Assistance with Ubiquiti devices and solutions.
Assistance with Ubiquiti devices and solutions.
Not always required. Connecting channels can boost bandwidth but may cause overlap and interference with other networks. It’s wise to perform a wireless channel analysis at your location before adjusting settings. That decision is yours. If you only need local GUI access, avoid managing UISP or hosting it on a server—just use the available tools in airCube’s interface. I doubt you’ll find the level of control you expect, which makes the effort to link it to UISP unnecessary. I’ve used the sister airCube-AC; while it suits a compact home router, its capabilities are limited. I only deploy it in AP mode to extend coverage where main APs struggle. A USG would have been more suitable here. It works with the UniFi Controller, eliminating the need for UISP entirely. You just need a place to host the Controller. In general, keep network configurations simple when you’re not managing them yourself—this helps future users and makes updates easier.
Looking ahead, I plan to mainly use Ubiquiti because they’re very affordable—just a few 5 u-AP units for £65, 5 POE units for £15, and an aircube for £21. For now I’ll stick locally to test performance. If we acquire more in the future, I’ll likely add their UISP cameras so I have ten devices. If I skip adding more, would my account be blocked or is it meant to discourage single-device use? I checked and found only a few interfering channels, mainly from passing cars on a busy road. There’s no signal from other WiFi sources in the basement, even non-cell, and I’m still getting just 20mbps. Are there any further checks I should perform? What speeds should I realistically expect? Could it be the U-AP that’s limiting, or is the controller the issue, or is there a misconfiguration?
Ubiquiti cameras are now included in UniFi Protect, likely needing a UDM-Pro or at least a UCK-Gen2+ with a compatible PoE switch. These aren't part of UISP. Accounts get deactivated after some time. This isn't about meeting an +10 device rule; the devices must also work with UISP. Most Ubiquiti products labeled for UniFi won't meet this spec. Stick to those that are UISP-compatible only. Use a computer or phone and run WiFi Analyzer or WiFiman for a clear evaluation. Perform the scan across different areas where you expect coverage and share the 2.4GHz results. For 2.4GHz, cars shouldn't interfere. But crossing the Fresnel zone of airFiber might cause occasional WAN drops, leading to slower LAN speeds when users try to browse.
In this situation the Aircube-ISP isn't functioning properly. For a similar size option, you might want to check out the Unifi Flex HD here: https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-n...ifi-flexhd
You already have a PPPoe router linked to the switch. The cube seems capable of functioning as a router too. It would be great if you could swap in the one provided by your ISP.
Check your Ethernet connection speed here: https://www.speedtest.net/result/12537066672
Compare it with the WiFi test result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/12537085791
Run a Unifi Wi-Fi scan for detailed insights.
I’d simply swap back the Aircube since it forces handling it apart from the rest, which isn’t ideal.
Yes, it does. But it should also be able to work in bridge/AP mode. It was really intended to work with other airMAX wireless bridge devices. You should be able to. Check with the ISP. While there is a lot of overlap with other 2.4GHz WiFi broadcasts, they're fairly weak to cause significant interference. There might be interference from other sources of 2.4GHz. What are the wireless settings being used on the UniFi AP? Are these speeds measured while in close proximity to the AP, on the same level and no walls in between? Agreed.