What type router would you recommend for home use? I just want a good wifi signal. I'm thinking of using a Motorola sb6121 router, will I need any other equipment besides the UniFi AP?
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Hello, that Motorola unit you mentioned is just a Modem, you will also need a Router. Though, generally a Modem is provided, at least to rent, by your service provider. In any case you will need 1. Internet provider 2. Modem 3. Router 4. UniFi AP. In that order. The UniFi system is just an Access Point (AP) to extent the range on existing WiFi signals produced by a WiFi Router. Hope this helped!
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You need a home PC to run the configuration/management software which can by physically connected to the router at least once. Also, you probably want a device that acts as a firewall. Many home wifi boxes (such as the traditional Linksys/DLink) systems include this, but the UniFi does not. It is just an access point. The SB6121 does not include that either - it is just a modem.Also, if you read some of the other reviews you'll see that this device is designed for the small business and requires you to have a reasonable knowledge of setting up a small network. It isn't a 'consumer friendly' device like the traditional boxes. Don't let me scare you off, but also know what you are getting into. You need a home PC to run the configuration/management software which can by physically connected to the router at least once. Also, you probably want a device that acts as a firewall. Many home wifi boxes (such as the traditional Linksys/DLink) systems include this, but the UniFi does not. It is just an access point. The SB6121 does not include that either - it is just a modem.Also, if you read some of the other reviews you'll see that this device is designed for the small business and requires you to have a reasonable knowledge of setting up a small network. It isn't a... » Read More You need a home PC to run the configuration/management software which can by physically connected to the router at least once. Also, you probably want a device that acts as a firewall. Many home wifi boxes (such as the traditional Linksys/DLink) systems include this, but the UniFi does not. It is just an access point. The SB6121 does not include that either - it is just a modem.Also, if you read some of the other reviews you'll see that this device is designed for the small business and requires you to have a reasonable knowledge of setting up a small network. It isn't a 'consumer friendly' device like the traditional boxes. Don't let me scare you off, but also know what you are getting into. « Show Less
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Use pfsense behind your cable modem. run to a switch, and then this AP off that switch, and throw your commercially bought wireless routers away.
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The device you mentioned, Motorola SB6121, is a cable modem (not a router). The Unifi AP can be connected to the port on the modem, but only one device will be able to connect to it wirelessly. You will need a router to dynamically assign IP addresses (DHCP). I use the following setup. My cable modem is connected to a D-Link wireless router on the WAN port. (Note that I had this router before I got the Unifi AP. I turn both the antennas off on the router so that it is only a router and NOT a wireless AP.) Since the D-Link router has a built-in four-port switch, I connect my Unifi AP to one of the ports and two computers into other ports. (I have the final LAN port connected to another switch for devices like printer, SAN storage device, etc.) All of my wireless devices (iPad, iPhone, etc.) connect to the home network via the Unifi AP. Even though I am using a D-Link router, pretty much any router will do. If you don't have an old router laying around (and you can't score one from a friend), you might consider products like the TRENDnet TW100-S4W1CA (around $25 here on Amazon.com) or the TP-LINK TL-R460 (around $22 here on Amazon.com). Note that if you require gigabit speed on the switch, you need to consider something more expensive which will include a wireless AP built-in. There are lots of these at different pricepoints. (If you go that route, make sure you disable the 2.4 GHz antenna on the router. It can be handy if the wireless router is dual band; you could leave the 5.0 GHz antenna active.) Connect your Unifi AP and the cable modem to it and you'll be all set.
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It's been reported that there can be bandwidth degradation due to the way the extender utilizes the network (frequency/channels) between itself and the main WiFi router. In my case, with a 10Mgbps DSL line in a tech shield roofed 2500+ sq. ft home, this unit works just fine. My main router is in the front office and the extender is at the farthest point in the back of the home, so that they overlap in coverage. Online Speed tests from the extender were fine while testing from phones, tablets, and laptops. I am in IT, so I understand the limitations of this type of unit, it's not a Business class AP. Those will autoswitch the device to the strongest AP, where these wont. I think some peoples problems are that they think they are connected to the extender when in fact, they are still connected to the main router. The SSID will show the same for both units, but the MAC addresses are different, so I watch the signal strength indicator on the device I am using. You can test this. Connect to the main WiFi router, then walk to where you have the extender. You should see your signal drop on your device (tablet/phone). Find the "dead" spot, turn off your WiFi (phone/tablet)and then back on. If the extender is working, you will then have a stronger signal than before. I will typically switch to the strongest signal depending on where I am in the home. This unit can still reach the front of the house though. It's not as difficult as it sounds to monitor, you just have to be conscience. For the money, it was well worth it IMO.
