Which Ubiquiti Access Point do I need?

Ubiquiti make an extremely diverse range of Access Points, all with different applications. Take a look at our table below to find the perfect Ubiquiti Access Point for you!

 

 

    Access Point U6-PRO U6-LR U6-LITE U6-EXTENDER  U6-IW U6-MESH U6-ENTERPRISE UAP-AC-LITE UAP-AC-LR UAP-AC-PRO UAP-AC-HD UAP-nanoHD UAP-AC-SHD UAP-AC-IW UAP-IW-HD UAP-AC-M UAP-AC-M-Pro  
    Environment Indoor Indoor/ Outdoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor/ Outdoor Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor/ Outdoor Indoor/ Outdoor Indoor

Indoor/ Outdoor

Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor/ Outdoor Indoor/ Outdoor  
    Mounting  Ceiling Ceiling  Ceiling/Wall In-Wall  In-Wall Wall, Desktop, Pole Ceiling Ceiling/Wall Ceiling/Wall Ceiling/Wall Ceiling/Wall Ceiling 

Ceiling

In-Wall In-Wall Wall Pole  Wall/pole/base  
    2.4GHz Speed 573.5Mbps 600Mbps 300Mbps 573.5 Mbps 573.5Mbps 573.5Mbps 573.5Mbps 300Mbps 450Mbps 450Mbps 800Mbps 300Mbps 800Mbps 300Mbps 450Mbps 300Mbps 300Mbps 450Mbps  
    5GHz Speed 4.8Gbps 2400Mbps 1201Mbps 4.8Gbps 4.8Gbps 4.8Gbps 4.8Gbps 867Mbps 867Mbps 1300Mbps 1733Mbps 1733Mbps 1733Mbps 867Mbps 1300Mbps 1733Mbps 867Mbps 1300Mbps  
    WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6E 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5  
    MIMO 4 x 4 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 2 x 2 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 2 x 2 MiMo 2 x 2 MiMo 3 x 3 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 4 x 4 MiMo 2 x 2 MiMo 3 x 3 MiMo 4 x 4 miMo 2 x 2 Mu-MiMo 3 x 3 Mu-MiMo  
    Concurrent Users 300+ 300+ 300+ 300+ 300+ 300+ 600+ 200+ 200+ 200+ 500+ 200+ 500+ 250+ 250+ 200+ 250+    
    Range (m)               122m 183m 122m 122m 122m 122m 100m 100m 100m 183m 183m  
    PoE version 802.3aT/A PoE+ 802.3aT/A PoE+ 802.3af/A PoE          -  802.3aT/A PoE+ 802.3af PoE 802.3aT/A PoE+ 802.3af/A PoE & Passive 24V PoE 802.3af/A PoE & Passive 24V PoE 802.3af/A PoE & Passive 24V PoE+ 802.3at PoE+ 802.3af PoE 802.3at PoE+ 802.3af PoE+ 802.3at PoE+ 802.3af PoE / 802.3at PoE+ 24v Passive PoE / 802.3af PoE 802.3af PoE  
    PoE Injector required POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G U-POE-AF          - POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-24-12W-G POE-24-12W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-48-24W-G POE-24-12W-G POE-48-24W-G  
    Ethernet Ports 1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port
1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port
1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port

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4 x GbE RJ45 ports, including one that supports PoE output

1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port
1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port
1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port
1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Port
2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Ports
2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Ports
1 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet port
2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Ports

2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet Ports

2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet Ports 4 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet Ports 1 x  10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet Port 1 x  10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet Port  
    Dimensions Ø197 x 35mm Ø220 x 48mm Ø160 x 32.65mm 169.7 x 112.2 x 77.6 mm 139.66 x 96 x 31.19 mm Ø48.5 x 159.5 mm Ø220 x 48.1mm Ø160 x 31.45mm Ø175.7 x 43.2mm Ø196.7 x 35mm Ø220 x 48.1mm Ø160 x 32.65mm Ø220 x 48.1mm Ø139.7 x 86.7 x 25.75mm Ø139.7 x 86.7 x 25.75mm Ø139.7 x 86.7 x 25.75mm Ø353 x 46 x 34.4mm Ø343.2 x 181.2 60.2mm  
    Our recommendations Ideal for high-density environments with a large number of users. A high performance Access point suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications (If installed outdoors ensure the U6-LR is covered). Suitable for all enterprise networking environments, but best suited for entry-level scenarios. A portable plug and play access point with a compact design, works well to broaden home/offices wireless coverage.  A bluetooth compatible access point suitable for all networking environments.    A fantastic choice for both residential and enterprise network coverage; can be installed both indoors and outdoors.  Ideal for very demanding high-density networks, tactically distributes large volumes of data to ensure speedy, quality connection. Basic home or business setups, with a small number of users.  Best used for large coverage, with a low concentration of users.  Most commonly bought access point, good range, medium concentration of users.  Used in office spaces with a high density of users.   Most up-to-date access point, with a high throughput. Often in smart homes or medium sized offices.  Extra level of security for secure usage, and used in high-density locations.  Low-profile access points, easy to install within a wall.  Also low-profile access points, easy to install within a wall.  Another low-profile access point, additional ethernet ports. Good for home/office use.  Exterior mesh access point - good for large coverage areas and outside use.  The mesh pro offers the same functionality as the standard mesh, but with higher throughput and 3 x 3 MiMo for faster use.   

We have multiple Ubiquiti certified technicians as part of our NetXL support team. If you wanted to give them a call to discuss the best possible options for yourself, don't hesitate to get in touch via our help and contact page.

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