Ubiquiti UniFi User manual

Enterprise WiFi System

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Package Contents
Package Contents
Wall Mount
UniFi Enterprise 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)

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UniFi Enterprise WiFi System
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)
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
Enterprise APEnterprise AP
Enterprise AP
Sample Network Diagram

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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
The UniFi Enterprise 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 Enterprise 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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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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Hardware Installation
Mounting the Access Point
The UniFi Enterprise 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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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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Hardware Installation
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.

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6. Feed the Ethernet cable through the hole and then align the
Enterprise AP with the notches on the wall-mount bracket.
Note: The UniFi Enterprise AP 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
7. Turn the AP clockwise until it locks into place.