Adding Ubiquiti to my network
Adding Ubiquiti to my network
Hello, I'm working on improving the Wi-Fi signal in my home. I purchased an Ubiquity AC AP Lite to extend coverage and added it to my existing network. The Linksys AC1900 handles the side of my house and garage well outside. I'm wondering if it's possible to set up the new AP so it joins the same network as the rest of the house, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout.
Yes, you can configure it using the 2.4 and 5 bands. Your Linksys device separates them by name, with the latter having a specific 5 GHz designation.
Unifi doesn’t simplify this setup. The best way they suggest is appending a suffix to the 2.4GHz network name. To meet your needs, set up two WLAN groups, each containing a version of the SSID, and then link the AP radios to the respective groups.
I've relied on WiFi long before 5GHz became available. My observations show clients often stick with 2.4GHz because it provides a more reliable connection, even though 5GHz can offer higher speeds when implemented properly. Adding more access points should aim to eliminate the need for 2.4GHz altogether.
I've experienced solid performance from my UniFi setup with auto-switching to operate at 5GHz unless signal is weak. You can also instruct it to favor 5GHz devices, which will route them accordingly. I'm planning to start with the first SSID since it seems to work well across all installed versions.
You need to set up a separate WLAN group and give the 2.4GHz radio a different group from the 5GHz radio. That matches what I mentioned earlier. Do you have any other suggestions for a simpler method?
It seems there was a mix-up in the instructions. You mentioned being able to change the network settings in WLANs, but the guidance suggests adding a suffix to the 2.4GHz network, which isn't how it works. Your setup is identical for both devices, and you're considering switching to Zyxel for WiFi 6 because the current interface is confusing.