Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Ubiquiti Unifi Ap-AC Long Range - Wireless Access Point - 802.11 B/A/G/n/AC (UAP-AC-LR-US),White
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Brand | Ubiquiti Networks |
Model Name | UAP-AC-LR |
Special Feature | WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Single-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Included Components | Part |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi Ready |
Color | White |
Item Weight | 6 Ounces |
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- Ubiquit Unifi AP AC Long range
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From the manufacturer
UniFi Long-Range Access Point
Extend your Wi-Fi network with the UniFi ac LR Access Point, part of the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Enterprise WiFi System. The UniFi ac LR Access Point is an indoor, long-range 802.11ac dual-radio access point, capable of speeds up to 1317 Mbps with a range of up to 183 meters.
Features:
- Simultaneous Dual-Band Operation
- 5 GHz Band with Speeds of up to 867 Mbps
- 2.4 GHz Band with Speeds of up to 450 Mbps
- Range up to 183 meters (600 feet)
Works with UniFi Network Controller
- Manage Your Networks from a Single Control Plane
- Intuitive and Robust Configuration, Control and Monitoring
- Remote Firmware Upgrade
- Users and Guests
- Guest Portal/Hotspot Support
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WiFi signal | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to install | 4.0 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | — |
User interface | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | — |
Sold By | JMS Holdings | BetterPricer | HNF TRADING | SELL 4 LESS_LLC | OneDealOutlet Online | OneDealOutlet Online |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi Ready | Wi Fi | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi Ready | WLAN, LAN | Wi Fi |
number of ports | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
data transfer rate | 867 megabits per second | 4800 megabits per second | 1 gigabits per second | 867 megabits per second | 1750 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 A | 802 11 A | 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 A | 801 11 AC |
frequency band class | single band | dual band | dual band | single band | dual band | dual band |
frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | — | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
voltage | 24 volts | — | — | 24 volts | — | 24 volts |
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Technical Details
Brand | Ubiquiti Networks |
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Series | UAP-AC-LR |
Item model number | UAP-AC-LR-US |
Item Weight | 6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.92 x 6.92 x 1.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.92 x 6.92 x 1.7 inches |
Color | White |
Voltage | 24 Volts |
Manufacturer | Ubiquiti |
ASIN | B015PRCBBI |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 23, 2015 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #150 in Computer Networking Wireless Access Points |
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Customers like the connectivity, ease of use, quality, performance, and coverage of the networking router. For example, they mention that it provides a strong internet signal, the installation was super fast, and the management tools (when using the cloud key) are seamless. That said, they say it works like a champ and provides incredibly wide coverage.
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Customers like the connectivity of the router. For example, they say the internet signal is very strong, the wireless coverage has been rock solid, and the range is excellent. Some mention that the product is a major upgrade to any wireless network and that it projects full bandwidth from the main house.
"...Here's why:1. Range: The range on these things is incredible. With Linksys and Netgear APs, I'd have trouble covering my whole house...." Read more
"...QR code on each device for easy setup.Great range on the LR.Highly recommend." Read more
"...This is a great option for covering a large area. The range is very good, but not necessarily better than other options...." Read more
"...Here's the simple truth... routing network traffic is hard work that requires some pretty clever firmware to function properly...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the networking router. They mention that it looks easy to setup, install was super fast, and the unit can be configured through a very friendly UI. They also say that the integration is seamless, and mounting is considerably easier than the old style. Customers also appreciate the management tools, saying that their wife and daughter never lost connection to the wifi.
"...5. Easy to configure: To configure, you have to install a Windows program that you can download from Ubiquiti's web-site...." Read more
"...At the firehouse I am using 2 UAP-AC-LR and 1 USG. Physical setup is rather straight forward as long as you have a drill/driver set and a decent..." Read more
"Ubiquiti makes great products ant this is no different. Easy to setup, easy to install. Great access point for beginners or pros...." Read more
"...As a new user, I found that the documentation was not clear about some aspects of the mesh setup...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the networking router. They say it works well, is easy to set up, and has been running flawlessly for a week. The AP and Chrome work great together, load sharing the connections and seamlessly switching. Customers say it's great for home environments and can work in a larger setting like a small motel, business, or school.
"...Performance has been exemplary. Devices are seamlessly handed off between one AP and the other. Individual users don't even realize it's happening...." Read more
"...After that hiccup, everything went very well. The installation was easy. I set up the wireless network and the Gateway...." Read more
"...It seems to be working well, but the configuration was not trivial...." Read more
"...Sorry about the long, rambling review. The bottom line is that the Ubi works great and is really easy to setup...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the quality of the router. They say it's a reliable device that provides a strong Wi-Fi signal with outstanding throughput. Customers also mention that the router is rock solid, and features in the industry. They also say the units are great, and the APs are fast and stable.
