Ubiquiti UAP-AC User manual

Enterprise WiFi System
Model: UAP-AC Outdoor

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™UniFi™
Enterprise WiFi System. The UniFi Enterprise WiFi System
includes the UniFi Controller software, which allows you to
manage your wireless network using a web browser.
The UniFi Controller software and User Guide are available for
download at downloads.ubnt.com/unifi
This Quick Start Guide includes the warranty terms and is for
use with the UniFi AP AC Outdoor, model UAP-AC Outdoor.
The UniFi AP can be powered by any of the following:
• PoE GigE Adapter (included)
• 48V, PoE 802.3at compliant switch
• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch PRO, model TS-8-PRO
The UniFi AP also includes the necessary hardware for
mounting the unit on a wall or a pole.
Installation Requirements
• 13 mm wrench
• 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
brutal outdoor environments and devastating ESD
attacks with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from
UbiquitiNetworks. For more details, visit
www.ubnt.com/toughcable
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.

Package Contents
UniFi AP AC Outdoor Mounting
Bracket
Pole Clamps
(Qty. 2)
Carriage Bolts
(M8x120, Qty. 4)
Flange Nuts
(M8, Qty. 4)
Enterprise WiFi System
Model: UAP-AC-Outdoor
PoE GigE Adapter
(48V, 0.5A Gigabit)
Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or
MacOSX
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 8 (or above)

Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network for the UniFi AP to obtain an
IPaddress (wireless clients will also obtain IP addresses after
deployment)
• A management station computer running the UniFi
Controller software, located either onsite and connected to
the same Layer2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC
or
Router
O-Site
Cloud/NOC
On-Site
Management Station
UAP-PRO
UAP-AC-Outdoor
UAP-AC
UAP-Outdoor
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi APs support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, refer to the User Guide on the website:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi

Hardware Overview
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
This is used to locate an AP.
When you click Locate in the UniFi
Controller software, the AP will flash. It
will also display the location of the AP 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 then five seconds.
Main The Main port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used to connect
the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP
server. Power can be provided by any of the following:
• PoE GigE adapter (included)
• 48V, 802.3at compliant switch
• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch PRO, model TS-8-PRO

Hardware Installation
The recommended mounting of the UniFi AP AC Outdoor is
on a pole. Optionally, the UniFi AP may be installed on a wall
using additional hardware.
Pole Mount
1. Insert two Carriage Bolts into each Pole Clamp and install
the Flange Nuts as far down the bolts as necessary to
accommodate the pole.
Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a
Ø 1.5" - 3.0" pole.
2. 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.

3. 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 (18 lb-ft).
4. Attach the other Pole Clamp to the pole by sliding the
Carriage Bolts around the pole and into the bottom two
slots of the Mounting Bracket.
5. 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 (18 lb-ft).

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.

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 all four holes on the wall.
4. Drill pilot holes as necessary.
5. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall with four fasteners.