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Chapter 3: Using the UniFi Controller Software 

UniFi Enterprise WiFi System User Guide

Activity 

Displays the level of activity for each guest.

Bars

Activity Level 
(Bytes per second)

Idle

500 

 

8000

   

64000

     

512000

       

2048000 

Uptime 

Displays the total time the user has been 

connected for this session.

Actions 

Click an action button to perform the 

appropriate action. 
• 

Block 

Click this to block a specific guest from accessing 

the Access Point.

• 

Reconnect 

Click this button to reconnect a specific 

guest to the Access Point.

Recent Events

Displays a list of recent events including the date and time  
the event occurred and the details of the event. The user 
and AP names are clickable links. 

Event Slider 

Move the slider right and left to navigate 

between pages of events. 

Search 

Allows you to enter text you want to search for. 

Simply begin typing, there is no need to press enter.

Clicking on an Event Device Link

The event messages have clickable links 

[in brackets 

underlined in gray text]

 for access points and users/ 

guests. Details vary based on the selection.

AP 

The upper part of the window has 4 clickable tabs. The 
bottom of the window has a Locate and Restart button. 
Use the Locate button to flash the LED on the Access 
Point and flash the Access Point icon on the map. Use 
the Restart button to restart the Access Point. The 4 tabs 
contain the following information:

Details 

Displays details on the Access Point. Click Radio to display 
the channel and transmit/receive statistics.

Overview

• 

MAC address 

Displays the MAC address of the Access 

Point. 

• 

Model 

Displays the model information.

• 

Version 

Displays the version of software used on the 

Access Point.

• 

IP address 

Displays the IP address of the Access Point.

• 

Uptime 

Displays the amount of time the Access Point 

has been running without interruption. 

• 

# Users 

Displays the number of users connected to the 

primary network.

• 

# Guests 

Displays the number of users connected to 

the guest network.

Summary of Contents for UniFi

Page 1: ...Enterprise WiFi System...

Page 2: ...Requirements 1 Front 2 Back 2 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Hardware Installation 3 Software Installation 5 Chapter 3 Using the UniFi Controller Software 7 Map 7 Statistics 9 Access Points 9 Users 10 Guest...

Page 3: ...48V 802 3af compliant product Product details are available on our website at http ubnt com 8023af Package Contents Wall Mount UniFi Enterprise AP Wall Mount Bracket Ceiling Mount Plate UniFi Controll...

Page 4: ...ashing Green This is used to locate an AP When you click on Locate in the UniFi Controller software the AP will blink It will also display the location of the AP on the map Steady Green Indicates the...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...iling 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 6 Fee...

Page 7: ...nstructions to install the software 3 Go to Go Applications and double click the UniFi icon Proceed to Configuring the UniFi Controller Software on page 6 PC Users 1 Launch UniFi installer exe 2 Click...

Page 8: ...b Enter a passphrase to be used for your primary network c To enable guest access select Enable Guest Access and enter a guest network name in the Guest SSID field d Click Next 5 Enter an admin name a...

Page 9: ...and password in the appropriate fields and click Login Map The UniFi Controller software allows you to upload map images of your location s for a visual representation of your wireless network When y...

Page 10: ...cluding the MAC address model version IP address uptime connected users and connected guests Click Radio to display the channel used transmit power and packet information Users Displays the hostname o...

Page 11: ...d out Setting the Map Scale 1 Click the Set Map Scale button 2 Click and hold to draw a line in the area that you want to use to set the scale of the map If you need to redraw the line just click and...

Page 12: ...ess Point Displays the hostname or alias of the Access Point You can click on the name to get additional details on the Access Point Signal Displays the signal strength from the AP to the client Up Di...

Page 13: ...ed to press enter Clicking on an Event Device Link The event messages have clickable links in brackets underlined in gray text for access points and users guests Details vary based on the selection AP...

Page 14: ...packets received that needed to be resent and the percentage of packets that were dropped Users Displays the number of users connected to the primary network Guests Displays the number of users conne...

Page 15: ...Click this to block a specific user from accessing the Access Point This will add the client to the Blocked Device list Reconnect Click this button to reconnect a specific user to the Access Point Con...

Page 16: ...er is connected to Connected AP Displays the MAC address or name of the Access Point the user is connected to Channel Displays the channel being used for wireless communication Signal Displays the sig...

Page 17: ...played on the screen Adopt Click this button to adopt an access point that is waiting for adoption Archive Archive the selected alert message Settings System System related settings Guest Control Gues...

Page 18: ...that you specify here after accepting the terms of use Be sure to specify the URL with http in front of the web address Example http www ubnt com Access Control Restricted Subnets Enter in any subnets...

Page 19: ...port number Hide SSID Select this option if you don t want the SSID to be broadcast Priority Defines the traffic priority low medium or high Be sure to click Apply to save any changes that you have ma...

Page 20: ...ter included Maximum Power Consumption 4W Max TX Power 23 dBm BSSID Up to four per radio Power Save Supported Wireless Security WEP WPA PSK WPA TKIP WPA2 AES 802 11i Certifications CE FCC IC Mounting...

Page 21: ...eight prepaid No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS Products returned without an RMA number will n...

Page 22: ...oftware hardware compatibility or field issues as quickly as possible We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24 hour period Email support ubnt com Phone 408 942 1153 9 a m 5 p m PST Skype...

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