Great video just one thing in order for the option to show in the AP settings first it has to be enabled Settings > Site > Services section > Enable wireless uplink
It is actually a very useful setup. I was even able to connect a LAN cable from the POE injector providing power to the wirelessly connected AP to a small Edgerouter X switch which can then provide wired connections to 4 more devices without wifi chips.
What about channel selection on mesh AP. Should it be the same as the wired AP or different? Maybe the same on 2.4 which I assume it uses for the mesh connection or does it use both? What is the best practice?
Hello sir , I have installed 3 unifi wifi in 3 different location .I set the name of one office fleet and second office Kapoor and third office Khalid . The main issue is that when I go any office it's show 3 wifi in any office .it should one wifi show where I go .please resolve my issue .thanks
In the video you said you'd show a matrix of which APs can mesh with which, but never actually did. Is that matrix available somewhere? I suspect that may be why I can't get mine to work as I'm attempting with an UAP-LR and a UAP-AC-PRO.
I probably overlooked that detail while filming... below is a link to what I believe you are looking for. images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91D2q1+yuRL.pdf
Thank you for your video, I getting lost to try to set up one of my 2 Unifi AP as repeater. I am not able to see the option "Wireless Uplinks" under conf. Any suggestions?
Can you please clarify what you meant in the beginning of the video about Unifi APs not being suitable for use as a wireless network extender? I believe you said you can't do that and the upstream wireless AP also has to be a Unifi unit. I have a UDM and it works great, in terms of speed and coverage. However, I do want to put a POE wired IP camera in an area of the house where there is no ethernet. I do have AC power and an available POE switch in the area where I want to put the camera. I was hoping to power the camera and access point using the POE switch and wirelessly link the camera stream to the rest of my network using the AP. So I'm essentially trying to do what you described in your basement example except I need a wired connection vs. the wireless example you used. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
I just meant that the Unifi AP is not going to re-broadcast (extend) any and all wireless networks. The point I was trying to get across is that the network has to already be using Unifi access points. For example, you cannot wirelessly extend your network if your main access-point is a Netgear router. Hope this helps.
Cool video Im planning on hooking up an AP to my router which is in my loft office, how am I going to get an unlink downstairs without a direct connection
Hi, thanks for the video. I have a questions. I want to extend mi internet to another room is this connection correct? (ISP Router) -----UTP---> (Ubiquiti Switch Lite 8 PoE) ----UTP----> (Ubiquiti Access Point U6 Lite) ? Thanks in advanced
If it doesn't go into isolated mode it isn't getting a connection to the upstream AP. Is the "Allow Meshing" feature enabled on the "upstream" device and are they within 5Ghz range of each other?
@@ToastyAnswers "Allow Meshing" feature is enabled on all of my hardwired APs. I got hired to a company with 3 buildings. They had 2 APs in each building but there building across the street from their HUB has the (wireless) APs connected. The other 4 are hard wired in. I'm trying to add 2 new APs to the building across to street (wirelessly). I believe all the upstream devices only have a 2.4Ghz range, the two new ones that I have, have the 5Ghz.
I did have my two AP AC PRO setup the same way and my devices would start and buffer with the mesh. So they are both hardwired and my download speed is 250 down and 220 up without mesh.
Hi there, I have 100 down and 50 up, currently on UAP AC LR. Thinking of having another AC LR for the uplink. Does the SSID will be "merged" together with the main unit? Or, there will be 2 set of SSID, the main and the uplink UAP?
I usually disable the mesh if all APs are going to be hard-wired. Sometimes, it can help if there are connectivity issues (APs will wirelessly uplink while the main connection is down) but IMO the extra interference caused by the uplink just isn't worth it.
@@ToastyAnswers So for you it's better to disable mesh for 4 AP? So let's say I connected my laptop from A place to the Closest AP possible and decided to move from A place to D Place, and because mesh it's disabled, the signal I got from A place are decrease because the AP didn't mesh together to send the signal to D Place (Closest AP on D Place) What do you think? Also for "I usually disable the mesh if all APs are going to be hard-wired" What do you meant by that? Does each AP need to be connected themselves by LAN cables?
