Ubiquiti UniFI UAP-AC User manual

Enterprise WiFi System

Model: UAP-AC

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™UniFi™Enterprise

WiFi System. The UniFi Enterprise WiFi System includes the UniFi

Controller software, which allows you to manage your wireless

network using a web browser.

This Quick Start Guide includes the warranty terms and is for use

with the UniFi AP-AC, model UAP-AC. The UniFi Enterprise WiFi

System also includes the necessary hardware for mounting the

unit on a wall or a ceiling. The UniFi AP can be powered by any of

the following:

• PoE GigE Adapter (included)

• PoE+ 802.3at compliant switch

• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch PRO, model TS-8-PRO

Package Contents

UniFi AP AC Mounting Bracket Ceiling Backing Plate

M3x50 Flat Head

Screws (Qty. 4)

M3 Keps Nuts

(Qty. 4)

M2.9x20 Screws

(Qty. 4)

M3x20 Screw

Anchors (Qty. 4)

Enterprise WiFi System

Model: UAP-AC

UniFi Controller

CD with User Guide

PoE GigE Adapter

(48V, 0.5A Gigabit)

Power Cord Quick Start Guide

follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power,

indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

UniFi™AP-AC Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 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 the AP to obtain an IP address as

well as for the wireless clients after deployment)

• A management station computer running the UniFi Controller

software, located either onsite and connected to the same

Layer-2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC

Router

O-Site

Cloud/NOC

On-Site

Management Station

UAP-AC

UAP/UAP-LR

UAP-PRO

UAP-Outdoor

Sample Network Diagram

All UniFi APs support off-site management controllers. Refer to the

User Guide on the CD for setup details.

Hardware Overview

LED

LED Color Status

Flashing white Initializing.

Steady white Factory default, waiting to be integrated.

Alternating

white/blue

Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.

This usually indicates that a process such as a

firmware upgrade is taking place.

Quickly flashing

blue

This is used to locate an AP.

When you click Locate in the UniFi Controller

software, the AP will flash. It will also display

the location of the AP on the map.

Steady blue Indicates the device has been successfully

integrated into a network and is working

properly.

Steady blue

with occasional

flashing

Indicates the device is in an isolated state (all

WLANs are brought down until an uplink is

found).

UniFi™AP-AC Quick Start Guide

Ports

MAIN SECONDARY

Reset

Thisdevice complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

Operationis subject to the following 2 conditions:

1)this de vice may not cause ha rmful interfe rence

and, 2) this device must ac cept any interfe rence

received,including interfe rence that may cause

undesiredoperation.

FCC ID: SWX- UAPAC IC: 6545A-UAPAC

0560

M/N: UAP- AC 48V 0.5A POE

AP AC

Main Port Secondary Port

Reset Button

Cable Feed Plug

Locking

Notch

Locking

Clip

Mounting Bracket

Main The Main port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used to connect

the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.

Power can be provided by any of the following:

• PoE GigE Adapter (included)

• PoE+ 802.3at compliant switch

• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch PRO, model TS-8-PRO

Secondary The Secondary port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used for

bridging.

Reset The Reset button serves two functions:

• Restart It will restart the device when you press and release it

quickly.

• Restore Factory Defaults When you press and hold it for more

then 5 seconds, it will restore the device to the factory default

settings.

Locking Clip During installation, the Locking Clip on the Mounting

Bracket locks into the Locking Notch on the UniFi AP to help

prevent easy removal of the UniFi AP.

Cable Feed Plug If your Ethernet cable feeds along the mounting

surface, remove the Cable Feed Plug.

Installation Requirements

• CAT5/6 cable

• Phillips screwdriver

• Drill and drill bit (6 mm for wall-mounting or 3 mm for

ceiling-mounting)

• Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 25 mm hole for

Ethernet cable feed)

Hardware Installation

The UniFi AP can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Perform the

steps for the appropriate installation:

Wall Mount

1. Position the Mounting Bracket at the desired location on the

wall with the cable feed slot pointed towards the floor.

2. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes. Use a 6 mm drill

bit to drill the mounting holes.

Top

Optional 25 mm Hole for

Ethernet Cable Feed through Wall

3. Follow the instruction for your type of Ethernet cable feed:

- Feeds Through the Wall Cut or drill a circle approximately

25 mm in diameter, just below the bottom center of the

Mounting Bracket (as shown above). Then feed the CAT5/6

cable through the hole.

- Feeds Along the Mounting Surface Remove the Cable

Feed Plug on the side of the UniFi AP.

UniFi™AP-AC Quick Start Guide

4. Insert the M3x20 Screw Anchors into the 6 mm holes. Secure the

Mounting Bracket to the wall by inserting the M2.9x20 Screws

into the anchors.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Main port. If the feed is

along the mounting surface, feed the cable through the Cable

Feed of the UniFi AP.

MAIN SECONDARY

RESET

Thisdevice complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

Operationis subject to the following 2 conditions:

1)this devi ce may not cause har mful interfere nce

and,2) t his device must acc ept any interfere nce

received,including interference that may cause

undesiredoperation.

FCC ID: SWX-U APAC IC:6545A-UAPAC

0560

M/N: UAP-A C 48V 0.5APOE

AP AC

Hardware Installation

6. Align the slots on the UniFi AP with the tabs on the Mounting

Bracket.

7. Slide the UniFi AP down until it locks into place.

UniFi™AP-AC Quick Start Guide

Ceiling Mount

1. Remove the ceiling tile.

2. Place the Ceiling Backing Plate in the center of the ceiling tile.

Mark the four mounting screw holes and 25 mm hole for the

Ethernet cable feed.

25 mm Hole for Ethernet Cable Feed

3. Use a 3 mm drill bit to drill the screw holes, and cut or drill the

hole for the Ethernet cable feed.

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