Must the computer with the management software be running at all times, or only when making changes to the AP?
1767579
The management software is only necessary when making changes or monitoring the status of the device
1767580
The software does not need to be running at all times and therefore the computer could be off and the APs would still function.
1767581
The software is only required when making changes to the configuration or if you use the Portal. Any networks you have already configured (including Guest networks) work fine and accept new members without the management software running. But if you use the interstitial Portal to intercept users, you do need to run the software, too.
1767582
The previous answers are correct, except for one feature that does requires the software to be running: the guest portal requires the UniFi Controller to be running.
1767583
You only need the software to adopt a new UniFi AP unit. You can also use the software to check the status of or make changes to the units but the software does not need to be running for the units themselves to work.
1642099
The unit has its own AC power supply and yes the computer needs to be on. It is a great product!
498998
It will automatically update the operating system when an update is available. My system 4.2.2
1952869
Yes, as a general rule. But not always. Depends on the application software being updated I suppose.
215424
Mine is on all the time. I think it just means the circuitry is working correctly to let you know it's available if needed.
763804
The upgrade will come in a manner of an "update" so when it appears, just click on accept and it will in the background until it ask to restart the machine, that's it
1607835
Yes. You can run it without any software installed without any issue.What you will loose is monitoring / shutdown time modification which is provided via software (software is pretty good and light-weighted)But for this unit, since it has LCD panel, you can control most of features via hardware button and LCD anyway (just tedious)
1596711
We are using our 2012 server to run some medical management software. It is replacing a server that was running xp. There are 5 computers still running xp and one running 7, accessing the management software. Seems to be just fine.
2245231
I will have to wait until Monday to talk to my network guy (who will definitely know the answer). I do remember having versioning issues with it that required us to find a non official image in order to work with our aps. I will ask Tim (CCNE) on Monday if that's not too late?
388926
This is a really great question, so I will check and answer it... In Windows 8.1 (which should be the same for XP and up), has 2 checkboxes in Power Management under Device Manager.. One to allow the computer to turn off to save power (disabled by default), and Allow this device to wake the computer (checked by default.) So, Yes. and it appears to be activated by default (which I wasn't expecting.) and based on this, it can be changed as desired.. However, without testing, I don't know (but highly doubt) if it would come out of hibernation, so it would have to be sleep, or a hibrid (if it works.) --OR-- have a power scheme that allows the processor to run 1% on it lowest, saving power, but allowing the modem and any answering machine/fax software the ability to run normally, and minimize the amount of heat coming from the computer.. Hope this helps, and good luck.
1608978
Yes - the computer has to be on all the time because it sends the commands to the z-stick. I used to run it with InControl on a small netbook dedicated to a few other things. I ultimately switched to a VeraLite and dropped the z-stick/InControl.
900802
not randomly, but Windows updates will force itself on you and restart the computer even if you're in the middle of working on something and you didn't tell it to "postpone" in time to prevent the restart.
416618
A PC is not required to run this wireless AP system. If you want to monitor it or access it to make any changes, there is a UniFi Controller app that runs on a laptop or workstation that allows you access to a browser where you can make the changes needed. I leave them both up on my workstation for monitoring purposes.
908926
This is a router not an AP. You will not need a managed switch. Keep in mind that this router is very powerful and with that comes some complexity in mgmt. So far though it has been worth a little extra time. Excellent product.
594096
The PC must be on for BlueIris to run, so if you want monitoring 24/7 you must keep the PC running. The software does have ability to setup schedules if there are specific times where you do not want to monitor, but still the PC must be running for the software to work. I have mine configured to store the files to Dropbox so they are available anywhere dropbox is available. I installed BlueIris on a cheap refurbished Windows 7 PC that I dedicate to just BlueIris and leave it running 24/7. Does a great job.
2023243
The system is designed to use an external DHCP and router. Software controller is not required for day-to-day operation. Only for making changes to the APs. There are logs and info that can be obtained by continuous running of the software.
763595
It is. You shouldn't have any issues with it. Odd that the trendnet unit wouldn't, they aren't usually OS specific.