Ubiquiti unifi switch 8 User manual

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UniFi Switch Mounting Screws (Qty. 2) Screw Anchors (Qty. 2)
Power Adapter Power Cord
Package Contents
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality)
UniFi Controller software v5.3.x (or newer), available at: ui.com/download/unifi
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using UPS backup and power regulation to
prevent equipment damage due to stability issues with local AC power.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel
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System LED
RJ45 (Ports 1 - 4)
RJ45 (Ports 5 - 8)
PoE LED (Ports 5 - 8)
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RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and auto-sensing 802.3af PoE.
Top Panel

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RJ45 Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 1 - 8)
Ground
Power
Reset Button
Off PoE Off
Amber PoE On (IEEE 802.3af)
Off No Link
Amber
Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Green
Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Back Panel
Optional ancillary grounding point.
Connect the included Power Adapter to the Power port.
This button serves two functions for the UniFi Switch:
Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.
Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the Reset button for more than five
seconds.
Hardware Installation

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Wall Mounting (Optional)
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Grounding (Recommended)
The UniFi Switch is grounded through the Power Adapter; however, you can enhance ESD
protection by connecting the ancillary ground.
1. Loosen the ground screw and secure a ground wire (not included) to the grounding point.

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2. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounding block or other grounded
structure.
Connecting Power
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Connecting Ethernet
Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at
ui.com/download/unifi and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.3.x or higher installed, go to the section,
Adopting the UniFi Switch.
After you have installed the software and run the UniFi Installation Wizard, a login screen will
appear for the UniFi Controller management interface. Enter the username and password
that you created and click Sign In.

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You can manage your network and view network statistics using the UniFi Controller
management interface.
To adopt the UniFi Switch, proceed to the section, Adopting the UniFi Switch.
For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User
Guide on the website: ui.com/download/unifi
Adopting the UniFi Switch
1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.