Ubiquiti EdgeRouter PoE ERPoe-5 User manual

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

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™EdgeRouter™PoE
5-Port Router, which is part of the EdgeMAX™platform. For more
information, visit www.ubnt.com/edgemax
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
the installation and show you how to access the EdgeOS™
Configuration Interface. This Quick Start Guide also includes the
warranty terms, and is for use with the EdgeRouter PoE, model
ERPoe-5.
Package Contents
EdgeRouter PoE Power Adapter
(24V, 2.5A)
Power Cord
5-Port Power over Ethernet
Router
Model: ERPoe-5
M2.9x20 Screws
(Qty. 2)
M2.9 Anchors
(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, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power,
indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

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EdgeRouter™PoE Quick Start Guide
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, also known as a rollover cable, to connect the
Console port to your computer. (If your computer
does not have a DB9 port, then you will also need a
DB9 adapter.)
Ethernet
(eth0-eth4)
10/100/1000 Mbps ports for routing and PoE. Ports
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 EdgeRouter PoE 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. Keep holding the button until the
right LED on port eth4 starts flashing and then
stops flashing after a few seconds.

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Back Panel
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
* 48V available when using 48VDC Power Adapter
Back Panel
Power
Grounding Point
Ventilation Holes

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EdgeRouter™PoE Quick Start Guide
Hardware Installation
Mount the EdgeRouter PoE on a wall or place it on a bench top.
Note: Keep 20 mm of clearance next to the ventilation
holes for adequate airflow.
Cabling Requirements
• 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 outdoor networks from the
most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks with
industrial‑grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti Networks.
For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,
the EdgeRouter PoE itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.
Wall-Mounting
To mount the EdgeRouter PoE 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 100 mm apart. (You can
use the template on page 16 to mark the holes.)
2. Insert the M2.9 Anchors into the holes. Use a Phillips screwdriver
to secure a M2.9x20 Screw to each anchor. Leave a clearance of
approximately 3 mm between each screw head and its anchor.
100 mm
3 mm
Note: You can also mount the EdgeRouter PoE
in a vertical orientation.

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Hardware Installation
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 to secure a ground wire (not
included) to the Grounding Point.
2. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounding block.

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EdgeRouter™PoE Quick Start Guide
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.

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Hardware Installation
Accessing the EdgeOS Configuration Interface
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your
computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter PoE.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a
static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.100).
3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.1 in the
address field, and 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.

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EdgeRouter™PoE Quick Start Guide
Configuring PoE Settings
The PoE setting for ports eth0-eth4 is set to Off by default.
WARNING: Before activating PoE, ensure that the connected
device supports passive PoE and the supplied voltage.
1. In the Dashboard tab, click Actions > PoE of the Ethernet port
you want to configure.
2. The Interface Configuration window will appear. Select the
appropriate PoE setting*, and click Save.
The PoE LED on the Ethernet port will confirm the PoE setting.
PoE