[TriLUG] Wireless AP recommendation

[Matt Flyer via TriLUG]

That is a really good point.  I too am considering the "pro" model with
the dual band.  The spec sheet for them said POE.  How far away can the
injector or switch be?  I would like to avoid putting electrical
outlets in the attic for them and would prefer to put the injector in
the basement in the "IT" closet.


On Thu, 2017-08-24 at 11:52 -0400, Ron Kelley wrote:
> From what I have seen (I have the “Pro” model), you need AC power
> located near the unit as it requires a PoE connection.  Either your
> switch provides the power, your you have to use the included PoE
> power brick.
> 
> -Ron
> 
> 
> 
> > 
> > On Aug 24, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Matt Flyer via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.
> > org> wrote:
> > 
> > I want to thank everyone for the great feedback on the Ubiquiti
> > products.  They sound like a winner.
> > 
> > I do have a dumb question. Do they mount to a ceiling electrical
> > box or
> > something else?  This is new construction, so I can put just about
> > anything in but would prefer to avoid having just a wire sticking
> > through the sheetrock.
> > 
> > On Thu, 2017-08-24 at 10:26 -0400, Matt Flyer via TriLUG wrote:
> > > 
> > > The thread on Eero wifi reminded me that I am going to be in the
> > > market
> > > for some wireless access points.  We are in the process of
> > > building a
> > > house for my parents and while most of the rooms will have a
> > > wired
> > > jack
> > > (or multiple) they are rather addicted to their tablets and
> > > phones
> > > which will run wifi.
> > > 
> > > I was thinking of getting a couple of Ubiquity UAP-Pro models and
> > > mounting them on the ceiling, one at each end of the house.
> > > 
> > > Does anyone have experience with them, good or bad, and would you
> > > recommend them or recommend staying away from them and going with
> > > something else?
> > >