802.11ac Dual Radio
Access Point
Model: UAP-AC-LITE
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi® AP.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
UniFi AP AC Lite
Mounting Bracket
Ceiling Backing Plate
Flat Head Screws
(M3x50, Qty. 4)
Keps Nuts
(M3, Qty. 4)
Screws
(M2.9x20, Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors
(M3x20, Qty. 4)
802.11ac Dual Radio
Access Point
Model: UAP-AC-LITE
Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord
Quick Start Guide
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 18 mm hole for
Ethernet cable feed)
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the customer’s
responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency
channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS) requirements.
System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 7/8, Mac OS X, or Linux
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
• UniFi Controller software v4.6 or higher (available at:
downloads.ubnt.com/unifi)
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 running the UniFi Controller
software, located either on-site and connected to the same
Layer-2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC
UAP-AC-Lite
UAP-AC Outdoor
or
Network Health
www
WAN
LAN
WLAN
VOIP
www
WAN
LAN
WLAN
VOIP
IP
DNS
GATEWAY
ACTIVE CLIENTS
DOWN
UP
SWITCHES
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
APS
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
PHONES
EXTENSION
CALLS IN
CALLS OUT
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
192
0
0
0
0
0
0
162
2
0
0
0
30
4
3
6
0
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENT SITE
Default
REFRESH RATE
2 minutes
Network Health
www
WAN
LAN
WLAN
VOIP
www
WAN
LAN
WLAN
VOIP
IP
DNS
GATEWAY
ACTIVE CLIENTS
DOWN
UP
SWITCHES
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
APS
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
PHONES
EXTENSION
CALLS IN
CALLS OUT
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
192
0
0
0
0
0
0
162
2
0
0
0
30
4
3
6
0
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENT SITE
Default
REFRESH RATE
2 minutes
Off-Site
Cloud/NOC
On-Site
Management
Station
UniFi Switch
UniFi
Security
Gateway
Internet
UAP-PRO
LAN
WAN
1G
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, see the User Guide on the website:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi
Hardware Overview
LED
LED Color
Status
White
Factory default, waiting to be integrated.
Flashing White
Initializing.
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.
Blue
Indicates the device has been successfully
integrated into a network and is working
properly.
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
with occasional
flashing
Indicates the device is in an isolated state
(all WLANs are brought down until an
uplink is found).
Ports
Main
Port
Reset
Button
Locking Notch
Cable
Feed
Locking Notch
The Locking Notch will be used with the
Mounting Bracket to help secure the UniFi AP. (This is described
further in the Mounting Bracket section.)
Main
This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power
and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Power
can be provided by the Gigabit PoE Adapter (included) or
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch.
Reset
The Reset button serves two functions for the UniFi AP:
•
Restart
Press and release the Reset button quickly.
•
Restore to Factory Default Settings
Press and hold the
Reset button for more than five seconds.
Cable Feed
Use the Cable Feed slot to feed the Ethernet cable
along the mounting surface.
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Bracket
Locking Tab
Locking Tab
During installation, the Locking Tab on the
Mounting Bracket moves from the Initial Position to the Final
Position, where the Locking Tab fits securely into the Locking
Notch on the UniFi AP to help prevent theft.
Initial Position
Final Position
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 arrow pointing up.
2. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes. Use a 6 mm
drill bit to drill the mounting holes.
Arrow
3. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, then cut or
drill a circle approximately 18 mm in diameter. Then feed
the CAT5/6 cable through the hole.
25 mm
Note:
25 mm is the distance from the center of the
bottom mounting hole to the center of the cable hole.
4. Insert the Screw Anchors into the 6 mm holes. Secure the
Mounting Bracket to the wall by inserting the 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.
Cable Feed
6. Align the arrow on the UniFi AP with the arrow on the
Locking Tab of the Mounting Bracket.
Locking Tab
Arrow
7. Ensure that the UniFi AP is firmly seated on the Mounting
Bracket. Turn the UniFi AP clockwise until it locks into place
and the Locking Tab fits securely into the Locking Notch.
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.
3. Mark a hole approximately 18 mm in diameter for the
Ethernet cable feed.
25 mm
Note:
25 mm is the distance from the center of the
bottom mounting hole to the center of the cable hole.
4. Use a 3 mm drill bit to drill the screw holes, and cut or drill
the hole for the Ethernet cable feed.
5. Insert the Flat Head Screws through the Mounting Bracket,
ceiling tile, and Ceiling Backing Plate. Fasten the screws
using the Keps Nuts. Then feed the Ethernet cable through
the 18 mm hole.
6. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Main port.
7. Align the arrow on the UniFi AP with the arrow on the
Locking Tab of the Mounting Bracket.
Locking Tab
Arrow
8. Ensure that the UniFi AP is firmly seated on the Mounting
Bracket. Turn the UniFi AP clockwise until it locks into place
and the Locking Tab fits securely into the Locking Notch.
9. Set the ceiling tile back into place.
Powering the UniFi AP
The UniFi AP can be powered directly by a UniFi Switch or with
the included Gigabit PoE Adapter.
Connecting to a UniFi Switch
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the UniFi AP
directly to a PoE port on the UniFi Switch.
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SPF
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UniFi Switch Power Connection Diagram
Connecting to the PoE Adapter
1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the
UniFi AP to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the Gigabit
PoE Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet
port labeled LAN on the adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the adapter.
Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.
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