Ruijie Reyee WiFi - The range is insane!!

[@SIKOLOBULU-gr2oh]

Very useful vidéo ! Thanks for that extensive installation and configuration video. I’ll try to set up the same in my remote location in my village in the south of Cameroon.😊

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for watching. The range for the large outdoor AP is incredible 😁

[@Tntdruid]

Looks like the outdoor AP can beem internet to ISS in space 😂

[@LarsKlintTech]

It does. Only when it passes though. 🛰

[@WadeAbout]

Systems that require an active internet connection to install is almost a no go for regional Australia. We install, then get working. Then adopt etc. needs an offline set up function. I can think of a heap of reasons you would want a network but no internet etc.

[@LarsKlintTech]

It depends on what you define as "regional" Australia. This family of products is designed for online use, which is still the most common scenario. If you need offline functionality 100% of the time, you probably need to look elsewhere 🤷‍♂

[@bhumsonj]

@@LarsKlintTech You can add device offline but you need to access the devices using web interface not the app.

[@EmilePolka]

since you scanning the QR code anyway, you just have to make sure that the device is power off when adding the device to your project, once added, you can just plug it to power and for less than a minute, it should come up online.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for the tip. It took a bit more than a minute (3-5min), which is why it threw me off. A simple message saying "we're on it, don't worry" or something like that might help. Thanks for watching Remle 😊

[@athomft]

Always funny when you pronounce Ruijie Reyee

[@LarsKlintTech]

Haha, I still don't know how to 😂

[@anantasutrisno7136]

You pronounce Ruijie correctly. However reyee pronounce "Re" in "rest room"

[@CaptainAndy99]

Cool installation. As a matter of interest, when would you use mesh vs bridges? Is distance the only factor?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks Captain. I would use bridges when you don't want the interference of another access point, and of course also for distance. At Keith's place we couldn't quite get coverage to where we wanted the outdoor AP, so a bridge made the most sense. Most wireless bridges are also outdoor rated, which helps. I have a new video coming out tomorrow, which is installing the 1.5Gb bridge from UBNT, which is a speed you can't achieve with meshed Wifi, so that is another reason.

[@Rob_Turner_UK]

isnt the limitation for the long distance wifi ap thr client?

[@LarsKlintTech]

It is both, but often the client is the limiting factor. I have never had an access point reach this far though.

[@andrewmccallum5699]

Very cool setup, if ok to ask, how does this compare on pricing to Unifi or TP-Link? Defo one heck of a range up that hill, very impressive.

[@LarsKlintTech]

It's about the same price as UniFi, which is more than TP-Link in general. It is also a lot better imo.

[@mangull4217]

Hello, how about an installation 30km apart, what equipment is needed, wireless,,thanks for the info

[@LarsKlintTech]

30km apart is a completely different setup. You'll need long range bridges that ISPs use I'd say. Take a look at Ubiquiti's ISP range.

[@acassels24]

In the end did you manage to connect the switch directly to the internet connection?

[@LarsKlintTech]

No, because it is "just" a switch. So you need some sort of routing in front of it. I thought the NBN box did that, but turned out it didn't so I needed to keep the old Wifi router (for now).

[@ALEJANDROGARCIA-xi5is]

Que potencia tenia el ap. Durante la prueba

[@MarkG-q3e]

I haven't looked too closely, but it appeared you could unscrew the outdoor AP mounting arm from the back, and rotate the AP, that way it would have it's intended mounting direction, and still be able to be rotate horizontal as desired. Having the cable connections at the bottom also helps with drip loops (condensation on cable or rain etc). AP orientation can also effect signal strength because of antenna pattern (I haven't looked for specifics on this model). All in all nicely done, and interesting.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Good observation, but I don't think that is possible. Looking at 29:21 and 31:01 the bracket only goes one way afaik. I did fix the cable after recording, so there is a drip loop, and the signal seems fine. The coverage is at a great angle and distance is huge (as the video also shows). Having said that, it could possibly better of course. Thanks for watching and sharing your comment too ☺

[@MarkG-q3e]

I'd missed the little brackets on the back and only noted the screws, so it's very hard to tell. Interesting bit of kit, and nicely presented. Try as we might, there's almost aways "room for improvement" 🤣👍 @@LarsKlintTech

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@MarkG-q3e Oh yes, I embrace that room ☺ That is what makes it interesting that we learn all the time.

