Ubiquiti mPort-S mPort Serial User manual

mFi Networked Serial
Interface
Model: mPort-S

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks mFi™
mPort™Serial. The mPort Serial is designed for use with
the mFi platform. Once connected, you can use the mFi
Controller software to monitor your devices and define
automation rules using your web browser.
Package Contents
mPort Serial Wall-Mount
Bracket
PoE Adapter and
Power Cord
Antenna
mPort Serial
Model: mPort-S
Terminal Block Screws (Qty. 4) Anchors (Qty. 4) Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Windows 8, or Mac OS X
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)

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mFi™mPort™Serial
Hardware Overview
Front View
Antenna Connector
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Status LED
Power The Power LED will light steady green when
the mPort Serial is properly connected to a power
source.
Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady green
when an active Ethernet connection is made and
flash when there is activity.
Status The Status LED will light yellow when the
mPort Serial is first powered on in factory default
mode out of the box. The Status LED will light steady
green when the mPort Serial has been successfully
integrated into a network and is working properly.
The Status LED will flash when the Locate button is
used in the mFi Controller software.
Antenna Connector Connects to the included
Antenna.

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Hardware Overview
Side View
Serial DB9
Port
Serial TB Port
USB
Port
Ethernet
Port
Wall-Mount
Bracket
Serial DB9 Port Connects to a switch, router, or other
device for remote access.
Serial TB (Terminal Block) Port Connects to an industrial
networking device for automation, such as script execution
from the mFi Controller software.
USB Port Reserved for future use.
Ethernet Port Connects to the POE port of the PoE
Adapter.
Wall-Mount Bracket Wall-mounting is optional.

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Hardware Installation
Remove the Wall-Mount Bracket from the mPort Serial by
pressing the Release Tabs.
Release Tabs
Wall-Mount (Optional)
1. Position the Wall-Mount Bracket with the Release Tabs
on top.
Release Tab Release Tab

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Hardware Installation
2. To secure the Wall-Mount Bracket to the wall:
a. Use a pencil to mark the holes on the wall.
b. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes in the wall.
c. Insert the four Anchors into the wall.
d. Insert the Screws into the anchors.
3. Angle the mPort Serial so that the notches on the
bottom of the Wall-Mount Bracket are inserted into
the mPort Serial. Then press the mPort Serial into the
Release Tabs and snap it into place.

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Antenna Installation (Optional)
The mPort Serial uses the internal antenna by default.
If you want to use an external antenna, then attach
the included Antenna and configure its use in the mFi
Controller software.

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Connecting a Serial Device
Connecting a Serial Device
Each serial port supports RS232, RS422, and RS485. Use the
appropriate serial port for your serial cable (not included).
Note: Only one serial port can be used at a time.
Serial DB9
1. Connect one end of the serial cable to the console port
of the switch, router, or other device.
Note: A null modem may be needed; refer to the
mFi User Guide at www.ubnt.com/mfi for details.
2. Connect the DB9 end of the serial cable to the Serial
DB9 port of the mPort Serial.

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Serial TB
The Serial TB port is labeled for RS485 pinout. The table
lists the pinouts for RS232, RS422, and RS485. For more
information, refer to the mFi User Guide available at
www.ubnt.com/mfi
Function RX TX Ground
Pinout R- R+ T- T+ G
RS232 ✓ ✓ ✓
RS422 ✓✓✓✓ *
RS485 ✓✓✓✓ *
* Technically not needed.
1. Wire one end of the serial cable to an industrial
networking device.
Note: Wiring will vary depending on your device.

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Connecting a Serial Device
2. Wire the other end of the serial cable to the Terminal
Block included with the mPort Serial.
3. Insert the Terminal Block into the Serial TB port of the
mPort Serial.

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Connecting Ethernet and Power
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
mPort Serial.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.

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Connecting Ethernet and Power
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the
Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.
Note: Wi-Fi settings for the mPort Serial can be
configured via LAN or by connecting an Ethernet
cable directly from your computer to the LAN port
on the PoE Adapter. For details, refer to Accessing
the Configuration Portal on page 19.
4. Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE
Adapter. Connect the other end of the power cord to
a power outlet. The Power LED should light up on the
mPort Serial.

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Software Download and Installation
For local mFi Controller installations, the mFi Controller
software is installed just once when you initially create a
mFi network. It is not necessary to go through the software
installation process every time you add another mFi device.
Note: If you are using the cloud, there is no need to
install the mFi Controller software locally. Skip to
Accessing the Configuration Portal on page 19.
The mFi Controller software can be downloaded from the
Ubiquiti Networks website.
1. Go to downloads.ubnt.com/mfi
2. Mac users should download mFi.dmg and Windows
users should download mFi-installer.exe.
3. Follow the instructions for your computer type.
Mac Users
1. Click the Install icon.

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Software Download and Installation
2. Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.
3. Go to Go > Applications and double-click the
mFiicon.
Proceed to Configuring the mFi Controller Software on
page16.

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PC Users
1. Launch mFi-installer.exe.
2. Click Install.
3. If your computer doesn’t have Java 1.6 or above
installed, you will be prompted to install it. Click Install
to continue.

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Software Download and Installation
4. Ensure that the Start mFi Controller after installation
option is checked and click Finish.
Note: The mFi Controller software can also be
launched from Start > All Programs.

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Configuring the mFi Controller Software
1. The mFi Controller software startup will begin. Click
Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
2. The mFi Configuration Wizard will appear the first
time you launch the mFi Controller software. On the
Welcome screen, select your language and country.
Click Next.

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Software Download and Installation
3. Select the device(s) that you want to configure. The
Refresh button can be used to refresh the list of
devices. Click Next to continue.
4. Enter an administrator name in the Admin Name field.
Enter a password in the Password and Confirm fields.
Click Next.

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5. Click Finish to confirm your settings.
6. A login screen will appear for the mFi Controller
management interface. Enter the Admin Name and
Password that you created and click Login.