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Cover Plate UAP-AC-IW Back Plate
Wall-Mount Screws (Qty. 4) Torx Screws (Qty. 2) Phillips Screws (Qty. 2)
Torx Security Screw Phillips Security Screw
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
IMPORTANT: UniFi Controller v5.4 is recommended for managing the UAP-AC-IW
and is available for download at: ui.com/download/uni
Pre-installed electrical wall box
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Category 5 (or above) UTP cabling approved for indoor use
Phillips and athead screwdrivers
T10 Torx bit (for Torx Screw option)
UniFi Switch with PoE
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality.)
UniFi Controller software v5.4 or newer (available at: ui.com/download/uni )
Hardware Overview
Back Panel
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-IW requires a UniFi Switch with PoE for power. Passive
PoE adapters are not recommended.
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PoE In + Data
10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports data and 802.3at PoE+ input. The UAP-AC-IW itself
requires 7W.
802.3at PoE+ input is required to use PoE passthrough. Connect this port to a UniFi
Switch with PoE that is connected to your LAN and DHCP server.
Bottom Panel
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Security Screw
PoE Out + Data
Reset
Data
(Optional) The Security Screw secures the Cover Plate after installation. You have the
option to use the included Torx (shown) or Phillips Security Screw.
10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports data and PoE passthrough (requires 802.3at PoE+
input). The maximum PoE passthrough output is 12W.
Note: To power and connect an 802.3af device to the LAN, you must use
802.3at PoE+ input.
The Reset button serves two functions for the UAP-AC-IW:
Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.
Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the Reset button for more than
ve seconds.
10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports data only. Used to connect a client device to the
LAN.
LED
Security Tab
In addition to the optional Security Screw, the Security Tab helps to secure the Cover Plate
after installation. If you need to remove it, use a athead screwdriver to depress the
Security Tab while detaching the Cover Plate:
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Back Plate
The Back Plate offers a variety of mounting holes for use with different wall boxes. Here are
a few examples with the appropriate mounting holes outlined in blue:
USA or China
Europe
Hardware Installation
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An electrical wall box should be pre-installed with an Ethernet cable running from the box
to a UniFi Switch with PoE.
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Optional
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Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software. Launch it and
follow the on-screen instructions. The software and step-by-step instructions in the User
Guide are available at: ui.com/download/uni
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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