amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; personally not seen any Wap made this can not be done. it is so limited, i have one question tho, Run the free UniFi Controller software on a spare computer. You can also setup them up as wireless mesh APs if you dont have Ethernet available. Really great site you have! Now it works without a controller having to be up. You can also specify the MAC ID of the device manually by clickingEnter ID manually. (fails on all my WAPs) If your AP LED isn't steady white, this canmean one of a few things, e.g. No need for the cloud. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Export Site - Requires Multi-Site Management - In your original UniFi Network Application, go to you Network Settings > System > Export Site > Select the devices you wish to migrate > paste the Inform URL of your new Cloud Console. I don't have any extra hardware laying around, so if purchase a new computer, I might as well just buy the appliance. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. sremick 2 yr. ago Thanks for the nudge. This month w What's the real definition of burnout? I totally get how useful this would be for anyone who manages many sites. Click on the Account button in the lower right. Because the APs are installed to the ceiling and it won't be so easy to get to them. amzn_assoc_search_bar = "false"; I generally recommend looking into a PoE switch when you have multiple APs like this, but that gets into the decision between having only APs, or building out a more complete UniFi network. The LED indicator of my AP isn't steady white, how do I fix this? Pretty much everything else in the Unifi product line that I have seen requires the controller. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Do I also have to buy a poe injector to power the access points?Is there a benefit of running the software on the computer versus buying a cloud key? Thank you thank you thank you! Then click other setup options -> Standalone Unifi access point. The biggest part is getting a UniFi Controller setup. SEEN HERE (JPG. I will be giving it the same SSID and password as my existing network? Youll roam from AP to AP and get good performance on both because you have Ethernet backhaul to your network. It includes spec comparisons and speed test results for UniFi, TP-Link Omada, and Aruba Instant On access points. The switch lineup is confusing, which is why I made these comparison charts, and a few articles talking about UniFi switches.The biggest benefit of the CloudKey or UDM/UDM-Pro is that the software is always running and you dont need to leave a computer on. Add some pics for more detail. So here is the thing. If you have a moment, what would be a better option to do this simply? Turned out there appeared no way to change the SSID without completely resetting the device and starting again. Are we using it like we use the word cloud? And now I cannot recall what account I linked it to and I cannot recall the password. This AP now clean , and updated runs great, so I replaced it with U6-lite (wifi-6) Shock horror, Apple trying to push people to buy the latest and greatest thing. I always try to make my reviews, articles and how-to's, unbiased, complete and based on my own expierence. 6. insight on this issue. Will the controller just find the devices or will I have to provide the controller with any info about the devices? Good morning!I know BitLocker is a topic that has had quite a few posts (I searched and read through many of them), but I wanted to start my own and explain my issue and see what some others think.I am in the early stages of enabling BItLocker for our org Those of you who remember teasing me a few years back know that I am big into Chromebooks for remote work from home. everybody knows that you can see unknowns, ever run the application inSIDDer.exe. It will take a few seconds before you new network is available. It does NOT support 802.3af/B PoE and therefore does not work with 802.3af/B switches. Going forward will I be able to do any management if the controller isn't running? message: Please connect at least one UniFi Access Point to enable the Channel Things may have changed a bit. I have, in the past simply used an extender but it is flaky and I feel not very secure, but in any case it might be perfectly secure, I would like to keep the wired connections in the house around the CL access point as they are, and provide one wireless mesh network I think to every wireless device on the property while also having a wired connection in the garage which would arrive in the garage wirelessly So I thought, set up the Ubiquity device with the controller, or now I think maybe the mobile phone option is better, so I would love to hear opinions on whether I need to install the controller on a desktop, as I do have a mac and a PC that are on 24/7 should that be the preferred route. You dont need to keep the controller running 24/7. as the photo below link shows. You can do this without a controller, but its easier and better to use the controller in my opinion. https://pcdied.com/AP-WAP/wpa2-mine.JPG. These act as wireless bridges, changing your wired Ethernet connection into a wireless connection, and vice versa. The AP should be powered on and connected to the network, the LED indicator should be steady white. You can always install a controller to setup the access points and remove the software later on.