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Frosken72
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02-16-2016, 03:50 PM
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Hello everyone, I’m setting up a new network from the ground up using all UniFi products together with Starlink. We’re connecting about 35 devices at once. The current setup includes: one UniFi Express, one UniFi Switch Lite (16 ports, PoE), three U6+ units (Starlink Ethernet), and a UniFi Express switch connected to the PoE U6+ (non-PoE). The PCs are all PoE-enabled. Does this arrangement make sense? Should I choose UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or UniFi Express? Updated July 5, 2024 by Cheezey Added more details
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Frosken72
02-16-2016, 03:50 PM #1

Hello everyone, I’m setting up a new network from the ground up using all UniFi products together with Starlink. We’re connecting about 35 devices at once. The current setup includes: one UniFi Express, one UniFi Switch Lite (16 ports, PoE), three U6+ units (Starlink Ethernet), and a UniFi Express switch connected to the PoE U6+ (non-PoE). The PCs are all PoE-enabled. Does this arrangement make sense? Should I choose UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or UniFi Express? Updated July 5, 2024 by Cheezey Added more details

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icedragon0525
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02-17-2016, 02:56 PM
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You're questioning the need for a 16-port switch when only four devices are involved. It seems the smaller switch with more ports offers better POE capacity for four ports, while the larger one has less power handling. Regarding the access points, four of them can be quite crowded. How big is the area you're trying to cover?
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02-17-2016, 02:56 PM #2

You're questioning the need for a 16-port switch when only four devices are involved. It seems the smaller switch with more ports offers better POE capacity for four ports, while the larger one has less power handling. Regarding the access points, four of them can be quite crowded. How big is the area you're trying to cover?

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Jerm1812
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02-19-2016, 12:57 AM
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Hello, Johnt. I picked a 16 PoE switch since 8 port PoE isn't available nearby. My home has three large rooms but a thick wall, so I think I'll start with one WiFi AP to test the connection strength before expanding further. Appreciate your advice.
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Jerm1812
02-19-2016, 12:57 AM #3

Hello, Johnt. I picked a 16 PoE switch since 8 port PoE isn't available nearby. My home has three large rooms but a thick wall, so I think I'll start with one WiFi AP to test the connection strength before expanding further. Appreciate your advice.

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FairyGirl21
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02-21-2016, 06:11 PM
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It's a solid reason to consider the 16-port model. You can always obtain POE injectors to support your devices if the switch becomes overloaded. I believe you'll be alright. The Unifi APs typically don't operate at their full capacity during regular use in a home, so you should be safe. I’d definitely buy one AP at a time if you can find them nearby.
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FairyGirl21
02-21-2016, 06:11 PM #4

It's a solid reason to consider the 16-port model. You can always obtain POE injectors to support your devices if the switch becomes overloaded. I believe you'll be alright. The Unifi APs typically don't operate at their full capacity during regular use in a home, so you should be safe. I’d definitely buy one AP at a time if you can find them nearby.

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