How do i set up a WAP?

[Kishan25]

If i plan on getting a WAP do i need a wireless router or can i just get a non wireless router?
If i already have a wireless router do i have to configure my router settings or do i just have to set up my WAP?
Will my devices connect to the WR and the WAP or will it only connect to one?

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

1. A Wireless Access Point NEEDS a router. There would be little point in getting a WAP if you're already have a wireless router. A non wireless router will be fine.
2. A Wireless Access Point will create it's own wireless network. Refer to your WAPs manual for setup instructions. You do not need to do anything with the router.
3. Your devices will connect to one or the other. Again you usually don't setup a WAP when your in range of a wireless router anyway.
4. There are Wireless Access Point/Wireless Range extenders, Wireless Bridges, and Wireless Repeaters while some devices may support multiple functions be sure your getting the right tool for the job. Perhaps if you explain your situation we could be of greater help.

 

[Kishan25]

1. A Wireless Access Point NEEDS a router. There would be little point in getting a WAP if you're already have a wireless router. A non wireless router will be fine.
2. A Wireless Access Point will create it's own wireless network. Refer to your WAPs manual for setup instructions. You do not need to do anything with the router.
3. Your devices will connect to one or the other. Again you usually don't setup a WAP when your in range of a wireless router anyway.
4. There are Wireless Access Point/Wireless Range extenders, Wireless Bridges, and Wireless Repeaters while some devices may support multiple functions be sure your getting the right tool for the job. Perhaps if you explain your situation we could be of greater help.

Well im tired of dealing with bad wifi because of a cheap $40 wireless router. Thats why i'm getting a WAP. Ive never liked repeaters and extenders (i've just never had a good experience with them). Im going to get two of the Ubiquiti UniFi PRO WAP and position them in two wifi critical areas. since I was doing this i decided to get a new modem and router as well instead of the the ones my SP gave me.

 

[bill001g]

First to be very clear you need to hook the AP to the router with a ethernet cable.

You can use your current router if the only issue is its poor wireless. You can leave the wireless on or you can disable it. In any case the key is to very carefully select your radio channels so they do not overlap. Ubiquity has a free central management software that will help you configure multiple AP.....kinda overkill for 2 device but it is free software that larger companies like cisco charge a huge amount of money for.

Other than the radio channels it is pretty much just a matter of plugging them into the router lan ports.

For wireless coverage use of AP cabled back to one central location is the way almost every large business is done so you should get excellent results after you have adjusted everthing.

 

[Kishan25]

First to be very clear you need to hook the AP to the router with a ethernet cable.

You can use your current router if the only issue is its poor wireless. You can leave the wireless on or you can disable it. In any case the key is to very carefully select your radio channels so they do not overlap. Ubiquity has a free central management software that will help you configure multiple AP.....kinda overkill for 2 device but it is free software that larger companies like cisco charge a huge amount of money for.

Other than the radio channels it is pretty much just a matter of plugging them into the router lan ports.

For wireless coverage use of AP cabled back to one central location is the way almost every large business is done so you should get excellent results after you have adjusted everthing.

I know i can keep the router but i dont want to.

 

[bill001g]

You have to have some kind of router but what you use is up to you.