Ubiquiti ER-12 User manual

ER-12 Quick Start Guide
EdgeRouter ER-12 Wall Mount Screws (Qty. 2) Wall Mount Anchors (Qty. 2)
Ground Screw Power Adapter (24V, 1A) Cable Clip
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Wall-mounting (optional)
Drill with 6 mm drill bit
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. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the EdgeRouter itself
should be housed inside a protective enclosure.

System LED
RJ45 Speed /Link /Act LED (Ports 0 - 9)
PoE LED
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 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
Off No PoE
Green 24V 2-Pair Passive PoE Output

SFP Link /Act LED (Ports 10 - 11)
Console
RJ45 (Ports 0 - 9)
SFP (Ports 10 - 11)
Reset Button
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.
All RJ45 ports can be used for routing and support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connections. Ports 0 - 7 can be configured for switching functions using the
EdgeOS Configuration Interface. Port 0 supports 24V Passive PoE In and port
9 supports optional Passive PoE Out (disabled by default).
SFP routing ports are hot-swappable and support Gigabit fiber SFP modules.
Click here to learn how to reset an EdgeRouter to factory defaults.
Wall Mounting
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Grounding (Recommended)
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

Connect the Power Adapter to the Power port and a power outlet.
Using SFP Ports
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2.

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.
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
Static IP Address
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to the port
labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter.
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
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
Specifications
ER-12
Dimensions 268.1 x 136.5 x 31.1 mm
(10.55 x 5.37 x 1.22")
Weight 700 g (1.54 lb)
Max. Power Consumption 20W (Excludes PoE Output)
Power Method External AC/DC Power Adapter, 24W (24V, 1A)
(Included)
24V Passive PoE
Power Supply External AC/DC Adapter
Passive PoE 
Voltage Range DC/PoE Passthrough
Max. Wattage per Port 20W (24V)
Supported Voltage Range 9 - 30VDC
Button Reset

ER-12
LEDs 
System Power
Data Ports Speed/Link/Activity;
PoE (Ports 0 and 9 only)
SFP Data Port Link/Activity
Processor 4-Core 1 GHz MIPS64
System Memory 1 GB DDR3 RAM
On-Board Flash Storage 4 GB eMMC, 8 MB SPI NOR
ESD/EMP Protection Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV
Interfaces 
Management (1) RJ45 Serial Port
(10) Ethernet Ports (Default Port 0)
Networking (10) 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ports
Port 0 Supports PoE IN;
Port 9 Supports PoE Out
(2) 1 Gbps SFP Ports
Operating Temperature -10 to 50° C (14 to 122° F)
Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Noncondensing
Certifications CE, FCC, IC
PoE
PoE Interfaces
PoE In (1) 24V Passive PoE Port, 2-pair (4, 5+; 7, 8-)
PoE Out (1) 24V Passive PoE Port, 2-pair (4, 5+; 7, 8-)
Passive PoE Max. Wattage Per
Port
20W (24V, 0.83A)
Passive PoE Output DC/PoE Passthrough
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
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 commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential
environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are
applicable to it.
WEEE Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
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