Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment
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@Dashrender said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
LOL - crazy - @WrCombs left out the fact that the UAP will be on a private non-routed network segment. So using an internet controller isn't possible, as the UAP can't reach the internet.
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
But I would have to set up a unifi controller for my ap to be used on my Aloha Network as wireless - For tablets.. Right ?
Your Unifi AP? Yes, it needs a controller. CAN be a controller on your phone.
well I'm going to use it to test and load tablets for this site that im installing soon.
This isn't relevant and makes no sense. I think the issue here is that there is confusion about how an Access Point works. It is like a switch. Literally, it's a wireless hub, but essentially a switch. Once the SSID and password are set, all devices connect to access points with that SSID/Password, it's that simple. You don't configure an AP or a switch for each new device that will connect to it, that's not how networking works. You just configure the AP once and then every wireless device that chooses that SSID and knows the password can connect to it forever.no the confusion is coming from the fact that I'm running 2 networks off the of the server; 1 = internet , 1 =unrouted private network ;
I'm connecting my AP to the unrouted private network with the SSID = Aloha which is the unrouted private network.
we all aren't seeing the same thing; I'm Wrong for my word choice ; I forgot I'm not dealing with aloha people; That's on me.
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@JaredBusch said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
I have one at home that I will bring it to assist in loading them .
/sigh
Agreed - WTF? no don't do this!!! make your office buy one - they aren't that bloody expensive. You should have one just for this purpose!
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@Dashrender said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@JaredBusch said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
I have one at home that I will bring it to assist in loading them .
/sigh
Agreed - WTF? no don't do this!!! make your office buy one - they aren't that bloody expensive. You should have one just for this purpose!
but we don't and we don't have the time to get one shipped.
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
But I would have to set up a unifi controller for my ap to be used on my Aloha Network as wireless - For tablets.. Right ?
Your Unifi AP? Yes, it needs a controller. CAN be a controller on your phone.
well I'm going to use it to test and load tablets for this site that im installing soon.
This isn't relevant and makes no sense. I think the issue here is that there is confusion about how an Access Point works. It is like a switch. Literally, it's a wireless hub, but essentially a switch. Once the SSID and password are set, all devices connect to access points with that SSID/Password, it's that simple. You don't configure an AP or a switch for each new device that will connect to it, that's not how networking works. You just configure the AP once and then every wireless device that chooses that SSID and knows the password can connect to it forever.no the confusion is coming from the fact that I'm running 2 networks off the of the server; 1 = internet , 1 =unrouted private network ;
I'm connecting my AP to the unrouted private network with the SSID = Aloha which is the unrouted private network.
we all aren't seeing the same thing; I'm Wrong for my word choice ; I forgot I'm not dealing with aloha people; That's on me.
I recall after hearing about the server being multi-homed that this was a setup @WrCombs has spoken of before... it seemed obvious to him.. not so to us..
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
but we don't and we don't have the time to get one shipped.
And they feel that that situation is okay because they know that you will cover the cost for them. Why should they do what needs to be done to properly run the business if you will pay for it out of your own pocket?
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@Dashrender said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@JaredBusch said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
I have one at home that I will bring it to assist in loading them .
/sigh
Agreed - WTF? no don't do this!!! make your office buy one - they aren't that bloody expensive. You should have one just for this purpose!
but we don't and we don't have the time to get one shipped.
It's mine and will stay that way.Stay what way? not pre-staged? then leave them not pre-staged - again, that's on your company for fucking up..
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
It's mine and will stay that way.
Doing this as a stop gap because they ordered one but it won't arrive in time is one thing. Doing it so that they don't have to and will rely on you in the future is another.
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@Dashrender said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@Dashrender said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@JaredBusch said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
I have one at home that I will bring it to assist in loading them .
/sigh
Agreed - WTF? no don't do this!!! make your office buy one - they aren't that bloody expensive. You should have one just for this purpose!
but we don't and we don't have the time to get one shipped.
It's mine and will stay that way.Stay what way? not pre-staged? then leave them not pre-staged - again, that's on your company for fucking up..
It's stay his. Just not at his house for him to use
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@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
It's mine and will stay that way.
Doing this as a stop gap because they ordered one but it won't arrive in time is one thing. Doing it so that they don't have to and will rely on you in the future is another.
Agreed - I would only be willing to do this if they showed me the order process for the one they are buying.
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
but we don't and we don't have the time to get one shipped.
We can get them in 3 hours from Amazon here, 2 hours from Ingram Micro.
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@WrCombs if this is yours, how are you using it at home without a controller today?
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@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs if this is yours, how are you using it at home without a controller today?
It's an extra one that I have that is not on a network.
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@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs if this is yours, how are you using it at home without a controller today?
He obviously has something at home to have setup the AP. If he bought the Ubiquiti controller or setup a VM.
That or he bought one to look at as it's mounted to the wall, but not actually doing anything. . . LOL
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The Idea is I have less than 3 weeks to do a full install and we've been delayed.
I'm trying to get a head of already being behind
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs if this is yours, how are you using it at home without a controller today?
It's an extra one that I have that is not on a network.
But you have a controller setup to run one of these that is in your house?
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@DustinB3403 said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs if this is yours, how are you using it at home without a controller today?
It's an extra one that I have that is not on a network.
But you have a controller setup to run one of these that is in your house?
yes.
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@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
but we don't and we don't have the time to get one shipped.
We can get them in 3 hours from Amazon here, 2 hours from Ingram Micro.
We don't have same day in Nebraska... though Next day might be an option.
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
The Idea is I have less than 3 weeks to do a full install and we've been delayed.
I'm trying to get a head of already being behind
That is your employers fault, not yours. It might take 2 days to get an AP in from amazon..
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@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
The Idea is I have less than 3 weeks to do a full install and we've been delayed.
I'm trying to get a head of already being behind
So they've had nearly a month to get a part for $90 that takes one day and they can't be bothered? But you are bringing stuff in from home to cover their asses?
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@scottalanmiller said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
@WrCombs said in Do I Need a Unifi Controller for a Unifi AP Deployment:
The Idea is I have less than 3 weeks to do a full install and we've been delayed.
I'm trying to get a head of already being behind
So they've had nearly a month to get a part for $90 that takes one day and they can't be bothered? But you are bringing stuff in from home to cover
theiryour asses?FTFY, because if @WrCombs didn't do this, he wouldn't be able to get the job done is my guess. This place he works for is so bad!
