You are my hero! I ordered these eero devices that our internet service provider recommended, and they were not working well so I returned them and while futzing with those, I noticed these round disks on the ceiling in the great room and in our gym and had no idea what they were. I thought they had something to do with the smoke detectors/fire sprinklers LOL. I googled the name and found you, thank goodness. Our Audio-visual guy had installed these a few years back before we moved in and I am not versed on these whatsoever but thanks to you and my 12 ft ladder, they are working like a charm. Thank you soooo much! Turns out I never needed the eero devices and had these all along. You rock!!!
I'm placing this comment here too possibly save someone a lot of time maybe. If you have an issue with the device "Not Adopting". Turn off your Anti Virus Software or also your Firewall temporarily and check the software notification for device Adopting. Click it and see if you can now adopt and complete that process. I wasted so much time fumbling with what the hell was wrong until a lot of reading lead me to do that and was later able to complete the process and getting the unit working. Hope this helps someone!
Completely new to this, I completed the setup on my own but somehow managed to miss one important step. Your video helped me identify that step quickly and resolve my issue within seconds. Thank you!
Very informative, I'm thinking of upgrading from Deco to this system, and was worried it would be a nightmare. This video has settled my mind thank you.
Thank you so much! This really helped me setup my home network. Since the pandemic we have been working from home and I needed a solid network. I got and Edge-router 10X with a UAP-AC-PRO, I was not sure how to get it up and running but after watching to of your videos, I was up and running in a couple of hours. I was using the PoE on my Edge router but it was not powering the AC-PRO then i noticed it needed 48V and not 24V, beginners mistake!
Sir, starting 1min. of your video is well done already by demonstrating those network devices , pluggings and etc. thank you for sharing this. I will recommend all of my IT buddies.
thinking of switching my old Cisco lightweight AP's and controller to Ubiquiti. Thanks for showing us around the UI so I know how configurable it is with my network
Thank you, very much. I was looking for a straight to the point how to on Unify software from scratch, for someone like me that never did a deploy from ground zero with this brand. Great help.
TY Sir. I was a little worried- I bought a UB AP, and the quickstart guide sorta showed all UB gear- switch, router, etc. I thought OH NO , my nighthawk wont work. Following your steps though, things are coming to life.. TY TY
Great video tutorials! I set up my EdgeRouter X and AP a few years back, but a recent internet problem caused me to wipe everything and start over. These videos helped get everything back up and running quickly and it's been more stable than ever since!
Thank you so much. I’ve watched a few videos and some make is sound so complicated. One thing I wasn’t sure of was whether I have to have the controller running 24 / 7, apparently not unless I want the data Thanks again
This helps. I've been using an EdgeRouter 6P forever, but I just got a Ubiquiti access point and was wondering about how to get them to play nice. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for this tutorial. It helped me to get in to the Unifi Program as I didn't notice you could bypass registration with Unify, so thought it was a dead end until your video popped up in my search. Got finished in 5 mins after that :)
Thanks for all your videos. They're great without fuss. I use an edge router x on synchronous 1gig to 2 engenius AP's. They are cheaper and offer better hardware at each price point but the software and support is lacking compared to ubiquiti AP's. Keep it up, man!
thank you for the tutorial! It is worth mentioning that some ports should be open on the PC where "controller" is installed. for example 8080 is used for device (e.g. access point) and controller communication. I think it is not possible to adopt the device if the port is closed on the PC where "controller" is installed.
Not changing the default username and password , after awhile you cannot configure the access point because it says you do not have the credentials (wrong username and password) the access point works just fine ,just you cannot log in to it anymore. Not only me, you can find similar problem on forums everywhere
you see the aruba IAP acts as a controller or uses the network. The iap gets its address from network dhcp server and then assigns , via nat, a different address for the wi fi networks you create. So they cannot see any computers on the local lan, different ip or subnet.
1:42 Sorry for being dummy, but do I have to connect it to router ? Main point of getting repeater for me is that I can't drill holes in the floor and can't get ethernet cable dowstairs where signal is weaker... Is it necessary or I can plug LAN to my laptop instead ?
