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Ubiquiti's browser-based UniFi Controller software can be installed on a PC, Mac, or Linux machine located on-premises or in the cloud. The UniFi software provides a comprehensive, zero-cost and expandable wireless management solution for environments that span from small offices to hotels, campuses, arenas and multi-site enterprise networks.

Progent can provide fast access to the skills of seasoned Wi-Fi consultants who can help organizations to determine the advantages of Ubiquiti UniFi technology for your company and assist you to design, deploy, manage, and debug your UniFi wireless network. Progent can also conduct a wireless site survey to help you to select, configure, and place Ubiquiti UniFi wireless APs for your required signal coverage and performance.

Progent's certified data security and compliance consultants can assist you to configure UniFi's modern security features to create a protected Wi-Fi ecosystem. Also, Progent offers remote monitoring and backup/recovery support for your UniFi wireless network, based on either a locally installed UniFi Controller or a remote UniFi Controller system hosted by Progent.

Components of UniFi Wave 2 Wi-Fi Networks
Major elements of Ubiquiti's UniFi line of Wi-Fi networking products include an extensive portfolio of Wave 2 Wi-Fi APs, high-performance managed switches, and security gateways for routing and firewall services. These components can be centrally managed by the free UniFi Controller software. Your Wi-Fi environment can also include non-UniFi network products like switches, routers and firewalls, but UniFi Controller tools only monitor and control Ubiquiti UniFi products. Ubiquiti also has a no-cost Mobile App for iOS and Google Android smartphones and tablets, allowing you to configure Ubiquiti UniFi devices for initial operation without forcing you to install the UniFi Controller application.

The variety of devices available within the UniFi portfolio allows you to create optimal Wi-Fi solutions for a wide array of use cases. Low-cost UniFi wireless devices deliver the on-premises and remote access required for home offices or small branch offices. High-bandwidth or mesh Wi-Fi APs offer the speed and coverage required for high client density environments such as enterprise headquarters or convention centers. UniFi's Wi-Fi APs with high-power omni-directional or uni-directional antennas offer sufficient signal strength to penetrate hotel and dorm room walls. Ruggedized UniFi wireless access points can survive the severe environments of venues such as outdoor work areas or open arenas.

All these Ubiquiti UniFi Wi-Fi products can be configured, managed, tuned, protected, updated and debugged seamlessly across many different locations via a centralized management system. Progent can assist you to analyze your current or planned Wi-Fi venues to determine which Ubiquiti UniFi devices are the best fit and Progent can help you to design the most efficient way to deploy and manage them.

Ubiquiti's UniFi Series of Wi-Fi APs
Ubiquiti's UniFi series of Wi-Fi APs includes several product groups intended for various applications, physical environments and IT budgets. Ubiquiti offers indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi APs, and the series includes desktop, wall-mount and ceiling-mountable devices. The majority of Ubiquiti UniFi Wi-Fi access points are attached via cabled Ethernet, but Ubiquiti UniFi also offers multi-hop mesh Wi-Fi APs that attach to the wireless LAN via Wi-Fi and require no Ethernet cabling.

The latest UniFi Wi-Fi APs are Wave 2 compliant, feature Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology to run in concurrent dual-band mode, can be set up and managed with any standard web browser by running UniFi Controller tools running onsite or remotely, and can be initially configured with an iPhone or iPad or with an Android smartphone or tablet using UniFi Mobile App. Current Ubiquiti UniFi wireless APs feature multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) to handle high client-density venues.

Ubiquiti's UniFi UAP-AC Line of Wireless APs
Ubiquiti's UAP-AC products are dual-radio, wall-mountable wireless APs that attach via an Ethernet interface and feature MIMO and PoE to work with third-party enterprise switches. The highly compact UAP-AC-Lite is an entry-level 2x2 MIMO wireless AP with a Gigabit Ethernet interface. The unit delivers a 2.4 GHz radio speed of 300 Mbps, and 5 GHz radio performance of 867 Mbps. The slim in-wall version UAP-AC-IW plugs directly into an Ethernet wall connection and does not include additional Ethernet interfaces. The UAP-AC-LR wireless access point includes a long-range symmetrical-link antenna for connecting to distant clients, offering improved signal strength for smartphones. The UAP-AC-LR features 3x3 MIMO in the 2.4 GHz band and 2x2 MIMO in the 5 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz radio delivers as high as 450 Mbps performance, and the 5 GHz radio delivers up to 867 Mbps.

