Ubiquiti - U6 Long-Range (U6-LR)

You can use this to extend your network coverage but you can’t use it as you’re hoping to. You would need to run a cable from the router or switch to an injector (unless your switch is POE) and a cable to the radio, then configure it to AP mode via unifi software. They work fairly well but I would’ve bought a U6/U6 LR/U6 pro instead. In order for this to work as a mesh node, you’d need another unifi device to mesh to, that device would need a cabled connection to SL.

I have Unifi for this.

I bet it is fine for people that aren't doing much with their wifi. Having each AP wired is a giant improvement so you're doing people big service.

Number of streams. U7 lite is a 2x2 on 2.4Ghz, and 2x2 on 5Ghz. The U6 Mesh is 2x2 on 2.4Ghz, but is 4x4 on 5Ghz.

This is something you’re going to have to try to see if it works. Yes, two U6 Mesh can mesh with each other with no discernible loss in performance (unless you have like a 500mbps or more connection). However, wirelessly meshing 3 APs is not recommended at all. You’re just going to run out of bandwidth for your clients at that point. TL;DR, 2 APs meshing is okay. 3 is not okay. U6 Mesh Pro is a huge. It’s about the size of 3 U6 Mesh put together. I would avoid it.

This. Omg this. I found this out the hard way. I got U6 and it has an awful signal transmission that feels like can't even penetrate paper. Too late to return it for me. I had to plug my old Netgear nighthawk router to use as AP for the unifi router which has 4x4 and has probably x3 performance of the U6. I ended up using the U6 for the IoT devices and my nighthawk as AP for everything else. Now I am looking into wifi 7 access point/mesh network to compliment my unifi router.

The U6 Mesh is also a good AP option that can just be placed on a desk or whatever. The UDR + a Mesh AP would be a perfect “renter-friendly” setup.

Well you see, it’s a regular UniFi AP in a non conventional form factor. The commenter above was looking for options that don’t require mounting on a wall or ceiling, and that is exactly what the U6 Mesh is for - it can stand alone on a desk for instance. All of UniFi’s APs can utilize a wired or a wireless backhaul, including the U6 Mesh. I never suggested a wireless mesh setup, but simply suggested that that particular AP was a great option for people who may be renting or otherwise not interested in mounting their AP to the wall or ceiling. In any case, your assertion that wireless mesh is always a terrible idea is also a dumb blanket statement. Wired backhaul is always superior, but that doesn’t make wireless backhaul a terrible idea, and there are situations where it can and does work well.

I genuinely have no idea what you’re on about. u/PLAkilledmygrandma ask if there were “standalone” UniFi products that don’t require mounting. u/Melodic_Performer921 replied with the great option of a dream router as a standalone device, and then I chimed in saying that the U6 Mesh (which is the name of the AP that Ubiqutiti chose, not me) would be a great pairing with the UDR for someone who doesn’t want to mount any APs. Obviously the preferred method of connecting said AP to said router would be with a wired backhaul. I never asserted that an apartment was an ideal enviornment for wireless mesh? You just came in making weird assumptions and not adding anything of value to the thread cause you misunderstood what a U6 Mesh was.

I think Eero would be the most plug and play option. I've used TP-Link and they're decent but unclear political situation / possible ban. Ubiquiti/Unifi if you want to tinker and manage their network remotely (expensive)

UniFi has a great designer tool that will help you figure coverage with the different devices.

If that’s the case get a ubiquiti Unifi system. Gateway plus access points. Best performance per dollar with a wired backhaul

UniFi is the most solid networking platform.

switch to unifi from google mesh. Much happier