Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-LR 175.7 x 43.2 mm 2.4-5 GHz 802.11ac Dual-Radio Long Range - White

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The antenna difference is important here. The HD will not cover as widely as an AC-Pro, or most other UniFi APs. It is meant for very dense situations, like an auditorium full of people. If you need to cover a lot of devices in a small area, these are good APs to get. They are great for homes too, just keep the antenna in mind when considering placement and quantity. Features a better antenna than the AC-Lite, allowing it to reach further and be more sensitive when listening to far away clients. This model also requires 802.3at PoE+, so make sure you have a POE switch or power injector that is capable of that. This is the most basic option you have. It really is a great access point, and is more than enough for a lot of home networks. One of the benefits of UniFi is that it’s so easy to expand and adjust. Note: If the other bridge device is within range and the UBB LED is green and red, we recommend adjusting the UBB's position until the LED is green.

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There are no Ethernet ports, so it cannot be wired, or provide a bridged connection to another wired device. The AC-HD is the top of the line for home networks, exceeded only by the UAP-SHD and UAP-XG. It offers the best speeds UniFi offers on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. It also features an antenna specifically designed for close cell spacing and vertical coverage, and dedicated hardware offload for QoS, Guest Control, and Client Management. The UniFi Controller v4 software is a powerful, enterprise wireless software engine ideal for high-density client deployments requiring low latency and high uptime performance. With its software-based capabilities, the UniFi virtual control plane allows for unlimited scalability under one centralised controller. If you have a far part of the house that doesn’t get great coverage, putting an AC-Lite closeby can end up giving you better performance than a AC-Pro or AC-HD further away. Adding an AC-lite and reducing the distance to the closest AP is a great way to expand and improve your network.It has two gigabit Ethernet ports. The 2nd can be used to bridge to another device, or combined into a 802.3ad-based link aggregation. AC-LR: LR stands for long range. Features a better antenna that can reach further distances than the AC-Lite. It’s a good option if you are trying to cover the far corners of a house. The LR is only a small step up in price from the lite, and is another good default option. For me, the nanoHD is the sweet spot between the low price of the Wave 1 options, and the high cost of the full HD model. If 2.4 GHz performance is important, consider stepping up to the HD, or down to the AC Pro. I made an updated version of this guide for 2022 and the Wi-Fi 6 UniFi AP models. The new version also has updated descriptions and advice. I will leave this old version up for now, but I’d recommend referring to the updated version going forward. Which UniFi Wireless Access Points You Should Buy For Your Network

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Learn how to identify your device's state based on the LED color patterns. These blue and white status LEDsapply to all our UniFi access points, routers, switches, and the UDM base model. Status LED Patterns AC-Lite: The do-everything workhorse. Unless you are trying to push gigabit speeds or have some really heavy wireless needs in mind, this is a good default option. AC-HD: For really high density and/or maximum throughput. Only buy this if you have the need, or the cash to burn. The HD has the best 2.4 and 5 GHz performance I’d recommend for home use. The only step up from the HD is the UWB-XG, which is intended more for places like an auditorium or sports venues (hundreds or thousands of devices in a small area).The 60 GHz link cannot be established or has dropped due to bad weather. If the UBB fails over to 5 GHz, the LED will remain red. When the 60 GHz link is re-established, the LED will turn blue (or the custom color selected in the UniFi Network application). Of course, if you just want the best, costs be darned, there is the UAP-XG-US. It will require a 10 Gbps capable infrastructure to support it, though. For now, UniFi is still a good way to create a high performance network. More Wi-Fi 6 models are coming. I have not heard any rumors or seen anything confirming Wi-Fi 6E capable APs are coming soon, but I will update my current UniFi access point guide when that happens. You can safely ignore all the Generation 1 devices. Those can still be used, but should not be considered for new installs as they are End of Life (EoL). Specialty Models

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The AC-Pro is only a small step up in price from the LR, but includes 3x3 SU-MIMO rather than 2x2 for 5 GHz, and a 2nd Ethernet port for bridging to another device. It’s the best 802.11ac Wave 1 AP that Ubiquiti offers. If the Alignment Tool enabled in the UniFi Network application, a green LED means the UBB devices are properly aligned. It also has the benefit of being mounted outdoors — think under a porch roof, not somewhere directly exposed. LED is blinking:this is not a configured state, this may indicate that the device is not connected properly, or that something is wrong with the cable. How to Disable Device LEDsThe FlexHD is easy to understand. It’s the same radios as the nanoHD, in a different form factor. It has slightly higher-gain 5 GHz antennas than the nanoHD, which should give it a small performance edge there. Since you get to choose them individually, you might want to consider getting a few different models. If you want maximum performance in one area, you can have one Pro or HD covering that, and use AC-Lite’s or mesh APs to extend the network into less used areas. Alternatively, if you want to expand coverage in the future, you don’t need to match the AP’s you currently have. You can add any of them at any time, anywhere you need them. 802.11ac Wave 1 Vs. Wave 2 AC-nanoHD: Newer than the Pro, this is the cheapest 802.11ac Wave 2 access point they make. If you have modern devices that support multiple radio chains on 5 GHz, you can get some fast throughput. 2.4 GHz performance isn’t as strong as the Pro, however. AC-BeaconHD: If Ethernet isn’t an option, this is the best indoor mesh AP they offer. I have a review of the BeaconHD here.