Today is Star Wars Day and Ubiquiti Labs is announcing a new limited edition black AmpliFi HD Mesh Router that is a perfect fit for the "dark side". The mesh Wi-Fi router gets a sleek new look with a black finish. This allows it to fit in to a house with a darker color scheme while still being positioned optimally for the best network signal. The AmpliFi HD Mesh Router … [Read more...]
Unboxing and reviewing Amplifi HD mesh networking
Home networking has been a frequent topic that I pursued for personal reasons to get the best coverage in my house. My last house was a ranch style with the cable Internet coming in the center of the house. With cheap routers, this meant the signal dropped off at either end of the house. I first used powerline adapters to distribute the Internet to the ends of the house and … [Read more...]
AmpliFi will bring mesh wifi to your existing router
AmpliFi, the consumer-side of Ubiquiti, will announce at CES 2017 that the "meshpoints" part of their AmpliFi system will be available separately AND that they can be used with your existing wireless router to add the benefits of mesh wifi to your home network. By working with your existing WiFi, this can actually solve the criticisms I have seen that the router is not … [Read more...]
AmpliFi now available for pre-order on Amazon and new standalone Amplifi HD router announced
Ubiquiti Labs announced today that it is offering a standalone version of the AmpliFi HD wireless router. This is Ubiquiti's first foray into the consumer market that was announced in May. It is designated as the AmpliFi-R. It includes the same base as the AmpliFi HD but does not include the two additional mesh points that can be used to extend wireless coverage throughout your … [Read more...]
Ubiquiti ventures into consumer line with AmpliFi home wireless solution and Ubiquiti Labs
Ubiquiti, the network hardware company known for his carrier-grade equipment at industry-disruptive pricing, announced a new division dedicated to R&D in the consumer area. Ubiquiti is known more for the quality of their products than the user friendliness to non-technical users. This division should change that focus and it seems to be making a splash with their first … [Read more...]