

[Cameraguy]

In my case, I prefer Ubiquiti UAP series. The In-Wall is perfect for home environment

Link?

 

[Techhead]

Link?

UniFi - Rethinking IT - Ubiquiti

UniFi is rethinking IT with industry-leading products for enterprise networking, security, and more unified in an incredible software interface.

inwall-hd.ui.com

UniFi - Rethinking IT - Ubiquiti

UniFi is rethinking IT with industry-leading products for enterprise networking, security, and more unified in an incredible software interface.

inwall.ui.com

 

[mikeynags]

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-PRO

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-PRO UniFi Access Point Enterprise Wi-Fi System

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Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-IW-US In Wall

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-IW-US UniFi Access Point Enterprise Wi-Fi System

Buy Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-IW-US UniFi Access Point Enterprise Wi-Fi System featuring 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Standards, Range of up to 328', 3 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports, UniFi Controller Software, Integrated Omni Antennas, Guest Portal/Hotspot Support, Passive Power over Ethernet, 200+...

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Ubiquiti main page for Unifi:

UniFi Cloud Gateways - Ubiquiti

Powerful gateway firewalls that run the UniFi application suite to power your networking, WiFi, camera security, door access, business VoIP, and more.

unifi-network.ui.com

Keep in mind you will need to set up a controller for these access points to manage them. There is a ton of info on YouTube as well about setting one up. Many options. I run the UAPs in my house and they provide excellent coverage.

 

[Old Timer]

^ +10 for Ubiquity Access points.
It takes a little more out of the box to set one up, but they are well worth it.

I have removed a mesh system that covered a 4,000 sq ft house, and used a UAP-AC-LR-US on the second floor
ceiling, with the backing plate. This one access point covered the entire house and no problems with slow speeds.

Access Point AC Long-Range - Ubiquiti Store

Ceiling-mounted WiFi 5 AP with 5 spatial streams and extended signal range.

store.ui.com

This is the same access point I use in my house.

 

[Cameraguy]

Thanks all. Yea I knew I was going with ubiquiti just didn't know what model

 

[TonyR]

@Cameraguy ,

+1 on Unifi for price, performance, reliability.

Just an FYI on the Ubiquiti Unifi: on a simple, standard set up such as a home AP, once the Unifi is set up with the UBNT controller software, you can close the software....no need for controller to run 24/7/365.