Ubiquiti Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Access Point, UAP-FLEXHD

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Note: When installing Ethernet cabling on a pole or up the outer surface of a wall, use RJ45 connectors without strain-relief boots on them. This will prevent unnecessary tension on the cable ends. The quoted wireless specification is given as the maximum radio performance. Achievable range and throughput will vary depending on the regional regulations where the radio is deployed. All UniFi Cloud Gateways, as of November 2023. These models are newer, and they all run UniFi OS. They have been called UniFi OS Consoles, Gateway Consoles, and now Cloud Gateways. They act as routers or firewalls, and also run the UniFi software applications like Network and Protect. These can’t be used with Cloud Keys, cloud services, or a self-hosted UniFi Network application. Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.

Create multiple LAN and WLAN groups and assign them to the respective UniFi devices and VLAN tags. Predictive maps Note: If you are mounting the UAP-FlexHD outdoors, it must be installed in the upright position to prevent water from getting into the base of the device. RF performance and configuration features include spectral analysis, airtime fairness, band steering, and cell-size tuning. LAN/WLAN groups The Cloud Keys are different. They are not gateways or routers, they only run UniFi OS applications. I’m including them to make comparing which models run which UniFi OS applications easier. Cloud Keys require the use of the USG, USG-Pro, UXG-Lite, UXG-Pro, or some 3rd party router or firewall.The Ubiquiti UAP-FlexHD UniFi Indoor/Outdoor WiFi 5 PoE Access Point combines enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, and a central management controller. The UAP-FlexHD access point has a small, sleek design and compact form factor that can easily be deployed. With flexible mounting options (see accessories tab), the Flex HD can be deployed on tabletops, walls, ceilings and poles. Key Features Indicates the device is in an isolated state (all WLANs are brought down until an uplink is found). Please note: If you are mounting the UAP-FlexHD outdoors, it must be installed in the upright position, with the Ubiquiti logo facing up, to prevent water from getting into the base of the device. Wireless Uplink functionality enables wireless connectivity between APs for extended range, wireless adoption of APs in their default state, and real-time changes to network topology. Guest Portal/Hotspot All UniFi Gateways, Cloud Gateways, and UniFi OS Consoles, as of November 2023. See my UniFi Router Comparison for more details. For clarity I've separated them into categories based on their role.

Initial 802.11ac Wave 1 SU-MIMO (Single-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows an earlier-generation AP, such as the UniFi AC Pro AP, to communicate with only one client at a time. 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows a Wave 2 AP, such as the UAP-FlexHD, to communicate with multiple clients at the same time – significantly increasing multi-user throughput and overall user experience. The following describes a 4-client scenario: We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. We'll start by looking at all of the current options for UniFi gateways, including some older ones that Ubiquiti no longer lists on their official store. Current GatewaysThe UniFi FlexHD is a dual-band AP, with a 2.4GHz 2x2 MIMO radio and a 5GHz 802.11ac-Wave2 4x4 MU-MIMO radio. The AP is powered via 802.3af PoE, using a single Gigabit Ethernet port located near the base. Ready to Mesh It’s also possible to monitor your wireless networks on the move, thanks to Ubiquiti’s free iOS and Android mobile apps. With the former loaded on our iPad, we were able to log into our cloud account in moments, and gain access to all of the same monitoring features that are available in the UNC console.

Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows a Wave 2 AP, such as the UniFi AP Flex HD, to communicate with multiple clients at the same time – significantly increasing multi-user throughput and overall user experience. The following describes a 4-client scenario: Configure custom settings, including authentication, Hotspot setup, and the option to use your own external portal server. 802.11ac MU-MIMO technology Best mesh Wi-Fi 2021: banish dead spots and boost your broadband How to boost your business Wi-Fi Ubiquiti Networks UniFi nanoHD review: Software-defined networking on a budget Upgrade your wireless APs Zyxel Multy Plus review: SMB-friendly mesh Wi-Fi A 4x4 Wave 2 AP delivers up to 33% greater performance than a Wave 1 AP that is 3x3 in both radio bands. High-Density ScenariosBoth Wave 1 and Wave 2 APs offer 28 independent (non-overlapping) channels: three for the 2.4 GHz band and twenty-five for the 5 GHz band, including DFS channels. When you use the 2.4 GHz band in a high-density location, you encounter self-interference and channel saturation. When you use the 5 GHz band, you can deploy smaller cells (coverage areas), so you can support more clients in any cell that deploys more than one AP. Thanks to its discreet design, the UniFi FlexHD can be mounted near users without compromising a location's aesthetic. The FlexHD can be deployed almost anywhere; on a desktop, on a wall or a pole, or even in the ceiling (special mount required - available separately). Upload a map or use Google Maps to represent the areas where your UniFi devices are located. Use the predictive map feature to get a preview of coverage and to help you avoid dead spots (available version 5.6 or higher). Wireless Uplink Spatial Streams: At any single time, a Wave 2 AP can communicate with the following MU-MIMO clients: Initial 802.11ac Wave 1 SU-MIMO (Single-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows an earlier-generation AP, such as the UniFi AC Pro AP, to communicate with only one client at a time.