Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-PRO User manual

802.11AC 3x3 MIMO Outdoor
AP with Plug & Play Mesh
Model: UAP-AC-M-PRO
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
802.11AC 3x3 MIMO Outdoor Access Point with Plug & Play
Mesh Technology. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide
you through installation and includes warranty terms.
Important: The UAP-AC-M-PRO requires the UniFi Controller
v5.1.1 or newer, available at: downloads.ubnt.com/unifi
Package Contents
UniFi AP Mesh Pro Mounting
Bracket
Pole Clamps
(Qty. 2)
Carriage Bolts
(Qty. 4)
Flange Nuts
(Qty. 4)
Screws
(Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 4)
802.11AC 3x3 MIMO Outdoor
AP with Plug & Play Mesh
Model: UAP-AC-M-PRO
Gigabit PoE Adapter
(48V, 0.5A)
Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet
cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™
is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
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Installation Requirements
• 13 mm wrench (for pole mounting)
• Cable feed must be pointed downwards when mounted.
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used
for all outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be
grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit:
www.ubnt.com/toughcable
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 v5.1.1 or newer, available at:
downloads.ubnt.com/unifi
Wireless Adoption Requirements
The UAP-AC-M-PRO supports wireless adoption into your
UniFi Wi-Fi network. This feature requires a currently managed
UniFiAP operating with the following configuration:
• The UniFi AP must be running firmware 3.7.7 or newer
• At least one SSID enabled and operating on 5 GHz band
• The UAP-AC-M-PRO must be within wireless range of the
UniFi AP
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Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network (for the UniFi device to obtain an IP
address as well as for the wireless clients after deployment)
• A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi
Controller v5.1.1 (or newer) 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-PRO-4
(DHCP Server)
Internet
UAP-AC-PRO
UAP-AC-M-PRO
LAN
WAN
UniFi Cloud Key
(UniFi Controller)
Remote Access to
UniFi Controller
UAP-AC-M-PRO
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, see the User Guide on the website:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi
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Hardware Overview
LED
Status
LED
LED Color Status
Flashing White Initializing.
Steady White Factory default, waiting to be integrated.
Alternating
White/Blue
Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.
This usually indicates that a process such
as a firmware upgrade is taking place.
Quickly Flashing
Blue
Used to locate and identify a UniFi device.
When the Locate feature is activated in
the UniFi Controller software, the Status
LED will flash blue. It will also display the
location of the device on the map.
Steady Blue
Indicates the device has been successfully
integrated into a network and is working
properly.
Steady Blue
with occasional
flashing
Indicates the device is in an isolated state
(all WLANs are brought down until an
uplink is found).
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Ports
Main
Ethernet Port
Reset
Button
Secondary
Ethernet Port
Secondary The Secondary port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used
for bridging.
Reset The Reset button serves two functions for the UniFi AP:
• Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.
• Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the
Reset button for more than five seconds.
Main The Main port is a Gigabit PoE port used to connect the
power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.
Power can be provided by one of the following:
• Gigabit PoE Adapter (included)
• Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch with PoE
• 802.3af/802.3at PoE+ compliant switch
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Hardware Installation
The UAP-AC-M-PRO includes hardware for mounting on a
pole or mast. Alternatively, it can be installed on a wall using
additional fastening hardware.
Pole Mount
1. Insert two Carriage Bolts into each Pole Clamp and attach a
Flange Nut on each bolt.
Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a
Ø 38 - 76 mm pole.
2. Remove the Mounting Bracket from the back of the UniFi AP
by depressing the two snap pins.
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3. Attach one of the Pole Clamps to the pole by sliding the
Carriage Bolts around the pole and into the top two slots of
the Mounting Bracket.
4. Uniformly hand-tighten each Flange Nut. Ensure the Pole
Clamp is evenly clamped around the pole and tighten each
Flange Nut to approximately 25 N-m.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second Pole Clamp.
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6. Attach the UniFi AP to the Mounting Bracket:
a. Position the UniFi AP with the Mounting Bracket aligned
between the mounting tabs on the back of the UniFi AP.
b. Slide the UniFi AP downward into the grooves of the
Mounting Bracket until the snap pins engage and lock
the UniFi AP in place.
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Wall Mount
To mount the UniFi AP on a wall, securely attach the Mounting
Bracket to the wall using four fasteners (not included).
Note: The Mounting Bracket must attach directly to a stud
or other structurally stable surface.
1. Locate the stud.
2. Position the Mounting Bracket on the stud, ensuring at least
two holes are centered on the stud.
3. Mark and drill the four holes.
4. Insert the Screw Anchors in the holes as necessary.
5. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall the four Screws.
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