Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M User manual

802.11ac Indoor/Outdoor AP
with Plug & Play Mesh
Model: UAP-AC-M

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
802.11ac Indoor/Outdoor Access Point with Plug & Play Mesh
Technology. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and includes warranty terms.
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-M requires the UniFi
Controller v5.4 or higher, available at:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi
Package Contents
UniFi AC Mesh Antennas (Qty. 2) Wall Mount Bracket
Screws
(Qty. 2)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 2)
Zip Ties
(Qty.2)
Fast-Mount
Adapter
802.11ACIndoor/Outdoor AP
withPlug & Play Mesh
Model:UAP-AC-M
Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)
with Mount Bracket*
Power Cord* Quick Start
Guide
* Gigabit PoE and Power Cord are not included with UAP-AC-M 5-Pack
TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet
cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™
is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements
• Wall-mounting: Drill and 6 mm drill bit
• Phillips screwdriver
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire
should be used for all outdoor wired Ethernet connections
and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
• Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations.
We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors,
model ETH-SP, one near the UAP-AC-M and the other at the
entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power
surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
To LAN
ETH-SP
ETH-SP
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UAP-AC-M
Diagram Showing Use of Ethernet Surge Protectors

System Requirements
• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
• Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have
limited functionality)
• UniFi Controller software v5.4 or newer (available at:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi)
Wireless Adoption Requirements
The UAP-AC-M supports wireless adoption into your UniFi
Wi-Fi network. This feature requires a currently managed
UniFiAP operating with the following configuration:
• The UniFi AP must be running firmware 3.7.7 or newer
• At least one SSID enabled and operating on 5 GHz band
• The UAP-AC-M must be within wireless range of the UniFi AP

Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network (for the UniFi device to obtain an IP
address as well as for the wireless clients after deployment)
• A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi
Controller v5.4 (or newer) software, located either on-site
and connected to the same Layer 2 network, or off-site in the
cloud or NOC
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USG-PRO-4
(DHCP Server)
Internet
UAP-AC-PRO
UAP-AC-M
UAP-AC-M
LAN
WAN
UniFi Cloud Key
(UniFi Controller)
Remote Access to
UniFi Controller
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, see the User Guide on the website:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview
LED
Status LED
Port Cover
Front Right Side
LED Color Status
Flashing White Initializing.
Steady White Factory default, waiting to be integrated.
Alternating
White/Blue
Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.
This usually indicates that a process such
as a firmware upgrade is taking place.
Quickly Flashing
Blue
Used to locate and identify a UniFi device.
When the Locate feature is activated in
the UniFi Controller software, the Status
LED will flash blue. It will also display the
location of the device on the map.
Steady Blue
Indicates the device has been successfully
integrated into a network and is working
properly.
Steady Blue
with occasional
flashing
Indicates the device is in an isolated state
(all WLANs are brought down until an
uplink is found).

Ports
Ethernet
Port Reset
Button
Cable
Grommet
Ethernet The Ethernet port is a Gigabit PoE port used to
connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and
DHCP server. Power can be provided by one of the following:
• Gigabit PoE adapter (included)
• Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch with PoE
• 802.3af PoE compliant switch
Note: The UAP-AC-M supports 802.3af/A PoE and 24V
Passive PoE. It does NOT support 802.3af/B PoE and
therefore does not work with 802.3af/B switches.
Reset The Reset button serves two functions for the UniFi AP:
• Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.
• Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the
Reset button for more than five seconds until the Status LED
turns off.

Hardware Installation
The UniFi AP can be mounted on a wall, pole, or fast-mount
of a Ubiquiti high-gain antenna. Perform the steps for the
appropriate installation:
Wall Mount
To mount the UniFi AP on a wall, use the included Wall Mount
Bracket, Screws, and Screw Anchors.
1. Place the Wall Mount Bracket at the desired location on the
wall in the orientation shown below.
2. Ensure the level is plumb and mark the two screw holes
on the wall.
3. Drill out the holes using a 6 mm drill bit.
4. Insert a Screw Anchor into each hole.
5. Secure the Wall Mount Bracket with two Screws.

6. Attach the UniFi AP to the Wall Mount Bracket by sliding the
mounting tabs into the channel slots until it locks into place.

Pole Mount
To mount the UniFi AP on a pole, use the included Zip Ties:
1. Insert a Zip Tie through the slot of the mount bracket on
the back of the UniFi AP.
2. Position the UniFi AP at the desired location on the pole
and then fasten the Zip Tie around the pole. Fasten the
second Zip Tie in the same manner.