seeking access point/router suggestion for ranch house
 

I have a 2600 sq-ft ranch house with a cable-modem internet connection. Can my LQ friends suggest a good 802.11ac wifi access point and router that won't require a mortgage?

I'm trying to help family seasoned citizens who are not tech savvy. I'm hoping to find an effective product that is set-and-forget.

I'm a long time computer guy and ham radio operator so I'm willing to play all sorts of games at my house, but they are not interested in super geek/nerd solutions.

Thanks in advance,
~~~ 0;-Dan

PS/ I mentioned this in another post as a secondary issue. I'd really like an answer so I started a new thread. ~~~ 0;-Dan

My other post

Ubiquiti Edge Router Lite 3 - best router solution. They also make a LR (long range) access point.

Stick with Ubiquiti - it's commercial grade equipment at consumer grade pricing.

The router Runs Linux - you can control it thru SSH.

I've had Ubiquiti gear since 2015 - would never go back to anything else. They also have good tech support, and a strong user community forum for assistance.

... I should add that, the primary UI is web based. When I set mine up as a VPN server, I did it thru SSH.

r/
Gregg
AZ

I went to their web site. I'm impressed.
That said, the site is long on really nice looking with effective product promotion.
I did not find strong, pre-sales, technical details. Did I miss them?

Also, do you buy these direct of through some vendor? If a vendor, who?

Can anyone else comment about Ubiquiti (with an 'i') network devices?

Thanks in advance,
~~~ 0;-Dan

Check out their forums. Find and read some reviews. I just purchased the stuff off Amazon. Make sure you get it from an Amazon prime retailer for fast shipping and easy returns.

Gregg
AZ

You say they run "Linux"...
Is it DD-WRT or similar or do they use something else?

Thanks in advance,
~~~ 0;-Dan

I responded in your other post...

Dan....EdgeOS is a fork of Vyatta Linux developed by Ubiquiti Networks. It runs only on custom hardware based on Cavium Octeon and MIPS chips

I too run ubiquiti systems equipment in my home. Once setup, there is no need to touch it again.
It's been rock solid, trouble free. I highly recommend their equipment.

I settled on the following ASUS devices:

• RT-AC3100 -- primary router & access point; connected to my ISP gateway
• RT-AC86U -- additional access point; deployed as [i]AiMesh[/b] secondary device

Thanks to all who replied with helpful information,
~~~ 0;-Dan