Ubiquiti UniFi AC Long Range

Experience the capabilities of the UniFi AC Long Range AP, a wireless device featuring an innovative antenna design that maximizes both the reach and quality of its network coverage. Distinguished not merely by high transmit power but by its superior antenna gain, this access point excels in connecting distant clients, ensuring an extended and reliable long-range connection that stands out in the industry.

Boasting a significant antenna range of 185 square meters, the UniFi AC Long Range AP is perfectly tailored for expansive environments that demand broad wireless coverage. This includes large office spaces, retail centers, and spacious residential settings, where consistent and comprehensive network access is critical. Equipped with advanced MIMO technology, featuring 2.4GHz 3x3 and 5GHz 2x2 configurations, this access point supports a 2.4GHz radio rate of 450 Mbps and a 5GHz radio rate of 867 Mbps. These capabilities allow it to handle high data throughput and multiple simultaneous connections without compromising speed or stability, making it an ideal solution for environments with high user density and demanding data needs.

This device adheres to the versatile wireless standards of 802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k/v/ac, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of devices and maintaining optimal performance through advanced features like enhanced roaming, resource management, and flexible network configuration. These standards are essential for providing a seamless user experience in dynamic settings where individuals frequently move between various access points.

Further augmenting its robust design is a single 1 Gbps Ethernet port, facilitating high-speed wired connections that are essential for efficiently managing the data traffic from the wireless network to the broader network infrastructure. This feature ensures that the access point can support the substantial bandwidth requirements of modern network environments without becoming a throughput bottleneck. With a maximum power consumption of just 6.5 W and the ability to operate across a wide temperature range from -10 °C to 70 °C, the UniFi AC Long Range AP combines energy efficiency with durability, standing up to varying climatic conditions without sacrificing performance.

This access point is designed to deliver outstanding RF performance, harnessing the capabilities of spectral analysis, airtime fairness, and band steering to optimize wireless communication efficiency and effectiveness. By incorporating advanced spectral analysis, the device meticulously examines the distribution of power across frequency components, identifying and mitigating interference from various sources, such as household appliances or other Wi-Fi networks. This precise analysis allows network administrators to select the least congested channels and adjust channel widths, thereby enhancing the network's performance by reducing interference and maximizing spectral efficiency.

Furthermore, the access point employs airtime fairness to ensure equitable distribution of transmission opportunities among all connected devices, regardless of their individual specifications. This is crucial in mixed-device environments where legacy devices could potentially dominate the airtime, adversely affecting overall network throughput. Band steering technology is another pivotal feature of this access point, designed to alleviate network congestion by intelligently directing dual-band devices to the less crowded and faster 5 GHz band. This not only optimizes the use of available RF spectrum but also enhances the network's capacity and reduces latency by effectively balancing the load between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

To complement these advanced features, the access point utilizes an RF map — a visual tool that provides a comprehensive representation of wireless signals within the environment. This map displays crucial information such as coverage areas, signal strength, and potential interference spots, which is instrumental during both the planning phase for strategic placement of access points and in ongoing management for troubleshooting and optimization of the network layout. The RF map enables network administrators to make informed decisions about where to place additional access points and how to adjust settings to cover dead spots, ensure uniform coverage, and maintain optimal performance throughout the network.

Integrated with the UniFi Network Application, this access point forms part of a robust enterprise wireless management system, ideal for environments requiring high-density client deployments. Through the UniFi Network Application, network administrators can efficiently manage multiple networks from a unified interface, streamlining the configuration and monitoring of network devices across various locations. This centralized platform offers real-time network performance insights, enabling administrators to apply configuration changes to multiple networks simultaneously, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

The application also excels in managing network users and guests, providing tools to create and manage user groups with specific access rights and custom guest portals tailored for different needs. These features ensure appropriate access levels, significantly boosting network security. Additionally, the ability to remotely upgrade device firmware enhances device security and performance across the network by addressing vulnerabilities and updating features without manual intervention. Furthermore, the UniFi Network Application allows for the customization of guest hotspot design, architecture, and privacy settings. Administrators can personalize the login experience, set bandwidth limits, and integrate brand elements, creating a cohesive and controlled guest access environment. Advanced options such as voucher systems are also available to regulate and potentially monetize access. Enhanced privacy controls within the application help in managing data retention and user activity logs, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. These features, along with the capability to segment network traffic and encrypt user data, bolster both security and privacy for users and guests alike.

Adding to its versatility, the mobile app component of the UniFi Network Application facilitates quick device setup and on-the-go management, providing administrators with the flexibility to manage the network remotely. This integration is particularly beneficial in dynamic settings like hotels, educational institutions, offices, and retail spaces, where managing diverse user needs and maintaining stringent security protocols are paramount.