Ubiquiti UniFi USG User manual

Enterprise Gateway Router
with Gigabit Ethernet
Model: USG

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
Security Gateway. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide
you through installation and also includes warrantyterms.
Package Contents
UniFi Security Gateway Power Adapter
(12V, 1A)
Power Cord
Enterprise Gateway Router
with Gigabit Ethernet
Model:USG
Screws
(Qty. 2)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 2)
Quick Start Guide
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional
installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations and indoor cabling requirements.

UniFi Controller System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 8, MacOSX, or Linux
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft
Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
• UniFi Controller software v5.4 or higher (available at:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi)
Network Requirements
A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi
Controller software, located either on-site and connected to
the same Layer-2 network, or off-site in the cloud or NOC
US-16-150W
USG
(DHCP Server)
Internet
UAP-AC-PRO UAP-AC-LR
LAN
WAN
UniFi Cloud Key
(UniFi Controller)
Remote Access to
UniFi Controller
UAP-AC-M-PRO
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CLIENTS TRAFFICDEVICES
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers. For
setup details, see the User Guide on our website at:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview
Ports Panel
Interface Description
Console
RJ45 serial console port for CLI management.
Use a RJ45-to-DB9 serial console cable to
connect the Console port to your computer.
Then configure using the following settings:
• Baud rate 115200
• Data bits 8
• Parity NONE
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control NONE
Reset
Resets to factory defaults. The UniFi Security
Gateway should be powered on. Press and hold
the Reset button for about 10seconds until
the right LED on the WAN 2 / LAN 2 port starts
flashing and then becomes solidly lit. After a
few seconds, the LED will turn off, and the UniFi
Security Gateway will automatically reboot.
WAN 1 Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet WAN
connections. Default setting is DHCP client.
LAN 1
Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
connections. Default setting is DHCP Server.
Server IP: 192.168.1.1/24
WAN 2 /
LAN 2
Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
Configure the port using the UniFi Security
Gateway configuration interface.

LEDs
Power Speed/Link/Act
Status
LED State Status
Status Indicator
Status
White Fully Booted; Not Adopted
Blue Adopted and Provisioned
Alternating
White/Blue
Device Firmware is
Upgrading
Blue
Flashing
Device Locator Activated
from UniFi Controller
Console
Power
Off Power Off
Green Power On
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

Hardware Installation
The UniFi Security Gateway can be used on a level, stable
surface, or mounted to a wall with the included screws and
anchors. If you are not going to mount the UniFi Security
Gateway on a wall, then skip to the section, Connecting Power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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 UniFi Security Gateway 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 90 mm apart. Insert a
Screw Anchor into each hole.
90 mm
*640-00120-04*
640-00120-04

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure a Screw into each
anchor. Leave a clearance of approximately 3 mm between
the screw head and the wall.
3 mm
3. Position the UniFi Security Gateway over the Screws, and
insert the Screws into the wall-mount slots located on the
bottom of the UniFi Security Gateway. Then slide the UniFi
Security Gateway down to lock it into place.
12VDC

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 grounded powersource.

Network Connections
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a broadband modem or
WAN to the WAN 1 port.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from a network switch to the
LAN 1 port.
Note: LAN 1 is set to DHCP Server by default.

Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller
software at: www.ubnt.com/download/unifi
From a management station connected to the same Layer-2
network, launch the installer and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.4 or higher
installed, go to the section, Adopting the UniFi Security
Gateway.
1. The Ubiquiti UniFi Controller window will appear. Click
Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
2. Select your country and time zone. Alternatively, you can
click restore from a previous backup to use a file that
contains your backup settings. Click Next.