Yes, you have to connect it to the network somehow. You don't necessarily have to connect it directly to the router, but it has to have a connection to the network. This is not the case if you are running a wireless uplink, but this configuration would require two Unifi APs in order to form the uplink.
Great help. Unfortunately I could not get connected with a local log in. I had the same problem as in the video. Disabled Remote Access and "next" button is inop. It's going back. Overkill for what we needed. Its more of an Enterprise solution. Thank you.
as my current router the EdgeRouter X already has a dedicated PoE port am i able to run the Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO directly off that or will i need to use the poe box thing that comes with it?
My AP wasn't being recognized by the controller (software on my PC). However, after rebooting the PC it came right up, in case anyone else has a similar issue.
Question: When you manage the APs locally on a device (home computer), do you need to have that computer running 24/7 as a server for wifi access? Or using that Rasp Pi that you mentioned? Or can the APs run if that computer is asleep/powered off? Around 18:00 mins you mentioned that you don't need it on at all times so I think this is answered. In other words, it sounds like I would have wifi access through the APs without the controller (could or local) running, but to have real time data and statistics, I would need to have that running?
You are correct. The controller only needs to be running 24/7 if you are using the guest captive portal or want real-time/historical usage data. The controller can be powered off and not affect normal operation. You only "need" the controller when making configuration changes.
Can you please do a step by step video on how to setup via an iPhone as a Controller “ Controller Mode”. All videos I’ve found so far explain setup as a stand-alone mode. Thanks
great videos - how do you make sure if you have more then one AP - that your devices connects to the closest AP? say you have a AP in your livingroom and one in your bedroom - ideally when you walk into your room, your laptop or phone should connect to that...
Typically, the client device should select the strongest AP, but this doesn't always happen. There are a couple things you can do in the controller to help this (I plan on making a video which covers these options soon). The main thing to change is the "Data rate control" values under the WLAN configuration. This is a slider that determines the minimum "speed" a client can connect to an AP with. This will ensure that if a certain speed isn't able to be maintained, the client won't connect to that AP which will force it to always connect to the closet point. This assumes your network is properly laid out and can cause some issues with connectivity in older devices.
Good evening Sir, thanks for your time educating us. Pls, kindly help... I have a unified AP Pro that want to use and extend internet service from groundfloor to 4th floor. pls how do i go about it... I have already run cat6 to 4th floor. Thank you.
Since you already have the cable run, you should be able to plug it into whatever switch you have available. As long as the device can get power and is accessible from the existing controller you should be able to adopt it. Your exact network configuration could impact the specific steps, but this is the overall picture.
Thanks for the great tutorials. I am installing a Nanobeam bridge to connect residential network using a Netgear Nighthawk router. Can I install the UAP-AC-Pro on the client side and still keep the Nighthawk router as the gateway?
Great video! Very helpful. If I have a WiFi enabled modem provided by my ISP, should I still get a Unifi gateway and a switch to connect my UniFi AP AC Pro? Of will UniFi Security Gateway router act as the modem?
Thank you! It's more or less up to you. You done NEED a USG and switch for everything to function properly, but if you want to take advantage of some of the more advanced features a USG offers then go right ahead. It will not act as a modem, however, so you either need to maintain the ISP's gateway or replace it with a modem supported by your ISP. You'd have to contact the ISP to see what your options are as far as modems go.
I've been trying to upload again. I was supposed to record and upload a few this past week, but I got a major cold and couldn't record. I'll add your suggestion to the list!
Super helpful. I have successfully followed your guide. However, I now want to trash my test test environment and create a new one. How do I reset via the user interface and not the reset configuration button located on the AP?
Hi, I have a problem with my U6 LR. If I put on a long cable the AP always blinking (can't adopt) but, If I put on short cable the AP works well. I tried to change the adapter and the results were the same.
