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Do you really need 2 APs per floor? Your internet is only 50 mbit/s any way.

farslan 2y ago
Don't think APs are only about the internet speed. I have a Synology NAS, so streaming and copying files between devices (wirelessly) is also important.
- Mashimo 2y ago
  What is the speed with just one AP per floor?
  - farslan 2y ago
    With my iPad Pro (which has WiFi 7), connected to the 6GHz band, I'm able to get speeds of 950 Mbps. However I also didn't optimized for Gigabit speeds, it can be maybe better.
    - radicality 2y ago
      Does it? I have newest iPad (m4 pro 13inch) and afaik it’s Wifi6E. The just announced iPhone16 does seem to have WiFi 7 though. I’m also on UniFi gear and also why I’ve been deferring upgrading to any of the wifi7 APs since none of my devices have it yet.
      - farslan 2y ago
        You're right. I thought it had because I can use the 6GHz band. But WiFi6e also supports 6GHz and I can pull down around 950 Mbps. For me, I was in the process of getting APs, and it was just time to use the latest one, otherwise I had to upgrade the APs again in the future.
szszrk 2y ago
What about latency, disconnects, internal traffic, ... different types of construction materials? Traffic to the internet is not everything. What about self hosting, sharing files between devices, or simply pushing documents to the printer...? I have a small flat, but it has an L shape, reinforced concrete on many walls, an elevator right next to one of them, and so on. With typical setup here ("router next to tv") I would have no WiFi signal in one room at all. Regardless if it's 2.4/5/6. And it's just "a few meters". So two AP's with low signal strength are infinitely better.
sebazzz 2y ago
I live in a three story home, a typical European row house (so completely built from concrete, with wooden doors), and have my Unifi Dream Machine in my utility closet where the electrical board and my home server is, and my a Unifi U6 access point at the top of the top most stairs. It is completely sufficient for 30 wireless clients.
sponaugle 2y ago
2? I have 12 APs in my house. 5 ghz propagation is terrible through insulated walls, especially those with metal film and 5/8's drywall. Add the green stuff and a closed door and APs multiply.
tehlike 2y ago
Concrete is pretty limiting.

Don't think APs are only about the internet speed. I have a Synology NAS, so streaming and copying files between devices (wirelessly) is also important.

Mashimo 2y ago
What is the speed with just one AP per floor?
- farslan 2y ago
  With my iPad Pro (which has WiFi 7), connected to the 6GHz band, I'm able to get speeds of 950 Mbps. However I also didn't optimized for Gigabit speeds, it can be maybe better.
  - radicality 2y ago
    Does it? I have newest iPad (m4 pro 13inch) and afaik it’s Wifi6E. The just announced iPhone16 does seem to have WiFi 7 though. I’m also on UniFi gear and also why I’ve been deferring upgrading to any of the wifi7 APs since none of my devices have it yet.
    - farslan 2y ago
      You're right. I thought it had because I can use the 6GHz band. But WiFi6e also supports 6GHz and I can pull down around 950 Mbps. For me, I was in the process of getting APs, and it was just time to use the latest one, otherwise I had to upgrade the APs again in the future.

szszrk 2y ago

What about latency, disconnects, internal traffic, ... different types of construction materials? Traffic to the internet is not everything. What about self hosting, sharing files between devices, or simply pushing documents to the printer...? I have a small flat, but it has an L shape, reinforced concrete on many walls, an elevator right next to one of them, and so on. With typical setup here ("router next to tv") I would have no WiFi signal in one room at all. Regardless if it's 2.4/5/6. And it's just "a few meters". So two AP's with low signal strength are infinitely better.

sebazzz 2y ago

I live in a three story home, a typical European row house (so completely built from concrete, with wooden doors), and have my Unifi Dream Machine in my utility closet where the electrical board and my home server is, and my a Unifi U6 access point at the top of the top most stairs. It is completely sufficient for 30 wireless clients.

sponaugle 2y ago

2? I have 12 APs in my house. 5 ghz propagation is terrible through insulated walls, especially those with metal film and 5/8's drywall. Add the green stuff and a closed door and APs multiply.

tehlike 2y ago

Concrete is pretty limiting.