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Hemi-Cuda · 04-19-2022, 04:21 PM

If you're going with Ubiquiti for the access points, why don't you go with them for the gateway (router) and switch as well? That way everything is managed through one web portal. Also the access points you listed are older models that don't support the new WiFi 6 standard, I'd look at getting the AP WiFi 6 Lite or Pro depending on how many devices will be on your network

https://ca.store.ui.com/collections/...nifi-ap-6-lite

For the router, I'd also go with the Ubiquiti Dream Machine as it runs the UniFi OS without needing a separate server and it also has an access point built-in, so you can potentially cut down on 1 external AP

https://ca.store.ui.com/collections/...-dream-machine

As for how it all works, the flow would be ISP Modem > Router > Switch > Access Point. You'd have to contact your ISP to change how your modem is setup if using your own external router, and for a switch you'll definitely want one with PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power your access points

04-19-2022, 04:21 PM	#151
Hemi-Cuda wins 10 internets Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: slightly to the left Exp:	If you're going with Ubiquiti for the access points, why don't you go with them for the gateway (router) and switch as well? That way everything is managed through one web portal. Also the access points you listed are older models that don't support the new WiFi 6 standard, I'd look at getting the AP WiFi 6 Lite or Pro depending on how many devices will be on your network https://ca.store.ui.com/collections/...nifi-ap-6-lite For the router, I'd also go with the Ubiquiti Dream Machine as it runs the UniFi OS without needing a separate server and it also has an access point built-in, so you can potentially cut down on 1 external AP https://ca.store.ui.com/collections/...-dream-machine As for how it all works, the flow would be ISP Modem > Router > Switch > Access Point. You'd have to contact your ISP to change how your modem is setup if using your own external router, and for a switch you'll definitely want one with PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power your access points Last edited by Hemi-Cuda; 04-19-2022 at 04:23 PM.