I have a question for you...I run 3 UniFi® HD In-Wall throughout my home and my 4th AP is in my basement which is unfinished and there I run UniFi® AP AC PRO. My in wall units have no problem switching off from unit to unit depending on where we are in the house. When we go into the basement, we rarely switch off to the basement unless I reconnect what ever device is down there (i.e. smart phone). I even have a ring pro chime that is located in the basement but it typical connects to the AP in my kitchen instead of the basement. My question is, do you think my system is not switching off because the basement AP is a different device than the other AP's in my home? If not, do you have a hunch what the issue might be? If not sure, do you know the best place to find an answer? Apparently there is not much customer support on this system via Unifi. TIA
That is interesting. My first assumption would be that the difference in models would have something to do with it, but I'm not sure what would make this difference. The devices may just be too close together or the in wall units are broadcasting a stronger signal than the AP-PRO. Have you tried messing around with the minimum rate controls or signal strengths?
Hi, You mention that the Secondary port on the Wifi AC Pro carries the PoE across to any other device that might want it, is that definitely correct that it carries the PoE to the second port as well as needing it itself?
Hello, Followed this sometime ago, must say your guides are next to perfect! I have question now though, im using a clound key, with the edge router and an AP. Recently I have been losing connection in my bedroom for some reason. It used to work great there but now i need to reconnect to the internet constantly. I tried to look at my controller for the issue but it cant find any of the devices. Do you know the reason for this or do you have a solution? Thanks, keep the great work up!
Without digging through logs or doing a physical wireless assessment, I can't really tell you what could be going on. I've seen issues like this in the past, but they seem to revolve around unrelated issues. Make sure the AP is close enough to provide adequate coverage and if the firmware is older, make sure it is up to date. Aside from that, there could be interference coming into play. Take a look at my "optimization" video for a bit more info. I wish I had a better answer, but intermittent or degraded performance is a bit of a beast to troubleshoot as there are so many factors that can come into play.
Thanks for the video, got my AP lr working but have a question. I have my ap connected like you to my router via lan wire but when I look in the controller under device It says on top Wireless and not wired .... Does that mean that my AP is just catching and repeating my wireless signal from my router ? (basically making it a repeater instead of a real acces point?) Shouldn't it show wired instead of wireless as it is connected via LAN wire to my router ? How can I change this ?
Are you talking about the main "devices" page itself? Where it has three options at the top of the page (All, Wireless, and Wired)? I'm guessing "Wireless" is highlighted and it is showing you all the access-points. If this is the case, when you click on an access-point, it should pop open a menu at the right of the screen. At the top of this menu, you should see the name of the access-point with the word "Connected", in green, immediately to the right of it. This is normal and the "Wireless" menu does not mean they are connected wirelessly. This means they are "wireless devices" since that is their main purpose. The Unifi controller is made to be used with switches and routers as well (Security-Gateway). These would show up under the "wired" section since they have nothing to do with wireless functionality. That being said, if you click on a device (which opens the menu at the right side of the page) and see "Connected (Wireless)" in green next to the access-point name, then you have a wireless uplink. This should not be possible unless you have more than one Unifi access-point and have configured the network for wireless uplinks.
I am having trouble finding and provisioning the AP. I have a Unifi AP AC LR and a Edge er-x sfp router. I am trying to figure out how to configure option 43 as a global parameter in the router thinking this may help it to be discovered. Please share your thoughts on how to resolve this issue?
On the Edgerouter there is an option for this under DHCP. When you configure the DHCP parameters there is a box for "unifi controller" which will point APs in the right direction. The AP must grab an address from the correct DHCP pool for this to work. Typically, the controller and AP just need to be on the same network in order to be discovered. If they are on different networks you may have a firewall rule blocking access from the AP to the controller. Even though the option is configured in DHCP, you still need to allow the proper ports to communicate across networks. See the link below on which ports need to be allowed for AP to controller communication. help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/218506997-UniFi-Ports-Used
Thanks very much, very informative. I have a unifi based wifi system. Currently I have 2 old APs which cannot be supported So am in process of buying newer versions. What do I do?. Follow the normal setup as explained
The setup should more-or-less the same for the new APs. I know there are some changes to the UI in the newer controller versions, but the process is the same. The pages may look different and some options may have been moved/removed.
You are my hero! I ordered these eero devices that our internet service provider recommended, and they were not working well so I returned them and while futzing with those, I noticed these round disks on the ceiling in the great room and in our gym and had no idea what they were. I thought they had something to do with the smoke detectors/fire sprinklers LOL. I googled the name and found you, thank goodness. Our Audio-visual guy had installed these a few years back before we moved in and I am not versed on these whatsoever but thanks to you and my 12 ft ladder, they are working like a charm. Thank you soooo much! Turns out I never needed the eero devices and had these all along. You rock!!!
