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UniFi AP AC LR Mounting Bracket Ceiling Backing Plate
Flat Head Screws (Qty. 4) Keps Nuts (Qty. 4) Screws (Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors (Qty. 4) Gigabit PoE* (24V, 0.5A) with
Mounting Bracket
Power Cord*
Package Contents
* Included only in the single-pack of the UAP-AC-LR.
Installation Requirements
CAT5/6 cable
Phillips screwdriver
Drill and drill bit (6 mm for wall-mounting or 3 mm for ceiling-mounting)
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Locking Notch
Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 18 mm hole for Ethernet cable feed)
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-LR requires the UniFi Controller v4.7 or higher,
available at: ui.com/download/unifi
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality.)
UniFi Controller software v4.7 or higher (available at: ui.com/download/unifi)
Hardware Overview
LED
Ports
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Ethernet
Reset
Cable Feed Plug
Locking Tab
The Locking Notch will be used with the Mounting Bracket to help secure the
UniFi AP. (This is described further in the Mounting Bracket section.)
This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected
to the LAN and DHCP server. Power can be provided by a UniFi Switch with PoE
or Gigabit PoE adapter (included with single-pack only).
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.
If your Ethernet cable feeds along the mounting surface, remove the Cable Feed
Plug.
Mounting Bracket
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During installation, the Locking Tab on the Mounting Bracket moves from the
Initial Position to the Final Position, where the Locking Tab fits securely into the
Locking Notch on the UniFi AP to help prevent theft.
Initial Position Final Position
Note: If you need to remove the UniFi AP from the Mounting Bracket,
insert a paper clip in the Slot to release the Locking Tab and turn the
UniFi AP counterclockwise.
Hardware Installation
The device can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Perform the steps for the
appropriate installation.
Wall Mount
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Ceiling Mount
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Powering the UniFi AP
Use a UniFi Switch with PoE or a Gigabit PoE adapter for power.
Connecting to a UniFi Switch with PoE
Connect the Ethernet cable from the UniFi AP directly to a PoE port on the UniFi
Switch with PoE.
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UniFi Switch with PoE Power Connection Diagram
Connecting to the PoE Adapter
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the POE port of the PoE adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the PoE adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power Cord into a
power outlet.
Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)
1. Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place the bracket at the
desired location, and mark the two holes.
2. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket using two fasteners (not
included).
3. Align the adapter’s slots with the tabs of the PoE Mounting Bracket, and then slide
the adapter down.
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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
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