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Chapter 3: Using the UniFi Controller Software 

UniFi Enterprise WiFi System User Guide

Settings >> Guest Control

Guest Policies

Guest Portal 

This option is disabled by default. When 

disabled, guests can access the Internet without entering 
a password or accepting terms of use. When this option is 
enabled, you can control the guest access portal. 
You can select from the following authentication and 
landing page controls:  

Authentication

• 

No authentication 

When this option is selected, guests 

are not required to login but will be required to accept 
the Terms of Use before gaining access to the Internet.

• 

Simple Password 

When this option is selected, guests 

are required to enter the simple password entered here 
and are required to accept the Terms of Use before 
gaining access to the Internet.

• 

External Portal Server 

Enter the IP address of your 

external server if you have a custom guest portal. 

Landing Page

• 

Redirect to the original URL 

When this option is 

selected, guests are directed to the URL they requested 
after accepting the terms of use. 

• 

Promotional URL 

When this option is selected, guests 

are redirected to the URL 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 that you don’t 

want guests to be able to access.

Settings >> Wireless Networks

Wireless Configurations

Name 

Displays the wireless network name (SSID).

Security 

Displays the type of security being used on your 

wireless network.

Guest Network 

Indicates whether the network is a guest 

network.

Actions 

Select an action button to perform the desired 

action:

Edit 

Select Edit to make changes to the wireless network 

settings.

Delete 

 Select to delete the wireless network. 

Wireless Configuration

• 

Name/SSID 

Allows you to edit the wireless network 

name (SSID).

• 

Security 

Selects the type of security to use on your 

wireless network.

 -

Open 

This option is typically only used on the Guest 

network. When enabled, wireless network access is 
open to anyone without needing a password.

 -

WEP 

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the oldest and 

least secure security algorithm. WPA security methods 
should be used when possible.

• 

WEP Key 

Enter a WEP encryption key in 

hexadecimal format. You can enter a 64-bit or 128-
bit key:

Type

HEX

64-bit

10 Hexadecimal Characters (0-9, A-F or a-f)  
Example: 00112233AA

128-bit

26 Hexadecimal Characters (0-9, A-F or a-f)  
Example: 00112233445566778899AABBCC

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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