I'm placing this comment here too possibly save someone a lot of time maybe. If you have an issue with the device "Not Adopting". Turn off your Anti Virus Software or also your Firewall temporarily and check the software notification for device Adopting. Click it and see if you can now adopt and complete that process. I wasted so much time fumbling with what the hell was wrong until a lot of reading lead me to do that and was later able to complete the process and getting the unit working. Hope this helps someone!
I was hoping somebody had my issue, and lo and behold, this comment solved my problem. THANKS.
Completely new to this, I completed the setup on my own but somehow managed to miss one important step. Your video helped me identify that step quickly and resolve my issue within seconds. Thank you!
I have a exam tomorrow on how to install and configurate unifi wifi controller... Just what i needed. Youre a legend for this.
Thanks for your video! My AP wasn't showing up in the software and your little comment was enough for me to get it up and running. You're the best!
I have a networking/security camera company and make my living installing Unifi and other Ubiquiti equipment. I love it
Equinox George same!
What a brilliantly clear tutorial. Highly recommended !!! Excellent !!!
Very informative, I'm thinking of upgrading from Deco to this system, and was worried it would be a nightmare. This video has settled my mind thank you.
Just bought a second hand AP and this is just what I needed to get it up and running - thank you very much !
Does your second hand AP already configured ?
Thank you so much! I am getting ready to buy a pair of these access points and this video makes me confident I can set them up.
Thank you so much! This really helped me setup my home network. Since the pandemic we have been working from home and I needed a solid network. I got and Edge-router 10X with a UAP-AC-PRO, I was not sure how to get it up and running but after watching to of your videos, I was up and running in a couple of hours. I was using the PoE on my Edge router but it was not powering the AC-PRO then i noticed it needed 48V and not 24V, beginners mistake!
Man.... That was an AWESOME video. Simple but direct.
Great video. I followed your step by step setup and was finally able to get my WAP working. Thank you, thank you.
Well done. I'm looking to add a Unifi to my home and this was very informative.
You are welcome Ron
Broadcasting kind of voice, excellent.
Sir, starting 1min. of your video is well done already by demonstrating those network devices , pluggings and etc. thank you for sharing this. I will recommend all of my IT buddies.
Thanks for this video. I could set up my 2 new AC-LR in 30 minutes following your instructions.
Thank you so much for this - completely straight forward and a huge stress relief. Thank you!!
I really love this video. So straightforward to the point. Thank you Toasty Answers.
Best video ever to set up Unifi for a newbie!
thinking of switching my old Cisco lightweight AP's and controller to Ubiquiti. Thanks for showing us around the UI so I know how configurable it is with my network
Thank you, very much. I was looking for a straight to the point how to on Unify software from scratch, for someone like me that never did a deploy from ground zero with this brand. Great help.
Thank you. Getting this at home a a dream machine pro set up for work. This helped a lot.
TY Sir. I was a little worried- I bought a UB AP, and the quickstart guide sorta showed all UB gear- switch, router, etc. I thought OH NO , my nighthawk wont work. Following your steps though, things are coming to life.. TY TY
Great video tutorials!
I set up my EdgeRouter X and AP a few years back, but a recent internet problem caused me to wipe everything and start over. These videos helped get everything back up and running quickly and it's been more stable than ever since!
Thank you so much. I’ve watched a few videos and some make is sound so complicated. One thing I wasn’t sure of was whether I have to have the controller running 24 / 7, apparently not unless I want the data
Thanks again
subbed, enjoyed your voice and humor ty.
This helps. I've been using an EdgeRouter 6P forever, but I just got a Ubiquiti access point and was wondering about how to get them to play nice. Thanks!
Thanks, great help to anyone just getting going. Found you very easy to follow and clear
Thank you for this tutorial and your commentary is hilarious 😂
Just saw this in my recommended queue. Thank you, very concise and useful info.