Hello, nice video, I have 2 more APs on the way to expand the range of my network, and I was wondering if you need to have the Unifi Controller running all the time for the wireless uplink to work or you can just unplug your PC and it will be working and connecting properly after the APs restart? I don''t plan to have the Unifi controller running and I don't want to spend more money on the Unifi Cloud Key
Hello! You do not have to have the controller running all the time for uplink to work. The controller is only required for things like alerts, historical statistics, and the guest portal.
not sure if you did some test but do you know the speed between ap and the repeater? im trying to set one up for my nvr thats in my garage but i dont have ethernet cable that goes into that location. would that be a problem do you think. my nvr is 4k, 8 channels with 8 cameras.
It may be an issue at 4K, but it really depends on how much bandwidth your NVR requires (4K is high resolution, but the framerate, bitrate, and other factors will determine how much bandwidth it actually needs). The wireless uplink I've tested gets roughly 15Mb with a 48% signal quality. It all depends on how much your system requires. I would be more concerned with drop-outs, which happens fairly often unless the APs are not very far apart.
How do I broadcast "house" on one SSID Wi-Fi network on only one AP (UAP-AC-M(3)), and not all three APs. My internet provider starts from my (garage) to a USG-3p -> US-8-150W -> UAP-AC-M(1) -> downlink to (house) -> UAP-AC-M(2) -> US-8-60W -> UAP-AC-M(3). In Settings > Wireless Networks > Selected AP -> AP Group -> choosing UAP-AC-M(3) only. The network goes down. If I select all 3 APs, the network is up but is broadcasting on all 3 APs. I only want to broadcast "house" on UAP-AC-M(3) but it doesn't work. Any ideas?
Is house using a specific VLAN tag for the SSID? When I configure this, I create a new WLAN Group (Settings -> Wireless Networks -> "+" button at top of page) and create the Wireless networks I want advertised by a certain AP. Then, go to Devices -> "UAP-AC-M(3)" -> Config -> WLANS and assign the new group to the AP. This will only advertise SSIDs you have configured under that group. There could be a bit more to this if you are using VLANs for the SSID you are wanting to advertise.
@@ToastyAnswers Thank you for responding. I did what you described and AP(1) and (2) dies. I am using multiple Networks each with their VLan assigment and each their own Wi-Fi. If I understand you correctly, the uplink-downlink APs will only work if on VLan1 or ALL. Won't work using VLan assignments.
Hi, can you please assist me. I currently have an AC Pro and looking at adding a range extender to achieve about 500meter radius. So far I have identified a TP Link range extender. My dilemma is: if I use a range extender will I still be able to broadcast the network I setup via ubiquiti controller and hotspot voucher manager? Also, do I need to have the pc or controller on in Order for the network to be live?
I don't have a ton of experience with range extenders, but off the top of my head I don't know of one which can repeat multiple networks. I'm assuming you have a primary SSID and a guest SSID which uses the guest portal and voucher codes for access. You would only be able to extend the range of one network at a time, unless you have multiple extenders. Another option would be to get another Unifi access-point and use the wireless-uplink feature. This would allow all configured SSIDs to be "extended" to the new access-point. If you are using a guest portal (for the voucher codes) then you will need the controller to always be on. This is one of the very few features that requires an "always-on" controller.
The problem is , that the secondary port on the repeater is becoming dead , when connected wirelessly. I needed that to connect a VOIP phone to it , but I can’t
Great video just one thing in order for the option to show in the AP settings first it has to be enabled Settings > Site > Services section > Enable wireless uplink
Ah, you are correct. I missed this in the video since my controllers all seem to have already had this options enabled.
It is actually a very useful setup. I was even able to connect a LAN cable from the POE injector providing power to the wirelessly connected AP to a small Edgerouter X switch which can then provide wired connections to 4 more devices without wifi chips.
Wireless stand alone meshing has worked all the time for me. Key is to ensure your AP is new or factory reset.
That was a very casual explanation. Thank you.
Awesome job Toasty! exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks.
What about channel selection on mesh AP. Should it be the same as the wired AP or different? Maybe the same on 2.4 which I assume it uses for the mesh connection or does it use both? What is the best practice?
