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post Apr 15 2020, 09:14 AM

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Currently using Asus AC5300 but want to add ubiquiti as wifi range extender - possible?
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post Apr 15 2020, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(tcwan @ Apr 15 2020, 01:01 PM)
Do you want to just extended the WiFi signal, or install another AP?
These are 2 different things.

I’d suggest installing a second AP is a better solution if you can run an Ethernet cable from your current WiFi router to the new AP. You can have APs from different vendors, but they would not be able to cooperate with each other to handoff users (one of the features of the Ubiquiti APs).
Edit: I should add that users can switch between APs just fine if you configure them with the same SSID and passwords. However, that is something that the client does and takes a bit longer than if the AP detects your signal is weak and then informs it to switch to another AP. However, I have not used that feature myself since I only have one UniFi AP.

Range extenders are not efficient as it reduces your throughput by 50% since all the packets need to be sent through 2 devices. In addition, I don’t think it is a good idea to mix equipment brands for this kind of usage.
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I have decided on UniFi AC LR AP and disable the ASUS wifi and see how it performs
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post Apr 15 2020, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(wanttotree @ Apr 15 2020, 03:23 PM)
Tbh it wont improve your range much if you have a bigger house. Its better to run both asus and the uap at the same time. You just need to wire the uap.
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I may do that - however I hate cables so I may get another UAP
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post Apr 15 2020, 06:40 PM

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QUOTE(heidarren @ Apr 15 2020, 04:05 PM)
Little tips for AC LR, set ur region to Australia to get the maximum 5GHz tx power, not US. I used US for both of my nanoHD and AC LR, and wonder why 5GHz in the LR is few dBm lower than what I set but nanoHD has no problem to reach the maximum tx power, finally solve it by changing region to Australia.
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noted that - thanks
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post Apr 18 2020, 10:16 AM

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Anyone interested in parting with their LR? Seller in Buy/Sell FFK
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post Apr 19 2020, 08:41 AM

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QUOTE(MX510 @ Apr 18 2020, 07:06 PM)
Got a few UAP LR but the old one b/g/n
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Got me the AC LR - thanks for your offer but I really need the POE injector.
Would appreciate if anyone with a spare sell me one.
If you are in Klang Valley I can get grab/lalamove to collect.
Do PM me
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post Apr 20 2020, 10:30 PM

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Setup the AP AC LR earlier and disabled the wifi of Asus 5300.
Simple setup but :
1. Unable to use my Mac to run Unifi Controller so had to use WindoZe instead
2. Would it be ok to combine 2.4 and 5 or should I separate them?
3. Everything on auto mode now and the 2.4 is on channel 6 while 5 is on 161 - is this even desirable?

Did a speedtest - wifi speed doesnt even come close to what the Asus 5300 can do but range is excellent even for my 3 storey house.

Please take a look and suggest - much appreciated

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post Apr 21 2020, 11:50 AM

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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Apr 21 2020, 11:29 AM)
try changes as suggested by heidarren
just for your info , Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) need to set to 3 or greater for apple devices, can read Here

for info changing value
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post Apr 21 2020, 09:47 PM

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Its getting wierd.
I can never get anything above 300 Mbps Rx rate on 5Ghz
Any suggestions?

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post Apr 21 2020, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(heidarren @ Apr 21 2020, 09:55 PM)
What client devices / phones r u using?
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Imac - 2 units
MacBook Pro - 2 units
ipad - 1 unit
SmartTV - 2 units
FireTV4k - 2 units
Xbox - 2 units
PS 3 - 1 unit
PS 4 - 1 unit
iphone - 2 units
Samsung S8+ - 1 unit
Samsung Note 10 - 1 unit

These are the ones connected via WiFi
Dwelling is 3 storey and AP located on 2nd Floor
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post Apr 23 2020, 08:06 AM

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QUOTE(heidarren @ Apr 23 2020, 12:58 AM)
Your devices are connected at 802.11n not 802.11ac, max speed is 300mbps.
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They are connected to both 11n and 11ac but maxed at 300Mbps.

Anyway I have solved it via a chat feature with Ubiquiti guy.
Now all good devices are showing max Mbps as they should

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post Apr 23 2020, 01:44 PM

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What I did:
1. Reset the AP
2. Set to Single SSID name
3. Set DTIM to 3 and 3
4. Set 11ng to channel 1 - HT20 Auto
5. Set 11na to channel 36 - VHT80 Auto
6. Enable fast roaming

Have yet to play with RSSI yet

 

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