Can I set this up w/o a controller running 24/7, and can I do hopping to my non-Ubiquiti APs running WPA2?
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1. The controller is needed for configuring and monitoring the WAP, but it can run without the controller once it is set up and working.2. If you mean using an ethernet connection between the UniFi and the rest of the network, yes. If you mean using it as a wireless bridge, I believe it will only work with other UniFi WAPs.
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Controller only needs to be running during configuration - after that they're more than happy to be left alone. Just like any other AP, as long as you've got the same SSID and WPA2 PSK (and different channels, ideally) you can bounce back and forth without any problems. Ideally they work best by themselves, as they'll auto-configure channels to optimize coverage and AP load.
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The Unifi Controller software only needs to be running in order to make configuration changes, or install updated firmware to the device. Unless you want to utilize the Guest Wireless setup, that requires the controller to be running for authentication.Yes you can do seamless hopping as long as you are using the same SSID/security setup and operating on a non overlapping channels with non Ubiquiti APs.
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The Unifi Controller software only needs to be running in order to make configuration changes, or install updated firmware to the device. Unless you want to utilize the Guest Wireless setup, that requires the controller to be running for authentication. Yes you can do seamless hopping as long as you are using the same SSID/security setup and operating on a non overlapping channels with non Ubiquiti APs.
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Personally I would switch the cisco out as well. You lose all the benefit and power of Ubiquiti software capabilities with only 1 access point. Ubiquiti is designed to be true enterprise grade that gives you the ability to add 100 of these and have them appear as 1 wireless network. Ubiquiti's strong point is the included management software used to set these up. Your devices will automatically connect to the WAP with the highest signal. You can do what you wish, and it would certainly work as you describe, but having an enterprise grade management console is pretty darn cool. I have three of these in my home . Personally I would switch the cisco out as well. You lose all the benefit and power of Ubiquiti software capabilities with only 1 access point. Ubiquiti is designed to be true enterprise grade that gives you the ability to add 100 of these and have them appear as 1 wireless network. Ubiquiti's strong point is the included management software used to set these up. Your devices will automatically connect to the WAP with the highest signal. You can do what you wish, and it would certainly work as you describe, but having an enterprise grade management console is pretty darn cool. I... » Read More Personally I would switch the cisco out as well. You lose all the benefit and power of Ubiquiti software capabilities with only 1 access point. Ubiquiti is designed to be true enterprise grade that gives you the ability to add 100 of these and have them appear as 1 wireless network. Ubiquiti's strong point is the included management software used to set these up. Your devices will automatically connect to the WAP with the highest signal. You can do what you wish, and it would certainly work as you describe, but having an enterprise grade management console is pretty darn cool. I have three of these in my home . « Show Less
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depends if you are running only one then you can with no controller. if you are running multiple access points then you will need the controller to run the zero handoff feature. you can run the controller remotely itdoesnt have to be at location.
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Check this http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25162/~/how-to-configure-access-control-on-r8000-nighthawk-x6-smart-wi-fi-router%3F
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Yes for AP. But if you want to configure any settings, you need to get to web management console. If you use it as signal booster, you'll have to do so through web management console.
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A Ubiquity ToughSwitch, yes. But not a standard 802.3af PoE switch . UniFi APs are not 802.3af compatible. There is a Passive PoE to 802.3af Adapter available from Ubiquity.
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You will want to make sure you get the 2.4Ghz version for AP use but yes they can function as APs. How long is your long range? You may want to look at some of Ubiquiti's other hardware and/or external antennas if you're trying to cover a large wide area.
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yes. That's exactly how mine is set up, as an access point plugged into my main router via an Ethernet cable. One of the choices in the setup menu is "access point". I then use my same radio SSID and password in the D-link as my main wireless router. When I move away from the main router toward the D-link, the wifi locks into the D-link and I get full strength bars. It works great.
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You need an existing Z-Wave network and controller to use this device, not WiFi. An example of Z-Wave controllers: MiCasa Verde, 2Gig, Aeon, SmartThings.
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The system is designed to use an external DHCP and router. Software controller is not required for day-to-day operation. Only for making changes to the APs. There are logs and info that can be obtained by continuous running of the software.
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I would not recommend this wifi Access Point for home use, it requires a controller to be installed on one pc in order to configure and manage the AP. This is not a router though.
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The controller software that is provided made it pretty simple. Plug it in, load the app, connect to the AP, type in your settings. There are more advanced configurations that would require a bit more knowledge to set up well, but otherwise, as long as you can get the software loaded (which admittedly took a few minutes to figure out on my iMac), little domain knowledge should be required.
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I think you are asking if it can be an access point, the answer is yes. You may want to flash the firmware to a more recent version of Tomato, but it does support AP mode. You can also turn just about any wireless router into an AP by unplugging the WAN and disabling DHCP. The main router will hand out the DHCP for everything just fine.
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this device could control up to 5 AP,comes with power supplu and the rack mount kit is optional AIR-2504-RMNT is the part you might need, we could ship overnight, but our cut off time are 300PM Mon-Fri
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Yep...I use WPA2 and it never has any connectivity trouble. It isn't fun typing in a complex pass code, but I've only had to do it once. I use an AirPort Extreme access point. (Previous generation)
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yes you can. The only issue I am experiencing is roaming. IF your PC is connected to the wifi downstairs and you are going upstairs do expext loss of connectivity for a variable time (from a few seconds to a few minutes). it seems the PC has problem roaming to the new (closer) AP.
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The Ubiquiti WAP/WLAN set up will allow you to dictate the SSID and PSK. I would think it would be seemless. We do not use mixed equipment WLANs so I cannot speak as an authority on that complete question. I can tell you that the Ubiquiti WAPs provide a seamless WLANThe Ubiquiti Unifi is a very simple WAP set up and the controller resides on the network