Add UniFi Access Point to Existing Network | Step-by-Step
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- I'll show you how to add a UniFi access point to your existing non-Unifi router.
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🎬 Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:38 Overview
1:19 Requirements
4:02 Setup UniFi AP
6:05 Troubleshoot Connection
7:13 Continue Configuration
9:40 UniFi Standalone AP Options
11:16 Optional: Turn off Existing Router WiFi
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I just installed AP6+ Unifi and I love it.
Ty! Your video made my setup a breeze!!
Best guide out there, thanks Bogdan!
Great video, informative. Would this arrangement be ok with 2 U6 APs? I need two for physical coverage but don’t need all the Unifi system, just basic WiFi for residential use. Will two APs work together and play nicely like this but on the same network?
It’ll work but won’t be ideal. The WiFi signal won’t switch well between the two APs. Meaning that if your phone is connected to AP 1 and you walk around your house, and your phone is much closer to AP 2, it won’t switch when it needs to. It will probably switch over to the closer AP eventually but you’ll probably lose signal before it does which isn’t great. I haven’t tried two APs like this but that’s what Ubiquiti themselves point out. Consider the U6 Long Range. I’ve installed one in a two-story home and covers the entire house well, add outdoors.
Very good explanation, help a lot Thanks :)
Glad it helped!
Great videos
I have a unifi express and u6 + with Poe+ switch coming tomorrow - will the unifi express and the u6 behave as two different wifi networks? I just want one wifi network but with multiple access points.
Thanks
Thanks! You’ll setup the express first. Then can plug in both the switch and u6+. Use the UniFi app and it’ll be a breeze. By default, the u6+ will broadcast the same WiFi signal so you’re good to go.
Thank you.
The world is a better place because of you. Keep doing your thing
@@ApexOneTech I also have a unifi express and an extra AP connected to it. I want to plug that into my existing network, so behind my main router in the house and have all devices connected to both the main router directly and the devices connected via the unifi network being able to see eachother. By default the express creates a new network and has its own DHCP active. How can I change the network settings to achieve my goal?
I have a Fritzbox with two SSIDs, the main one and the guests one. If I install these APs, will they generate two SSIDs? Or only the main one?
In short, just the main one. The details: the UniFi AP in standalone mode only gives you two WiFi signals, one in 2.4 and the other in 5 GHz. Typically, you would just have one SSID for both 2.4 and 5 GHz. The way you can have two is if you separate your main SSID to be one radio and your guest on the other. For example, main on 5 GHz and guest on 2.4 GHz. I wouldn’t recommend that though. Really, the AP in standalone mode should be used for one SSID.
I want to set up using unifi management as I would like more than 1 SSID. Do I still use my existing router for security and disable the routers wifi capabilities? How then do I take advantage of unify management? I have the LR version
You need to get a UniFi cloud gateway to replace your router. Look here: store.ui.com/us/en?category=all-unifi-cloud-gateways
You don't need one with integrated wifi. Most likely, a UCG-Ultra would work for you.
What if the router and where you want to put the access point are in different rooms?
Just a longer Ethernet cable ;)
Can anyone explain this. I have setup access point as above however when I change the cable from the injector to the acccess point it is powered on, blue light is solid, and it is broadcasting the network, however I can not log onto the network and it does not appear in the app either. I'm stumped. Switch back the cable and it all works again. I've tried serveral cables and it doesn't work with them either. I love computers.
I don't what you mean by "..change the cable form the injector the access point".
Can you do the one where it's reversed, I.e. USG ultra + Netgear mesh orbi for your wifi. That would be helpful. Thanks!
Yes! Scheduled to pubish in a couple days. Subscribe. I'll also give you the link here when it's up!
@@ApexOneTech woot! Thanks!
@@sorjai. Here you go: th-cam.com/video/3uVsDbu23Nc/w-d-xo.html Just note that I haven't test this with a Netgear mesh system but just a standalone wifi router. I'm sure it'll work with one of the Orbi units though. Let us know if the additional satellite units still mesh to the primary one.
@@ApexOneTech thanks! Will do... it'll be a while though because I can't get my hands on the dang UCG ultra!
How did you use this with or without bridge mode? How did it work compared to the Netgear router?
This specific one was about the same in coverage. However, it would only be worth it to me if I was adding like a long range Unifi access point. There’s quite a bit of limitations as I point out. However, if you’re okay with the SSID limitations and just have complete dead WiFi zones, then it’s an easy solution. I did not use this in bridge mode.
About speedtest, how is U6+?
Mostly just depends on your internet service provider for your internet speeds. Connection via a wireless access point will always have some speed loss when compared to a hardwired connection. If you’re asking about throughout of data with the U6 Plus, it’s on par with everything else. Specs wise: 570 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band and 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz band. These numbers are for absolute ideal conditions though. Realistically, it’ll be much lower. Again though, when comparing to other APs, you just want your consider the coverage area and maybe MIMO.
@@ApexOneTech I want speedtest about gigabit connection on it. Testing on Some WiFi 6 devices, like a newer iPhone
how to set a specific IP?
For the access point? You’ll have to do that in your router. Search google for Fixed IP address or DHCP reservation with your router model.
Good afternoon sir got a question for you how do you set the password on the UniFi acceea points the same as my router password
You mean the password for the Unifi access point itself? You set it up during initial setup or later again in the Unifi app. If you forgot it, reset the device first.
Is it a good idea to microwave this?
Always but use the popcorn preset.
I added a unifi extender to another router, at first it worked well, later it opened another open network where anyone can join with out a password, how do I deal with this?
Give me more details. What exact model? You added to a Unifi network or other brand?
@@ApexOneTech Model is Unifi Ap firmware version 4.3.28-11361. I added it to another network. (A TP Link router). It has two connection points with one being secure and the other open, I have tried fixing this to have only one secure point but to no avail. kindly advice.
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Reyee AP is better and cheaper.