Maybe obtaining a Unifi AP is on the table.
Maybe obtaining a Unifi AP is on the table.
You're considering Unifi APs—AC LITE or AC LR—for your 1,000 sq ft home network. Your setup includes a guest network on VLAN 2 and currently uses a Cisco 3750G gateway connected to a Netgear router acting as an AP. You want to know if the AP can handle both your main LAN traffic and the guest VLAN separately.
My AC unit covers the entire house, reaching every part and extending about 50 feet beyond the street.
For basic coverage, the Lite should suffice. If your yard is bigger, you may need the LR for better reach. Initially using the Lite caused audio to cut out during mowing near the back corners—around 150 feet from the house. After upgrading to the Pro, performance improved significantly, delivering about 30mbps in those areas.
Get the AP AC signal, then you can operate regular PoE switches to supply power.
The AC Pro offers quicker performance over WiFi, while the LR works adequately for most users. I generally suggest the Pro unless someone needs significantly more speed.