Ubiquiti AC long range vs lite vs pro

[Bikerjon]

I know theres at least a couple of Ubiquiti experts on here so thought I'd ask what the real world difference is between the long range unifi AP's and the Lite/Pro? I mostly install in large (very large) homes so it can be a mixture of open spaces plus some with lots of thick walls and other obstacles. I've been using AC Pro's with fairly good results so far, but some installations have required more AP's than I'd like. Is the long range AP worth a go in a domestic install or is it typically for commercial wide open spaces?

[Bikerjon]

Murph7355 said:

I think the general consensus is that the LRs aren't really a wise idea for anything other than very specific scenarios. I think because comms depends on both the ap and the client device.

Yes I thought that to be the case however the newer "AC" access points claim to improve reliability between low power clients too. In fact that seems to be one of the selling points due to the antenna design.

[Bikerjon]

Murph7355 said:

What sort of environment are you putting them into? Do you have a map and notes on obstacles etc?

It's mostly large homes. A few small offices too but they're usually so small that 1 or 2 AP's is ample. The homes can be anything from huge open plan high-tech places with CAT6 sockets in every corner to sprawling farmhouses with outbuildings/extensions/thick walls etc. Speed of installation is key as there's not usually huge profits involved, so anything that cuts down on the number of AP's is good!

[Bikerjon]

Murph7355 said:

OK, ordered one.

Will try it as soon as it gets here (and get it on eBay if it doesn't do what I need ).

I'll probably order one for the next installation that comes my way. In the meantime it would be useful if you could post back on this thread with your findings?

I notice there's a V2 of the lite and LR. Now with proper 802.3AF POE

Thanks for the other contributions too

[Bikerjon]

Thanks for the update Murph, I know how easy it is to spend a lot of time experimenting with this stuff! I'll try one too and see if I notice much difference.