Ubiquiti WLAN Reviews

Ubiquiti WLAN is a management and the layout. You must do your own design work to determine where you want to place the devices. 

Once they are in, and because you can have multiple access points, the handoff between different access points, one to another, is really nice. 

You are not losing signals, dropping connections, and other such things. 

It is all very good.

It is similar to the switches, where it is one of those things where it just works. They are very reliable.

With newer products, to be precise, you want to know what their plan is, and where are they heading. Because you want to make wise choices. And, once again, the same product does not last indefinitely. 

You are always coming up with new ideas and improvements. 

But you want to know where they see themselves going in the future. 

When they release new products, you should know if there backward compatibility, or do you have to replace the entire forklift, It is useful to understand their strategy and where they are headed.

Ubiquiti WLAN is stable. It just works.

I am the only one who does a lot of the management. 

There are a couple of other people who use it, but there are probably a lot of people and customers making connections and using it. 

There are no complaints. Nobody is unhappy. If no one complains, it must be doing well.

I've never dealt with technical support.

The initial setup is straightforward.

They give you a lot of options, but most of the defaults are good. 

There are some configurations you will want to do over time as you learn. But, it is simple. 

I work with some products where figuring out the configuration is extremely difficult and requires trial and error. It is simpler and easier to use with Ubiquiti.

This solution requires very low maintenance. If something goes wrong, I find out about it and either make a quick configuration change or do something similar, or every now and then, something goes out or doesn't work properly and I have to replace it. That would be a lot if I had to do something once a year.

It is a stand-alone price.

I purchase the product. You can buy them in bulk and get several pieces of hardware at once. 

It is a one-time investment. I do that, and it works perfectly.

It works well, It's a good product, I would rate Ubiquiti WLAN a nine out of ten.

I use Ubiquiti WLAN to provide Wi-Fi in the hotel industry.

We've received positive feedback from our clients after deploying Ubiquiti WLAN, which has improved our confidence and reputation as a service provider.

Ubiquiti WLAN's best feature is the free controller system software. We can download this software anytime without licensing fees, and once deployed, the access point instantly synchronizes with the system, which makes configuration faster and easier. Other valuable features include Ubiquiti WLAN's signal reach and penetration, single view of all access points, and captive portal system, which you can use to generate tickets for guests and allow them to log in using the password.

Ubiquiti WLAN would be improved with the addition of individual AP configuration, which would allow for fine-tuning of individual access points and logins. There are also occasional issues with syncing the controller software.

I've been using Ubiquiti WLAN for three to four years.

Ubiquiti WLAN's stability is good.

Ubiquiti WLAN's scalability is good.

Ubiquiti's technical support is satisfactory.

Positive

The setup is straightforward; for example, deployment will take around four to five days for a three-story building with fifteen to twenty rooms.

We use an in-house team.

We've received a decent ROI from Ubiquiti WLAN.

Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase.

I evaluated Cisco Meraki and Ruckus.

I would rate Ubiquiti WLAN seven out of ten.

Support could be better.

Regarding WLAN, you can use multiple channels to increase the number of access points. Apart from the number of devices limitation, these switches are relatively scalable and functional in wired networks. They can also work in various scenarios. However, I recommend using a different technology if the network size exceeds a certain threshold.

I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

Ubiquiti don't support direct channels. You have to go through the retailer or distributor to obtain the devices. Consequently, if you encounter any issues or need device replacements, getting them sorted out might take time despite adequate technical support.

Neutral

The product is a little expensive.

NPM makes it easier to integrate. It's integrated with other network devices.

There was a time when we were using Cisco switches and attempting to integrate Ubiquiti UniFi switches into our network infrastructure. Eventually, after some effort, we managed to understand the process. Initially, it was challenging to configure the unified console to manage virtual networks alongside internal networks effectively. We had to comprehend how both systems would integrate carefully. It became apparent that maximizing the usage of Cisco switches required a thorough understanding of how UniFi operates at the backend.

I recommend the solution.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Ubiquiti WLAN needs to expand the models with external antennas. It needs to improve stability. 

The tool's deployment is very easy. The deployment of 15 access points can take a day. 

Ubiquiti WLAN is cheap. It can work without licensing. 

I rate the product a six out of ten. 

I'm using it for access and coverage for my devices.

For me, the ease of configuration is a valuable feature. 

In my opinion, Ubiquiti has made significant improvements, but there is still room for growth in certain areas. While I believe that Ubiquiti is an excellent brand and offers high-quality devices, I think they could enhance their products by integrating cloud access into each device. This would eliminate the need for separate devices, such as a cloud key, to ensure access through the cloud. 

For instance, individuals who cannot afford a UDM and want to control their devices from Nextiva are forced to buy additional devices from other brands that have this built-in option. I believe Ubiquiti can improve in this aspect and find a way to integrate cloud access into their devices.

For professional use, I used this solution about three or four months ago. But I use it every day in my house.

When the system or the app access point is properly provisioned and configured, it's very stable. However, if you have roaming activated without a mesh, it's not always stable. Specifically, I'm referring to roaming using WAPAP Elite or WAPAP Pro. In this type of configuration, it's about 85% stable.

I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

I have used other solutions that were mostly cheaper and less feature-rich. For example, they had limited capabilities for creating hotspots, LANs, Wi-Fi LANs, controlling bandwidth, and creating additional SSIDs. I used options like Keppel Link and Tandem, which are mostly consumer-grade brands. I'd look to brands like Cisco Wireless, Cisco Meraki, or Huawei if I needed more advanced solutions.

The initial setup is very easy. In my opinion, the interface for configuring security devices is simple to use. It didn't take me long to set it up, but it depends on the complexity of the deployment. For example, I configured it on my personal device, but the same deployment would be different for on-site setup. 

