Assistance with Ubiquiti devices and solutions.
Assistance with Ubiquiti devices and solutions.
Old setup: two Unifi APs and a controller running on a spare Windows PC with an i3 3rd gen processor and 4GB RAM. New setup: one Ubiquiti Aircube ISP and one Unifi AP. The issue is that the Unifi App can't recognize the Aircube ISP. I need to install UISP on the Windows PC, which is also used for things like MS Office and printing. It has an i3 3rd gen, so it shouldn’t run a Linux VM, but I can’t install native Linux since Windows must be installed first. Any suggestions would be great, thank you!
This guide suggests installing UISP on Ubuntu. You don't necessarily need to rely solely on UISP for remote management; you can use other tools until you set up a Pi. Also, you can run UISP within a regular website host, even though you pay for shared hosting from Namecheap.
I work with the more adaptable Ubiquiti airCube-AC model. The aircube-ISP is designed to work alongside other WISP CPE devices from the airMax series. Just as the airCube-AC functions locally, the aircube-ISP can be controlled on-site via its LAN IP address or remotely through UNMS. UISP is built for remote ISP-level management in WISP environments with many units. Does this match your setup or are you a home user with just one aircube-ISP? If it’s the latter, you won’t need UISP—just rely on local or UNMS for remote access. If you’re using the dedicated AP, the airCube isn’t UniFi, even though it shares the same brand, so no hosted controllers are required for configuration or upkeep. You’ll still need a hosted controller for your UniFi AP. Curious why you opted for this instead of the previous configuration? It seems like a step back from where I was before.
The Unifi AP model lacks a 5GHz option. Even on the 2.4GHz band, I reach up to 40Mbps, which is far below the available 100Mbps internet speed. I expected an improvement since it hasn’t been discontinued and seems newer. I’m donating to a charity and purchased three routers: one for the basement, one for the ground floor, another for the upstairs, plus two more for future expansion. Through the U-AP documentation, I discovered only 40Mbps on the router, while Wi-Fi offered 80 and Ethernet up to 100Mbps. That’s why I opted for a Ubiquti ISP cube for the main floor where traffic is heaviest. I’m wondering if it’s feasible to run it on standard web hosting with cPanel or if I’ll need additional hardware like a Pi Zero. I require at least ten non-discontinued devices, but I only have one Aircube ISP. I really appreciate the Unifi control panel—it lets me easily block unauthorized devices and manage network settings. It also allows bulk editing of WiFi networks across the building, eliminating the need to adjust each TP-Link router individually whenever changes are needed. So far, everything from Unifi has worked well except for the speed limitations.
It’s confusing. The older AP models only support 2.4GHz networks (WiFi 4, 802.11b/g/n), which will slow things down because of interference and congestion, plus they have just 100Mbps Ethernet ports. Here’s a rundown of the ones being retired. You seem unsure about the reasons. What speed are you expecting from the charity? What do you mean by “it”? I don’t think you’re using cPanel for installation. Look at the UISP setup guide. Ideally, you should be using Ubuntu/Debian. There’s also a mobile app available. The UniFi Controller can run in the cloud or locally—your own Ubuntu/Debian, Windows, Mac, RPi, or Cloud Key—and you can set it up via the phone app too. I missed that they stopped allowing free hosting for fewer than 10 devices on UNMS. But if you only have one airCube, do you really need remote access? You could manage it through the device’s firmware instead. Just to stress: UNMS and UISP aren’t the same thing, even though they’re both Ubiquiti products. They’re separate solutions for different types of equipment. That means you can mix hardware in the same network, but you’ll have to handle each device separately. Make sure you check the exact models of your UniFi APs, as speed might be the main issue.
Yes, it's the older version. According to the Unifi controller, RX and TX speeds are 100mbps, but actual internet speeds are only 20-40mbps over a fiber connection using PPPoe. I installed the Unifi controller on my PC, but I believe UISP doesn't support it since it claims Windows and Mac aren't compatible. I'm okay using firmware if I have the same GUI to view network topology, devices connected, and easily block or restrict certain networks, like guest access.
Hopefully, your APs are transmitting on separate channels at 20MHz, though that’s challenging on 2.4GHz where throughput is constrained by your configuration. It isn’t. Have you reviewed the UISP documentation I referenced? The airCube firmware interface differs significantly from UISP or UniFi. While UISP represents Ubiquiti’s effort to mimic those platforms (an upgrade from UNMS), I doubt major improvements will come given the airCube’s straightforward design. Have you ever explored the airCube interface yourself? You won’t achieve your goals when combining UniFi hardware with UISP/UNMS components. It would be wiser to focus on a single product line for this outcome. A more suitable option for routers and firewalls with these capabilities would be the USG.
It says HT20, would changing to HT40 help ? I don't want any new features, just what I already have with the UAP's if possible Delivery is arriving in 2-3 days, so just planning what to do in the meantime I think I need to run a virtualbox with Linux on, but this will be slow on a i3 3rd gen.
I’m fine with using two different tools for Unifi and UNMS/UISP. I’d like to have the graphical interface for both, similar to what’s available with the Unifi Controller. Remote access is useful but not essential if it simplifies setup. What I really need is a local GUI and speeds around 100mbps.