[TriLUG] Wireless AP recommendation

[Wes Garrison via TriLUG]

You can either use the PoE brick included with the unit or buy the 5-port
or 8-port PoE switch:
https://amzn.com/B00HXT8QKC
https://amzn.com/B00HXT8QSO

You do NOT need AC power near the AP.  PoE spec is the same as Ethernet:
100m/330ft.

It is 24V passive, NOT standard 802.11af or 802.11at.

Finally, you don't need a mounting box, you just have a CAT5e coming out of
the wall.  If you have the CAT5e come out of the wall exactly 2" below the
right screw of  the mounting plate, the AP covers the hole and it is
invisible.

-Wes

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Wesley S. Garrison
Network Engineer
Xitech Communications, Inc.
phone:  (919) 260-0803
fax:       (919) 932-5051
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On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
wrote:

> 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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