Thanks a lot for this tutorial. It helped me to get in to the Unifi Program as I didn't notice you could bypass registration with Unify, so thought it was a dead end until your video popped up in my search. Got finished in 5 mins after that :)
Thanks a lot for your information provided in this video. This gives a clear basic knowledge "How to start "
Thanks a lot. Awesome video. I bought one of these and used your video to quickly set up the device.
awesome video. This guy speaks my language - technical but to the point!
Thank you for the video, I used it to setup and connect the nano HD AP.
Also, THANK YOU for all your vids. Just subbed as I'm learning all of this crap after this system was kinda dumped in my lap at work.
Clear. Simple. Concise. Thanks!
Thanks for all your videos. They're great without fuss. I use an edge router x on synchronous 1gig to 2 engenius AP's. They are cheaper and offer better hardware at each price point but the software and support is lacking compared to ubiquiti AP's. Keep it up, man!
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thanks for this video ,i have try to configure my device with the help of this video i did it.i follow the set only.
A huge help. Thank you. Key was me resetting the AP.
thank you for the tutorial!
It is worth mentioning that some ports should be open on the PC where "controller" is installed.
for example 8080 is used for device (e.g. access point) and controller communication. I think it is not possible to adopt the device if the port is closed on the PC where "controller" is installed.
Dude that was awesome. thanks for this!
Educating video, I think you should do a video on how to manage more than one device on a single controller. Thanks
Best video out there on this topic thank you!
Very good step-by-step installation guide. Many thanks
Very well done, clear and easy to understand.
Perfect, straight to the point.
Amazing video man, I was completely lost but now everything working just great! Thank you!
Great video I really appreciated it and it helped keep up the good work! 👍🏽
Excellent video. I just did mine with your help. Thank you.
Great video! You saved me hours of learning!
Love the detail. Thanks!
dude this video is the s**ttt ! Straight into Problem ! Great Video ! a big TKS
Gr8 video I actually setup my home WiFi watching this, now I’m a pro.🤗
very helpful. good job!
Thx for the effort! This is going to help alot!
Thank you for the video. Helped me set up without any issues.
Not changing the default username and password , after awhile you cannot configure the access point because it says you do not have the credentials (wrong username and password) the access point works just fine ,just you cannot log in to it anymore.
Not only me, you can find similar problem on forums everywhere
you see the aruba IAP acts as a controller or uses the network. The iap gets its address from network dhcp server and then assigns , via nat, a different address for the wi fi networks you create. So they cannot see any computers on the local lan, different ip or subnet.
Thanks, it was very helpful, a bit problem with Java on iMac.
Thumbs up! Thanks for the video!
Awesome, thank u. U made the setup a walk in the park.
Great work insightful
Legend, great video thank you 👍👍
thanks for the view, it was helpful
1:42 Sorry for being dummy, but do I have to connect it to router ?
Main point of getting repeater for me is that I can't drill holes in the floor and can't get ethernet cable dowstairs where signal is weaker... Is it necessary or I can plug LAN to my laptop instead ?
Yes, you have to connect it to the network somehow. You don't necessarily have to connect it directly to the router, but it has to have a connection to the network. This is not the case if you are running a wireless uplink, but this configuration would require two Unifi APs in order to form the uplink.
Great help. Unfortunately I could not get connected with a local log in. I had the same problem as in the video. Disabled Remote Access and "next" button is inop. It's going back. Overkill for what we needed. Its more of an Enterprise solution. Thank you.
Thank you explain deteal Exelente thank very much for all your teaching
I need help on Security Camera UniFi Antenna Nano but the cameras are DAHUA IP PoE
as my current router the EdgeRouter X already has a dedicated PoE port am i able to run the Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO directly off that or will i need to use the poe box thing that comes with it?
I follow all until 08:22 . All my AP6-Lite are not discovered. I could only proceed with stand alone mode. Can anybody help? Many thanks
My AP wasn't being recognized by the controller (software on my PC). However, after rebooting the PC it came right up, in case anyone else has a similar issue.
thank you very much... your video helped
Question: When you manage the APs locally on a device (home computer), do you need to have that computer running 24/7 as a server for wifi access? Or using that Rasp Pi that you mentioned? Or can the APs run if that computer is asleep/powered off? Around 18:00 mins you mentioned that you don't need it on at all times so I think this is answered. In other words, it sounds like I would have wifi access through the APs without the controller (could or local) running, but to have real time data and statistics, I would need to have that running?
