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In case anyone is looking for replacements: Ubiquiti makes some really great professional grade stuff (in regard to design and hardware). I would recommend pai

In case anyone is looking for replacements: Ubiquiti makes some really great professional grade stuff (in regard to design and hardware). I would recommend pairing a couple Unifi AP AC Pro Access Points (with a maximum throughput of around 1.3Gbps on the 5Ghz band) with a Unifi Security Gateway and for most scenarios you will be done and probably never look back. If you really are into networking you could also take a look at their EdgeMax series which has some router features the more simple Unifi products do not provide (like a shit ton of routing features, and the ability to hook it up directly onto a fiber cable using the provided SFP port) Take a look at https://www.ubnt.com/ https://www.ubnt.com/ if you are interested. Hope this helps :)

anexprogrammer 10y ago
Not saying you're wrong, but when I was looking at router replacements the Amazon reviews didn't inspire confidence. I ended up buying another Netgear putting DD-WRT on it. eg https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Security-Gateway-USG-PRO-4/dp/B019PBEI5W https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Security-Gateway-USG-P...
- aseipp 10y ago
  The main complaints I've seen about the security gateway are mostly that it just doesn't have a lot of features, and some people hit some bad performance. It's really lacking some important features for anyone even remotely a power user. But it seems like they're porting over a lot of features from the EdgeMAX router line to the Unifi line -- so in a few version cycles, you'll get more powerful routing, full VPN, DPI, etc. etc. I'd probably wait on buying a security gateway, though I admit, they're nice for "coherence". The EdgeMAX line is apparently great. I've never used it, but their basic routers are about as cheap. You just don't get fancy SSO/integration, but they are reliable and fast as hell, from what I've heard. That said, I wouldn't let the security gateway dissuade you too much. Their Unifi product line is still generally very good, especially WiFi. I have a small atom board running pfSense as my router, but it's backed by 2x Unifi AC AP Pros (802.11ac), along with a Unifi switch, and a Unifi Cloud Key for running my controller. It works really well, allows remote access, decent breakdown of where my bandwidth comes from vis a vis APs and switch, etc. The AC AP is probably one of the best direct APs I've ever used in terms of quality, though there was a firmware bug that annoyed my Apple devices for a short time... Unifi is almost certainly never going to get close to the features of pfSense, but maybe in a few years down the line when I retire it I'll look again. The WiFi APs and stuff are good though, I'd recommend them, even if you don't go with the switch/router.
Someone1234 10y ago
I'd argue for most consumers Ubiquiti aren't suitable. They offer professional equipment for pros to configure and use. Most consumers for example aren't going to want PoE or half the options Ubiquiti's UI shows off. For consumer friendly alternatives I'd look at "Google WiFi." It is specifically aimed at consumers and contains features specifically useful to family (like WiFi "pausing"). Just buy the triple pack ($300), put one on ethernet, and space the other two out throughout your home for improved coverage.
staticelf 10y ago
I purchased an Ubiquiti router and AP. While I'm happy about it I would never recommend it to people that doesn't know networking. Some stuff was confusing/hard even for me that once upon a time took a CCNA certification. But it works great, never had any downtime with it and the speed is good. I have two networks and you can really get down to the nitty and gritty with it. But if you want an easy configuration with easy to use QoS controls and so on, Ubiquiti is not for you.

anexprogrammer 10y ago

Not saying you're wrong, but when I was looking at router replacements the Amazon reviews didn't inspire confidence. I ended up buying another Netgear putting DD-WRT on it. eg https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Security-Gateway-USG-PRO-4/dp/B019PBEI5W https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Security-Gateway-USG-P...

aseipp 10y ago
The main complaints I've seen about the security gateway are mostly that it just doesn't have a lot of features, and some people hit some bad performance. It's really lacking some important features for anyone even remotely a power user. But it seems like they're porting over a lot of features from the EdgeMAX router line to the Unifi line -- so in a few version cycles, you'll get more powerful routing, full VPN, DPI, etc. etc. I'd probably wait on buying a security gateway, though I admit, they're nice for "coherence". The EdgeMAX line is apparently great. I've never used it, but their basic routers are about as cheap. You just don't get fancy SSO/integration, but they are reliable and fast as hell, from what I've heard. That said, I wouldn't let the security gateway dissuade you too much. Their Unifi product line is still generally very good, especially WiFi. I have a small atom board running pfSense as my router, but it's backed by 2x Unifi AC AP Pros (802.11ac), along with a Unifi switch, and a Unifi Cloud Key for running my controller. It works really well, allows remote access, decent breakdown of where my bandwidth comes from vis a vis APs and switch, etc. The AC AP is probably one of the best direct APs I've ever used in terms of quality, though there was a firmware bug that annoyed my Apple devices for a short time... Unifi is almost certainly never going to get close to the features of pfSense, but maybe in a few years down the line when I retire it I'll look again. The WiFi APs and stuff are good though, I'd recommend them, even if you don't go with the switch/router.

Someone1234 10y ago

I'd argue for most consumers Ubiquiti aren't suitable. They offer professional equipment for pros to configure and use. Most consumers for example aren't going to want PoE or half the options Ubiquiti's UI shows off. For consumer friendly alternatives I'd look at "Google WiFi." It is specifically aimed at consumers and contains features specifically useful to family (like WiFi "pausing"). Just buy the triple pack ($300), put one on ethernet, and space the other two out throughout your home for improved coverage.

staticelf 10y ago

I purchased an Ubiquiti router and AP. While I'm happy about it I would never recommend it to people that doesn't know networking. Some stuff was confusing/hard even for me that once upon a time took a CCNA certification. But it works great, never had any downtime with it and the speed is good. I have two networks and you can really get down to the nitty and gritty with it. But if you want an easy configuration with easy to use QoS controls and so on, Ubiquiti is not for you.