Add UniFi Access Point to Existing Network | Step-by-Step

[@matthiashuber4117]

Perfectly explained, thank you very much.

[@ApexOneTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hpharold23]

I just installed AP6+ Unifi and I love it.

[@thomassiden7455]

Very good explanation, help a lot Thanks :)

[@ApexOneTech]

Glad it helped!

[@calisko11]

Setup with the switch....Is the ac adapter needed?

[@ApexOneTech]

No, if it's a PoE Switch. Yes, if it's not a PoE switch.

[@ChrisGrellas]

Best guide out there, thanks Bogdan!

[@bmanual]

Ty! Your video made my setup a breeze!!

[@jordanashworth]

Great video, informative. Would this arrangement be ok with 2 U6 APs? I need two for physical coverage but don’t need all the Unifi system, just basic WiFi for residential use. Will two APs work together and play nicely like this but on the same network?

[@ApexOneTech]

It’ll work but won’t be ideal. The WiFi signal won’t switch well between the two APs. Meaning that if your phone is connected to AP 1 and you walk around your house, and your phone is much closer to AP 2, it won’t switch when it needs to. It will probably switch over to the closer AP eventually but you’ll probably lose signal before it does which isn’t great. I haven’t tried two APs like this but that’s what Ubiquiti themselves point out. Consider the U6 Long Range. I’ve installed one in a two-story home and covers the entire house well, add outdoors.

[@stephenmcgarrigle229]

Great videos I have a unifi express and u6 + with Poe+ switch coming tomorrow - will the unifi express and the u6 behave as two different wifi networks? I just want one wifi network but with multiple access points. Thanks

[@ApexOneTech]

Thanks! You’ll setup the express first. Then can plug in both the switch and u6+. Use the UniFi app and it’ll be a breeze. By default, the u6+ will broadcast the same WiFi signal so you’re good to go.

[@stephenmcgarrigle229]

Thank you. The world is a better place because of you. Keep doing your thing

[@FB-in9mr]

@@ApexOneTech I also have a unifi express and an extra AP connected to it. I want to plug that into my existing network, so behind my main router in the house and have all devices connected to both the main router directly and the devices connected via the unifi network being able to see eachother. By default the express creates a new network and has its own DHCP active. How can I change the network settings to achieve my goal?

[@MrMsek]

Does U6+ uses DHCP from my router for new clients or it creates his own DHCP scope?

[@ApexOneTech]

Pretty sure it has to be from the router since that's where DHCP server is running.

[@se7ennio]

Hello. I have uniFI U7-pro and i’m using as an access router. My home at the bottom of the building and i cannot have internet as i near the access point. Now i have another U7-pro and i want to use it as a repeater. How can i setup my second U7-pro as a repeater? Could you help me, please?

[@ApexOneTech]

Not sure with a third-party router. I would honestly just recommend getting a UniFi router/gateway if you're getting another UniFI access point that won't be wired in. The second U7 will automatically mesh to the first one--assuming they're in range. It'll never be as good as directly wired but it should work fine--all depends on your distance and internet speed you're going for.

[@se7ennio]

@@ApexOneTech Thank you my friend.

[@mrprfct7069]

I want to set up using unifi management as I would like more than 1 SSID. Do I still use my existing router for security and disable the routers wifi capabilities? How then do I take advantage of unify management? I have the LR version

[@ApexOneTech]

You need to get a UniFi cloud gateway to replace your router. Look here: store.ui.com/us/en?category=all-unifi-cloud-gateways You don't need one with integrated wifi. Most likely, a UCG-Ultra would work for you.

[@lisavansgaard]

Can you help me - ive Got a UniFi access point and UniFi switch - but it doesnt Connect

[@ApexOneTech]

Do you have a UniFi gateway/router?

[@Shift4g]

Does UniFi make anything that doesn't require having existing ethernet runs, cutting holes in drywall and running cables throughout the house, or hobby level interest in networking to get better performance lol? It sounds like its only worth the effort if your Best Buy grade mesh system is no longer cutting it.

[@ApexOneTech]

lol yes. That’s the Unifi express. You can mesh multiple units together. There’s many reasons to go UniFi. It’s advanced networking features and easy use that stand out. All without some subscription like Netgear does, for example.

