- VoIP & Phone Systems
VoIP for Remote and Hybrid Teams: Best Practices for 2026
18 Mar, 2026

£147.60 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £121.78 ex‑VAT, the Allied Telesis AT‑TQ1402 looks like one of those “quietly competent” PoE access point models aimed at small offices, warehouses, and anyone who just needs reliable Wi‑Fi without overthinking it. In a UK B2B setting, the biggest question isn’t the raw throughput on the box—it’s whether you’ve got the right PoE budget and a sensible mounting/layout. If you’re dropping this into a straightforward environment (a few floors, normal wall types, decent placement), it’s very plausible you’ll be happy: Allied Telesis gear is generally solid in day‑to‑day stability and tends to suit customers who want something that won’t constantly need babysitting.
That said, I’d only buy it if your use case fits the “practical, not flashy” brief. If you’re expecting modern high-density needs (lots of concurrent clients, heavy streaming, lots of roaming between rooms) or you want advanced dashboard/management features, this class of unit may feel limiting versus better‑equipped contemporary APs. Also, double-check PoE compatibility and whether you’re using a managed switch—these setups are only as painless as the network around them. If you tell me your approximate site size (m²), number of users/devices, and whether you have managed PoE switching, I can sanity-check whether this is the right value pick or a false economy.

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