How do I increase the signal strength of my UniFi AP?

Select non-overlapping channels, and channels with the lowest interference

1. You should only ever use channels 1, 6, or 11 on 2.4GHz.
2. Nearby APs should use different channels.
3. You can use the RF Scan in the UniFi Network Application to identify the channels with the lowest interference.

What is UniFi MIMO?

802.11ac Wave 2 MU‑MIMO (Multi‑User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows a Wave 2 AP to communicate with multiple clients at the same time – significantly increasing multi‑user throughput and overall user experience.

How do I change from UniFi 2.4 GHz to 5GHz?

Accepted solution

1. Go to settings (bottom left) and select wireless networks.
2. Create new WLAN group (top right)
3. defines your second set of SSIDs.
4. Go to devices (top left) and select your AP.
5. Open configuration and WLAN settings.
6. Select the new WLAN group for either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

How do I turn on UniFi 5GHz?

Choose WLAN -> wlan0 (5GHz) Basic Setting, Enable 5GHz WLAN and configure the SSID. Untick the Disable WLAN Interface to enable Wireless. Fil in the SSID. Click Apply Changes to save the settings.

Are UniFi APs good?

After fighting consumer wifi devices for too long, I moved to Unifi AC Pro’s (a 5 pack). Since then I’ve had no random problems, fantastic performance, and (at last) some actual insights into my wifi environment. Still amazing, no complaints. Our wifi connections are now as reliable as our ethernet connections.

How many ubiquiti access points do I need?

If you must have a number a rough estimate is one access point every 800 square feet or 75 square meters. In most cases, the biggest issue isn’t the access point signal reaching clients but the low power client signal getting back to the access point.

How do I tune my UniFi AP for best performance?

5 Ways to Improve UniFi Wi-Fi Performance

1. Check your Frequency. The first thing to take a look at is the frequency/channel that is being used for your wireless coverage.
2. Check the Channel Width.
3. Adjust Transmit Power.
4. Enable Band Steering.
5. Adjust Cell Size and RSSI Thresholds.

Does Ubiquiti have wifi6?

The Access Point WiFi 6 Lite (U6 Lite) is a 2×2 WiFi 6 access point that can reach an aggregate throughput rate up to 1.5 Gbps with its 5 GHz (MU-MIMO and OFDMA) and 2.4 GHz (MIMO) bands….Know more about your network than ever before.

How do I connect to UniFi AP?

Plug 1 end of the network cable into the access point. Plug the other end into the (modem) router. Plug power cable into a free socket. Plug the other end of the power cable into the access point.