From All-Rounder to Specialist: Your UK-Ultra on Steroids
You love the flexibility of your UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra (UK-Ultra), but for certain areas, you simply need more power and range? Here's your upgrade: the UACC-UK-Ultra-Panel-Antenna. This ingenious accessory transforms your omnidirectional WiFi Access Points into a high-precision signal spotlight. Instead of scattering energy in all directions, you focus the full power into a 90° corridor. The result: drastically increased range and rock-solid signal quality exactly where you need it – be it in the garden shed, at the end of the company premises, or in a long warehouse aisle.
Precision WiFi: No More Dead Zones and Interference
In environments with many neighboring WiFi Networks, radio pollution is a real problem. Every signal that radiates unnecessarily into the environment can cause interference and impair your own Network performance. This UniFi Directional Antenna for outdoor and indoor use elegantly solves the problem. By bundling the signal, you reduce interference to a minimum. Your Network will not only be faster and more stable, but you'll also be doing your neighbors a favor. Perfect for use in densely populated residential areas or office complexes where every frequency band is contested.
Built to Last: Robust Technology for Any Weather
Ubiquiti Networks has designed this Antenna for tough use. The housing made of UV-stabilized polycarbonate and aluminum withstands sun, rain, and snow. With IPX6 weather protection, it's even protected against strong water jets, making it an ideal choice for outdoor pole mounting. Even in strong winds, it remains stable thanks to a wind load resistance of up to 200 km/h. The clever clip-on mounting makes installation a breeze – simply attach it to the UK-Ultra, and you're done. This way, you can retrofit your UK-Ultra Access Point with directional capability without compromising durability.
Important Note: The Crucial Setting in the UniFi Controller
A crucial point for perfect function: After the super easy installation, you must make a small but extremely important adjustment in your UniFi Network Software. Navigate to the settings of your UK-Ultra Access Point and change the antenna type from 'Internal' to 'Panel Antenna'. This step is mandatory! If you forget it, the AP will continue to try to transmit via its internal Antennas, which will now be blocked by the Panel Antenna. The result would be a massive drop in performance. So: Mount, adjust, get started!
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Transforms the UK-Ultra into a signal spotlight with up to 15 dBi gain.
- Pro: Reduces radio interference and improves Network performance in dense environments.
- Pro: Extremely robust, weather-resistant construction (IPX6) for reliable outdoor use.
- Pro: Ingeniously simple and tool-free clip-on mounting.
- Pro: Cost-effective upgrade for more range and targeted coverage.
- Note: Exclusively compatible with the Ubiquiti UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra (UK-Ultra).
- Note: Software adjustment in the UniFi Controller after installation is mandatory.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | Ubiquiti Networks |
| Model: | UACC-UK-Ultra-Panel-Antenna |
| EAN: | 0810084694107 |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | UACC-UK-Ultra-Panel-Antenna |
| Product Type: | External Panel Directional Antenna |
| Compatibility: | Exclusive for Ubiquiti UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra (UK-Ultra) |
| Antenna Type: | Panel Directional Antenna |
| Radiation Pattern: | 90° directional |
| Antenna Gain (2.4 GHz): | 10 dBi |
| Antenna Gain (5 GHz): | 15 dBi |
| Frequency Bands: | Dual-Band (2.4 GHz Components / 5 GHz Components) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 138 x 207 x 43 mm |
| Weight: | 450 g |
| Housing Materials: | UV-stabilized Polycarbonate, Aluminum |
| Mounting Type: | Tool-free Clip-On Attachment |
| Pole Compatibility: | Ø 1 to 2 inches (approx. 25.4 to 50.8 mm) |
| Weather Protection Class: | IPX6 (Protection against strong water jets) |
| Wind Load Resistance: | 75 N at 200 km/h |
| NDAA Compliance: | Yes |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x Ubiquiti UACC-UK-Ultra-Panel-Antenna |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you need special tools for mounting the Panel Antenna?
No, you don't need any special tools. The antenna is designed as a practical 'clip-on' accessory. You can easily and securely attach it directly to your compatible UK-Ultra UniFi Access Point.
Can you also use this antenna indoors to improve your WiFi?
Yes, absolutely! Although it's extremely robust for outdoor use, it's also perfect for indoor areas. Ideal if you want to direct the WiFi signal precisely through a long hallway, into a large hall, or across an entire floor.
What does an antenna gain of 10 dBi and 15 dBi mean for your WiFi in practice?
Imagine it like the focus of a flashlight. Without the antenna, your WiFi Access Point illuminates like a lightbulb in all directions. With this Panel Antenna, you bundle the signal into a super-strong, directional beam. The high dBi value ensures extreme range and a stable signal exactly where you need it.
Do I need to adjust anything in the software after installing the antenna?
Yes, this is an extremely important step! After you've mounted the antenna, you must change the antenna type from 'Internal' to 'Panel Antenna' in the settings of your UK-Ultra UniFi Access Point within the UniFi Controller. If you forget this, your WiFi performance will drastically drop.
Is the antenna compatible with my older UniFi AP-AC Mesh (UAP-AC-M)?
No, absolutely not. This Panel Antenna was developed exclusively for the UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra (UK-Ultra). It does not fit other models, neither mechanically nor technically, including your AP-AC Mesh.
How strong is the WiFi coverage behind and next to the antenna?
The WiFi coverage behind and to the sides of the antenna is massively reduced – that's the purpose of a Directional Antenna. Expect very weak to no reception in these 'dead zones'. Therefore, plan the alignment carefully to perfectly illuminate your desired area.
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