The UAP-AC-PRO wireless AP is engineered to be resistant to indirect weather conditions and can be deployed indoors or in a sheltered outdoor environment. The UniFi UAP-AC-PRO includes two 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and features 3x3 MIMO technology in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, delivering performance up to 450 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1,300 Mbps at 5 GHz. The UAP-AC-PRO supports up to 200 users. A low-profile in-wall model, the UAP-AC-IW-PRO, connects directly into an Ethernet wall connection and does not include an extra Ethernet connection. The UAP-AC-EDU wireless AP is intended for classrooms and offers performance and capacity identical to the UAP-AC-PRO device but is larger, includes only one GbE Ethernet connection, is limited to indoor use, and includes a loudspeaker to support a WiFi-based public address system.

The Ubiquiti UniFi ultra-slim and high-capacity UAP-nanoHD indoor access point features 4x4 MU-MIMO technology, delivers 300 Mbps throughput for the 2.4 GHz radio and 1,733 Mbps data rates for the 5 GHz radio, handles 200 concurrent client devices, and has a single GbE Ethernet port. The UniFi UAP-nanoHD is available in a selection of skins to blend with various surroundings. UniFi's UAP-HD access point is engineered for crowded indoor or outdoor environments. This large-footprint wireless AP features 4x4 MU-MIMO technology, delivers 800 Mbps throughput at 2.4 GHz and 1,733 Mbps data rates for the 5 GHz radio, and supports up to 500 users. The UAP-HD has two ports for GbE Ethernet.

The UAP-AC-M and UAP-AC-M-PRO Wi-Fi APs are mesh devices intended for expansive outdoor areas, such as a park, with minimal if any IT infrastructure, or for quick deployment/tear down scenarios such as an open-air concert or fair. Both these mesh access points can handle 250 concurrent client devices. The UAP-AC-M features 2x2 MIMO technology and has versatile mounting and antenna options for indoor or outdoor deployments. The Wi-Fi access point delivers 300 Mbps throughput at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps throughput for the 5 GHz radio. The high-speed, weather-resistant UAP-AC-M-PRO access point is engineered for outdoor deployments, offers 450 Mbps data rates at 2.4 GHz and 1,300 Mbps data rates at 5 GHz, and includes a secondary 10/100/1000 Ethernet interface.

Ubiquiti's XG AP Wireless Access Point
Ubiquiti's UniFi XG AP is a four-radio 802.11ac Wi-Fi AP intended for very high-density venues like a concert hall. The XG AP features a 4x4 MIMO 2.4 GHz client radio that delivers 800 Mbps throughput plus dual 4x4 MIMO 5 GHz radios capable of 1.733 Gbps throughput. The wireless AP can handle 1 concurrent users. A dedicated radio continually scans for threats like malicious frames and rogue access points. The Spectral Security Radio also scans for the best channel for top performance. The XG AP has a 10/100/1000 Ethernet backhaul connection and a 1/10 Gbps Ethernet port for bridging, can be powered by an 802.3bt PoE compliant switch, and incorporates a Bluetooth radio.

Ubiquiti UniFi U6 WiFi Access Points
All ceiling-mount WiFi APs in Ubiquiti's UniFi U6 product family support the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi standards as well as the more recent 802.11ax (WiFi 6) standard. WiFi 6 can deliver shorter latency, greater density, tighter cybersecurity, reduced energy draw for battery powered client devices, and more versatility for integrating Internet-of-Things (IoT) endpoints. All UniFi U6 ceiling-mount models come with Bluetooth and Ethernet management ports.

Ubiquiti's small-form-factor, value-priced UniFi U6 Lite WiFi AP targets home networks and includes 2x2 MIMO at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Over-the-air speed is 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1.2 Gbps at 5 GHz for an aggregate throughput rate of 1.5 Gbps. Ubiquiti's UniFi U6 Lite can handle more than 300 simultaneous client devices, provides standard PoE, and comes with a GbE RJ45 network interface. The UniFi U6 Long-Range WiFi AP offers increased radio range for indoor and outdoor environments The UniFi U6 L-R access point features 4x4 MIMO at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and offers a combined over-the-air speed of 3 Gbps. The UniFi U6 Long-Range accommodates more than 350 concurrent clients, supports PoE+, and incorporates a GbE RJ45 network interface port. The UniFi U6 Pro WiFi AP delivers high throughput for large office environments. The UniFi U6 Pro offers 4x4 MIMO at both 2.4 and 5 GHz and delivers a combined throughput of 5.3 Gbps. Ubiquiti's UniFi U6 Pro supports more than 350 concurrent clients, offers PoE+, and comes with a GbE RJ45 network interface.

Ubiquiti's triple-band UniFi U6 Enterprise AP is a WiFi 6E unit that has an extra radio to work with the 6 GHz band, making available an added 1.2 GHz of continuous, open spectrum suitable for high-density environments such as an Internet-of-Things site. Ubiquiti's UniFi U6 Enterprise AP features 2x2 MIMO for 2.5 GHz and 4x4 MIMO for both the 5 and 6 GHz bands. Over-the-air speed for the aggregated 2.4/5/6 GHz bands is 10.2 Gbps. The UniFi U6 Enterprise AP can accommodate over than 600 concurrent clients, offers PoE+, and includes a 2.5GbE RJ45 network interface.

