Unifi Replacements APs

[Jobos]

We're running a mix of Unifi UAP-AC-Pro APs with the controller running on a VM and a very old Ruckus ZD1106 with zf7372 APs. As there is money left in the budget I would like to remove the Ruckus and replace it with Unifi but I see the AC Pro has been superseded by wifi 6. What Unifi APs are recommended to replace the Ruckus APs and cover the same area?

 

Thanks

[Aprice]

I'd say go for the U6 Pros if you need WiFi 6.

[localzuk]

The DfE recommends a minimum of Wifi 6 with multi-gig connections now.

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges/wireless-network-standards-for-schools-and-colleges

 

So you would be looking at the U6 Enterprise to comply with their spec.

[Jobos]

Thanks guys.

 

It's a primary but most of the switches are running at 1G. The cabling is cat5e with newer runs cat6 but there's not much of it so I don't feel we would get the most out of the Enterprise APs unless the switches and cabling are upgraded too. Is the coverage similar with either the U6-Pro and U6-Enterprise to the old Ruckus APs so I can swap them out easily without needing to add more?