Uni-Fi UAP-XG User manual

UAP-XG Quick Start Guide
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Package Contents
UniFi AP XG
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Mounting Plate
Ceiling Backing Plate
Ceiling Screws (Qty. 4)
Keps Nuts (Qty. 4)
T-Bar Mounts (Qty. 2)
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T-Bar Screws (Qty. 2)
Allen Wrench
Wall Screws (Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors (Qty. 4)
Cable Feed Plug
Gigabit PoE (50V,
1.2A)*
Power Cord*
Installation Requirements
Phillips screwdriver
Drill and drill bit (8 mm for wall mounting or 3 mm for ceiling tile mounting)
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Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 18 mm hole for Ethernet cable feed)
Cat6A UTP cable for indoor installations
Outdoor Installation Requirements
IMPORTANT: The UAP-XG may be installed outdoors under an eave or other
protected location. Do not install the UAP-XG in an open environment.
Mounting location should be at least 60 cm (2 ft) from the edge of the eave or
ceiling.
Cable feed opening must be directed away from the open environment.
Cable feed must be pointed downwards when wall-mounted.
Shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling should be used for all outdoor wired
Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality.)
UniFi Controller software v5.7 or newer (available at: ui.com/download/unifi)
Hardware Overview
LED
Ports
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Security Slot
If you need to remove the UniFi AP from the Mounting Plate, insert a flat, thin
object like a zip tie or large paper clip in the Security Slot to release the Lock Tab
and turn the UniFi AP counterclockwise.
Reset
The Reset button serves two functions for the UAP-XG:
Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.
Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the Reset button for
more than five seconds.
1 GbE
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The 1 GbE port is a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port used for bridging. It can also be
used to connect the power.
10 GbE
The 10 GbE port is a 1/10 Gbps Ethernet port used to connect the power and
should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. For 10 Gbps operation,
connect the UAP-XG to an 802.3bt PoE switch.
Note: The UAP-XG can also be powered using a 50V, 1.2A Gigabit PoE
adapter. For instructions on using the adapter, see Powering the UniFi AP.
Mounting Plate
The Mounting Plate offers a variety of mounting holes for different applications. The
legend printed on the Mounting Plate identifies the holes used for each application.
Hardware Installation
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The UAP-XG can be mounted on a wall, ceiling tile, drop ceiling T-rail (up to 40 mm), or
electrical junction box. Perform the steps for the appropriate installation.
Note for UniFi AP replacement: The holes marked “A” on the Mounting Plate
line up with the holes of mounting brackets used for previous UniFi AP
models.
Wall Mount
1.
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2.
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3.
Optional
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4.
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5.
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8.
9.
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Optional
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10.
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Ceiling Mount
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1.
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2.
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