Hello sir ,
I have installed 3 unifi wifi in 3 different location .I set the name of one office fleet and second office Kapoor and third office Khalid .
The main issue is that when I go any office it's show 3 wifi in any office .it should one wifi show where I go .please resolve my issue .thanks
How does the second AP get power tho if it's just using a Poe injector ? I have two aps both connected to a switch.
What do you mean? The injector is plugged into the wall.
In the video you said you'd show a matrix of which APs can mesh with which, but never actually did. Is that matrix available somewhere? I suspect that may be why I can't get mine to work as I'm attempting with an UAP-LR and a UAP-AC-PRO.
I probably overlooked that detail while filming... below is a link to what I believe you are looking for.
images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91D2q1+yuRL.pdf
Thank you for your video, I getting lost to try to set up one of my 2 Unifi AP as repeater. I am not able to see the option "Wireless Uplinks" under conf. Any suggestions?
What model AP are you using for the uplink?
I understand if I using other vendor AP wifi internet uplink.. I can't use unifi as repeater? I need to connect a unifi to modem internet?
Can you please clarify what you meant in the beginning of the video about Unifi APs not being suitable for use as a wireless network extender? I believe you said you can't do that and the upstream wireless AP also has to be a Unifi unit. I have a UDM and it works great, in terms of speed and coverage. However, I do want to put a POE wired IP camera in an area of the house where there is no ethernet.
I do have AC power and an available POE switch in the area where I want to put the camera. I was hoping to power the camera and access point using the POE switch and wirelessly link the camera stream to the rest of my network using the AP. So I'm essentially trying to do what you described in your basement example except I need a wired connection vs. the wireless example you used.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
I just meant that the Unifi AP is not going to re-broadcast (extend) any and all wireless networks. The point I was trying to get across is that the network has to already be using Unifi access points. For example, you cannot wirelessly extend your network if your main access-point is a Netgear router. Hope this helps.
If all the access points are cabled directly back to a Poe switch can I turn off uplink on both channels I’ve noticed that it’s enabled by default.
Yes, turn off the feature if you don't plan on using it. If all APs are wired then the wireless uplink feature just takes up air time.
Cool video
Im planning on hooking up an AP to my router which is in my loft office, how am I going to get an unlink downstairs without a direct connection
As long as the APs are within range and have power, they should be able to form an uplink.
Hi, thanks for the video. I have a questions. I want to extend mi internet to another room is this connection correct? (ISP Router) -----UTP---> (Ubiquiti Switch Lite 8 PoE) ----UTP----> (Ubiquiti Access Point U6 Lite) ? Thanks in advanced
Great video. My AP goes from Heartbeat > Disconnect. How to I get it to go to isolated? I have the wireless uplink feature enabled.
If it doesn't go into isolated mode it isn't getting a connection to the upstream AP. Is the "Allow Meshing" feature enabled on the "upstream" device and are they within 5Ghz range of each other?
@@ToastyAnswers "Allow Meshing" feature is enabled on all of my hardwired APs. I got hired to a company with 3 buildings. They had 2 APs in each building but there building across the street from their HUB has the (wireless) APs connected. The other 4 are hard wired in. I'm trying to add 2 new APs to the building across to street (wirelessly).
I believe all the upstream devices only have a 2.4Ghz range, the two new ones that I have, have the 5Ghz.
I did have my two AP AC PRO setup the same way and my devices would start and buffer with the mesh. So they are both hardwired and my download speed is 250 down and 220 up without mesh.
Yeah, hard-wired is the way to go if you can support it.
Hi there, I have 100 down and 50 up, currently on UAP AC LR. Thinking of having another AC LR for the uplink. Does the SSID will be "merged" together with the main unit? Or, there will be 2 set of SSID, the main and the uplink UAP?
If you assign the same wireless profile, it will use the same SSIDs as the other AP.
So if I have 4 Access Point at 1 floor, should I disable mesh or not? This is for my office network.
I usually disable the mesh if all APs are going to be hard-wired. Sometimes, it can help if there are connectivity issues (APs will wirelessly uplink while the main connection is down) but IMO the extra interference caused by the uplink just isn't worth it.