You are correct. The controller only needs to be running 24/7 if you are using the guest captive portal or want real-time/historical usage data. The controller can be powered off and not affect normal operation. You only "need" the controller when making configuration changes.
Can you please do a step by step video on how to setup via an iPhone as a Controller “ Controller Mode”. All videos I’ve found so far explain setup as a stand-alone mode. Thanks
That is a great idea. I have added it to my list. Hopefully I can get my old iPhone capture app to work again...
Do you provide a support service? I can't get my access point adopted.
1440p or 4k resolution would really help, and your viewers would appreciate that. Thanks.
Very helpful! Thank you!
It would be great if you can post a video for Migrating an AP to another instance of the unifi controller.
This is on my list as well as a video on migrating the controller to another host.
great videos - how do you make sure if you have more then one AP - that your devices connects to the closest AP? say you have a AP in your livingroom and one in your bedroom - ideally when you walk into your room, your laptop or phone should connect to that...
Typically, the client device should select the strongest AP, but this doesn't always happen. There are a couple things you can do in the controller to help this (I plan on making a video which covers these options soon). The main thing to change is the "Data rate control" values under the WLAN configuration. This is a slider that determines the minimum "speed" a client can connect to an AP with. This will ensure that if a certain speed isn't able to be maintained, the client won't connect to that AP which will force it to always connect to the closet point.
This assumes your network is properly laid out and can cause some issues with connectivity in older devices.
Toasty Answers i look forward to this video !!
Super useful! I would have liked to see doing a setup of more than one access point in the same environment but this was great anyways thank you
Excellent ... Well done ...
Good evening Sir, thanks for your time educating us. Pls, kindly help...
I have a unified AP Pro that want to use and extend internet service from groundfloor to 4th floor.
pls how do i go about it... I have already run cat6 to 4th floor. Thank you.
Since you already have the cable run, you should be able to plug it into whatever switch you have available. As long as the device can get power and is accessible from the existing controller you should be able to adopt it.
Your exact network configuration could impact the specific steps, but this is the overall picture.
the video is superb... i wanted to know how to set up a controlled guest logging account and be able to allow guest to log in
Thanks for the great tutorials. I am installing a Nanobeam bridge to connect residential network using a Netgear Nighthawk router. Can I install the UAP-AC-Pro on the client side and still keep the Nighthawk router as the gateway?
Yes, you can still use the Nighthawk as the gateway.
Good work. Thank you.
Great video! Very helpful.
If I have a WiFi enabled modem provided by my ISP, should I still get a Unifi gateway and a switch to connect my UniFi AP AC Pro? Of will UniFi Security Gateway router act as the modem?
Thank you!
It's more or less up to you. You done NEED a USG and switch for everything to function properly, but if you want to take advantage of some of the more advanced features a USG offers then go right ahead. It will not act as a modem, however, so you either need to maintain the ISP's gateway or replace it with a modem supported by your ISP. You'd have to contact the ISP to see what your options are as far as modems go.
Toasty Answers thank you so much!!
Hello again, could you please say if I could use PoE in on my Unifi Pro and PPoE lan 4 as a PoE on my edgerouter x without using injector?
you realy help me
Thanks for the tutorial. Can you please upload another video : How to craete guest zone in unifi
I've been trying to upload again. I was supposed to record and upload a few this past week, but I got a major cold and couldn't record. I'll add your suggestion to the list!
Super helpful. I have successfully followed your guide. However, I now want to trash my test test environment and create a new one. How do I reset via the user interface and not the reset configuration button located on the AP?
Hi, I have a problem with my U6 LR. If I put on a long cable the AP always blinking (can't adopt) but, If I put on short cable the AP works well. I tried to change the adapter and the results were the same.
