Fyi wifiman is the unifi equivalent ipad app for analysing signals plus the environmental scan in the uniquiti gateway control (web access best, find under radios). So much information and even more coming in the next release due out anyday now.
I have that but really I have never needed it, I have 3 APs around the house, connected via ethernet (the most important point IMO) and really have never had an issue.
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Yep my APs have GigE Ethernet access now… huge bandwidth available with the later protocols. I can’t remember the last time I had any sort of wifi instability… the thing is rock solid like Ethernet…. Just like it should be.. fit and forget.. I like that the system automation takes care of everything… again just like it should be, these modern products and protocols are designed to be less hands on and people centric … very different from 20 years ago.
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Can you please tell me what your Wi-Fi hardware is? Don’t you use Ethernet to connect your audio devices?
I’m moving into a new house that doesn’t have any built-in Ethernet (RJ45 cables).
I use Ubiquiti WLAN equipment (APs and WLC) - some of my audio equipment is ethernet connected - some is wireless connected… I use what ever is convenient.
If you are moving in - and replacing carpets or decorating - you might want to consider flat under carpet ethernet cable - can work well.
You will likely need ethernet to connect wireless access points anyway. Having a pure wireless mesh often doesn’t work that well in terms of performance, and of course you can use PoE (power over your ethernet cable) to power access points and remote switches so you dont need extra powers supplies and mains leads. It’s what I do and works very effectively. I also recently had some extra ethernet trunking installed to connect up house infrastructure, including APs.
I think home networking is pretty much normal these days connecting IoT, TVs, automation machines, kitchen appliances, garage appliances, personal devices, computers, VoIP Telephone/WLAN mobile .. so its worth getting it done properly in my opinion… certainly ahead of decorating.
Excellent advice - surprising it still has to be pointed out to those using network devices.
I installed the majority of my cabled ethernet network, significantly more than twenty years ago - old house with poor ability to communicate throughout, with any form of wireless comms - part of a full refurb.
With additions, now around thirty five ethernet outlets across two buildings and five wired WAPs. No issues after replacing limited early Netgear WAPs.
Using Draytek router in lieu of the BT HH offering (fttc), which you likely know are approved by BT to work on their broadband lines.
Otherwise all Ubiquiti, which you will recall PH was a proponent of their use, after recounting here on the forum, now long ago, addressing the issues PS had with wifi!
Similarly iirc, you have similarly advocated that even for home, Ubiquiti is a reliable choice.
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Totally agree. Ethernet backbone with multiple APs is definitely the way to go. I switched over to ubiquiti at the start of lockdown and it has been rock solid for years. Easy to manage (I remotely manage two site installations from my ipad) working well out of the box and growing sophistication for those who are interested (firewall, vpn, vlans etc).
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