EUR145,59
Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC-PRO
1300 Mbit/s
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I switched from the "little brother" to this one and thanks to the controller software only the AP had to be adopted, Config then took over automatically as I only own one.
The devices then connected again immediately and the speed increased noticeably.
Through a wall was previously 4-8 MByte/s possible, now it is about 20 MByte.
Big plus: the whistling disappeared with me, which was to be heard before with transmissions.Pro
- Handling when upgrading the hardware
- Speed
- Beeping on transmission gone (compared to Unifi AP 300n)
Contra
- Relatively complex software when only one access point is needed
Good AP with many options
Works great with all the devices I tested with it. By default, the channel width on the 5Ghz band is set to 40Mhz - so I didn't get more than 250MBit throughput with 802.11ac devices. After switching to 80Mhz, it was pretty much 500MBit maximum. That's good, but not outstanding. Other access points deliver more here. The AP-AC-PRO gets power via a Netgear GS110TP - standard PoE ("Power over Ethernet") and not PoE+ or something. The consumption is a few watts in idle mode. With a good connection, an additional 1 watt is consumed per 100 MBit throughput. The range with 40Mhz in the 5Ghz band is good; with 80Mhz it is only moderate. However, there are also a lot of access points in my environment and thus a lot of interference.
Addendum: With newer firmware, throughput and range have improved somewhat.
Addendum 2: After a few years about one in ten dies of PoE failure.Pro
- Fair price
- Extensive configuration options
- Excellent management of multiple access points
- PoE capable
- Regular, major improvements through firmware upgrades
Contra
- Throughput not quite as high as other APs
- Range not outstanding
NETWORK TOP... But not very easy to install/manage
I have tried a few things in our 4-story house.
Due to the floor heating and thick walls, normal range extenders are a disaster and even the Nighthawk from Netgear, which is strong, has "alone" not enough for the whole house.
I then tried Apple's Airports and Netgear's ORBI.
ORBI top, but since only MESH and still no other satellites, I then came to UNIFI AC-AP Pro.... AND HAAAPPYYY...
4 AP's:
AP 1 is via LAN at the Swisscom modem
AP 2 is via LAN at AP 1
AP 3 is via WLAN at AP 2
AP 4 is via WLAN at AP 1
and so we have WLAN in the whole house incl. garden and especially in the air-raid shelter and the underground garage. Is great, I can screw on the motorcycle and watch via WLAN youtube etc.... Otherwise there is "no net" down there...
Conclusion: It is ingenious. Although cumbersome to install, only in English and the APP is only usable when the controller runs in the PC / Mac... but apart from that, the performance/speed is just great.
Advantage over other AP or pure MESH systems is that you can connect the AP's together via LAN or WLAN... simply super.
Have fun :-)Pro
- possibility to connect the AP's via LAN to LAN or via WLAN
- fast internet
- In the controller easy to manage the AP's and clients
- range in the whole house, incl. garden and basement/underground garage
Contra
- Relatively complicated installation of the controller (works for me only on 1 Mac, otherwise not)
- APP is cool, but only works within the WLANS when the controller is running in the Mac!!!
- Cloud Key I bought, but is mega complicated
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO - Set of 5 (1300 Mbit/s)
Gateway drug....
Was purchased 2 years ago for the purpose of improving WLAN reception in the apartment. The range is brilliant, even in front of the entrance to the underground garage I still had reception with the cell phone.
The integration of an existing network (even without other UniFi hardware such as Secure Gateway, etc.) works smoothly, the configuration is quick and easy thanks to GUI.
In the meantime, I have already installed 3 more AP's at colleagues and relatives who were annoyed by poor WLAN reception.
I would buy again and again!
Caution: Ubiquiti products can be addictive. If you start with one product, you will get into a buying frenzy and will be pulled further and further into the Unifi universe ;-)Pro
- easy integration even into existing network
- slim design
- very widely scalable
- price-performance absolutely top
Contra
- stresses the wallet, you buy more and more Ubiquiti products ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Recommended
Serves as a replacement for a Sagem router (WLAN) from Sunrise.
No more interruptions, better range and coverage.Super thing!
