[TriLUG] Wireless AP recommendation

[Ron Kelley via TriLUG]

The power cord included in the box is about 3-4ft max.  As for using a PoE switch, the following URL gives a good indication of power loss vs cable length:

http://beyond-wifi.com/poe/poe-calc.html

Ubiquity sells a PoE switch if you want to use one:  https://www.ubnt.com/accessories/toughswitch


Hope this helps.




> On Aug 24, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Matt Flyer via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> 
> 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?
>>>> 
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