Reddit mentions of Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO, 3dBi, 22dBm, 450Mbps, 3x3 @ 2. 4GHz & 3dBi, 22dBm, 1300Mbps, 3x3 @ 5GHz, 2xGigabit, 122m

>I've considered trying to run an Ethernet cable to their side and then adding a repeater (is that the right name?)

Repeaters are trash. Don't bother.

>Also, was thinking it might work to put the router in the center of the attic?

Location of the router doesn't matter, just the access point.

How to get decent wireless coverage on both sides of a double? Stop using consumer grade all=in-one garbage. Get a dedicated access point (AP) that you can mount on a wall or ceiling and your coverage will be much, much better. Personally I use the UniFi line of access points from Uniquiti. UniFi AC Pro for $150, UniFi AC Lite for $78. technically you need to install the controller software someplace to do initial configuration, but that software doesn't have to run 24x7 (unless you're a dick and want to do a captive portal to make your neighbors log in). The UniFi line is Power over Ethernet (PoE) as well (with an injector) so you only have to run one cable to the device. Additionally if you need you can add an additional access point and have handoff between the devices.

The AP doesn't have to be from UniFi. I just suggest them becasue the configuration is easy. The iPhone app makes pairing the AP to a controller stupid simple as well. I used an entry-level Cisco Meraki AP for three years before replacing it. You could get one for free by watching a webinar and got a three year license. UniFi doesn't have licensing.

You can use any COX approved cable modem and router with an external access point. If your router has an AP built in just turn that off.

Since you are looking to share with your neighbors you may want to look at the "unlimited" data package. that is an extra $50 USD month. If you have multiple TVs all streaming content it adds up fast. Between the neighbors and myself we average 3 TB a month. I can always tell when the COX CSR looks at data usage.

Ubiquiti access point(s) and their "Cloud Key" controller for management/captive portal springs to mind.

Optionally, depending on how point-and-click you want the management for this deployment to be, also their "USG" router, and a US-8-60W PoE switch to complete the UniFi hardware set.

Amusingly, on amazon.de (used as an example to get EU pricing), those four items together come to €499.34 (UAP-AC-Pro, US-8-60W, USG, UC-CK). How's that for ever so slightly under-budget?

It would need a small amount of work customising the captive portal if you want to do social media logins - I've never done that personally, but someone might know the details. Their forums would be a good place to start if you want to look for someone who has done that, or general advice.

The gateway is definitely optional, and any cheap PoE switch would be fine (or non-PoE, as the AP will also ship with a PoE injector). The controller software can be run on any old PC or VM with 1-2GB of RAM (although I personally like the cloud key for convenience), so you could get the cost down as low as just the AP if you've got a switch and a spare computer.

It also gives you a nice ability to expand with another AP in future if this takes off and you need extra capacity, and a nice management interface which is optionally accessible over the internet without being on-site, which might be nice if you have to help troubleshoot this remotely.

It's a tough one to call because like all good nerds you are clearly enamoured by "shiney" - just like me but I have the advantage of owning an IT company and I've been a consultant for 20 odd years.

That said we have to weigh up the real pros and cons for your particular circumstances and get to a decent result.

If money and time were no object then see below. If money was no object but time is limited(ish) then I'd suggest Ubiquiti gear end to end. Otherwise I'd suggest go for the newer Netgear router.

Incidentally my open budget and time solution generally involves:

• pfSense for a router running on something like this: https://linitx.com/product/linitx-apu-2c-3nicusbrtc-pfsense-msata-firewall-kit-blue/14229 - ther wil be something similar available locally.
  
  (You probably won't need this because your cable does it already)
  
• In the UK we generally use ADSL Max or 2+ or FTTC - so either http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/business/vigor-120 or http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/business/vigor-130
  
  
• Switches: Netgear GS108 or GS110TP (with Poe) - both are eight port. For 24 ports HPE 1920-24 - I will justify my choice her if challenged!
  
  
• Wifi AP - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016XYQ3WK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - there are cheaper models but this one is an absolute belter.
  
  However, that lot will need quite a lot of setting up and will cost around £230 + £96 + £121 (pf box + PoE switch + AP) = ~£450 = ~USD 560. Plus cabling etc.
  
  As I said originally, I think you probably ought to stick with what you know unless you want to become a networking technician.
  
  Cheers
  Jon

Then you shouldn't have issues with QoS or anything for that matter.


That router is a bit old since it's running N wireless. I would upgrade for that. However, I would look buying Ubiquiti for something better and long term.

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https://www.amazon.de/Ubiquiti-US-8-60W-UniFi-Switch/dp/B004BQCKXO/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=ubiquiti&qid=1564082607&s=gateway&sr=8-3

and wireless.


https://www.amazon.de/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-PRO-Networks-wei%C3%9F/dp/B016XYQ3WK/ref=pd_sbs_147_6/259-4624752-4187840?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B016XYQ3WK&pd_rd_r=b1e772fa-b99a-44e0-aec6-d57d80116bcf&pd_rd_w=MnYXE&pd_rd_wg=s6uTI&pf_rd_p=74d946ea-18de-4443-bed6-d8837f922070&pf_rd_r=WJQX3PJX9XZFE7QZBFAE&psc=1&refRID=WJQX3PJX9XZFE7QZBFAE

I haven't done it yet, but I really am about to pull the trigger.. life's got more interesting now with a NEST and an echo dot in the house. I figure it's be sensible to out those devices on a 5ghz connection for a cleaner signal...

So. Do I drop some green on an AC pro...

It's gonna cost me.. eek

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B016XYQ3WK/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_107_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NHDK2M9BG0X779MTCQGP

Thanks for the detailed info there! I'm going to stick with Gigabit switches then since I will be streaming a lot of video via ethernet. The only PoE device I plan on connecting in the short term is this Ubiquiti AP. But I may be adding one or two more AP's in the future.

Awesome thanks!

Would I not get better WiFi with something like this?

Ubiquty AP can support ethernet backhaul
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016XYQ3WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.Ky1DbFR2EH4A

And although style is subjective, Asus do make "nice looking" nodes

ASUS Lyra https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075KLVWVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GNy1DbPM9FR4B