Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 6P User manual

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EdgeRouter ER-6P Wall Mount Screws (Qty. 2) Wall Mount Anchors (Qty. 2)
Ground Screw Power Cord Power Adapter (24V, 2.5A)
Cable Clip
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Drill with a 6 mm drill bit (for wall-mounting)
Phillips screwdriver
For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or above) UTP cabling approved for
indoor use.
For outdoor applications, shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be
used for all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the
AC ground of the power supply.
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System LED
RJ45 PoE LED (0 - 4)
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
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
EdgeRouter to rain or moisture.
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the EdgeRouter itself
should be housed inside a protective enclosure.
Hardware Overview
Note: The System LED functionality has been updated with firmware
v1.10.7. We recommend that you update the EdgeRouter to the latest
firmware.
Flashing White Bootup in progress.
White Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti®
Network Management System (UNMS™).
Blue Ready for use, connected to UNMS.
Steady Blue with
Occasional Flashing
Ready for use, unable to connect to UNMS, check
connection to UNMS server.
Quickly Flashing Blue Used to locate a device in UNMS.
Alternating Blue/White Firmware upgrade in progress.
Off No PoE
Green 24V 2-Pair Passive PoE Output
Blue 24V 4-Pair Passive PoE Output
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RJ45 Speed/Link/Act LED (0 - 4)
SFP Link/Act LED (5)
Console
USB
RJ45 Ports (eth0 - eth4)
SFP Port (eth5)
Reset Button
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Amber Flashing Link Activity at 10/100 Mbps
Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Green Flashing Link Activity at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Off No Link
Green Link Established at 1 Gbps
Green Flashing Link Activity at 1 Gbps
RJ45 serial console port for Command Line Interface (CLI) management.
Reserved for future use.
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
SFP port is hot-swappable and supports Gigabit fiber SFP modules.
Click here to learn how to reset an EdgeRouter to factory defaults.
Hardware Installation
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION MAY
CAUSE FIRE HAZARD. KEEP AT LEAST 20 MM OF CLEARANCE NEXT
TO THE VENTILATION HOLES FOR ADEQUATE AIRFLOW.
Wall Mounting
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Grounding the EdgeRouter (Recommended)
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The Power Adapter grounds the device; however, you can add optional ESD
grounding for enhanced ESD protection.
1. Attach the Ground Screw to secure a ground wire (not included) to the
Grounding Point.
2. Optional: To secure the Power Adapter cord, insert it into the Cable Clip and
secure the Cable Clip using the Ground Screw.
3. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounding block.
Connecting Power
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Using SFP Ports
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3.
For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit:
ubnt.link/SFP_DAC_Compatibility
Accessing the EdgeOS Configuration Interface
The EdgeOS® configuration interface can be accessed via DHCP or static IP
address assignment. By default, eth1 is set up as a DHCP client, while eth0 is
assigned a static IP address of 192.168.1.1. To configure the EdgeRouter,
proceed to the appropriate section: DHCP or “Static IP Address”.
DHCP
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from eth1 on the EdgeRouter to a LAN segment
that has an existing DHCP server.
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2. To check the IP address of the EdgeRouter, use one of the following methods:
Set up the DHCP server to provide a specific IP address to the EdgeRouter
based on its MAC address (on the label).
Let the EdgeRouter obtain an IP address and then check the DHCP server
to see which IP address was assigned.
3. Launch your web browser. Enter the appropriate IP address in the address
field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti License
Agreement, and check the box next to I agree to the terms of this License
Agreement to accept it. Click Login.
The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your
settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeOS User Guide, which
is available at ui.com/download/edgemax
For more information on PoE configuration, refer to “Configuring PoE Settings”.
Static IP Address
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to the port
labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter.
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2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on
the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.1 in the address field. Press
enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti License
Agreement, and check the box next to I agree to the terms of this License
Agreement to accept it. Click Login.
The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your
settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeOS User Guide, which
is available at ui.com/download/edgemax
For more information on PoE configuration, refer to “Configuring PoE Settings”.
UNMS Management
You can manage your device using UNMS, which lets you configure, monitor,
upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application. Get started at
www.unms.com
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