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UniFi AC Mesh Antennas (Qty. 2) Wall Mount Bracket
Screws (Qty. 2) Screw Anchors (Qty. 2) Zip Ties (Qty.2)
Fast-Mount Adapter Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A) with
Mount Bracket*
Power Cord*
Package Contents
* Included only in the single-pack of the UAP-AC-M
Installation Requirements
Wall-mounting: Drill and 6 mm drill bit
Phillips screwdriver
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Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire 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. For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable
Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations. We recommend that
you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors, model ETH-SP, one near the UAP-AC-M
and the other at the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power
surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
Diagram Showing Use of Ethernet Surge Protectors
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-M requires the UniFi Controller v5.4 or higher,
available at:
ui.com/download/unifi
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.7 (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/unifi)
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Ethernet
Wireless Adoption Requirements
The UAP-AC-M 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 v3.7.7 or newer
At least one SSID enabled and operating on 5 GHz band
The UAP-AC-M must be within wireless range of the UniFi AP
Hardware Overview
LED
Ports
The Ethernet 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 UniFi Switch with PoE
802.3af PoE compliant switch
Note: The UAP-AC-M supports 802.3af/A PoE and 24V Passive PoE. It
does NOT support 802.3af/B PoE and therefore does not work with
802.3af/B switches.
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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 Status LED turns off.
Hardware Installation
The UniFi AP can be mounted on a wall, pole, or fast-mount of a Ubiquiti high-gain
antenna. Perform the steps for the appropriate installation:
Wall Mount
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Pole Mount
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Fast-Mount
The included Fast-Mount Adapter allows the UniFi AP to be mounted on a Ubiquiti
high-gain antenna equipped with a fast-mount radio mounting bracket.
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Attach Antennas
1. Ensure the Rubber Gaskets remain in place.
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Connecting Ethernet
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Connecting Power
Note: The UAP-AC-M supports 802.3af/A PoE and 24V Passive PoE. It does
NOT support 802.3af/B PoE and therefore does not work with 802.3af/B
switches.
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OR
Optional
Wireless Adoption
See “Wireless Adoption Requirements” before proceeding.
1. Ensure the UniFi AP is powered on, and then launch the UniFi Controller software.
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2. Go to the Devices page, and the UAP-AC-M will show up as Pending Adoption
(Wireless).
3. Click Adopt.
For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the
User Guide located on our website: ui.com/download/unifi
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/unifi
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.
You can manage your wireless network and view network statistics using the UniFi
Controller management interface. For information on configuring and using the UniFi
Controller software, refer to the User Guide.
Mobile App Installation
Ubiquiti also offers the UniFi app, which is available from the App Store® (iOS) or
Google Play™ Store (Android). You can use it to provision a UniFi AP for basic
functionality without configuring a UniFi Controller. It also allows seamless
provisioning of APs for remote controllers (controllers not on the same Layer 2
network) and easy access to local controllers and those monitored on unifi.ui.com
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Installer Compliance Responsibility
This device must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s
responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory
requirements.
Antenna
Select your antenna from the list. Transmit output power is automatically adjusted to
comply with the regulations of the applicable country. For a Custom antenna,
Antenna Gain is entered manually. Note the requirements and antenna types listed
below.
Certified Antenna Types
This radio transmitter FCC ID: SWX-UAPACM / IC: 6545A-UAPACM has been
approved by FCC / ISED Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with
the maximum permissible gain for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list or having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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Antenna Frequency Gain
2 Omni (default) 2.4 GHz
5 GHz
3 dBi
4 dBi
1 Panel 2.4 GHz
5 GHz
10 dBi
15 dBi
Specifications
UAP-AC-M
Dimensions 353 x 46 x 34.4 mm
(13.9 x 1.81 x 1.35")
Weight 152 g (5.36 oz) with Antennas
Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
Buttons Reset
Power Method 24V Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return);
802.3af Alternative A (Pairs 1, 2+; 3, 6 Return)
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
Supported Voltage Range 44 to 57VDC
Power Save Supported
Max. Power Consumption 8.5W
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Max. TX Power
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
20 dBm
20 dBm
Antennas (2) External Dual-Band Omni Antennas
(1) Panel Antenna*
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Security WEP, WPA-PSK,
WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES)
BSSID Up to Four per Radio
Mounting Wall/Pole/Fast-Mount (Kits Included)
Operating Temperature -30 to 70° C (-22 to 158° F)
Operating Humidity 5 - 95% Noncondensing
Certifications CE, FCC, IC
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