The APs have great options. Cloud, local controller (their hardware device, software or a docker container), or none at all. If you want to start with a single

The APs have great options. Cloud, local controller (their hardware device, software or a docker container), or none at all. If you want to start with a single AP you don't need the manager. I bought their largest AP, the 660, attached it to a second floor ceiling, and found it covered my whole home and much of the yard. It supports 100s of clients.