Ubiquiti Uni-fi AP User manual

Enterprise WiFi System

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti UniFi Enterprise WiFi
System. The UniFi Enterprise WiFi System includes the UniFi
Controller software that allows you to manage your wireless
network using your Web browser.
This Quick Start Guide is for use with the following UniFi Enterprise
WiFi System Access Point models.
Model Maximum Power
Consumption
Maximum TX
Power
UniFi AP 4W 20 dBm
UniFi AP Long Range 6W 27 dBm
The UniFi Enterprise WiFi System also includes the necessary
hardware for mounting the unit on a wall or a ceiling. The UniFi
Enterprise WiFi System supports Passive PoE which works with the
included PoE adapter.
If you want to power the UniFi AP from an 802.3af compliant
switch, Ubiquiti Networks offers the optional Instant 802.3af
Adapter to instantly transform any PoE device into a fully 48V
802.3af compliant product. Product details are available on our
website at http://ubnt.com/8023af

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UniFi AP
Package Contents
Wall Mount
UniFi AP Wall-Mount Bracket Ceiling-Mount Plate
Enterprise WiFi System
UniFi Controller
CD with User Guide Quick Start Guide 24v PoE Adapter Power Cord
M3X30 Flat Head
Screw (Qty. 3)
M3 Nut with Tooth
Washer (Qty. 3)
M2.9x20 Self Tapping
Screw (Qty. 3)
M3x20 Screw
Anchor (Qty. 3)
System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 8 (or above)

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Network Topology Requirements
Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network (for AP to obtain an IP as well as for
the wireless clients after the deployment)
• Access point(s) and the management station computer
connected to the same layer-2 network.
Switch
Computer to be used as
Management Station
UniFi APUniFi AP
UniFi AP
Sample Network Diagram

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UniFi AP
Hardware Installation
The UniFi AP is powered by the included PoE (Power over Ethernet)
adapter. To install the AP, perform the following steps:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
UniFi AP.
2. Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter.
Connect the other end to of the power cord to a power outlet.

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Hardware Installation
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet
port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.
Note: If you plan to mount the AP on your ceiling,
perform the ceiling mount installation steps before
connecting the Ethernet cable to the PoE Adapter.
Below is an overview of the Power over Ethernet connections.
Power Connection Diagram

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UniFi AP
Mounting the Access Point
The UniFi AP can be wall-mounted or mounted on a ceiling.
Perform the following steps for the appropriate installation:
Wall-Mount
1. Align the wall-mounting bracket with the Wall Mount text
facing up. There are horizontal and vertical lines on the bracket
to help with orientation.
Wall Mount
Wall Mount text
2. Use a pencil to mark the holes on the wall.
3. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes in the wall.
4. Insert the 3 screw anchors into the wall.
5. Secure the wall-mount bracket to the wall by inserting the self
tapping screws into the anchors.
Wall Mount

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Hardware Installation
6. Align the notches on the AP with the notches on the
wall-mount bracket.
Wall Mount
7. Turn the AP clockwise until it locks into place.
Wall Mount

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UniFi AP
Ceiling-Mount
1. Remove the ceiling tile.
2. Align the ceiling-mount plate to the center of the top side of
the ceiling tile.
3. Use a 3.5 mm drill bit to drill holes for the three flat head
screws.
4. Cut or drill a circle approximately 25 mm in size that lines up
with the larger circle on the ceiling-mount plate. This will be
used for the Ethernet cabling.
5. Secure the wall-mount bracket and ceiling-mount plate to the
ceiling tile using the 3 flathead screws and 3 nuts with tooth
washers.