"...You can also create a captive portal for guests, so that they have to enter a password or accept terms and conditions...." Read more
"...These three Ubiquiti products are genuinely impressive...." Read more
"...Easy to setup, easy to install. Great access point for beginners or pros...." Read more
"...Simply amazed at the quality of this product, especially for the PRICE!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. They mention that it provides a wide coverage of their household and all wireless devices. It is a great option for covering a large area, and it appears to be a net gain in coverage and bandwidth compared to their old AP. The long-range AP has good coverage, and is designed to scale to very large applications.
"...This is a great option for covering a large area. The range is very good, but not necessarily better than other options...." Read more
"...I've been thrilled at the quality of my network, in terms of coverage, uptime, and speed...." Read more
"...Wow, didn’t think these could get much better, but it has. The new unit reaches further, and seems faster from initial testing...." Read more
"...the signal strength of the devices, it appears to be a net gain in coverage and bandwidth compared to our old AP...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the networking router. For example, they say it has a strong Wi-Fi signal with perfect speed, impressive throughput, and no issues with latency or devices dropping off. They also say the performance is great, and the included mapping software is awesome. That said, some say the throughput is capable of producing more throughput and consistency, and that the Wi- Fi access coverage and speeds increased dramatically.
"...Individual users don't even realize it's happening. Speeds are great, but the days of 175mbps down are gone...." Read more
"...The speed of the network is noticeably faster than our existing network (even though we are still using the same switch)...." Read more
"...had one bar less than full signal strength and was still pulling amazing download speeds...." Read more
"...No other changes were made to my network; same service, same speed, exact same location for the router, and same location for the FireTV...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the networking router. They say it is amazing for the price, well worth the effort, and a great time and cost saver. Customers also say it's a cost effective way of achieving wireless bliss.
"...What sets it apart for casual use is the reasonable price and the ability to add on more devices to extend the range...." Read more
"...of hardware that has met all my expectations, thus far, at a competitive price." Read more
"...For 90$ this was money well spent." Read more
"...ADVANTAGES.1. It is cheaper than Cisco. Depending on the model, it is 50% to 75% less..2...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that the controller software is great, while others say that it's too fiddly.
"...There is also a whole host of tools to allow you to monitor who is using your network, for how long, with how much data, etc.,..." Read more
"...routing network traffic is hard work that requires some pretty clever firmware to function properly...." Read more
"...The options are pretty basic, but for a simple setup, that's all you need...." Read more
"...The controller software interface is OK - honestly, the older controller was laid out better...." Read more
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The unit is aesthetically beautiful, and could easily pass for a high end smoke detector. It includes a single LED Ring light that shows whether the unit is offline or online, and can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The LED can be disabled if you need to. Power is delivered to the unit using the Ethernet cable, and a Power Over Ethernet Injector is included in the box.
I've tested a number of Wifi access points and routers over the years from Linksys and Netgear, and this is, by far, my favorite. Here's why:
1. Range: The range on these things is incredible. With Linksys and Netgear APs, I'd have trouble covering my whole house. This covers my entire house on LOW POWER.
2. Adjustable Power: You can adjust the power level from 6db through 23db.
3. Linking: You can buy and link as many of these devices as you want. There's no limit to the number of AP's that can be linked via Ethernet cable. On top of that, each Unifi that is plugged into Ethernet can be extended by FOUR Unifis that are not plugged into an Ethernet cable, by wirelessly repeating the signal.
4. More Linking: In addition, a Unifi that is linked wirelessly can also have its ethernet port be used to extend your network via wires. Theoretically, you could plug in another Unifi to the Wired port, add it to your network and then link up to four more to that new Unifi wirelessly, and carry on the chain forever.
5. Easy to configure: To configure, you have to install a Windows program that you can download from Ubiquiti's web-site. When you run the software, it starts a web-server on your computer, and you then use your internet browser to access the configuration screen. The server will detect every Unifi that is plugged into your network and automatically configure them to operate using the same SSID and security settings, and to select the best channel for their location. You can then manually override any settings if you like on a system-wide basis or a per unit basis.
If you want to configure a Unifi for wireless linking, you have to plug it in via ethernet first and adopt it, and then unplug it from the ethernet connection and wait until it goes into Isolated Mode, and then you can link wirelessly it to one of the units that are plugged in to your ethernet connection. There's a video on Ubiquiti's web-site that explains everything. Just Google "Unifi FAQ" and you'll find the page that links to it.
6. Support for advanced features: Among other things, the Unifi software allows you to configure a Guest Network that is isolated from your own network. It can use its own network name (SSID) and its own security settings/password. Users who connect to it won't be able to connect to any of your internal devices. There is also a whole host of tools to allow you to monitor who is using your network, for how long, with how much data, etc., and you can block specific users as well.
Once you configure the above features, you can shut down the server software, and the units will continue operating without the need for a server.
You can also create a captive portal for guests, so that they have to enter a password or accept terms and conditions. However, for this to work, you have to leave the Unifi server software running on a Windows Computer 24/7.
