Ubiquiti U6-LITE UniFi 6 Lite Access Point

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The UniFi brand is the one that interests enthusiasts like me. It is considered a prosumer product line in that it supports features that are found more commonly at the enterprise-level but at a more affordable price. bssUpdateChannel), ucPrimCh=149, ucCentChSeg0=151, ucCentChSeg1=0, BW=1, ucHetbRU26Disable=0, ucHetbAllDisable=1 For this review, I have done some speed and signal strength tests with the new and old Unifi Lite and Long Range access points. I wanted to compare the new and old models in a normal use-case scenario. Walls and floors are more likely to have a bigger impact than distance in most homes, but the exact dB penalty depends on material.

While you may see a data rate of 1200 Mbps, you won’t ever get 1200 Mbps of throughput. There is a lot of overhead in Wi-Fi. Actual TCP throughput is usually 60-70% of your data rate. There are many reasons for this: The UniFi line is great but can be a bit confusing for beginners to understand. So I have put together this comparison of their latest Wi-Fi6 compatible access points – the U6 Lite vs. U6 Pro vs. U6 LR (LR = Long Range). Ubiquiti Networks รุ่น U6-Lite: UniFi WiFi 6 Lite 2X2 Access Point Dual band 1.5 Gbps รองรับ 300 User+ Ubiquiti makes great access points with their Unifi line. They have the best value for money in my opinion, so I was really waiting for their new WiFi 6 Access Points. With the Unifi 6 Lite and the Unifi 6 LR now generally available, is it a good time to take a closer look. Unifi 6 Lite (left) and Unifi 6 Long Range (right) The U6-Lite is designed for efficient power delivery, utilising Gigabit Ethernet and powered with 802.3af/48V PoE. This not only simplifies cabling but also ensures reliable and consistent power, enhancing the overall performance and stability of your network. Enhanced FlexibilityUpstairs I have placed the U6 lite and measured the speed from my office. Between the access point and my office are two drywalls. I had set the transmit power to high and used channel 6 (which was used the least) to test the 2.4 GHz performance. Setting the transmit power to high can result in the access point over shouting the client. The test was done with a clear line of sight, at a distance of 7 meters.

Again, keep in mind that these tests didn’t show the full potential of the access points. They are capable of even higher throughputs when using multiple clients (or multiple threads) or if you have a client with a WiFi 6 3×3 adapter, for example. Multi-device throughput should see a significant throughput increase, due to multi-user MIMO and OFDMA. OFDMA is a technology borrowed from LTE cellular modems. It’s main impact on Wi-Fi is that it breaks up a wireless channel into smaller Resource Units (RU), and each RU can be assigned to a specific client. There are up to 9 clients per 20 MHz channel, and up to 36 users per 80 MHz channel. Clients can also request and use multiple RUs at once if they need more bandwidth. Early implementations of OFDMA were tested by SmallNetBuilder, and he found no discernible benefits. Let’s first start with the size of the new access points. The new lite access point, the U6 Lite, has now the same size as the nanoHD. This means that you can use the covers from the nanoHD on the new U6 lite which is great when it comes to placing the access point insight. empty (default) / Link scheme: https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=

The Unifi 6 Lite and the U6 LR are the first WiFi 6 access point from Ubiquiti. And even though they are both WiFi 6 access points, they are completely different when it comes to size, specifications, performance, and usability. For most home networks is the Unifi 6 lite the best choice, it’s fast enough, reasonable priced, and not too big. The nanoHD covers are really great when you need to place the access point in sight. The 2.4 GHz band of the U6-Lite features 2x2 MIMO technology with a radio rate of 300 Mbps. This band offers versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of devices and applications, ensuring that you can connect effectively across various scenarios. Efficient Power Delivery In my home network, I was already using the normal Unifi Lite and LR model, so in this article, we will compare the old with the new models. I have done different tests to compare the speed and signal strength of the access points, in different scenarios. Wifi 6 Improvements

The U6-LR does offer more performance and range, but it is also almost double the price of the U6-Lite. Deciding between them depends on a lot of factors, especially if you’re comparing two U6-Lites vs. one U6-LR. If maximum range and speed is your top priority, step up to the U6-LR. If you’re unsure or have a smaller area to cover, the U6-Lite is a good default option.

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