I have a question for you...I run 3 UniFi® HD In-Wall throughout my home and my 4th AP is in my basement which is unfinished and there I run UniFi® AP AC PRO. My in wall units have no problem switching off from unit to unit depending on where we are in the house. When we go into the basement, we rarely switch off to the basement unless I reconnect what ever device is down there (i.e. smart phone). I even have a ring pro chime that is located in the basement but it typical connects to the AP in my kitchen instead of the basement. My question is, do you think my system is not switching off because the basement AP is a different device than the other AP's in my home? If not, do you have a hunch what the issue might be? If not sure, do you know the best place to find an answer? Apparently there is not much customer support on this system via Unifi. TIA
That is interesting. My first assumption would be that the difference in models would have something to do with it, but I'm not sure what would make this difference. The devices may just be too close together or the in wall units are broadcasting a stronger signal than the AP-PRO. Have you tried messing around with the minimum rate controls or signal strengths?
Great video thanks
Hi, You mention that the Secondary port on the Wifi AC Pro carries the PoE across to any other device that might want it, is that definitely correct that it carries the PoE to the second port as well as needing it itself?
Hello, Followed this sometime ago, must say your guides are next to perfect!
I have question now though, im using a clound key, with the edge router and an AP. Recently I have been losing connection in my bedroom for some reason. It used to work great there but now i need to reconnect to the internet constantly. I tried to look at my controller for the issue but it cant find any of the devices. Do you know the reason for this or do you have a solution?
Thanks, keep the great work up!
Without digging through logs or doing a physical wireless assessment, I can't really tell you what could be going on. I've seen issues like this in the past, but they seem to revolve around unrelated issues. Make sure the AP is close enough to provide adequate coverage and if the firmware is older, make sure it is up to date. Aside from that, there could be interference coming into play. Take a look at my "optimization" video for a bit more info.
I wish I had a better answer, but intermittent or degraded performance is a bit of a beast to troubleshoot as there are so many factors that can come into play.
Thanks for the video, got my AP lr working but have a question. I have my ap connected like you to my router via lan wire but when I look in the controller under device It says on top Wireless and not wired .... Does that mean that my AP is just catching and repeating my wireless signal from my router ? (basically making it a repeater instead of a real acces point?) Shouldn't it show wired instead of wireless as it is connected via LAN wire to my router ? How can I change this ?
Are you talking about the main "devices" page itself? Where it has three options at the top of the page (All, Wireless, and Wired)? I'm guessing "Wireless" is highlighted and it is showing you all the access-points.
If this is the case, when you click on an access-point, it should pop open a menu at the right of the screen. At the top of this menu, you should see the name of the access-point with the word "Connected", in green, immediately to the right of it.
This is normal and the "Wireless" menu does not mean they are connected wirelessly. This means they are "wireless devices" since that is their main purpose. The Unifi controller is made to be used with switches and routers as well (Security-Gateway). These would show up under the "wired" section since they have nothing to do with wireless functionality.
That being said, if you click on a device (which opens the menu at the right side of the page) and see "Connected (Wireless)" in green next to the access-point name, then you have a wireless uplink. This should not be possible unless you have more than one Unifi access-point and have configured the network for wireless uplinks.
@@ToastyAnswers Thank you for the explanation, it is indeed what I meant.
I am having trouble finding and provisioning the AP. I have a Unifi AP AC LR and a Edge er-x sfp router. I am trying to figure out how to configure option 43 as a global parameter in the router thinking this may help it to be discovered. Please share your thoughts on how to resolve this issue?
On the Edgerouter there is an option for this under DHCP. When you configure the DHCP parameters there is a box for "unifi controller" which will point APs in the right direction.
The AP must grab an address from the correct DHCP pool for this to work. Typically, the controller and AP just need to be on the same network in order to be discovered. If they are on different networks you may have a firewall rule blocking access from the AP to the controller. Even though the option is configured in DHCP, you still need to allow the proper ports to communicate across networks. See the link below on which ports need to be allowed for AP to controller communication.
help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/218506997-UniFi-Ports-Used
Thank you man!
Thanks very much, very informative. I have a unifi based wifi system. Currently I have 2 old APs which cannot be supported
So am in process of buying newer versions. What do I do?. Follow the normal setup as explained
The setup should more-or-less the same for the new APs. I know there are some changes to the UI in the newer controller versions, but the process is the same. The pages may look different and some options may have been moved/removed.