Beginner's Guide for Choosing a Unifi AP

Ethernet Blueprint June 8, 2024
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Welcome to Ethernet Blueprint - Creating a Blueprint for a better home network. Unifi Network Tutorials Here, I break down complex networking concepts into simple, step-by-step tutorials made for beginners — no IT background needed. And if you’re ready to go beyond YouTube and get real, guided help… 👉 Check out the Network Newbies Bootcamp — a live, small-group training designed for the Unifi Newbie who want to build a safe, secure, and optimized UniFi network with expert guidance. Learn more at: https://www.ethernetblueprint.com/bootcamp Building a new home and want a great Network? I also help anyone building a new construction home with data cable planning, Unifi Wireless design, network equipment planning and future proofing. 👉 I have also created some helpful guides and course to self-help anyone wanting to build in a great network! Full Guide and Course: https://www.ethernetblueprint.com/ Data Cable Planning Cheat Sheet: https://www.ethernetblueprint.com/cheatsheet

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Knowing what features or benefits you get from a more expensive AP isn't always obvious. My hope is that by watching this video, you will have a better grasp of why Unifi prices their APs like they do. This is not a deep dive AP lesson, but more of a overall strategy for picking out what APs will work best for you. 💡 Want the fast track to a better UniFi home network? Join the Network Newbies Bootcamp — a live, guided, 4-day, step-by-step training for beginners who want expert help and live Q&A support while they build their own secure, reliable UniFi setup from start to finish. Perfect for the Unifi Newbie! 🎓 Limited spots are available - Learn more at → EthernetBlueprint.com/bootcamp Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:16 Generations of Wi-Fi 6:21 AP Mounting Options 11:02 Comparing Wi-Fi 6 APs 18:44 Comparing Wi-Fi 7 APs 23:24 Your client matters too 28:01: Final Thoughts on buying APs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Videos: How to Choose a Unifi Switch Video: https://youtu.be/CmwqZ-b55NY Unifi Gateway Video: https://youtu.be/DQc9VnnM4sQ How to Plan you WiFi: https://youtu.be/FDz9G87zFvo Links to Devices: U7 Pro Max AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u7-pro-max U7 Pro AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/wifi-flagship/products/u7-pro U7 Pro Wall: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u7-pro-wall U7 Outdoor AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u7-outdoor U6 Enterprise AP : https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-wifi/products/u6-enterprise U6 LR AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/wifi-flagship/products/u6-lr U6 Pro AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/wifi-flagship/products/u6-pro U6 Lite AP: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/wifi-flagship/products/u6-lite

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