Cooper Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Hello. I was wondering if any Wi-Fi access point could work in a system run by Araknis router and switch. Will it interfere with Halo remotes and other Wi-Fi C4 devices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew luecke Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 What WiFi AP were you planning to use? The answer should be no, but, you'll want to speak to an installer to ensure you do it properly. I've come a fair number of C4 systems which have crappy wifi setups (most tend to be self-DIY installs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Should be fine. I typically run Araknis Router & Switches, along with Ruckus APs. GregCAMS and msgreenf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 MESH WiFi systems like Eero and Google are not recommended by Control4, some dealers use them in bridge mode, not all MESH can be set to bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTRONG Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Also consider handoff issues. I would try to stay all Araknis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 I am planning on using ruckus APs. I just dont want to break bank on access points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTRONG Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Isn’t ruckus one of the most expensive ap you can buy ? Certainly way more then Araknis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 thanks! must have looked at that wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 In general terms, more or less every WiFi Access Point should work just fine with Araknis (or any other) router/switch setup with a few caveats: -Some 'systems' ask for weird setup that may be a problem. Eero usually state to put the first wifi piece in between the router and any switch. Please don't. These are 'simple consumer' guidelines that bypass possible issue points for the walmart shoppers that are doing their own network (ie use crappy switches). It is poor proper network setup however. -Watch with any AP setup that has an advanced interface. Nothging against the interface, but in some cases they offer more 'advanced' settings that can cause issue if similar settings are in place on existing routers/switches (Ruckus is one of them, Ubiquiti similarly so. Just take care and be aware of your router and switch settings -Obviously a bad wifi/ap device won't magically work well because it's on a good switch.. -PoE, PoE+ (and PoE++ I suppose): When using PoE(+) Access Points, take note of your switch PoE capabilities as well as power budget. Mesh wifi is a term often misused. Technically a Mesh WiFi system is a system that uses extender/boosters to create coverage with a singular 'visual' SSID (name) for the end user (and the devices they use) to 'see'. These are bad. Period. ANY use of extenders/boosters should be avoided unless truly impossible. To clarify, that would be any Access Point that is not hardwired to the main network and connects to that network wireless and then broadcasts a wireless signal for people to use. (Wireless bridges would not be included in this). 'Mesh' in that sense is just a s(somewhat) more advanced option than the old boosters that repeated a signal under a different name (ie name-EXT) and there may or may not be some level of handoff control/traffic control in place. Often the term 'mesh' is used to describe setups that use multiple HARDWIRED Access Points to create coverage over a larger space. Similarly there is only one SSID visible to the user and their devices, and these offer a level of controlled hand-off between access points (the ability to roam without losing signal, getting a weak signal. These systems are just fine (Araknis, Ruckus, Ubiquiti) as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Hobson Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Has anyone had any issues using a full Unifi setup (Dream Machine, Switch, Access Points) with a Control4 System? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew luecke Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 As long as you use RSTP instead of STP, you'll be fine. Also, it doesn't have PIM support (which affects VLAN's and autodiscovery mainly). If you're planning to do VLAN's or aren't competent with networking get what your installer tells you to purchase. Unifi works fine in standard cases Access Networks / Ruckus however is generally considered the best option these days (but is expensive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnicholson Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 11 hours ago, Carter Hobson said: Has anyone had any issues using a full Unifi setup (Dream Machine, Switch, Access Points) with a Control4 System? My Neeo's never worked reliably with my UniFi. Other than that, no issues. I have ~50 UniFi elements (a lot of them are 4-port mini switches behind 20 TVs), 18 WAPs, 10G backbone connecting 4 IT racks. Lots of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therockhr Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 11 hours ago, Andrew luecke said: Access Networks / Ruckus however is generally considered the best option these days (but is expensive) What router is Access Networks using? Is it the Sophos XG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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