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Chapter 3: Using the UniFi Controller Software 

UniFi Enterprise WiFi System User Guide

Configuration

Config

Alias 

Allows you to enter a name for the user. Be sure to 

click Apply to save your name change.

Debug

Debug 

Allows you to force a device to connect to a 

specific Access Point.

Alerts

Important events are displayed in the alerts window. The 
date and time of the event and the message are displayed.

Search 

Allows you to enter text you want to search for. 

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

Show Archived 

Show all of the alert messages that have 

been archived.

Archive All 

Archive all of the alert messages displayed 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 

Guest portal and policies.

Wireless Networks 

Wireless networks.

Blocked Devices 

List of blocked wireless 

devices.

Settings >> System

System Configuration

System Name 

Editable field with the system name.

Country 

Select your country from the drop-down list.

Services

Automatic Upgrade 

When enabled, this option will 

automatically upgrade your firmware when an update is 
available. 

Network Discovery 

When enabled, this option allows 

UniFi to be discoverable via UPnP. This option is enabled 
by default.

Remote Logging 

Enable to define a remote syslog server. 

Enter the IP address and port of the syslog server.
Be sure to click Apply to save any changes that you have 
made. 

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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