The configuration is just a bit different than conventional APs, but somehow it works. Nobody likes to install Java on his PC, but maybe I could also get the cloud key (they just do that only because you can only bypass this drecks Java :) )
Once you have it configured, it really is a top WLAN and the PoE has helped me with the placement extremely, because you only have a cable to the AP hinfüren. Also, I used a ribbon cable (watch out for 8 wires for the power in the cable!) which allowed for trackless cable routing. Super thing!
On the picture: The extremely professional installation in the cleaning cabinet.Poor range at 5GHz -> gets very hot!
I do not know if I bought a rotten egg, seems to me anyway so when I read the other comments. I have the thing now half a year and I am very disappointed although I was actually until now fan of these Ubiquiti's. I find the range to be poor. Over the 5GHz the signal to the nearest room (about 6 meters - door open) is very weak, although hardly interference sources according to measurements. Therefore, I wanted to position the part in a, in my opinion, more optimal place. When I touched the part I was shocked. A measurement showed 55 degrees Celsius at the hottest point. I let the part cool down for a while. Afterwards it ran again Top. After approx. 8h the same game from the beginning... According to the Ubiquiti forum this is a known problem with the heat.
Pro
- Performance (as long as not 55 degrees hot)
Contra
- Gets extremely hot
- Range poor
Very good AP!
The throughput at my predecessor, a FritzBox is not better - but when the distance to the AP decreases this AP is clearly superior.
Pro
- Many configuration options
Contra
- makes addicted to more Ubiquiti Unifi products
Top device that leaves nothing to be desired
You notice that the Pro AP has a total of 9 antennas - best reception even in far-flung corners of the apartment. Top! Integrated into the existing network in seconds via the controller. Roaming works great, even without Zero Handoff - I can roam while streaming a video from the NAS, and the movie doesn't stall. I also think PoE is a cool thing, makes the cabling to the AP much more streamlined and less visible. I continue to be excited about the Unifi family.
Pro
- Range
- Roaming
- PoE
- Processing
- Mounting options
Slow, cumbersome, unusable
1300Mbit/s, 450Mbit/s? I have the device connected to a switch that delivers a constant 970Mbit/s, but with 802.11ac I only get 240Mbit/s when I measure directly in front of the device.
To start the user interface, you also have to start a Java application locally, which then initialises for a minute to open a browser. Login/password are not saved. I requested a mail to reset the password. The mail is still not there after 15 minutes.
Conclusion: Quite a disappointment.
Very good cover, run Stable and are easy to manage
Super quality
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO - Set of 5 (1300 Mbit/s)
Until it runs a K(r)ampf - after a dream
ATTENTION: Once again, Digitec sells a product in Switzerland with a German Schuko plug and claims in the description that "a suitable adapter" is included, which is simply a lie! If you rely on this and buy the device on Saturday 15 minutes before closing time, you can either go shopping again on Monday, or abuse the charging cable of the notebook, which has the matching cloverleaf plug....
But that's almost it with the negative points!
I have two of these things: one in the basement and one on the 1st floor. So insg. 4 floors and the entire neighborhood (small control walk with the mobile ^^) are well covered with WLan.
One star deduction for the somewhat bitchy software. Since my home server runs he 7/24 and you need the management software to run several of the APs with seamless handover, I installed it on the server. So far, so simple. But in order for everything to work the way you want it to, you have to install the software as a service, which doesn't happen automatically, you have to do it by hand. There are instructions, but simple is different. And then the APs were simply not integrated into the software. The firmware on the APs was simply too old. So how do you update the firmware if you can't get access to the APs because the management software is acting up? You can do it via SSH. There is a manual for it. Simple is different.
Ok, in the end everything works and now I'm happy. Seamless handover works perfectly. Each device is assigned the AP that has the best signal and is not overloaded at the same time. The software offers some very nice features with nice graphics, etc.. I like it.Pro
- Seamless handover works great
- Very high range
- Very stable wifi connection
- High throughput
- Extensive management software
Contra
- Additional hardware or a server is needed for all functions to be available
- Management software must be set up manually as a Windows service
- If the software ticks (because of old firmware of the AP) the firmware must be updated via SSH
- No CH plug included
- Wall mount must be screwed (Kelber does not hold because of the profile)
Full purchase recommendation
Super AP!
