UBIQUITI UAP-AC-M Unifi AC Mesh User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi® 802.11ac Indoor/Outdoor Access Point with Plug & Play Mesh Technology. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and includes warranty terms.
Installation Requirements
- Wall-mounting: Drill and 6 mm drill bit
- • Phillips screwdriver
- • Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire should be used for all outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE. We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial‑grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
- Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations. We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors, model ETH-SP, one near the UAP-AC-M and the other at the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
Package Contents
Hardware Overview
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Network Topology Requirements
- A DHCP-enabled network (for the UniFi device to obtain an IP address as well as for the wireless clients after deployment)
- A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi Controller v5.4 (or newer) software, located either on-site and connected to the same Layer 2 network, or off-site in the cloud or NOC
Wireless Adoption Requirements
The UAP-AC-M supports wireless adoption into your UniFi Wi‑Fi network. This feature requires a currently managed UniFi AP operating with the following configuration:
- The UniFi AP must be running firmware 3.7.7 or newer
- At least one SSID enabled and operating on 5 GHz band
- The UAP-AC-M must be within wireless range of the UniFi AP
Hardware Installation
The UniFi AP can be mounted on a wall, pole, or fast-mount of a Ubiquiti high-gain antenna. Perform the steps for the appropriate installation:
Wall Mount
To mount the UniFi AP on a wall, use the included Wall Mount Bracket, Screws, and Screw Anchors.
- Place the Wall Mount Bracket at the desired location on the wall in the orientation shown below.
- Ensure the level is plumb and mark the two screw holes on the wall.
- Drill out the holes using a 6 mm drill bit.
- Insert a Screw Anchor into each hole.
- Secure the Wall Mount Bracket with two Screws.
- Attach the UniFi AP to the Wall Mount Bracket by sliding the mounting tabs into the channel slots until it locks into place.
System Requirements
- Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
- Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
- Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality)
- UniFi Controller software v5.4 or newer (available at: www.ubnt.com/download/unifi)
Connecting to a POE Adapter
- Connect the Ethernet cable from the UniFi AP to the POE port of the Gigabit PoE adapter.
- (Optional for non-mesh setup) Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the Gigabit PoE adapter.
- Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power Cord into a power outlet.
Mounting the POE Adapter (Optional)
- Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place the bracket at the desired location, and mark the two holes.
- Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket using two fasteners (not included).
- Align the slots on the adapter with the tabs of the PoE Mounting Bracket, and then slide the adapter down.
Specifications
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Limited Warranty
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive obligation and liability under the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion, to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its original term.
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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