Datto AP60
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@JaredBusch I will once I am settled, I was on the road and now I am home and able to answer this.
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@Dashrender said in Datto AP60:
The stat sheet says it uses a cloud controller - so is it like Meraki? i.e. if you don't pay them for access to the cloud controller, it's just a rock?
Just a guess, yes.
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@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
@DustinB3403 said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
Anyone ever seen Datto AP60 APs before?
Haven't touched it yet , but that's my AP from my boss; Wondering what i'm getting myself into.
I don't really understand this question. You'd need to setup a wireless network to use this, there isn't a controller (AFAIK) like with Ubiquiti (but maybe) to setup a network and use this.
What is confusing you?
was it when I asked if anyone has seen this product before?
or is it because I said I didnt know what I was getting into with setup of this.I know the vendor, they are well known in the backup / DR world. Was not aware of them having networking equipment. Their HQ used to be across the street from my office on a back street in Connecticut. <- Random personal anecdote.
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@scottalanmiller said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
@DustinB3403 said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
Anyone ever seen Datto AP60 APs before?
Haven't touched it yet , but that's my AP from my boss; Wondering what i'm getting myself into.
I don't really understand this question. You'd need to setup a wireless network to use this, there isn't a controller (AFAIK) like with Ubiquiti (but maybe) to setup a network and use this.
What is confusing you?
was it when I asked if anyone has seen this product before?
or is it because I said I didnt know what I was getting into with setup of this.I know the vendor, they are well known in the backup / DR world. Was not aware of them having networking equipment. Their HQ used to be across the street from my office on a back street in Connecticut. <- Random personal anecdote.
Yes, they do now the following:
- Datto Networking Switches
- Datto Networking Wifi
- Datto Networking EDgerouters
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@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
@scottalanmiller said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
@DustinB3403 said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
Anyone ever seen Datto AP60 APs before?
Haven't touched it yet , but that's my AP from my boss; Wondering what i'm getting myself into.
I don't really understand this question. You'd need to setup a wireless network to use this, there isn't a controller (AFAIK) like with Ubiquiti (but maybe) to setup a network and use this.
What is confusing you?
was it when I asked if anyone has seen this product before?
or is it because I said I didnt know what I was getting into with setup of this.I know the vendor, they are well known in the backup / DR world. Was not aware of them having networking equipment. Their HQ used to be across the street from my office on a back street in Connecticut. <- Random personal anecdote.
Yes, they do now the following:
- Datto Networking Switches
- Datto Networking Wifi
- Datto Networking EDgerouters
Who did they acquire? Or did they do this all in house?
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To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
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@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
@scottalanmiller said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
@DustinB3403 said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
Anyone ever seen Datto AP60 APs before?
Haven't touched it yet , but that's my AP from my boss; Wondering what i'm getting myself into.
I don't really understand this question. You'd need to setup a wireless network to use this, there isn't a controller (AFAIK) like with Ubiquiti (but maybe) to setup a network and use this.
What is confusing you?
was it when I asked if anyone has seen this product before?
or is it because I said I didnt know what I was getting into with setup of this.I know the vendor, they are well known in the backup / DR world. Was not aware of them having networking equipment. Their HQ used to be across the street from my office on a back street in Connecticut. <- Random personal anecdote.
Yes, they do now the following:
- Datto Networking Switches
- Datto Networking Wifi
- Datto Networking EDgerouters
Who did they acquire? Or did they do this all in house?
I missed one more, they do also Managed Power. That said, to answer your question they acquired OpenMesh for this
https://www.datto.com/news/datto-acquires-open-mesh-and-launches-datto-networking -
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
That does not sound promising. Do these units work if they cannot reach the controller? I mean after they’re programmed the first time.
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@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
That does not sound promising. Do these units work if they cannot reach the controller?
Without the controller the device cannot be managed as there is no interface to manage standalone.
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@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
That does not sound promising. Do these units work if they cannot reach the controller?
Without the controller the device cannot be managed as there is no interface to manage standalone.
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That was not the question
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@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
That does not sound promising. Do these units work if they cannot reach the controller?
Without the controller the device cannot be managed as there is no interface to manage standalone.
....
That was not the question
@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
That does not sound promising. Do these units work if they cannot reach the controller?
Without the controller the device cannot be managed as there is no interface to manage standalone.
....
That was not the question
You probably edited your post after me since I quoted only what you posted. But I will answer it shortly.
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@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
it was given as a gift from a vendor and she brought it in.
She just told me that we dont have to use it ; But I'm running out of time and options here...
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@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
@JaredBusch said in Datto AP60:
@dbeato said in Datto AP60:
To answer the question that @WrCombs was asking. THe first step I need to know if this Access Point was purchased by your boss through a Partner or Directly (Which is rarely the case). The Datto Access Points (AP) are managed through the Cloud Portal of the MSP that usually manages them.
The AP60 is not the latest and should be on AP62 now.
That does not sound promising. Do these units work if they cannot reach the controller?
Without the controller the device cannot be managed as there is no interface to manage standalone.
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That was not the question
it was a partial answer to the question, though -
If they can't reach the controller they can not be configured to work - So in a sense he did answer the question ; At least from my View ; I dont know about yours. -
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
But I'm running out of time and options here...
Just to be clear, she's running out of time and options. You are unaffected.
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@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
it was given as a gift from a vendor and she brought it in.
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
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@scottalanmiller said in Datto AP60:
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
But I'm running out of time and options here...
Just to be clear, she's running out of time and options. You are unaffected.
Sure ; IF that's how you see it.
I see it as MY install; im the Account Manager on this one and taking the lead so im the one stressing. -
@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
She just told me that we dont have to use it
Probably because you can't. I mean if it works, that's great. If it is a paperweight, she's just wasting time. Stalling before buying what is needed.
We are just speculating as it is equipment designed to force you to pay an MSP, that's its purpose. The chances that you can manage it are very low because of the nature of the thing. Just like as if she had brought in a Meraki. But maybe an MSP is providing her a management console and it all makes sense.
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@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
Sure ; IF that's how you see it.
The facts are the facts regardless of how anyone sees it.
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@WrCombs said in Datto AP60:
I see it as MY install; im the Account Manager on this one and taking the lead so im the one stressing.
You see it incorrectly. It's your right to have your opinion, but your view point here does not reflect any reality or fact. Under no condition is what you describe in any way your problem. It is 100% on your employer to provide all equipment necessary to do the job. 100% + All.
Nothing you describe here in any way is a factor. It's a very basic fact of employment. Your stress is a problem that should be addressed - either you are voluntarily taking on stress for things that aren't your responsibility and you need to work through that. Or your employer is trying to screw you by making you feel pressure for their mistakes.
You should not feel any stress, nor should you argue with us on this because your viewpoint is factually incorrect and claiming "opinion" when we are talking about a black and white legal issue is inappropriate and a reaction you should work to remove from how you approach work situations. There is no upside to taking on stress for other peoples' responsibility.
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IT staff are famously suckers for management taking advantage of them. Making them feel like it is their responsibility to not just do the job, but to work unpaid hours, feel responsible for management's failings, take the blame for things that they do not control, use their own funds to pay for the company, etc. IT tends to take ownership of things that they do not really own, and predatory managers see dollar signs in their eyes and eagerly take advantages of the situation.
