Ubiquiti Uni-fi AP User manual

Enterprise WiFi System

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti UniFi Enterprise WiFi

System. The UniFi Enterprise WiFi System includes the UniFi

Controller software that allows you to manage your wireless

network using your Web browser.

This Quick Start Guide is for use with the following UniFi Enterprise

WiFi System Access Point models.

Model Maximum Power

Consumption

Maximum TX

Power

UniFi AP 4W 20 dBm

UniFi AP Long Range 6W 27 dBm

The UniFi Enterprise WiFi System also includes the necessary

hardware for mounting the unit on a wall or a ceiling. The UniFi

Enterprise WiFi System 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

UniFi AP

Package Contents

Wall Mount

UniFi 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)

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

UniFi APUniFi AP

UniFi AP

Sample Network Diagram

UniFi AP

Hardware Installation

The UniFi 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 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.

Hardware Installation

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

UniFi AP

Mounting the Access Point

The UniFi 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

Hardware Installation

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

UniFi AP

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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