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I would not recommend this wifi Access Point for home use, it requires a controller to be installed on one pc in order to configure and manage the AP. This is not a router though.
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No, it's not really a router. One piece connects via ethernet cable to your modem, and the smaller piece can plug into any wall socket. The smaller piece is supposed to generate a WiFi signal, allegedly increasing your WiFi range. I didn't have good results with it. A good router works much better for increasing signal range.
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This will do your routing and your LAN (your home part of your network), but you'll still need a cable modem. I just picked up a DOCSIS3 Motorola unit from Amazon, so I didn't have to rent anything from my cable/internet provider. They pay for themselves after a few months, so it's a worthwhile investment. This is the one I got: ARRIS SURFboard SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - Bllack Good luck with whichever route you decide to go!
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pretty good. the xw-sma4 sounds allot better. I have had issues with the connection every now and then, however I believe it is the router)
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I replaced my Arris / Motorola 6580 with the 6782 for two reasons: The WiFi range sucked on the 6580 and I didn't want to spend the $8/month rental fee anymore, among a number of Xfinity charges I'm trying to pare back. As for Wifi signal, the 6782 is a vast improvement over the 6580, where I couldn't get anything to connect to it that was more than a few feet away, and if it was downstairs, forget it! I now own the 6782 and have even added a Netgear EX6200 WiFi Range extender. I now have complete, strong coverage, encrypted, all over the house (three story townhome).
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I would buy a router. The main purpose of this unit is to extend the wireless signal so you get greater coverage of your WiFi network.
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I am sorry but I don't have an apple router. So I am unable to speak on that. I do have a NetGear router that it connected automatically with. I set it up as an access point and it works great. Since I have a kind of long house and the router is at one end. This has greatly extended our wireless signal in our home. A access point is the best way to go, since it connects to our router by a Cat 6 internet cable so you don't lose part of your bandwidth when you set it up as a WiFi range extender.
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This one quite working for me so I changed to this one -&gt; Ubiquiti UniFI AP Outdoor 2x2 MIMO Access Point 802.11b/g/n http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066DV06I/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -&gt; it was more expensive but it works Great
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Router is fine asmy laptop and mobile have very good signal. Also my brothers Google nexus is operating excellently with large wifi signal in same router.
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Unfortunately, we have a wireless router in the basement.. thus the house is essentially wireless. What would you recommend in that case?
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Maryanne, I haven't used it yet, just got it a few weeks ago and haven't used it. I picked it up for small router not sure yet. When I do I will post..
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This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP... » Read More This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. « Show Less
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I would say so... most of the protocols are standardized now a days.. if you have the right settings from your carrier you shouldn't have any problem.. but that being said.. there is always a chance it doesn't.. and perhaps someone here has used it before.. but for the price.. what do you got to lose? They are great little devices.. My experience was with two different carriers in the philippines.. so i cant give you personal experience on your device. But from my personal background in computers.. do not ever trust consumer grade routers... Most people don't upgrade the firmware so having a product that can't be auto updated is bad security practice... I would suggest going with a better brand router for in your home or everyday use.. I would highly recommend Ubiquiti ... they have commercial grade auto-updating routers at consumer grade prices. You could even get a access point from them.. and turn the wifi off and the Sapido.. so you would get the security of a commercial router.. with the range of 6 football fields..
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That is exactly what I did. It sits up stairs in the middle of the house. Router is downstairs at one end of the house. I was having issues getting wifi upstairs to the opposite side of the house. Now I connect to this instead and have no issues having great wifi upstairs or downstairs. Can have issues if portable device is attached to upstairs(this device) and device is on opposite floor. This has not been an issue for my family of 5 or our devices. Works great!
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After a few months, my device also performed poorly as a wireless router. I had good performance when I bypassed the wifi and used the SBG901 in bridge mode as a modem. Ultimately my best solution wasto replace it with separate modem and router components.