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UniFi AP AC Lite 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-LITE.
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Installation Requirements
Phillips screwdriver
Drill and drill bit (6 mm for wall-mounting or 3 mm for ceiling-
mounting)
Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 18 mm hole for Ethernet
cable feed)
Cat5/6 UTP cable for indoor installations
IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-LITE requires the UniFi Controller
v5.4 or newer, available at: ui.com/download/uni
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited
functionality.)
UniFi Controller software v5.4 or newer (available at:
ui.com/download/uni )
Hardware Overview
LED
Ports
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Locking Notch
Reset
Ethernet
Cable Feed Plug
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.)
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 ve seconds.
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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switch with PoE or Gigabit PoE adapter
(included with single-pack only).
If your Ethernet cable feeds along the mounting surface, remove
the Cable Feed Plug.
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Locking Tab
Mounting Bracket
During installation, the Locking Tab on the Mounting Bracket
moves from the Initial Position to the Final Position, where the
Locking Tab ts 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.
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Hardware Installation
The device can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Perform the steps
for the appropriate installation.
Wall Mount
1.
2.
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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.
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.
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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.
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/uni
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.
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You can manage your wireless network and view network statistics
using the UniFi Controller management interface. For information on
conguring 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 conguring 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 uni.ui.com
Specications
UniFi AP AC Lite
Dimensions 160 x 160 x 31.45 mm
(6.3 x 6.3 x 1.24")
Weight
With Mounting Kits
170 g (6.0 oz)
185 g (6.5 oz)
Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
Buttons (1) Reset to Defaults
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter*
Max. Power Consumption 6.5W
Max. TX Power
2.4 GHz
5 GHz 20 dBm 20 dBm
Antennas (2) Dual-Band Antennas, 3 dBi Each
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Security WEP, WPA-PSK,
WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES)
BSSID Up to Four per Radio
Mounting Wall/Ceiling (Kits Included)
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UniFi AP AC Lite
Operating Temperature -10 to 70° C (14 to 158° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certications CE, FCC, IC
* Only the single-pack of the UAP-AC-LITE includes a PoE adapter.
Operating Frequency (MHz)
US/CA 2400 - 2483.5
U-NII-1 5150 - 5250
U-NII-2A 5250 - 5350
U-NII-2C 5470 - 5725
U-NII-3 5725 - 5850
Worldwide 2400 - 2483.5
5150 - 5875
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use this product in 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 specied may result in improper
operation, damage to the equipment or pose a re hazard if the limitations
are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service
should be provided only by a qualied service technician.
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3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an
integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety
outlet.
a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided
approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet
as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety
certication, modication or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can
result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualied electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions
about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation
shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national
wiring rules and regulations.
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.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a
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residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This radio transmitter has been approved by FCC.
ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This radio transmitter has been approved by ISED Canada.
The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par ISDE Canada.
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés
uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur an de réduire les risques de
brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes
canaux.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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