Ubiquiti UniFi vs. Meraki — which should I pick?+
UniFi for SMB and mid-market where budget matters, IT is capable, and you want no per-device licensing. Meraki for enterprise, multi-site with heavy dashboard/reporting requirements, or where guaranteed support SLAs justify subscription cost. Both are excellent hardware — the choice is mostly about IT posture and TCO.
How much does a UniFi office deployment cost?+
A 20,000 sq ft office with 10 APs, 2 PoE switches, gateway, and 12 cameras: $18-30k hardware plus $12-20k installation and cabling. Much less than an equivalent Meraki or Aruba install.
Do I need to self-host the UniFi controller?+
No — a Dream Machine Pro or Cloud Gateway includes the controller, or Ubiquiti's UniFi Cloud (paid) hosts it. Self-hosting on your own hardware is optional and free.
Is UniFi reliable for commercial use?+
Yes — the hardware is enterprise-grade and the software has matured significantly. We deploy UniFi across hundreds of commercial sites in California with strong reliability. Where it falls short (advanced NAC, deep support SLAs) we recommend other platforms.
Can you deploy UniFi across multiple sites?+
Yes. UniFi Site Manager centralizes visibility across dozens of sites; each site runs its own gateway/controller but rolls up to a single admin console. We deploy standardized configuration across all sites for consistent user experience.
Do you integrate UniFi cameras and access control too?+
Yes — full UniFi Protect (cameras) and UniFi Access (doors) deployments alongside the network. Integrated management in one dashboard.
How much does ubiquiti network installation cost?+
Ubiquiti Network Installation pricing depends on drop count, cable type, pathway complexity, and building conditions. Most commercial projects range from $150 to $350 per drop installed. Request a free site survey for an itemized quote.
Do you provide ubiquiti network installation nationwide?+
Yes. Access Cabling is headquartered in California with a nationwide technician network for multi-site rollouts across all 50 states.
Is ubiquiti network installation certified and warrantied?+
Every installation is Fluke-tested and certified. Structured cabling installs carry manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years through our Panduit, CommScope, Leviton and Belden partner relationships.