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Review on Ubiquiti UniFi AC Lite AP - Dual 2-Pack Bundle - Wireless Access Point - 802.11 B/A/G/n/AC (UAPACLITEUS) by James Richardson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Top notch software, not too difficult to set up on Raspberry Pi. Strong, reliable signals.

After jumping from router to router (used as hotspots) I think I've finally found one that I'll be using for a long time. These access points require controller software to be installed, preferably on a computer that is available 24/7. I chose Raspberry Pi (yes you can!). There are some great tutorials on setting up the Unifi software on the Pis that take no more than 10-15 minutes including boot time if everything is going as smoothly as mine. I started with a fresh NOOBS SD card image, installed Raspbian and all updates, then installed the Unifi controller software. I then went to the controller's web page on my network from my windows computer and both access points were found with no problems. The software is as comprehensive as it gets for business or personal use. There are things I'm not even familiar with and I've been in the computer field for 20 years. Just think of maximum flexibility and configuration options. If you're wondering if these hotspots can make a difference, the answer is probably yes. Just read the information first. My last modem/access point was the Netgear Nighthawk model, which cannot support more than 32 devices on each band. That caused me problems. My home now has a strong, fast, and reliable connection to all of my devices, and now I have more information about how my network and each device is performing than I could ever have hoped for. I am very happy with this purchase. UPDATE: I was so happy with these APs that I also bought a Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway (USG) for my new firewall so everything is integrated into the Pi controller software. Now I can see which devices are using what data and more. Highly recommended.

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Great Price