Review on 📶 Ubiquiti Networks airCube-AC: High-Speed Wireless Access Point with IEEE 802.11ac Technology by Jason Chaplain

After researching I bought one of these to meet my specific needs: to add a reliable and powerful wireless network to my existing home network to add. It replaces a pair of Linksys EA3500 routers/wifi/switches that have worked well for a long time. AirCube did not disappoint. Disclaimer: I'm a professional IT professional, currently working as a sysadmin for a large organization and bought it partly based on previous experience with Ubiquiti (all good). That's why, in my experience, I can't work with someone who makes a living from networking. However, the instructions are clear, setup can be done via an app via Bluetooth and is very easy. I opted for a wired connection. As a wireless access point (WAP), Aircube offers four Gigabit Ethernet ports. After connecting it to the internet through one port, you are actually left with three ports. What I like: • This is not a consumer appliance designed to go in the kitchen sink. It supports WLAN, routing/switching and has a DHCP server. It can be used to replace/upgrade the wireless capabilities of your ISP router and provide better performance. • You can control the output power in the GUI. • The graphical user interface provides a real-time display of bandwidth not only for the device itself, but for each device. Client connection • WLAN coverage is excellent. This single device has replaced two access points and provides better coverage. • Data transfer speeds are excellent. In my old house with plaster walls and ceilings, we went from 10Mbps to 50Mbps wireless at 2.4GHz and even higher at 5GHz. • It can be POE powered and POE beamed to other devices, so you can easily add another WAP or external antenna. • Build quality is excellent - the status light can be turned off entirely or on a schedule if it bothers you. What I don't like: • You can't hide the SSID. There's just no way. Ubiquiti is aware of this and may add it in a future version of AirOS (https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airOS-Software-Configuration/Hide-SSID-option-gone/mp/2593188#M51170). The inability to hide the SSID is annoying, but not a game changer (unless it's required). Hiding a wireless network is only a problem for the determined hacker, but the reality is that not many people hack into home networks. Setting a strong password is really something to worry about. It's a core feature of almost all wireless devices, though, so it's surprising it's not here. I would definitely buy it again and recommend it to anyone looking for high performance wireless devices with basic networking skills. It is a tiny wireless powerhouse with exquisite looks, excellent GUI and high performance.