Ubiquiti USW-Flex User manual

Indoor/Outdoor 5-Port PoE
Gigabit Switch with
802.3bt Input Power Support
Model: USW-Flex

Package Contents
UniFi Switch Flex
Wall Mount Pole Mount Port Cover
Mounting Screws
(Qty. 2)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 2)
Zip Ties
(Qty. 2)
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 v5.11.36 (or newer), available at:
ui.com/download/unifi
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, refer to the User Guide on the website:
ui.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Port Description
Ports 1-5 RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
connections.
PoE In
(Port 1)
Supports 802.3af/at/bt
Top Panel

LEDs
System
State Status
Steady White Factory defaults, awaiting adoption.
Flashing White Bootup in process.
Steady Blue Successfully adopted.
Flashing Blue Firmware upgrade in process.
RJ-45 LEDs
LED State Status
PoE
Off No PoE
Amber Powered on, IEEE 802.3af
Link/
Speed/
Activity
Off No Link
Green
Link established at 10/100/1000 Mbps
Flashing indicates activity

Hardware Installation
The UniFi Switch can be placed on a flat surface or mounted
on a wall or pole.
Wall Mounting
1. Use the Wall Mount as a template to mark two holes on the
installation surface.
40 mm
40 mm
2. Use a 6mm drill bit to predrill the two holes.

3. Insert the screw anchors into the predrilled holes and
secure the Wall Mount using the Mounting Screws.
4. Mount the switch to the wall by pressing it over the Wall
Mount and sliding it down until it locks into place.

Magnetic Mounting
1. Slide the Wall Mount into the rear panel of the switch until
it snaps into place.
2. Place or hang the switch on a magnetic surface.

Pole Mounting
1. Slide the two Plastic Zip Ties through the notches in the
Pole Mount and fasten to the pole.
2. Press the switch over the Pole Mount and slide it
down until it locks into place.
NOTE: For outdoor installations, please install the
Port Cover prior to connecting your Ethernet cables.
See Outdoor Installation.

Powering the Switch
Connect an Ethernet cable from an 802.3af/at/bt switch or PoE
adapter to the PoE In port (Port 1) on the switch.
Connecting Ethernet
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP server or LAN
device to any port 2 through 5.
NOTE: For outdoor installations, please install the
Port Cover prior to connecting your Ethernet cables.
See Outdoor Installation.

Outdoor Installation
1. Attach the bottom half of the Port Cover to the switch and
snap it into place.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from an 802.3af/at/bt switch or
PoE adapter to the PoE In port (Port 1) on the switch and a
LAN cable to any port 2 through 5.
3. Place the top half of the Port Cover over the bottom half
and snap them together.