The issue persists with Ubiquiti Lite.
The issue persists with Ubiquiti Lite.
Hey everyone, I just tried setting up Ubiquiti AC Lite on my network to boost Wi-Fi coverage inside the house. I’ve checked all the tips and suggestions from the community, but it’s still not reaching the speeds or range I expect. My home isn’t ideal for strong signals, and I’m getting about 50 Mbps when I’m right in front of the router, dropping to around 10 Mbps when I go around a corner. Even 5G works but disappears quickly. The Wi-Fi performance feels inconsistent, sometimes jumping between 70 and 90 Mbps. I’ve tried scanning channels, adjusting transmit power, changing channel width to 40 and 80, disabling mesh mode, and reserving the uplink IP address. Any other ideas could help improve speed and coverage?
Have you considered a different phone? Your assessment is accurate regarding the lack of speed. I own them too, with a 2.4GHz that delivers around 100Mbps in both directions (slightly higher but rarely used at 2.4GHz) and 5GHz reaching 600Mbps. From what I understand, your setup is similar to mine.
@Firegoose Your setup details? I'm checking how you installed the APs, if any other wireless devices are connected, whether they share the same network name, what wired connection speed you're using for your link, if your main router's ports support gigabit, and the current Wi-Fi configurations in your UniFi Controller. Also, did you run a Wi-Fi scan with tools like WiFi Analyzer?
@Falcon1986 1. its on mounted on the exterior wall of the house, so i know moving more towards the middle will help with coverage but my main complaint is the speed while im looking right at it down the hall unobstructed. 2. there is a linksys ac1900 that i use as the main router for my ethernet and wifi in the other side of the house. No they are all separated because they wouldnt play well together when on the same ssid, and devices would only connect to the 2.4 band 3. about 500gpbs, yes they are. 4. I have changed the power to high, widened the channels, turned off the wireless uplink 5. I had the ap run the scan and picked the empty channels
In vertical position? That might be the issue. If so, it could stem from a setup mistake. These APs are designed for ceiling mounting to ensure optimal coverage across the floor. Is that correct? This type of network falls under standard Ethernet standards. With UniFi devices, boosting antenna strength isn’t usually necessary. Just like in a noisy stadium where everyone speaks over each other, excessive power creates interference and reduces performance. Keep it on auto for simplicity. Also, expanding channel width can boost speed but may not suit all clients. Avoid overlap with other broadcasts. Run a WiFi survey using WiFi Analyzer (Android or Windows) to check 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. If you’re using DFS channels, switch to an idle non-DFS slot—some clients struggle on those. Skip any steps already completed before moving forward. At your main router, assign a fixed IP outside DHCP for the UAP-AC-Lite and restart it. In the UniFi Controller, set Wireless Networks to WPA Personal with AES encryption.