@@ToastyAnswers So for you it's better to disable mesh for 4 AP? So let's say I connected my laptop from A place to the Closest AP possible and decided to move from A place to D Place, and because mesh it's disabled, the signal I got from A place are decrease because the AP didn't mesh together to send the signal to D Place (Closest AP on D Place)
What do you think?
Also for
"I usually disable the mesh if all APs are going to be hard-wired"
What do you meant by that? Does each AP need to be connected themselves by LAN cables?
Hello, nice video, I have 2 more APs on the way to expand the range of my network, and I was wondering if you need to have the Unifi Controller running all the time for the wireless uplink to work or you can just unplug your PC and it will be working and connecting properly after the APs restart? I don''t plan to have the Unifi controller running and I don't want to spend more money on the Unifi Cloud Key
Hello! You do not have to have the controller running all the time for uplink to work.
The controller is only required for things like alerts, historical statistics, and the guest portal.
@@ToastyAnswers thanks a lot
not sure if you did some test but do you know the speed between ap and the repeater? im trying to set one up for my nvr thats in my garage but i dont have ethernet cable that goes into that location. would that be a problem do you think. my nvr is 4k, 8 channels with 8 cameras.
It may be an issue at 4K, but it really depends on how much bandwidth your NVR requires (4K is high resolution, but the framerate, bitrate, and other factors will determine how much bandwidth it actually needs).
The wireless uplink I've tested gets roughly 15Mb with a 48% signal quality. It all depends on how much your system requires. I would be more concerned with drop-outs, which happens fairly often unless the APs are not very far apart.
How do I broadcast "house" on one SSID Wi-Fi network on only one AP (UAP-AC-M(3)), and not all three APs. My internet provider starts from my (garage) to a USG-3p -> US-8-150W -> UAP-AC-M(1) -> downlink to (house) -> UAP-AC-M(2) -> US-8-60W -> UAP-AC-M(3). In Settings > Wireless Networks > Selected AP -> AP Group -> choosing UAP-AC-M(3) only. The network goes down. If I select all 3 APs, the network is up but is broadcasting on all 3 APs. I only want to broadcast "house" on UAP-AC-M(3) but it doesn't work. Any ideas?
Is house using a specific VLAN tag for the SSID?
When I configure this, I create a new WLAN Group (Settings -> Wireless Networks -> "+" button at top of page) and create the Wireless networks I want advertised by a certain AP. Then, go to Devices -> "UAP-AC-M(3)" -> Config -> WLANS and assign the new group to the AP. This will only advertise SSIDs you have configured under that group.
There could be a bit more to this if you are using VLANs for the SSID you are wanting to advertise.
@@ToastyAnswers Thank you for responding. I did what you described and AP(1) and (2) dies. I am using multiple Networks each with their VLan assigment and each their own Wi-Fi. If I understand you correctly, the uplink-downlink APs will only work if on VLan1 or ALL. Won't work using VLan assignments.
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Hi, can you please assist me. I currently have an AC Pro and looking at adding a range extender to achieve about 500meter radius.
So far I have identified a TP Link range extender.
My dilemma is: if I use a range extender will I still be able to broadcast the network I setup via ubiquiti controller and hotspot voucher manager?
Also, do I need to have the pc or controller on in Order for the network to be live?
I don't have a ton of experience with range extenders, but off the top of my head I don't know of one which can repeat multiple networks. I'm assuming you have a primary SSID and a guest SSID which uses the guest portal and voucher codes for access.
You would only be able to extend the range of one network at a time, unless you have multiple extenders.
Another option would be to get another Unifi access-point and use the wireless-uplink feature. This would allow all configured SSIDs to be "extended" to the new access-point.
If you are using a guest portal (for the voucher codes) then you will need the controller to always be on. This is one of the very few features that requires an "always-on" controller.
The problem is , that the secondary port on the repeater is becoming dead , when connected wirelessly. I needed that to connect a VOIP phone to it , but I can’t
The secondary wired port is a pass-through from the wired uplink, unfortunately, you can't use it in wireless-only mode.
could you make an updated tutorial on a ubuntu dedicated csgo server?
I'll put it on my list. I have a lot of other videos I want to make before re-doing older videos, but I will get to it at some point!
Toasty Answers sounds good! Thanks for the reply