I have an EdgeRouter-X and a UAP-AC-LITE, it’s been a few months since I’ve been struggling with a problem with the PoE of the ER-X, it randomly disconnects the AC and the only solution was to separately connect the ER-X and the UAP each one with a power source. They are expensive equipment just for a home network to give such a problem.
I’ve never used Mikrotik products, I saw several videos about it and I’m seriously thinking about migrating to Mikrotik.
The Mikrotik Hex S seems to be the best experience, I would connect with the power source and take advantage of PoE to turn on the AP.
I imagine that the UAP-AC-LITE will not have problems with Mikrotik, but would be willing to exchange it for another solution from Mikrotik itself, what do you recommend?
Actually, some of MT POE output is proprietary or at least doesnt meet some of the standards used.
My advice is to play close attention to the product literature to ensure you are certain it will work.
PoE-out
Details
PoE-out ports Ether5 PoE out Passive PoE up to 57V
Max out per port output (input 18-30 V) 500 mA
Max out per port output (input 30-57 V) 500 mA
Max total out (A) 500 mA
Notice in the output spec THEY DO NOT PUBLISH A STANDARD!
Unless your products expecting power state specifically they accept passive poe whatever that is, I would not rely on the hexs for poe.
Compare that to the POE in described that can run the hexS.
PoE in 802.3af/at
PoE in input Voltage 12-57 V
I’d say your original choice of the hEX S is a fine match to the ER-X, from use of both, but it has your same complaint, being passive PoE only, which is why I recommended the hEX PoE instead. If you study their differences, you’ll find that the PoE model isn’t a pure upgrade from the hEX S:
microSD storage slot on the hEX S, none on the PoE models
2-4× CPU power on the hEX S, useful if you aren’t using it mainly as a smart switch
better PoE support on the hEX PoE. 4 ports of output versus one, more current output per port, and 802.3af/at versus passive PoE.
If you need active PoE or multiple PoE outputs, there’s your choice made.
As for the WiFi bit, I know nothing of MT’s wireless solutions. However, why would you need to replace both? As I understand it, the source of your problem is the power source. Keep the Ubiquiti WiFi gear if it’s working for you.
I only need one PoE port for the AP, that’s why I thought Hex S, it’s a complete and robust solution to know Mikrotik solutions and would totally replace ER-X.
Changing the AP would be just out of curiosity for equipment from other brands, I even saw a TP-Link EAP255 that is more powerful and has the same price as the UAP Lite.