Ubiquiti's UniFi Ceiling-Mount Access Points with WiFi 7 Support
Ubiquiti's three-radio UniFi U7 line of WiFi access points provides support for the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (WiFi 6/6E, WiFi 7) standards, allowing them to work in large-scale venues that require high user density, broad coverage, low signal interference, and high throughput. Ubiquiti's UniFi U7 Pro AP is a WiFi 7 device featuring 2x2 DL/UL MIMO at the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. The maximum performance for the combined 2.4/5/6 GHz bands is 10.7 Gbps. The UniFi U7 Pro supports more than 300 simultaneous clients, offers PoE+, and includes a 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 network interface. Ubiquiti's UniFi U7 Pro Max is a WiFi 7 AP offering 2x2 DL/UL MIMO at the 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz bands and 4x4 DL/UL MIMO at the 5 GHz band. The top throughput for the combined 2.4/5/6 GHz bands is 15 Gbps. The UniFi U7 Pro supports over 500 simultaneous users, offers PoE+, and includes a 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 connection.

UniFi Managed Switches
The UniFi line of managed switches range from 8-port desktop/wall-mount devices with 8 Gbps throughput to 48-port rackmount units that support line rates as high as 70 Gbps. UniFi 10G SFP+ aggregation switches offer performance of of 160 Gbps. UniFi managed switches offer the forwarding ability to process traffic simultaneously on all ports at line rate without dropping packets. Ubiquiti UniFi managed switches can supply Power-over-Ethernet power to Wi-Fi access points and other devices, and can be managed by the same UniFi Controller tools as UniFi Wi-Fi access points and security gateways. For more information about the UniFi line of managed switches, see Ubiquiti UniFi switches consulting services.

UniFi Security Gateways
The Ubiquiti's UniFi line of security gateways provide sophisticated routing, granular firewall policies, secure VPN connections, VLAN support, and QoS for VoIP and IP Video data. You can manage Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateways with the same UniFi Controller platform used to manage UniFi wireless APs and switches, allowing you to discover, provision, administer, optimize, and update all these appliances from a centralized location using an modern, browser-based dashboard. UniFi security gateways are available to support any environment and fit any IT budget. UniFi gateways range from a wall-mount device delivering 3 Gbps throughput and capable of supporting 200 clients up to a rackmount appliance with 80 Gbps performance able to serve up to 20,000 clients.

For more information about Ubiquiti's UniFi family of security gateways, see UniFi security gateways configuration consulting services.

Ubiquiti's UniFi Controller WLAN Management Platform
UniFi Wi-Fi APs, managed switches, and security gateways from Ubiquiti can all be centrally managed across multiple sites using Ubiquiti's free UniFi Controller tool. You can install UniFi Controller on an on-premises or remote PC, Mac, or Linux computer or host the software in the cloud. You can access the management tools from a web browser or you can run the free UniFi Mobile App and control your UniFi devices from your iOS or Google Android smartphone. If you have a mixed-vendor WLAN with UniFi Wi-Fi APs but switches and firewalls from other vendors, you can still use UniFi Controller software to streamline the management of your UniFi Wi-Fi access points.

For details about UniFi Controller Management software, see Ubiquiti UniFi Controller WLAN management experts.

How Progent Can Assist You to Integrate UniFi Wireless Access Points and WLAN Solutions
Progent's wireless networking consultants can provide online and onsite expertise to assist organizations of all sizes to plan, configure, manage, optimize or troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks that rely on UniFi APs. Progent's experts can provide as-needed assistance to guide you with a challenging technical problem or Progent can provide comprehensive project management consulting services to make sure that vital Wi-Fi projects are finished on time and within budget. Progent's consultants can help you to integrate UniFi WiFi APs with other UniFi wireless infrastructure appliances or with third-party network products. Progent's also can conduct wireless site surveys to help you with choosing, locating, and setting up UniFi wireless APs to provide the RF coverage, throughput, and capacity you need to handle all your wireless venues.

Progent's certified information security and compliance consultants can assist you to define and enforce security policies that are consistent across your wired and wireless sites and that meet industry and regulatory standards. Progent's disaster recovery planning experts can help you to design fault-tolerant and quickly recoverable wireless ecosystems that utilize the high-availability technologies incorporated in Ubiquiti UniFi access points and other wireless infrastructure devices.

To find out more about Progent's Wi-Fi consulting expertise, visit Progent's Wi-Fi LAN consulting and debugging services.

Contact Progent for Consulting Support for UniFi WiFi Solutions
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