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UniFi AP AC Pro Mounting Bracket Ceiling Backing Plate
Flat Head Screws (Qty. 4) Keps Nuts (Qty. 4) Screws (Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors (Qty. 4) Cable Feed Plug Gigabit PoE* (48V, 0.3A)
with Mount Bracket
Power Cord*
Package Contents
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* Included only in the single-pack of the UAP-AC-PRO
Installation Requirements
Phillips screwdriver
Drill and drill bit (6 mm for wall-mounting or 3 mm for ceiling-mounting)
Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 18 mm hole for Ethernet cable feed)
Cat5/6 UTP cable for indoor installations
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-PRO requires the UniFi Network Application
v5.4 or higher, available at: ui.com/download/unifi
Outdoor Installation Requirements
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-PRO may be installed outdoors under an eave
or other protected location. Do not install the UniFi AP in an open
environment.
Mounting location should be at least 60 cm (2 ft) from the edge of the eave or
ceiling.
Cable feed opening must be directed away from the open environment.
Cable feed must be pointed downwards when wall-mounted.
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. For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality.)
UniFi Network Application v5.4 or newer (available at: ui.com/download/unifi)
Hardware Overview
LED
Ports
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Security Slot
Secondary
Reset
USB
Main
If you need to remove the UniFi AP from the Mounting Plate, insert a flat, thin
object like a zip tie or large paper clip in the Security Slot to release the Lock
Tab and turn the UniFi AP counterclockwise.
The Secondary port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used for bridging.
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.
The USB port is reserved for future use.
The Main port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used to connect the power and should
be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.
Hardware Installation
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The UniFi AP can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Perform the steps for the
appropriate installation:
Wall Mount
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Ceiling Mount
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Powering the UniFi AP
The UAP-AC-PRO features auto-sensing 802.3af/802.3at PoE support and can
be powered by any of the following:
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch with PoE
802.3af/802.3at PoE+ compliant switch
Ubiquiti Gigabit PoE Adapter (48V, 0.3A)
The single-pack of the UAP-AC-PRO includes one Gigabit PoE adapter. For
multi-pack units, PoE adapters or a UniFi Switch with PoE may be purchased
separately.
Connecting to a PoE Switch
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Connect the Ethernet cable from the UniFi AP directly to a PoE port on the switch.
Connecting to the PoE Adapter
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the POE port of the PoE
adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the PoE adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power Cord into a
power outlet.
Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)
1. Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place the bracket at the
desired location, and mark the two holes.
2. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket using two fasteners (not
included).
3. Align the adapter’s slots with the tabs of the PoE Mounting Bracket, and then
slide the adapter down.
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Specifications
UAP-AC-PRO
Dimensions 196.7 x196.7 x 35 mm
(7.74 x 7.74 x 1.38")
Weight
with Mounting Kit
350 g (12.35 oz)
450 g (15.87 oz)
Networking Interface (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Buttons Reset
Power Method PoE 802.3af/802.3at
Power Supply 48V, 0.3A Gigabit PoE Adapter*
Max. Power Consumption 9W
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Max. TX Power
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
22 dBm
22 dBm
Antennas (3) Dual-Band Antennas, 3 dBi each
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Security WEP, WPA-PSK,
WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES)
Mounting Wall/Ceiling (Kits Included)
Operating Temperature -10 to 70° C (14 to 158° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications CE, FCC, IC
* Included with the single-pack of the UAP-AC-PRO
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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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
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
specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire
hazard if the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be
provided only by a qualified 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 certification,
modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or
death.
c. Contact a qualified 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 modifications 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
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