CHF170.–
Ubiquiti UniFi AP-AC-HD
1733 Mbit/s
Product rating for Ubiquiti UniFi AP-AC-HD
Hands off Unifi.
You can't advise enough against UniFi!
Unifi devices can't be configured normally - you can't access the devices directly via browser.
Instead, unifi has built a java-based controller software - i.e. without java you can't even get the thing to work. Worse, you can't easily configure/modify your unifi from multiple devices.
This thing is only recommended for Apple users who are used to useless rubbish.
Pro
- Gladly thrown away.
Contra
- Cannot be configured normally
- Requires Java (security hole)
- You cannot administrate from several devices
get a cloudkey and assign it a fixed ip. then set up dyndns on your router and forward the port 8443 to the cloudkey. then you don't need to install java or the controller software, and you can access your wifi controller worldwide. THAT is innovative!
Advise against Unifi but have no idea what the purpose behind the Ubiquiti Unifi devices is. Without a CloudKey, the devices make no sense, nor are they intended as individual devices, even if that is possible. If you have 50+ devices, you won't want to manage them individually - have fun otherwise!
Next time you should perhaps inform yourself better beforehand, or have it advised and/or set up by a professional....
Regarding the tip from Neo4matrix:
I don't recommend doing a simple port forwarding - then you can also put the CloudKey directly into the DMZ....! If already set up an IPSec VPN and access the CloudKey via it - the setup is very easy via the web interface.UniFi is about the coolest thing on the market:
- With ONE software or web interface, all product categories and generations can be managed (check out the competition).
- The Java software can be installed locally. A local installation can function independently. The software provides a webgui for your LAN. It is even possible to manage several locations with one software (DHCP option control necessary in the router).
- The software is free of charge. No cloud is enforced. E.g. Netgear forces the cloud on some products and there each device costs 10$ / year.
- Just about everything you use on the network is supported for free at no extra charge. Devices from other manufacturers, some of which cost several times as much, do not even have VLAN support. An absolute disaster. So hands off!
- Alternatively, you can (by now?) create a cloud account and then use the mobile app (I've never tested it, I'm not entirely sure).
- Everything is standard-compliant and modular. It makes sense to take all switches and access points from Ubiquiti, for the router you can then take e.g. PfSense to do Gigabit VPN. Ubiquiti also has reasonably priced 1 GB/s switches (managed, of course), with and without POE. And also the 48 port switches with 10GBs, 25GBs uplink with and without POE are just great in terms of price and functionality and this is exactly because of the Java software. The reason why UI no longer recommends the software to the normie is perhaps because the installation on the Mac is a bit tricky (permissions) and of course because UI is preventing itself from profiting from the plan trap, as competitors do.
If you have no idea...
No idea and first of all demonise everything! I have been using Unifi for many years and find the range and handling one of the best on the market.
As a non-IT person, I have now installed the whole house with Unifi. Unifi itself thinks I'm exaggerating. The stuff is really great and they also have a 5-star service. If you don't understand anything about IT, you should run a complete Unifi system. What's more, there are now many specialists around the world who know their stuff. I'm a constant complainer, but Unifi has won me over!
Many things have already been mentioned. It is important to note that the "Management" = Controller Service could also run on a Raspberry PI. However, direct configuration without Klicki Bunti has always been possible via console (ssh) on the devices themselves.
For a few years now, a cloud service has also been available, which can be operated via browser or mobile phone. So you can access your home network at any time for checks or adjustments. Or what I see as a big advantage, configuration options / access for others (parents / grandparents) without having to come on site to fix problems. Of course, as is usually the case with cloud services, it should be noted that the convenience of having access at all times comes at the expense of security.
