Will these work with a standalone router with DHCP? Do I have to have the computer with the controller software up and running at all times?
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I THINK it should work that way just fine. Without the computer you won't be able to manage it, so no coffee shop setup with clicking I agree / paying money to use it / viewing who is using it, but if you just want one that works for your house, I think it would be fine. I am not sure if you could power cycle the AP and it would remember the SSIDs and such for sure, but I believe so. I think they just phone home for configuration changes then write it to their own flash? I am pretty sure I didn't have the software working right for a month or so a few months ago when I tried to update java (the software runs in java) and the school didn't complain at all, so I think that means yes. I THINK it should work that way just fine. Without the computer you won't be able to manage it, so no coffee shop setup with clicking I agree / paying money to use it / viewing who is using it, but if you just want one that works for your house, I think it would be fine. I am not sure if you could power cycle the AP and it would remember the SSIDs and such for sure, but I believe so. I think they just phone home for configuration changes then write it to their own flash? I am pretty sure I didn't have the software working right for a month or so a few months ago when I tried to update java... » Read More I THINK it should work that way just fine. Without the computer you won't be able to manage it, so no coffee shop setup with clicking I agree / paying money to use it / viewing who is using it, but if you just want one that works for your house, I think it would be fine. I am not sure if you could power cycle the AP and it would remember the SSIDs and such for sure, but I believe so. I think they just phone home for configuration changes then write it to their own flash? I am pretty sure I didn't have the software working right for a month or so a few months ago when I tried to update java (the software runs in java) and the school didn't complain at all, so I think that means yes. « Show Less
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They should work fine, I don't think you need the controller active to have the AP work, you just need it to program them & make any changes. You might want to go with the regulars, not the PRO's if your only going to have a few of these out there. Otherwise you'll want the PRO with a controller running all the time. I had these working without a controller running at one point when I was doing testing and they worked fine. I'd recommend a controller though. Quickstart guide is here http://dl.ubnt.com/guides/UniFi/UniFi_AP_Pro_QSG.pdf I forgot to mention if you're using the Guest Network feature, then you will need to have an active controller running all the time (I believe) They should work fine, I don't think you need the controller active to have the AP work, you just need it to program them & make any changes. You might want to go with the regulars, not the PRO's if your only going to have a few of these out there. Otherwise you'll want the PRO with a controller running all the time. I had these working without a controller running at one point when I was doing testing and they worked fine. I'd recommend a controller though. Quickstart guide is here http://dl.ubnt.com/guides/UniFi/UniFi_AP_Pro_QSG.pdf I forgot to mention if you're using the Guest... » Read More They should work fine, I don't think you need the controller active to have the AP work, you just need it to program them & make any changes. You might want to go with the regulars, not the PRO's if your only going to have a few of these out there. Otherwise you'll want the PRO with a controller running all the time. I had these working without a controller running at one point when I was doing testing and they worked fine. I'd recommend a controller though. Quickstart guide is here http://dl.ubnt.com/guides/UniFi/UniFi_AP_Pro_QSG.pdf I forgot to mention if you're using the Guest Network feature, then you will need to have an active controller running all the time (I believe) « Show Less
2023240
The controller software is only if you want a captive portal for the guest network ... Hotels do this so you have to agree to terms and conditions of there wireless use. You do not need a computer if you don't want to use this option
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depends if you are running only one then you can with no controller. if you are running multiple access points then you will need the controller to run the zero handoff feature. you can run the controller remotely itdoesnt have to be at location.
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Yes, it will work with a standalone router and DHCP server (in fact you need one), and you don't "need" a computer with the controller software all the time but I've seen a couple of weird things were it doesn't work quite right without a controller, then again I have a setup that has been working fine for about 4 months without a controller. (if all the power went out, i would be surprised if the APs came backup perfectly)
2023243
The system is designed to use an external DHCP and router. Software controller is not required for day-to-day operation. Only for making changes to the APs. There are logs and info that can be obtained by continuous running of the software.
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Hello! Yes they will work with a dhcp router. You only need to run the software to adapt the points and configure them. After that, you can shut it down.
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Access points work at layer 2 of the OSI model. Routers (And DHCP) are at layer 3. These access points have nothing to do with IP addresses [in simple terms]
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Just like setting up access point, you required computer. Once it is set, you are not required that computer. After setting up, controller software is required to see history of activity and analysis. Software is not required to run the access point.Let me know if you need further explanation.
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Yes. You can use them with a standalone router. It just needs to be able to see the DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point. You only need to have the controller running if you use the guest services portal. Otherwise it is really a configuration utility not a controller. Hope that answers your questions!!
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Ok any router works with any service as long as the modem is connected. you need to hook the router up once to a computer to set it up and put your own security key in. after that go on your wireless devices and put the same key in you created and you are up and running. you really dont need the computer at all for anything unless something goes wrong. i am about to get this router sometime soon after i get comcast. i got windstream :( yes very very sad... i hope some of my knowledge helped you out
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A splitter will not work with a router, what you need is what is called a switched hub.
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If the router includes more than one ethernet jack then yes. If it only has one ethernet jack, then you'd want to buy a switch or hub.
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Mine works on my router, one problem i have is the driver doesn't play nice with some LPserver firmware! The wizard setup program that comes with my router made it a breeze, when I manually set it up I had to make sure LPD was selected, for some reason it defaults to RAW printing which the routers dont support! And of course make sure your router has the usb print server option!
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They work extremely well. I install them daily. They will work as long as your modem is a router as well. This is just an access point and will need a router to give out additional ip addresses.
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No, but if you have a Wireless router at home, it can do the DHCP'n for you.
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Yes. There Is a configuration page that just has all the basics. I did that with mine when I got it and then started working on the more advanced functionality. Look up routerOS and you can.find a demo page so you can see what the interface looks like.
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Controller only needs to be running during configuration - after that they're more than happy to be left alone. Just like any other AP, as long as you've got the same SSID and WPA2 PSK (and different channels, ideally) you can bounce back and forth without any problems. Ideally they work best by themselves, as they'll auto-configure channels to optimize coverage and AP load.
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It can function as a DHCP client. But if you wish your network to perform under DHCP you will still need a DHCP server. On my networks I use the firewall appliance as the DHCP server.
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Just installed them and waiting for static IP address to play with the software!
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It will work for any Operating System. A router's function is independent of the operating system of the devices on the network.However, I did not attempt to use the CD provided software with Windows 8. I just connected my laptop to it via an ethernet cable, allowed the router to assign (DHCP) my laptop an IP address, then used Firefox and the router's web interface to configure it.
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It can work either way. Because of the mesh system, it necessarily assigns it's own IP addresses. You can't override this. But it will work on either a system without dhcp or with. We use it plugged into a linksys wrt54g.Highly recommended. We have three of them. Much better than six of the old model.
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The best answer is already stated. As a closed network then no. You set the IP on the devices and all is well. If you want internet and not having to worry about statically assigning IP to the server or computer then a router with DHCP would be needed.
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I use Linksys E-Series and turn dhcp off and apply the uplink cable to a numbered port and not the uplink port - this is working for me but please use this info as a direction to go and do some homework
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Yes, I have a similar configuration now. You'll need one non-poe port to hook to the router which will be your uplink. Then, you can use the extra non-poe ports for whatever you want.
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Know, these are actually acess points themselves. You could set them up as AP-Repeaters for wireless devices, or connect it to a switch. If you have a router at location 1, then you can use that router for dhcp, and put a switch on the other side. Many different ways to connect and configure it. I have 10 stations with one 1 router. But these can be used as a router.