Ubiquiti NetworksUniFi FlexHD 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi Access Point (UAP-FlexHD-US)

I admit I already have one Unifi WAP (AC Pro) and needed to replace my other 10 year old WAP, so bought this one this time around. As I have the Unifi software already configured and running on a home server, it was cake to plug this into the network. That was the hard part. In the setup website, I had to 'adopt' it, then wait for a short time while it provisioned. Then I had to click to update the firmware which it downloaded and installed, then reprovisioned itself. Done.One tip I would give anyone looking to buy a Ubiquity WAP. You don't have to wait for your WAP to arrive, I installed the software on my home server and configured my home wireless on it while I was waiting for the first WAP to arrive. So when I got it, I was already familiar with the software and had it setup already. For these, you need to go online to read the setup instructions, and download the software if not buying a controller. Please don't fault the device for this and give a bad review because you didn't know something. I even read one review where the person was expecting to directly setup the device, he was looking for it's IP to log into it so he gave a negative review because HE didn't know how these work.The beauty here is a single point of control for ALL the WAPs, and Ubiquity's other devices if you use those. Adding this second WAP was as easy as breathing as the wireless was already setup.This WAP feels nicely made, it's smaller than I thought it would be, and has good coverage. My house isn't that big, but it's an older house with lots of walls (and they are not paper thin like new homes). Lots of antique heavy wood furniture in the bedrooms (some are ceiling height) and the wireless gets eaten alive. So two WAPs on the same SSID give me coverage all the way out to the covered front porch, and out on the back porch.UPDATE- it's been 5 months, and my to UNIFI WAPs, (this, and an AC PRO) have been working flawlessly. I ended up ordering a couple of Intel based PCI NICs for a couple of my computers so they can take advantage of AC (I've been using N since before AC existed and these are my first AC WAPs) and I have good coverage.

After going through a few iterations of UniFi gear for a two story attached townhouse (plus basement), I’ve presently settled on a pair of these to provide Wi-Fi and a bridge between two wired network segments (main + second floor, basement lab).THE GOOD: small form factor, mesh link speeds between 640-800 MBps, PoE allows for flexible placement and power, great coverage from a single device, easy management with UniFi SDN, rock solid performance above and beyond regular consumer or ISP offerings, comes with PoE injector if you don’t have a switch with this capability, easily handles higher device countsTHE BAD: a bit pricey if you’re just starting into the UniFi ecosystemTHE BOTTOM LINE: The UniFi product line offers a good balance between function and ease of use, and the Flex HD APs are my go to recommendation for anyone looking to up their network game without running face first into heavyweight enterprise devices. The ecosystem is well rounded, and while there are some components that are less capable than alternatives (USG, I’m looking at you), none match the ease of use for management. Plug in, adopt, update, and you’re off and running.

This Unifi FlexHD access point recently replaced a Netgear WiFi router being used as in access point mode to provide wireless access to my home.The Netgear unit was giving me some performance issues, and I wasn't using the router features as my internal Internet routing was being handled by a Ubiquity EdgeMax router in my home office connected to my cable modem. The access point is connected to the router via a Unifi 8-port ethernet switch which is hardwired to the router from my family room. After replacing the uplink cable from an old Cat 5E with obsolete Cat 5 connectors to full Cat 6, I ended up with a full 1000 Mbps connection to the access point and extremely fast Wi-Fi throughput in and around my home.The Unifi system provides a management tool called Unifi Controller, which manages the access point and two Unifi 8-port Ethernet switches. All configuration is performed from the controller application, and the feature set is incredibly deep for the price. (Suggestion: you should install the Controller on a system that's available 24/7 for local management and to take full advantage of the Controller's remote management capabilities). My Controller instance runs on my Synology network attached storage device which runs 24/7 in my home, but you can install it on any computer. The Controller is completely web enabled and accessed with any modern browser.If you have a large home, you have the capability of adding additional FlexHD access points that will link with the main unit and provide strong Wi-Fi signals throughout your residence. Mine is place in the middle of my house and on its own provides a very strong signal throughout, even reaching distant bedrooms and my garage.I have not had the need to contact Unifi support, but there is an active user community that can provide advice and assistance in the event it is needed.Highly recommended.

We use Ubiquiti devices for all our WiFi in the school. We needed a small unit to cover a dead zone. This was a great solution. It's small, powerful, and easily integrated into our UniFi network without issue. If you are looking for a WiFi solution for a school or business and want a powerful system that is easy on your budget, Ubiquiti is the way to go!