Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beacon User manual

802.11ac Wave 2
Mesh Wi-Fi Access Point
Model: UDM-B

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti® UniFi® Dream
MachineBeacon. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide
you through installation and also includes warrantyterms.
Package Contents
UDM-B
System Requirement
Either of the following is required:
• iOS or Android™ Smartphone with UniFi App Installed
• Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have
limited functionality)

Hardware Overview
1
System LED
Color State Status
White
Flashing Initializing.
Steady Factory defaults, waiting for
integration.
White/
Blue
Alternating Device is busy; do not touch or
unplug it. This usually indicates
that a process such as a firmware
upgrade is taking place.
Blue
Steady Successfully integrated into a
network and working properly.
Flashing This is used to locate a device.
When you click Locate in the UniFi
Network Controller software, the
LED will flash blue. The software
will also display the location of the
device on themap.

Reset Button
2
Button Description
Reset
Resets to factory defaults. The device
should be running after bootup is
complete. Press and hold the Reset button
for about 10 seconds until the LED starts
flashing and then becomes solidly lit. After
a few seconds, the LED will turn off, and the
device will automatically reboot.

Connecting Power
69.85 mm
114.046 mm
69.85 mm
114.046 mm

Configuration
The UDM-B is automatically discovered by the UniFi Network
Controller of a UniFi AP or UDM that can hear the UDM-B.
Access the configuration screen of the nearby UniFi AP or
UDM. Ensure that Allow meshing from other access points is
enabled (enabled by default).
You have the following options:
• “Using the UniFi Network App”
• “Using the UniFi Network Software”

Using the UniFi Network App
1.
2. Log in to your controller and adopt the UDM-B on the
Devices screen.

Using the UniFi Network Software
1. From the UniFi Network Controller dashboard, click
Devices in the left menu bar.
2. On the Devices screen, locate the UDM-B in the list of
devices under the Model column. To adopt the UDM-B,
click Adopt.
3. The System LED on the UDM-B will turn blue to confirm
that it has been successfully adopted.

Specifications
UDM-B
Dimensions 169.7 x 112.15 x 32.2 mm
(6.68 x 4.42 x 1.27")
Weight 260 g
(9.17 oz)
Max. Power Consumption 11.5W
Power Method AC
Power Supply AC
Supported Voltage Range 100 - 240VAC, 0.3A Max., 50/60 Hz
LED System Status
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Max. TX Power
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
23 dBm
26 dBm
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ac-wave2
Wireless Security WEP, WPA-PSK,
WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES)
Operating Temperature -10 to 60° C (14 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certications FCC, IC
4 Single-Polarity Antennas
(2) Dual-Band (2) Single-Band
2.4 GHz 5 GHz 5 GHz
4.5 dBi 5 dBi 5 dBi

Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can
be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current
requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a
different power source than those specified may result in improper
operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the
limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service
should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
Limited Warranty
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on
an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of
jury trials or class actions.