[@KeranMcKenzie]

Dude that’s awesome! Makes me wonder if I could slap one of those big beasts on the end of my UniFi Network to reach the back 1/2 of my place … hmmm more range than my little “coke can” UniFi external AP 😂

[@LarsKlintTech]

I don't see why not. As long as it can get a data connection, the Ruijie network app will set up the AP.

[@CaptainAndy99]

So what device was giving out the IP addresses? The old router?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Yes, exactly. I misunderstood what the NBN modem could do, which wasn't DHCP 😂

[@teddykarhandiansyah2937]

Good video mate, sorry I just wanted to know, isn't outdoor access points already wide in scope, why else would you use indoor access points and bridges? What is the reason, if I may ask?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for watching. I am not sure what you mean. Are you asking why I need the indoor access point?

[@teddykarhandiansyah2937]

@@LarsKlintTech Yes, isn't the rap6260 enough to cover all areas outside and inside too?

[@LarsKlintTech]

​@@teddykarhandiansyah2937 Possibly, but I believe it is directional, so coverage is mainly in front of the AP. Also, metal roofs, walls, other devices, and more can make the signal worse. I prefer having APs outside and inside for the best coverage.

[@teddykarhandiansyah2937]

@@LarsKlintTech OK, just for information. U can also use cpe610 to build wireless bridges. My experience in making a successful wireless bridge using 3 cpe610s is quite far, around 600m

[@teddykarhandiansyah2937]

Sorry we reviewed it as it is, we have installed the 6260 rap, but the signal range is only 50 meters. Interesting but Disappointing. Thank you

[@ekeahmet07]

Yes, outdoor devices have high signal levels. However, the signal level of the phones is not that high. So in a simple summary. Phone wifi antenna signal capacities After 100 - 150 meters, the signals deteriorate very badly. But the level of outdoor devices is more powerful and longer. It may even be longer than 1 kilometer. It also depends on this region. From what I see, you are performing this test in an empty signal area where there is no signal. Since there will be no signal pollution in an empty area and an area where there is no signal, the signal level of the outdoor device will be very high. But I want to understand this. The phone can receive signals beyond 100 -150 meters but cannot transmit them. That's it in short. The phone sees the wifi network and can even see it in full. However, it consists of the receiver and transmitter you want to connect. Think of it like Rx tx. Even if phones see the signal, they cannot TX beyond 100 - 150 meters. This situation in this video seemed really ridiculous to me. So the phone has antenna signal capacity. The phone is not this outdoor access point. This video doesn't seem to reflect reality. We are talking about 650m. and at 650 meters the chances of a phone seeing the signal are very, very low. This is my opinion and I think this video is a deception. This idea is just mine.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for watching, but accusing me of deception is not okay. There is no magic here. I recorded what I found and experienced. Keith still uses this setup and he can receive wifi calls 500 meters away with no problems (there is no mobile coverage). He can also upload photos from that far away from his phone, and he can do video calls (with lag of course). Why would I possibly want to show something that isn't real? All my videos are 100% real world, as the integrity and value of passing on my experience is paramount. You need to do your own tests before accusing people, as clearly you have only theory to go by.

[@Hartsock2009]

I think you need to buy the setup or talk to your local WISP to get a better understanding of how signals work. Reye standard indoor AP's cover a massive area through 6 brick & motor walls to one AP I do 250m2 of coverage. Not hard to believe that these outdoor AP's can do this. Try KZbin there are a few Asian countries showcasing them no LOS and 1 bar connected, sure not greatest speed but can actually watch browse the web. Very impressive.