[@AntonioSanto0802]

I have a Fritzbox with two SSIDs, the main one and the guests one. If I install these APs, will they generate two SSIDs? Or only the main one?

[@ApexOneTech]

In short, just the main one. The details: the UniFi AP in standalone mode only gives you two WiFi signals, one in 2.4 and the other in 5 GHz. Typically, you would just have one SSID for both 2.4 and 5 GHz. The way you can have two is if you separate your main SSID to be one radio and your guest on the other. For example, main on 5 GHz and guest on 2.4 GHz. I wouldn’t recommend that though. Really, the AP in standalone mode should be used for one SSID.

[@sorjai.]

Can you do the one where it's reversed, I.e. USG ultra + Netgear mesh orbi for your wifi. That would be helpful. Thanks!

[@ApexOneTech]

Yes! Scheduled to pubish in a couple days. Subscribe. I'll also give you the link here when it's up!

[@sorjai.]

@@ApexOneTech woot! Thanks!

[@ApexOneTech]

@@sorjai. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaa5pHeYqpdmhMU Just note that I haven't test this with a Netgear mesh system but just a standalone wifi router. I'm sure it'll work with one of the Orbi units though. Let us know if the additional satellite units still mesh to the primary one.

[@sorjai.]

@@ApexOneTech thanks! Will do... it'll be a while though because I can't get my hands on the dang UCG ultra!

[@mellowc]

What if the router and where you want to put the access point are in different rooms?

[@ApexOneTech]

Just a longer Ethernet cable ;)

[@David_Caleyman]

Can anyone explain this. I have setup access point as above however when I change the cable from the injector to the acccess point it is powered on, blue light is solid, and it is broadcasting the network, however I can not log onto the network and it does not appear in the app either. I'm stumped. Switch back the cable and it all works again. I've tried serveral cables and it doesn't work with them either. I love computers.

[@ApexOneTech]

I don't what you mean by "..change the cable form the injector the access point".

[@rogerrix4127]

How did you use this with or without bridge mode? How did it work compared to the Netgear router?

[@ApexOneTech]

This specific one was about the same in coverage. However, it would only be worth it to me if I was adding like a long range Unifi access point. There’s quite a bit of limitations as I point out. However, if you’re okay with the SSID limitations and just have complete dead WiFi zones, then it’s an easy solution. I did not use this in bridge mode.

[@soesbetech]

Good afternoon sir got a question for you how do you set the password on the UniFi acceea points the same as my router password

[@ApexOneTech]

You mean the password for the Unifi access point itself? You set it up during initial setup or later again in the Unifi app. If you forgot it, reset the device first.

[@DriveLineZ]

Is it a good idea to microwave this?

[@ApexOneTech]

Always but use the popcorn preset.

[@derrickandrewtolocotoc3842]

how to set a specific IP?

[@ApexOneTech]

For the access point? You’ll have to do that in your router. Search google for Fixed IP address or DHCP reservation with your router model.

[@Homieblak]

I added a unifi extender to another router, at first it worked well, later it opened another open network where anyone can join with out a password, how do I deal with this?

[@ApexOneTech]

Give me more details. What exact model? You added to a Unifi network or other brand?

[@Homieblak]

@@ApexOneTech Model is Unifi Ap firmware version 4.3.28-11361. I added it to another network. (A TP Link router). It has two connection points with one being secure and the other open, I have tried fixing this to have only one secure point but to no avail. kindly advice.

[@lucasthielke]

About speedtest, how is U6+?

[@ApexOneTech]

Mostly just depends on your internet service provider for your internet speeds. Connection via a wireless access point will always have some speed loss when compared to a hardwired connection. If you’re asking about throughout of data with the U6 Plus, it’s on par with everything else. Specs wise: 570 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band and 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz band. These numbers are for absolute ideal conditions though. Realistically, it’ll be much lower. Again though, when comparing to other APs, you just want your consider the coverage area and maybe MIMO.

[@lucasthielke]

@@ApexOneTech I want speedtest about gigabit connection on it. Testing on Some WiFi 6 devices, like a newer iPhone

[@saptarshi34]

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[@davidparty6528]

Reyee AP is better and cheaper.

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