7. Remote management: Using a special tool that comes with the server software (called the inform tool), you can set a Unifi to get its configuration information from a remote Unifi server. This will allow you to manage a fleet of Unifi units over the internet.
8. Disable "Uplink Connectivity Monitor": If you're using this at home, you'll want to disable "Uplink Connectivity Monitor," which you reach using Settings -> Site -> Services. This feature will turn off the Wifi whenever the internet is down, which is useful if you run an internet cafe, but undesireable if you're using Wifi to connect to your home network..
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The only trouble that I had setting up the unit related to Windows Firewall. The current version of the software fails to properly configure the Windows Firewall to allow the server to access the Unifi units residing on a network which you have labelled as "Private" in Windows Firewall. You can resolve this problem by going to the control panel in Window, selecting "Windows Firewall," clicking on "Allow a Program or feature through Windows Firewall," and then finding the entry for the Ubiquiti software and enabling it on a Private and Public Network. You might also need to do the same for Java.
Or you can disable Windows Firewall while you're configuring and then enable it later.
Details: The two sites I manage are my home and a fire station. Both utilize a 150mbps connection from Comcast (cable), both have always needed more than a single wifi access point (AP). Traditionally, both were served by wireless range extenders. Because range extenders are some of the worst consumer electronics available (regardless of manufacturer) the range extenders were eventually replaced with wired access points. This created two problems: devices had to be close to power, and the two networks created were horrible at handing off devices that moved from the area around one AP to another. The main router at the firestation was an 802.11n device with gigabit LAN (typical cost $50, typical speed of 80mbps down) and the router in my home was a linksys AC3200 (typical cost $200-300, typical speed of 175mbps down).
In deploying ubiquiti gear to each site, I decided to utilize a similar setup to the old one since cat6 cable was already in place. At home I am using 1 UAP-AC-LR, 1 UAP Outdoor 5. At the firehouse I am using 2 UAP-AC-LR and 1 USG. Physical setup is rather straight forward as long as you have a drill/driver set and a decent plan for whats going to go where. The use of the included Power over Ethernet (POE) injectors is simple and liberating. No need to worry about being near a plug, and only one cable to run. I did use Cat6 cable in place of Cat5 cable, mostly because it was already in place, and it was already in place because I find it much easier to push the more rigid cat 6 than cat 5, as long as there aren't sharp corners.
Network setup gets a little more complex. I opted to use an Amazon Web Services system for running the Unifi controller. Note that these devices are not controlled by onboard software as many other products are, but are managed and controlled through a cloud controller. This cloud controller can be run locally on a computer on your LAN, or remotely on a cloud server like AWS. Understand that I know next to nothing about AWS, about the Ubuntu instance i'm running, about SSH, very little about port forwarding... but I still made it work, thanks entirely to the online Ubiquiti support community (if you're like me, go slow and read about what you're doing before you do it so you don't create a security nightmare as you go).
With the AWS cloud server setup it was as easy as using the Unifi discovery app to detect devices I had plugged in, and telling them to "inform" to my cloud controller IP address on the correct port. The device is then "adopted" in the cloud controller and a couple of minutes later everything is ready to go. Creating wifi networks, changing DNS servers, and managing clients is all done right in the unifi controller. Setting up a second location is simple and easy, as is moving a device from one to the other.
Performance has been exemplary. Devices are seamlessly handed off between one AP and the other. Individual users don't even realize it's happening. Speeds are great, but the days of 175mbps down are gone. Even standing directly under the UAP-AC-LR speeds top out around 110mbps. Range on the UAP-AC-LRs is well above any consumer hardware i've ever used, partly due to the power of the device but also due to its ability to adjust to the RF environment it's in, avoiding interference from other networks. Both networks have been hosting 25-75 clients/day without incident.
One thing to be aware of is the amount of information that is collected. If running a cloud server, you'll see a good deal of traffic data. You'll also get basic user data as the devices log when a client migrates from one access point to the other. The introduction of the unifi security gateway and usage of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) produces a concerning quantity of data. It is very useful, especially if monitoring a network with resources limited by either high demand or low bandwidth, but caution should be exercised. DPI will collect overall network data about whats being done and where. It may indicate that 13GB have been used for "streaming media" and 7GB of those 13 were for netflix, 4GB youtube, 1GB pandora, etc... and it will also break usage down per client, which begins to border on privacy invasion. At the very least, your controller should be protected by a very strong password, and data collection should be limited to whats necessary. In my case, and for these specific deployments, i've made the decision to turn DPI off unless a problem arises that requires that level of network supervision. If I were to deploy an open, public network I would see more of a use for DPI.
If you have the time to set up a Unifi system I can't recommend it enough. These three Ubiquiti products are genuinely impressive. It might not be plug and play, but the effort in setup will likely alleviate a great many frustrations down the road.
QR code on each device for easy setup.
Great range on the LR.
Highly recommend.