The pricing is very reasonable, so I'd rate it a two out of ten, where ten is expensive. There are no additional costs or fees that I've encountered.

The main differences between Ubiquiti WLAN and other WLAN solutions, in my opinion, are the quality of the product and the simplicity of the configurations and setups. Ubiquiti WLAN is of higher quality than many other options, and the initial setup is more user-friendly.

With the new feature that comes to us, everything is going wireless. We have brands like Cambium Networks and Huawei. With Ubiquiti WLAN, it's a benefit for all of us because everything is more stable, and there's a good relationship between the price and the quantity of products we have. It's a good option to choose a reliable device like WLAN. So, I think everyone will learn how to implement WLAN solutions with brands like VPN. It's very, very user-friendly.

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. 

It's a WLAN solution. I can provide access point management for the whole corporation.

We are not physically installing a single site, we have a few branches across the nation, and I can manage them in a single point.

I have a few SSIDs that broadcast to specific sites.  

I can manage the login, and I have it integrated to make it easier for my clients. They don't need to use passwords, it is based on a certificate that is on my domain. 

The feature that I really like is the backup. You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want.

It notifies me when I have to update the access points. It is consistently roaming my environment and alerts me when it is not up-to-date, or if it requires my attention.

For example, it alerts me, if there is an access point that is conflicting with another access point outside of my organization and is using the same channel.

It includes a heat map, which is pretty good. I can import an image with my company or my site, and delimitate the spaces, such as where the wood is, or concrete, brick, glass and few other materials, all with built-in options on the tool. I can pin my devices won where they were installed and we know exactly the broadcast intensity of the signal.

The heat map is a nice troubleshoot tool, that helps me to manage the solution and understand if there is a complaint regarding a co-ordinant. For example, if someone complains that the Wi-Fi is not connected in some place of my sites, I can check the heat map and shows me the proper signal strength on that specific place, I know then, that where I should act, on my AP or on the client's connection to evaluate the network card for the user.

The heat map is always working well.

It has good visibility.

This solution gives me a lot of power to manage the WLAN for my company.

Ubiquiti WLAN is a very robust product to use.

They have a feature that allows you to wirelessly connect between them. If for example, the Wi-Fi has a poor connection with the network, it will look for a partner, and select the wireless from there, or if I don't have data cabling on the local, I can simply connect it into the eletric network and it will work as a wireless extension from any other devices. We barely have outages with the solution and I requires a minimal attention/effort to keep running.

For me there is little room for improvement on my scenario, I have never used cloud solutions or had a glance on it. 

The improvement I see right now as a good feature is firmware related, if I were able to re-firmware my legacy/old Ubiquiti AP's with a generic new firmware, this would definitely extend the life-cycle of my older assets that still work smoothly, It would allow me to avoid some hardware expenses within years and keep my environment up-to-date.

Another nice improvement for this would be a seamless integration with PowerBi from Microsoft to generate dashboards and aggregate the info on Infrastructure reports easier.

I have been using Ubiquiti WLAN for approximately two years.

We are using the most updated version, which is version 6.0

We had two instances where the controller was down, but that was due to a server issue.

The controller and access points are pretty stable.

In my environment, I currently have 20 access points. In the beginning, we had 15 or 16 access points, we already had close to 30 in the close passando, and now we are running around 20.

In my experience, this platform scales pretty well. I have not scaled it to hundreds of access points, so I am not sure if it can scale for larger enterprise companies the same way it has for us.

I have never contacted technical support.

I have experience with the Ubiquiti UniFi solution. I have been working with it for three years. It's pretty stable.

I have also, worked with Hewlett Packard and Cisco. 

The command line breaks the point for troubleshooting and for managing the information, as mostly things are done using a GUI on Ubiquiti, it really gets way easier to identify the issue sometimes.

It was easy to set up. I would rate it an eight out of ten.

It was only two hours to deploy.

It is very easy to manage the solution.

It doe not cost much, I could say that it delivers a nice pack for what it costs.

Ubiquiti itself, is a good company to start with. 

Ubiquiti is the best choice for small companies because of the easy installation, their variety of products, and their integration, and you can manage all of your devices from a single controller.

As of right now, I don't have any switches, just Ubiquiti access points, and a controller, but we can manage any device that is manufactured by the same vendor. This is a great feature to have.

I, personally, have never used the switches. I am not sure what the capabilities of it are, or what the throughput is.

If you are a small or medium-sized company, it will ease your life. It will present you with dashboard, and management capabilities.

I haven't seen that ease with other vendors. Ubiquiti offers you a simple way to manage it.

I don't know if it can be used in large companies, where you have large environments to manage, or with data centers or services that you offer on a large scale (over 200 AP/switch devices).

I would rate Ubiquiti WLAN a nine out of ten.

We are using this solution as a network device.

I have been using this solution for approximately two years.

The solution is stable but could improve.

I have found Ubiquiti WLAN scalable. We have approximately 200 users using the solution in my organization and do not plan to increase usage.

We were satisfied with the support.

We have a network specialist that does the installation, it was not difficult for us.

We did the implementation of the solution ourselves with our five-person network specialist team.

There is a license required for this solution.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Ubiquiti WLAN a seven out of ten.

Small, medium, and enterprise customers use the solution.

The management features are valuable.

The product must provide better warranties.

I have been using the solution for seven to eight years. I am using the latest version of the solution.

I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten.

We have around 150 users. We push new firmware updates when they become available. We check it on a monthly basis. We have eight engineers in our technical team. I rate the tool’s scalability an eight out of ten.

The technical support could be better. There are delays in response.

Neutral

I am using the cloud version of the tool. The time taken for deployment depends on the scope of the project.

We also work with NETGEAR. We mainly work with Ubiquiti unless a customer asks specifically for a different product.

I will recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.