Do I need a UniFi controller?

UniFi APs can run by themselves without the controller unless features like guest portal is enabled (as UniFi controller also functions as a captive portal). Restarting the controller won’t restart your APs.

UniFi devices don’t have a lot of storage, and they require the controller software to log information about your network. Having it running all the time also saves you some configuration headaches, especially on a remote network.

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UniFi Wi-Fi access points are not routers, which is why you’ll need to use something else as your router. This is likely going to be what your Internet provider gave you, or whatever existing all-in-one Wi-Fi router you were using before. Yes, you will need something to deliver power to the access points.

The UniFi equipment uses Power Over Ethernet (POE) to avoid the need for an electrical cord between the wall outlet and the device on the wall. Each one comes with an adapter that takes the power from the wall outlet and sends it through a single Ethernet cable that is the only wire connected to the access point.

SSID access control The UniFi gear will allow you to configure up to four SSIDs per network, though as I discovered with my guest portal, there’s a speed penalty for running more than one SSID.

Windows users: Start > All Programs > Ubiquiti UniFi. 2. The UniFi login screen will appear. Enter the admin name and password in the appropriate fields and click Login.

1. Log into your local UniFi Network application as usual.
2. Navigate to System Settings > Administration.
3. Turn the Enable Remote Access feature ON.
4. Enter your Ubiquiti account credentials to Remote Access Portal credentials on the login request and select Enable Remote Access.

UniFi- a Cloud-hosted controller that for $199/yr can manage up to 100 devices with no device subscriptions required.

Ubiquiti does not charge software licensing or maintenance fees.

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As for wireless access point (AP), it’s commonly wire connected to Ethernet network’s router, hub or switch and then to create a simple wireless network. … It just converts an existing wired network (LAN) into a wireless one (WLAN). A router can be a access point but a access point can’t be a router.

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1. Controller. …
2. UniFi gateway. …
3. Switches. …
4. Access points. …
5. Controller + gateway: UniFi Dream Machine. …
6. The backbone: PoE+ (Power over Ethernet switch) …
7. The access points.

It is worth it and I’m thrilled with the result. The flexibility and customizability its offered has been epic. There are literally no internet issues in our house or property anymore. I’ve even been able to add wired and wireless non-cloud-based security cameras throughout the property.