UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra

Ubiquity launched a new acces point called the UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra (pretty cool name). Let's have a look at the performance of this new acces point. From the first look, it's compactness, versatility and pricing stand out.

Let's check it out!

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Table of Contents

• Features and Design
• Installation and Mounting Options
• Specifications
  • Mechanical Specifications
  • Hardware Capabilities
  • Software Features
  • Supported Data Rates
  • Application Requirements
• Final Thougths

Features and Design

The UniFi Swiss Army Knife Ultra (UK Ultra) has a compact design, making it a great option for both indoor and outdoor settings. This PoE access point is engineered to support long-range antennas as well. Ubiquiti plans to release both omnidirectional and directional antennas as accessories, further enhancing the flexibility of this device.

It's priced at 73 Euros, which seems fair for its capabilities. Its physical design is sleek and user-friendly, featuring Ubiquiti branding on the front and a simple mounting system on the back. The device also includes a 1 GB Ethernet port, a reset button, and a security screw.

Installation and Mounting Options

The UK Ultra comes with various mounting options. It can be easily affixed to walls or poles for different installation needs. The package includes a mounting template with a level, additional brackets for drywall installation, and a set of screws and anchors.

Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Dimensions	137 x 84 x 34 mm (5.4 x 3.3 x 1.3")
Weight	173 g (6.1 oz)
Enclosure Materials	UV-stabilized polycarbonate
Mount Materials	Polycarbonate, SGCC steel, plastic
Pole Mount Diameter	1~2" on pipe outer diameter
Wind Survivability	33.2 N at 200 km/h (7.5 lbf at 125 mph)
Weatherproofing	IPX6

Hardware Capabilities

Component	Details
Networking Interface	(1) GbE RJ45 port
Management Interface	Ethernet
Power Method	PoE
Power Supply	UniFi PoE Switch
Supported Voltage	44—57V DC
Max. Power	8W
Max. TX Power	20 dBm (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
MIMO	2 x 2 (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Throughput Rate	300 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 866.7 Mbps (5 GHz)
Antenna Gain	6 dBi (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Antennas	(1) Internal, (2) RP-SMA connectors for external
LEDs	(1) Power: white/blue, (4) Mesh signal: blue
Button	Factory reset
Mounting	Wall, ceiling, pole mount (Included)
Operating Conditions	-40 to 60° C (-40 to 140° F), 5 to 95% noncondensing

Software Features

Function	Specification
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Security	WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES)
BSSID	8 per radio
VLAN	802.1Q
Advanced QoS	Per-user rate limiting
Guest Traffic	Isolation supported
Concurrent Clients	200+

Supported Data Rates

Standard	Data Rates
802.11a	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11b	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)	6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS15, HT 20/40)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)	6.5 Mbps to 866.7 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS9 NSS1/2, VHT 20/40/80)

Application Requirements

Platform	Version Required
UniFi Network (Web)	Version 8.0.7 and later
iOS™	Version 10.11.1 and later
Android™	Version 10.10.1 and later

Final Thougths

The UK Ultra seems like a great addition to any network, especially for those seeking a reliable and cost-effective solution for outdoor environments. At UniHosted, we integrate with devices like the UK Ultra for optimal performance of your network infrastructure.

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