Ubiquiti EdgeRouter PoE ERPoe-5 User manual

5-Port Router
with Power over Ethernet
Model: ERPoe-5

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
EdgeRouter™PoE 5-Port Router. This Quick Start Guide is
designed to guide you through installation and also includes
warranty terms.
Package Contents
EdgeRouter ERPoe-5
Power Adapter
(48V, 1.25A)
Power Cord Screws
(Qty. 2)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 2)
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional
installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal
frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency
Selection (DFS) requirements.

Hardware Overview
Front Panel Ports
Console ResetEthernet (eth0-eth4)
Interface Description
Console
RJ45 serial console port for Command
Line Interface (CLI) management. Use a
RJ45-to-DB9 serial console cable to connect
the Console port to your computer.
Ethernet
(eth0-eth4)
All ports can be used for routing and support
10/100/1000 Mbps connections with
configurable PoE settings. eth2, eth3, and
eth4 can be configured for switching using
the EdgeOS Configuration Interface.
Reset
There are two methods to reset the
EdgeRouter PoE to factory defaults:
• Runtime reset (recommended) The
EdgeRouter PoE should be running after
bootup is complete. Press and hold the
Reset button for about 10seconds until
the right LED on port eth4 starts flashing
and then becomes solidly lit. After a few
seconds, the LED will turn off, and the
router will automatically reboot.
• Power-on reset Disconnect the Power Cord
from the Power Adapter. Press and hold
the Reset button while connecting the
Power Cord to the Power Adapter. The port
LEDs will light up in sequential order. Keep
holding the Reset button until the LED
on the last port starts flashing, and then
release the button.

Front Panel LEDs
Power Speed/Link/ActPoE
LED State Status
Console
Power
Off Power off
Green Power on
Ethernet (eth0-eth4)
PoE
Off No Power over Ethernet
Green 24V Power over Ethernet
Amber 48V Power over 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

Back Panel
DC
GROUND
Power
Grounding Point
Ventilation Holes
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.
We recommend that you protect your networks from
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit:
www.ubnt.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 Installation
The EdgeRouter PoE can be placed on a desktop or mounted
to a wall or other surface.
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
To mount the EdgeRouter PoE on a wall:
1. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two holes 100 mm apart.
2. Insert the Screw Anchors into the holes. Use a Phillips
screwdriver to secure a Screw to each anchor. Leave a
clearance of approximately 3 mm between each screw
head and its anchor.
100 mm
3 mm
Note: The EdgeRouter PoE may also be mounted in a
vertical orientation.
3. Position the EdgeRouter PoE with the Ethernet ports
facing down. Place the wall-mount slots of the EdgeRouter
PoE over the screw heads on the wall. Then slide the
EdgeRouter PoE down to lock it into place.

Grounding the EdgeRouter PoE (Recommended)
The EdgeRouter PoE is grounded through the Power Adapter;
however, you can add optional ESD grounding for enhanced
ESD protection.
1. Loosen the grounding screw and secure a ground wire (not
included) to the Grounding Point.
2. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounding
block or other grounded structure.

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 poweroutlet.

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.
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. The login screen will appear. 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
www.ubnt.com/download/edgemax
For more information on PoE configuration, refer to
“Configuring PoE Settings”.
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti Network
Management System. UNMS™lets you configure, monitor,
upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application.
Get started at www.unms.com
Static IP Address
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your
computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter.