What is the range of these Access Points in general, and compared with the non 'Long Range' version?
649019
It's not so much that the long range versions go farther as it is they work through walls better. We use ours inside and found the long range ones work best.
649020
The range will vary. I installed unit in an upstairs plaster wall structure and I was able to pick up signal as far as 250 feet away. Range is excellent.
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Here is a link at Ubiquiti for the UniFi product data sheet. http://dl.ubnt.com/datasheets/unifi/UniFi_AP_DS.pdfIt has a chart showing the difference between the indoor products. They offer both single speed (2.4 GHz) and dual band (2.4 & 5.0GHz) access points. I have installed the AP-LR in my home, improving the wireless network coverage over that provided by my D-Link router. Installed the AP-AC at a golf course, this has dual band frequencies, great for Apple products with 5.0 GHz speed wireless capabilities. Also running wireless IP cameras through this AP-AC. Great product, with reasonable pricing. Here is a link at Ubiquiti for the UniFi product data sheet. http://dl.ubnt.com/datasheets/unifi/UniFi_AP_DS.pdfIt has a chart showing the difference between the indoor products. They offer both single speed (2.4 GHz) and dual band (2.4 & 5.0GHz) access points. I have installed the AP-LR in my home, improving the wireless network coverage over that provided by my D-Link router. Installed the AP-AC at a golf course, this has dual band frequencies, great for Apple products with 5.0 GHz speed wireless capabilities. Also running wireless IP cameras through this... » Read More Here is a link at Ubiquiti for the UniFi product data sheet. http://dl.ubnt.com/datasheets/unifi/UniFi_AP_DS.pdfIt has a chart showing the difference between the indoor products. They offer both single speed (2.4 GHz) and dual band (2.4 & 5.0GHz) access points. I have installed the AP-LR in my home, improving the wireless network coverage over that provided by my D-Link router. Installed the AP-AC at a golf course, this has dual band frequencies, great for Apple products with 5.0 GHz speed wireless capabilities. Also running wireless IP cameras through this AP-AC. Great product, with reasonable pricing. « Show Less
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It's all depends on where it's located cause walls play a role in signal � strength, but I have a better area coverage than the non long range
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According to the manufacturer, Long Range provides 600ft of coverage, whereas the Non-Long Range provides 400ft. In a real world application at my family's farm, we cover the better part of 10 acres using 3 of these APs. One hardwired the other two are acting as repeaters (Island APs).
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I actually have my router on the far end of the house. I don't have any issues whatsoever in the house and get full through put of my speed. I have had it several months now and LOVE it. Best router I have ever had. As I said....range has not been an issue and in fact my neighbor has complained that he gets a better signal from my wi-fi than his own in his house. LOL. Hope that helps.
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I did not do a lot of tests but the best I got was 175 mbps over AC and in the 225 mbps range for the N. To be fair, the router (also Asus) is about 30 feet from where the adaptor was located and the signal had to pass through 4 drywalls in a single family home. Overall, I decided that it was easier to convert my existing phone lines (ran over cat 5e cables) to network and lose the phone vs. having to deal with the wireless.
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Didn't see the specs anywhere, but I'll say it has average range compared to other routers I have, but I'd recommend a small to small/medium home. For the price it definitely has a good range for the value, but if you have a medium or large home i'd say to spend more money for the longer range (this is an older router now). It works perfect in my girlfriend's small/medium apartment. But with any wifi router remember that cement or brick walls kill the range more than regular wood/drywall walls, and the signals get weaker the higher you go above the router, so try to put the router up high if you can.
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Not sure how much range you're looking for -- it's not that far -- I have a Netgear Router as well and it works well with that== range up to 50 feet and through several walls and a garage
586820
Designed to work without internet (has a clunky internet connection mode that works poorly). I am using at 10 meters from camera to monitor with excellent reception (and many walls between). Listed range indicates 30m (have not tested this myself though).
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How far is your WiFi from the location where the M5 will be? Do you have line of sight with a clear Fresnel zone? I would say yes to using two. Normal WiFi routers don't have the strength to TX more than 100 feet or so. You place both of these in P2P mode and they will work well.
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I cannot answer that question, but will say I have been having more problems with mine besides the range. It seems devices that spend extended time in the area that is almost in range loose connectability when brought into range. Other devices move in and out of range with no issues. Sorry I could not help.
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Don't know what your definition of long range is, but my modem is in one corner of the house on bottom floor while computer we have this adapter plugged into is on 2nd floor at opposite corner of the house. I'd say it seems to work well from 60-70 feet away, and around corners.
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You can set this up as a long range WIFI AP, however your device must be 802.11a compatible (5ghz) and you will need to make sure the NanoStation settings are appropriately set to be used as an access point rather than a bridge. And the range will also be affected by the client's wireless card, using this with a laptop will still have about the same range as using the laptop with a generic access point. This unit works best when used in conjunction with another long range bridge or a client with a stronger WIFI adapter.
1757100
Sorry I'm not sure. I've never used it as an access point. I only bought it to upgrade my desktop to 5g
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I am a it pro and personally I would save your money. I have use a bunch of different antennas and I have seen very little change. a better access point is a much better option. if you are trying to go between building I like engenius outdoor access point if it is inside I like a dlink dap1522. if you use either of theses you want to set them up with a static ip they are much easier that way,
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Shane, I am not an electronical engineer, but I have been repairing and playing with computers for almost 40 years. However, I do know a lot about antennas because I am a ham radio operator. It has been my experience that adding a higher db antenna to your access point will do nothing or very little in terms of giving you a larger radius. The antennas on routers are built to be "tuned" to the access point for maximum distance. Changing them can actually degrade your signal. Don't wast your money. Ron
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no from my experience the range was better and longer than that of my netgear d6300 ac 1300 wifi modem router, the range in you situation will depend on the devices your using and the location of where you place the unit, but from my usage of the unit the range is extremely far I can watch you tube on my nexus 7 (2012) tablet in my back yard
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USB 2.0 can go much further, and the power rating has been listed everywhere from 7 to 14db, I would estimate it's around 10 to 12. I get full signal off a hotel that is 1/8th of a mile away. And I can connect to several that are a bit further out. It isn't super high powered, but it does an excellent job of beefing up the signal. I got 1 to 2 bars without it, full with it, and that is inside my home, outside I can find several wifi hotspots I can't even see without it.
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I don't know how to answer your question. I had this unit in my RV as we traveled around North America. This unit improved out signal strength where we were unable to connect to the WIFI systems. The range was good and the speed was great.
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I have one mounted in my basement and it covers about a 1/2 acre lot at 80% signal strength on the outer edge. My phone has connected to my wifi in the business parking lot across the street from my house ( about 400ft line of sight and through 4 walls and some dirt) BEST AP I EVER OWNED.