Ubiquiti UAP User manual

802.11n Wi-Fi Access Point
Models:
UAP, UAP-LR (Long-Range)

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®AP.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
UniFi AP Mounting Bracket Ceiling Backing Plate
Flat Head Screws
(M3x50, Qty. 3)
Keps Nuts
(M3, Qty. 3)
Screws
(M2.9x20, Qty. 3)
Screw Anchors
(M3x20, Qty. 3)
802.11n Wi-Fi Access Point
Models:
UAP,UAP-LR (Long-Range)
PoE Adapter (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
• CAT5/6 cable
• Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and drill bit (6 mm for wall-mounting or 3 mm for
ceiling-mounting)
• Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 25 mm hole for
Ethernet cable feed)
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). 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.

System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 7/8, MacOSX, or Linux
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
• UniFi Controller software (available at:
downloads.ubnt.com/unifi)
Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network (for the AP to obtain an IP address
as well as for the wireless clients after deployment)
• A management station computer running the UniFi
Controller software, located either on-site and connected to
the same Layer-2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC
or
NetworkHealth
www WAN LAN
WLAN
VOIP
www WAN LAN WLAN VOIP
IP
DNS
GATEWAY
ACTIVECLIENTS
DOWN
UP
SWITCHES
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
APS
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
PHONES
EXTENSION
CALLSIN
CALLSOUT
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 192
0
0
0
0
0
0
162
2
0
0
0
30
4
3
6
0
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENTSITE
Default
REFRESHRATE
2minutes
NetworkHealth
www WAN LAN
WLAN
VOIP
www WAN LAN WLAN VOIP
IP
DNS
GATEWAY
ACTIVECLIENTS
DOWN
UP
SWITCHES
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
APS
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
PHONES
EXTENSION
CALLSIN
CALLSOUT
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 192
0
0
0
0
0
0
162
2
0
0
0
30
4
3
6
0
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENTSITE
Default
REFRESHRATE
2minutes
O-Site
Cloud/NOC
2
On-Site
Management
Station
UniFi Switch
UniFi
Security
Gateway
Internet
LAN
WAN
Wired UAP/UAP-LR
Wireless
Uplinked1
UAP/UAP-LR
1G
Sample Network Diagram
1. To set up wireless-uplinked APs, refer to the User Guide on the website:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi
2. All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers. See the User
Guide for setup details.

Hardware Overview
LEDs
LED Color Status
Flashing Amber Initializing.
Steady Amber Factory default, waiting to be integrated.
Alternating
Amber/Green
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 Green
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 Green
Indicates the device has been successfully
integrated into a network and is working
properly.
Steady Green
with occasional
flashing
Indicates the device is in an isolated state
(all WLANs are brought down until an
uplink is found).

Ports
Ethernet Port Reset Button
Locking
Notch
Ethernet The 10/100 Ethernet port is used to connect the
power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.
Power can be provided by any of the following:
• Included PoE Adapter
• Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch
• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch™ PRO
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 until the LED
turnsoff.
Locking
Clip
Mounting
Bracket
Locking Clip During installation, the Locking Clip on the
Mounting Bracket locks into the Locking Notch on the UniFi AP
to help prevent theft.

Hardware Installation
The UniFi AP can be mounted to the wall or ceiling. Perform
the steps for the appropriate installation:
Wall Mount
1. Position the Mounting Bracket at the desired location on
the wall with the cable feed slot pointed towards the floor.
2. Use a pencil to mark the three holes on the wall. Use a
6mm drill bit to drill the holes.
Optional 25 mm Hole
for Ethernet Cable
Feed through Wall
3. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, cut or drill
a circle approximately 25 mm in diameter, just below the
bottom center of the Mounting Bracket (as shown above).
Then feed the CAT5/6 cable through the hole.
*640-00203-01*
640-00203-01

4. Insert the Screw Anchors into the 6 mm holes. Secure the
Mounting Bracket to the wall by inserting the Screws into
the anchors.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

6. Align the notch on the UniFi AP with the notch on the
Mounting Bracket.
7. Turn the UniFi AP clockwise until it locks into place.

Ceiling Mount
1. Remove the ceiling tile.
2. Place the Mounting Bracket in the center of the ceiling tile.
Mark the three mounting screw holes and 25 mm hole for
the Ethernet cable.
25 mm Hole for
Ethernet Cable Feed
3. Use a 3 mm drill bit to drill the screw holes, and cut or drill
the 25 mm hole for the Ethernet cable feed.

4. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the ceiling tile using the
Ceiling Backing Plate, Flathead Screws, and Keps Nuts. Then
feed the Ethernet cable through the 25mmhole.