Ubiquiti USG User manual

UniFi Security Gateway Power Adapter (12V, 1A) Power Cord
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UniFi Controller System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 8, Mac OS X, or Linux
Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Microsoft Internet
Explorer 11
UniFi Controller software v5.4 or higher (available at: ui.com/download/uni )
Hardware Overview
Ports Panel
RJ45 serial console port for CLI management. Use a RJ45-to-DB9 serial console cable to
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Reset
WAN 1 Port
LAN 1 Port
WAN 2 / LAN 2 Port
System LED
Power LED
connect the Console port to your computer. Then congure using the following settings:
Baud rate 115200
Data bits 8
Parity NONE
Stop bits 1
Flow control NONE
Resets to factory defaults. The UniFi Gateway should be powered on. Press and hold the Reset
button for about 10 seconds until the right LED on the WAN 2 / LAN 2 port starts ashing and
then becomes solidly lit. After a few seconds, the LED will turn off, and the UniFi Gateway will
automatically reboot.
Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet WAN connections. Default setting is DHCP client.
Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connections. Default setting is DHCP Server.
Server IP: 192.168.1.1/24
Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. Congure the port using the UniFi Gateway
conguration interface.
LEDs
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Off Power Off
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Speed/Link/Act LED
Green Power On
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Amber Flashing Link Activity at 10/100 Mbps
Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps
Green Flashing Link Activity at 1000 Mbps
Hardware Installation
Wall-Mounting (Optional)
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Connecting Power
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Network Connections
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Software Installation
Download the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at: ui.com/download/uni
From a management station connected to the same Layer-2 network, launch the installer and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.4 or higher installed, go to the section,
Adopting the UniFi Gateway.
After you have installed the software and run the UniFi Installation Wizard, a login screen will
appear for the UniFi Controller management interface. Enter the username and password
that you created and click Sign In.
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You can manage your network and view network statistics using the UniFi Controller
management interface. For information on using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the
User Guide located on our website at:
ui.com/download/uni
Adopting the UniFi Gateway
1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.
2. Locate the UniFi Gateway in the list of devices under the Model column. Click Adopt.
3. The System LED on the UniFi Gateway will turn blue to conrm that it is successfully
adopted.
Optional WAN Port Conguration via Layer 3
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By default, the WAN port is set to DHCP so it can be assigned network settings by the service
provider. To change the setting, connect a computer directly (or through a switch) to the LAN
1 port of the UniFi Gateway.
1. From a web browser, go to https://setup.ui.com
2. Enter your Username and Password. Click Sign In.
Note: If the UniFi Gateway has not been adopted by a UniFi Controller, the login
window will be skipped and the Setup window will appear.
3. In the Setup window, click Edit Conguration to congure the WAN port to DHCP, Static IP,
or PPPoE.
For information on using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User Guide located on our
website at:
ui.com/download/uni
Specications
USG
Dimensions 135 x 135 x 28.3 mm
(5.32 x 5.32 x 1.11")
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USG
Weight 366 g (12.9 oz)
Networking Interfaces 
Serial Console Port (1) RJ45 Serial Port
Data Ports (3) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Max. Power Consumption 7W
Power Supply 12VDC, 1A Power Adapter (Included)
Supported Voltage Range 9 to 24VDC
LEDs 
System Status
Serial Console Port Power
Data Ports Speed/Link/Activity
Layer 3 Forwarding Performance 
Packet Size: 64 Bytes 1,000,000 pps
Packet Size: 512 Bytes or Larger 3 Gbps (Line Rate)
Processor Dual-Core 500 MHz, MIPS64 with Hardware Acceleration for
Packet Processing
System Memory 512 MB DDR2 RAM
On-Board Flash Storage 2 GB
Rackmount Yes
Operating Temperature -10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F)
Operating Humidity 10 to 90% Noncondensing
Certications CE, FCC, IC
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Failure to provide proper ventilation may cause re hazard. Keep at least 20 mm of
clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate airow.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
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1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the
manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specied may result in
improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a re hazard if the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a
qualied service technician.
3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire
intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an
adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certication, modication
or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualied electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior
to connecting the equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate
short-circuit backup protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.
Limited Warranty
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where
applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
CE Marking
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CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable
to it.
WEEE Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
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