lte with ap's?
lte with ap's?
they have a plan to improve their Wi-Fi coverage across the farm. a netgear m1 router is being set up, and they’re considering placing it in a central location for better signal. between three buildings spaced about 75 feet apart, positioning a "dock" could help capture stronger cell signals. adding several unifi mesh APs around the property might create a reliable mesh network.
Use the available Ethernet port to connect to a budget switch, then extend the cable to the building. Add an access point where required and complete the setup. This works only if cabling is feasible.
It wouldn't be wise to have farm machinery operating nearby. You'd need to dig it up, which would be much more expensive than installing a mesh network.
Mesh networks perform optimally when nodes are close together so they can exchange data and connect with client WiFi devices. If running Ethernet between buildings isn't feasible (such as on a rural farm) and clear line-of-sight exists to all structures, consider an Ubiquiti point-to-multipoint configuration.
these options aren't suitable because they require significantly more hardware, are built for greater throughput over extended ranges, and the mesh APs need a clear line of sight between devices spaced roughly 75 feet apart.
It seems like you're suggesting an alternative approach. Nice work on the discovery!
Unifi APs can connect via Wireless Uplink to another AP. The Mesh and Mesh Pro require this feature enabled by default for wireless deployment. They are also the only fully weatherproof models. The UAP-AP-AC-Pro can withstand rain, ideal for placement under cover. I suggest using the Mesh Pro as your main hub (bottom right in the image) and link the other units to it. Connect your gateway—like the LTE unit—to that spot, or adjust the IP address used by the connectivity monitor to match the location if you need continuous operation.