[@DustySeven7]

how do you think this compares to the AirFiber range from Ubuiqiti? those have listed specs of crazy distance

[@LarsKlintTech]

I am not sure if you mean the wireless bridge or the outdoor AP. I assume the former. I just released a video on the airMax GigaBeam Plus, and while it is 1.5Gb over the air, the range is 1.5Km or so. Higher speed is usually less distance due to wavelength used. I also have some NanoStations with a range up to 12km, and they are incredibly reliable and speeds of 250Mbit or so. As many of the comments on that video point out, wireless signals are dirty and my setup is perhaps not ideal, but nonetheless I get good performance and high reliability. Comparing them is tricky. I prefer the Unifi/UBNT eco system, but I suspect the Ruijie are just as reliable and easy to use. airMax GigaBeam Plus video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXCoGeqrLh4las

[@DustySeven7]

@@LarsKlintTech AirFiber are different Wireless bridge devices. farther distance spec and link speed between the 2 devices. They are under the UISP line of gear like the Gigabeam you have tested.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@DustySeven7 yep, that is what I thought you meant too 😊 I reckon they are on par between the two brands tbh.

[@dollarnet7855]

hay can i get this to buy from amazon?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Yep. There's plenty of Ruijie devices on Amazon.

[@christiansonnenberg6306]

00:50 damn, i came here to learn how to pronounce this!

[@LarsKlintTech]

Hahaha, sorry! 😂

[@christiansonnenberg6306]

@@LarsKlintTech no worries, I went to the product presentation and I learned that you pronounce the vendor like Luigi (I dared them to make a lineup called Rario). If you want to pronounce the product line correctly, just say "reeeeee" and imagine being on a real fun and fast waterslide with one of those small patches of horizontal speedbumps in the middle

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@christiansonnenberg6306 "Rario" 😂 You're terrible 😜 Thanks for clarifying that Christian.

[@mursalimridwan9344]

Tq

[@davidprasad5613]

Awesome🖐

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for watching David 😊

[@illwarez899]

ligowave and ruijie nice

[@dollarnet7855]

hi can you use these in a wisp setting?

[@LarsKlintTech]

I wouldn't consider it. They aren't designed for a WISP implementation.

[@lucasthielke]

Don’t already have STARLINK on your country?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Yes, we do. I have two Dishys myself :)

[@Corkhead75]

yeah nbn slow sat still going on there .... why would anyone still be on that with starlink here !

[@kresimirpecar4925]

No local management, no thank you...

[@LarsKlintTech]

Yes, that is one of the trade-offs. In this case it makes a lot of sense for Keith, as he wouldn't know what to do with it, and I can keep an eye on things for him.

[@kresimirpecar4925]

@@LarsKlintTech I agree, but as seen in Your video, you had no internet connection and was unable to proceed with setup. It's okay to have cloud based management but there is no way to make configuration changes without the internet and that is in my opinion a very bad idea...

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@kresimirpecar4925 Totally. It isn't perfect. In this case it was also me misunderstanding what the existing connection did.

[@ale.martinelli]

@kresimirpecar4925 It has local management, via web both remote (using eweb tunnel) or locally just using AP's lan IP.

[@ale.martinelli]

@@kresimirpecar4925 You don't need internet connection for first deployment or day 2 operations like adding an SSID or changing an SSID password. If no internet connection you just lose remote configuration and management, but you don't lose its local management.

[@Stephen-Jones]

Thanks again for anther great video, so jealous of the views you get out there. One minor thing, maybe instead of using WAF - Wife approval factor use PAF - Partner approval factor 🙂(Something I've noticed/picked up from Pride awareness month)

[@LarsKlintTech]

I was specifically talking about Keith, and he has a wife not a partner. However, I am sure we can have room for both expressions 😊

[@Stephen-Jones]

@@LarsKlintTech Yeah rewatching it again later I realised you were but it stood out (thanks to recent conversations I've had with others). 👍

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@Stephen-Jones Language is all about context and intent. I don't think there is anything wrong with either expression in the right context with the right intent.