Pro
- Price/Performance
Contra
- None apparent
Top AP for little money
Unfortunately, not quite as starchy in the range as hoped.
Pro
- Price
- Processing
- LED can be switched off
Contra
- Range
I can recommend
excellent product, easy to set up
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO - Set of 5 (1300 Mbit/s)
AC-PRO
Pro
- Design
Contra
- Range does not correspond to the specifications
Not for laymen
Not for amateurs - needs an entire system from Ubiquity.
Hidden costs and not for laymen
The device is a total rip-off for a layman who doesn't know much about routers, modems, etc.
The goal was to set up a flawless one in the entire household.
With the Unifi AC Pro, however, this is not yet settled, because in addition to the access point, you also need a Unifi Cloud System for 100.- and a Unifi Switsch for another 200.-.
So almost 500.- are needed for perfect WLAN - ABSOLUTE DISCOUNT!!!
I'd rather buy 4 extenders and get the same result.
In addition, the entire manual is in English and if you as a layman don't even understand the technical terms in German, you can just pack up.
The device is certainly recommendable for absolute computer freaks who know every connection in the household inside out, but absolutely unusable for a layman.Pro
- - Beautiful design
Contra
- - Hidden costs, as additional parts are needed for activation
- - Complete instructions in English
Good range, scalability
I have 2 in operation. Setup and operation were problem-free. No more range problems in the house.
Great product
Good wifi coverage, each antenna can have up to 4 SSIDs.
Very good throughput.Pro
- Design
- Easy to install
- PoE
Super AP!
Runs for a few hundred days without interruption ;)
Pro
- Strong
- No underbridge
- Easy to manage
- There are Unifi Docker Containers
- Functions like WPA Enterprise
Buy recommendation
Excellent AP and very easy to set up. The only complaint is the lack of a CH cable for the POE adapter.
I would buy again immediately
impresses with its simple setup, especially if you have more than one hotspot. The power supply via PoE is also ingenious, you only need one cable to the hotspot. I use a mesh setup to extend the range even further with a second hotspot (AP-AC-Mesh) ... works without any problems.
Pro
- Reach
- easy setup, especially with controller SW / CloudKey
- Price/Performance
- PoE, runs on my switch with a single cable
Contra
- Setting up mesh is not entirely intuitive
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO-E (1300 Mbit/s)
Reception now much better.
Highly recommended for places with poor wifi.
Pro
- Seamless transition
top
I have two of these APs in use with an Ubiquiti US-16-150W via PoE. Configuration not quite 0815. Expansion with additional APs possible without problems/easily.
Pro
- Price/Performance
- PoE-capable
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO-E (1300 Mbit/s)
Would buy these again in a heartbeat!
They are a bit bigger than expected but work perfectly and it was probably the easiest setup ever! Two APs ready for use and updated in just 15 minutes! Range and throughput are very good!
Pro
- Simple set up
- Simple management
- PoE mains adapter included
- Very good throughput
- 2.4 and 5GHz band
Contra
- a little large
- attention has EU cable with it!
Fulfils the purpose, price-performance ratio OK.
Fulfils the purpose, price performance i.O.
Would buy the part again at any timeAlready have two pieces
Would buy again
Pro
- Both run super together , without interruption when changing zones
- W-Lan can be switched on and off during the day, hours and minutes (night's rest with less electrosmog).
Contra
- Setting software is not for beginners
Very good
Works perfectly.
I was finally able to connect my old iPad to the 5GHz WLAN, which I never managed with all the old WLAN routers and also the one from my provider. You don't have to register with UBNT if you don't want to, downloading the Unifi SDN Controller software is enough. The device itself has no built-in website.Pro
- Good reception and really detects many WLANs to find the best frequency for the user.
- The software is good and very professional.
Contra
- Software must be installed on a computer to configure the unit.
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO-E (1300 Mbit/s)
Super satisfied!
Top!
This review was created for a different variant: UniFi AP AC-PRO-E (1300 Mbit/s)
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