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Restarting basic Ubiquity system (no one remembered passwords)

Restarting basic Ubiquity system (no one remembered passwords)

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adjadam
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07-13-2016, 12:13 AM
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About three years ago I made a mistaken call and assisted my brother-in-law in setting up a modest network at a concert or stand-up venue. The equipment he brought included an Ubiquity Edge Router PoE NanoStation M5. We spent a few hours wiring it up—powering the nano station via Ethernet as a wireless access point, while the edge router functioned as a switch. A couple of sound mixers and an audio pult were connected through Ethernet. Phones and tablets served as remotes over WiFi. This setup lasted for three years. Eventually, the passwords he could still recall vanished. It was frustrating, and I didn’t want to attend another event soon. I packed up the complicated gear and headed home. Recently, after resetting the AP and router, I realized how challenging older Ubiquity technology can be. I can set PoE for the access point, configure AP or router individually, but I can’t communicate between them. Connecting a phone to the AP seems possible, but it doesn’t actually work. I’ve managed to enable DHCP on the router with a limited range for fixed audio devices. I’m seeking backup now. Was this always so troublesome, or have I simply grown more difficult? In the worst scenario, I’ll return and ask him to hire someone more expensive. In the best case, I’ll gain something valuable.
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07-13-2016, 12:13 AM #1

About three years ago I made a mistaken call and assisted my brother-in-law in setting up a modest network at a concert or stand-up venue. The equipment he brought included an Ubiquity Edge Router PoE NanoStation M5. We spent a few hours wiring it up—powering the nano station via Ethernet as a wireless access point, while the edge router functioned as a switch. A couple of sound mixers and an audio pult were connected through Ethernet. Phones and tablets served as remotes over WiFi. This setup lasted for three years. Eventually, the passwords he could still recall vanished. It was frustrating, and I didn’t want to attend another event soon. I packed up the complicated gear and headed home. Recently, after resetting the AP and router, I realized how challenging older Ubiquity technology can be. I can set PoE for the access point, configure AP or router individually, but I can’t communicate between them. Connecting a phone to the AP seems possible, but it doesn’t actually work. I’ve managed to enable DHCP on the router with a limited range for fixed audio devices. I’m seeking backup now. Was this always so troublesome, or have I simply grown more difficult? In the worst scenario, I’ll return and ask him to hire someone more expensive. In the best case, I’ll gain something valuable.

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07-22-2016, 08:08 AM
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The equipment you're employing comes from the EdgeMax/UISP series. Some even carry 'legacy' labels. In fact, these devices were originally designed for WISPs and modest ISPs, requiring considerable expertise to configure correctly. The UniFi collection from Ubiquiti aims for a more straightforward experience... ideal for advanced home or small business networks or even large enterprises. I still blend EdgeMax with UniFi at one location to reduce expenses and maintain simplicity. During my university years, when I needed reliable internet at our dorm’s edge of the main campus’ network, I installed a NanoStation M2 connected to a Loco M5. That experience marked my first encounter with Ubiquiti, and it was tough to get it right then. However, I've observed how the technology has advanced and UniFi has become more accessible.
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07-22-2016, 08:08 AM #2

The equipment you're employing comes from the EdgeMax/UISP series. Some even carry 'legacy' labels. In fact, these devices were originally designed for WISPs and modest ISPs, requiring considerable expertise to configure correctly. The UniFi collection from Ubiquiti aims for a more straightforward experience... ideal for advanced home or small business networks or even large enterprises. I still blend EdgeMax with UniFi at one location to reduce expenses and maintain simplicity. During my university years, when I needed reliable internet at our dorm’s edge of the main campus’ network, I installed a NanoStation M2 connected to a Loco M5. That experience marked my first encounter with Ubiquiti, and it was tough to get it right then. However, I've observed how the technology has advanced and UniFi has become more accessible.

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