Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
Yes, I run the Controller on an RPi (along with Pi-Hole) and it is easy to do with well documented instructions: https://community.ui.com/questions/Step-By-Step-Tutorial-Guide-Raspberry-Pi-with-UniFi-Controller-and-Pi-hole-from-scratch-headless/e8a24143-bfb8-4a61-973d-0b55320101dc?page=1 You can also buy the dedicated Ubiquity Controller (an RPi in a cute box and plug 'n play) or run the Controller in the Ubiquity Cloud for free. Great system. Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2543 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
I've been running an AP-AC-LR hardwired to my router and an AP-AC-Lite as a wireless downlink to the LR for a few years. Would recommend setting up a Raspberry Pi to run the Unifi controller and hardware it into the router. I'm using an RPi 3b and it's working well. Even using the beta WiFi AI. Haven't taken the time to RTFM, but it looks like some of the functionality that required a security gateway is being added to the controller. YMMV, but having the controller and able to tweak it has helped my overall network performance. Most of my Squeezeboxes have been connected for between 18-20 days, around the time I rebooted after a router firmware upgrade. "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain LMS 7.9 on Raspberry Pi3 w/200GB SD 5 Receivers, 1 Boom, 2 Radios, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone & 1 iPad w/iPeng, 1 Android phone w/Squeezer JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23791 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
Have you run the 'RF Environment' scan for the AP via the Controller? That should identify the best channel with least interference. Also make sure you do not use 'Auto' for the AP radio, select the channel the scan recommends. You can also download the Ubiquity WiFiMan app or the WiFi Analyzer app to check for interference. Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2543 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
Thanks for all the replies. I know I'm getting interference on 2.4 for sure but there's nothing I can do about it so I really wasn't even sure another AP would fix the issue. I really wish there were a way to upgrade the internal radio. I have actual squeezeboxes cause I like having a screen. 4 radios, a boombox, a touch and 2 classics sitting idle. I appreciate the idea for having the external client AP, good idea instead of using a powerline Ethernet cable system which I've been considering. I feel like if everything was on 5G it'd be fine. I'm still not really sure the best way to approach this. I'd like to continue using the original hardware considering the screen. I like it for a weather station. I feel like I have no good options haha kllngtme's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30198 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
I have four Unifi AP-Lite's and the Wi-Fi is rock solid. Running 2 x Boom's, Radio, 3x SB3's and Transporter. What version of UAP firmware are you using? The most stable is 4.0.66 and some of the later releases have caused various connectivity problems. We are waiting on V4.3.8 which is at the release candidate stage but I will not be upgrading until it is released as 'stable' and user comments on the user Forum are positive. The Unifi Controller dashboard should give you all the diagnostics you need to figure out what is going on. In the meantime I suggest you downgrade to 4.0.66 f/w. Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2543 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
To "upgrade" an SB to match a newer standard Wifi network you can use a travel nano-router in reverse-AP mode connected to SB player via ethernet port. Something like a TP-Link TL-WR902AC which cost about us$35/£35. The "n" versions are a little bit cheaper. bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
Are you running real Squeezeboxes or something more modern? If the older units, then getting AC access points (AP) are not going to help as the older Squeezboxes don't support AC. It will force the APs into "N" or a slower protocol. I would also look around and see if you are getting interference by other APs. Likely you are using 2.4GHz so there is a bunch of things on that band that can also cause interference like cordless phones, microwave ovens, Bluetooth. There are "sniffing" applications you can run on your Mac or Windows box to see if you are seeing interference from other APs. WiFi Explorer for the Mac or WiFi Analyzer for Windows. Tim On 3/30/20 4:34 PM, kllngtme wrote: So I'm having problems with all my SB's over wifi dropping out and rebuffering constantly. I'm in a 1 story ranch while every other house around me are 2 story houses. I have 1 Unify UAP AC Pro and have been considering upgrading for a while. While there is the newer NanoHD AP's, I've read that the UAP-AC Long Range works well with devices that have weak 2.4 radios in them. What does everyone think? If I were to upgrade specifically for my Squeezeboxes, what would you do? kllngtme's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30198 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti
I have an AC LR AP mounted on the upstairs landing ceiling in my fairly large two-story house and it's running SBs with no problem in three rooms, one upstairs and two downstairs, as well as three Chromecasts, two Firestick 4K and a variety of other devices. https://www.ui.com/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lr/ ftlight's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5294 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
