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It's worth adding that if you use the ubiquiti access point you will need the control software running on a networked computer for it to function. am super pleased with my setup but when I reboot my mac mini my wifi network goes down until it finished booting again. which is a great way to wind up the girlfriend btw.
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Er, whut?
Did you install a Ubiquiti Controller? If so... yes... it is the master and a security principle is that if the master is gone, the slaves don't act independently.
But you can run a UniFi AP without the Controller software and just configure it using an iOS or Android app. Which is how I do it, and does not require keeping any computer turned on to run the Controller software.
Velocio
Getting the WiFi modem, the Unifi AP Lite or similar, is a great entry point. As soon as you get that you can disable WiFi on the modem provided by your ISP.
By itself that should improve whatever WiFi ailments you have, and if not then these things can be daisy-chained together to cover a larger area or to cover floors in a house, or an outhouse or whatever your situation requires.
If you then opt for the ToughSwitch switch you get the power over ethernet stuff which removes the need for separate power to the WiFi access points.
If you then opt for the EdgeMax router you get the stable DHCP and DNS, the faster routing, the built-in firewall and also more power over ethernet.
You can basically build this up similar to a HiFi separate system, getting each bit as you feel the need and benefit. It is worth it, but yeah it costs. Then again... just look at those graphs above to see my WiFi compared to the ISP WiFi of my next door neighbours (19th floor flat, those boxes are only 2m from me)... it is good equipment that is worth it.