Ubiquiti USG User manual

Enterprise Gateway Router
with Gigabit Ethernet
Model: USG

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
Security Gateway, which is part of the UniFi Enterprise System.
The UniFi Enterprise System includes the UniFi Controller
software, which allows you to manage your network using a
web browser. The UniFi Controller software and User Guide are
available for download at downloads.ubnt.com/unifi
This Quick Start Guide includes the warranty terms and is for
use with the UniFi Security Gateway, model USG.
Package Contents
UniFi Security Gateway Power Adapter
(12V, 1A)
Power Cord
Screws
(M2.9x20, Qty. 2)
Screw Anchors
(M2.9, Qty. 2)
Quick Start Guide
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the customer’s
responsibility to follow local country regulations and indoor cabling requirements.

UniFi Controller System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 8, MacOSX, or Linux
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 10 (or above)
Network Requirements
A management station computer running the UniFi Controller
software, located either on-site and connected to the same
Layer-2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC.
or
UniFi Switch
UniFi
Security
Gateway
Internet
O-Site
Cloud/NOC
On-Site
Management
Station
UAP-AC UAP-PRO
UAP-Outdoor
LAN
WAN
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, see the User Guide on our website at:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi

Hardware Overview
Ports Panel
Interface Description
Console
RJ45 serial console port for Command
Line Interface (CLI) management. Use a
RJ45-to-DB9, serial console cable, also known
as a rollover cable, to connect the Console
port to your computer. Then configure the
following settings as needed:
• Baud rate 115200
• Data bits 8
• Parity NONE
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control NONE
Reset
Resets to factory defaults. The UniFi Security
Gateway should be powered on. Press and hold
the Reset button for about 10seconds until the
right LED on the VOIP port starts flashing and
then becomes solidly lit. After a few seconds,
the LED will turn off, and the UniFi Security
Gateway will automatically reboot.
WAN Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
Default setting is DHCP client.
LAN
Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
Default setting is DHCP Server.
Server IP: 192.168.1.1/24
VOIP Disabled and reserved for future use.

LEDs
Power Speed/Link/Act
Status
LED State Status
Status Indicator
Status
White Fully Booted; Not Adopted
Blue Adopted and Provisioned
Alternating
White/Blue
Device Firmware is
Upgrading
Blue
Flashing
Device Locator Activated
from UniFi Controller
Console
Power
Off Power Off
Green Power On
Ethernet
Speed/
Link/
Act
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
The UniFi Security Gateway can be used on a level, stable
surface, or mounted to a wall with the included screws
and anchors. If the UniFi Security Gate is not going to be
wall-mounted, skip to the section, Connecting Power.
Note: Keep 20 mm of clearance around the UniFi
Security Gateway for adequate airflow.
Wall-Mounting
To mount the UniFi Security Gateway on a wall, you will need a
drill, a 6mm drill bit, and a Phillips screwdriver.
1. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two holes 90 mm apart. Insert a
Screw Anchor into each hole.
90 mm
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure a Screw into each
anchor. Leave a clearance of approximately 3 mm between
the screw head and the wall.
3 mm
*640-00120-01*
640-00120-01

3. Position the UniFi Security Gateway over the Screws, and
insert the Screws into the wall-mount slots located on the
bottom of the UniFi Security Gateway. Then slide the UniFi
Security Gateway down to lock it into place.
12V DC

Connecting Power
1. Connect the Power Adapter to the power port.
2. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Adapter. Connect the
other end of the Power Cord to a grounded powersource.

Network Connections
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a broadband modem or
WAN to the WAN port.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from a network switch to the
LAN port.
Note: The LAN port is set to DHCP Server
by default.

Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller
software at: downloads.ubnt.com/unifi From a management
station computer connected to the same Layer 2 network,
launch the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v4.x or
higher installed, skip to the section, Adopting the
UniFi Security Gateway.
1. Launch the UniFi Controller. The Ubiquiti UniFi Controller
window will appear. Click Launch a Browser to Manage
the Network.
2. The UniFi Setup Wizard will appear. Select your preferred
language and country. Click NEXT.