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Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M Quick Start Manual

802.11ac indoor/outdoor ap with plug & play mesh
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802.11ac Indoor/Outdoor AP
with Plug & Play Mesh
Model: UAP-AC-M

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  • Page 1 802.11ac Indoor/Outdoor AP with Plug & Play Mesh Model: UAP-AC-M...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Mount Bracket* Guide * Gigabit PoE and Power Cord are not included with UAP-AC-M 5-Pack TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable ™...

  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    • 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.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    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...

  • Page 5: Network Topology Requirements

    • 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 UAP-AC-PRO UniFi Cloud Key (UniFi Controller) UAP-AC-M UAP-AC-M US-16-150W USG-PRO-4 (DHCP Server) Internet Remote Access to...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Status LED Port Cover Front Right Side LED Color Status Flashing White Initializing. Steady White Factory default, waiting to be integrated. Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it. Alternating This usually indicates that a process such White/Blue as a firmware upgrade is taking place.
  • Page 7 • Gigabit PoE adapter (included) • Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch with PoE • 802.3af PoE compliant switch Note: The UAP-AC-M supports 802.3af/A PoE and 24V Passive PoE. It does NOT support 802.3af/B PoE and therefore does not work with 802.3af/B switches. Reset The Reset button serves two functions for the UniFi AP: •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    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.
  • Page 9 6. Attach the UniFi AP to the Wall Mount Bracket by sliding the mounting tabs into the channel slots until it locks into place.

  • Page 10: Pole Mount

    Pole Mount To mount the UniFi AP on a pole, use the included Zip Ties: 1. Insert a Zip Tie through the slot of the mount bracket on the back of the UniFi AP. 2. Position the UniFi AP at the desired location on the pole and then fasten the Zip Tie around the pole.
  • Page 11 Fast-Mount The included Fast-Mount Adapter allows the UniFi AP to be mounted on a Ubiquiti high-gain antenna equipped with a fast-mount radio mounting bracket. 1. Attach the Fast-Mount Adapter to the fast-mount by sliding the four mounting tabs into the corresponding channel...
  • Page 12 2. Mount the UniFi AP to the Fast-Mount Adapter.

  • Page 13: Attach Antennas

    Attach Antennas 1. Remove and discard the two black boot covers. Ensure the Rubber Gaskets remain in place. Rubber Gaskets...
  • Page 14 2. Connect the Antennas to the RP-SMA connectors. Note: For optimal performance, it is recommended to position the Antennas at 45-degree angles. *640-00244-04* 640-00244-04...
  • Page 15 Powering the UniFi AP 1. Slide the Port Cover down to remove it. 2. Remove the Cable Grommet. Slide an Ethernet cable through the Cable Grommet and connect the cable to the Ethernet port. Make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the Cable Grommet is securely back in place, and then replace the Port Cover.
  • Page 16 Connecting to a PoE Adapter 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the UniFi AP to the POE port of the Gigabit PoE adapter. 2. (Optional for non-mesh setup) Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the Gigabit PoE adapter. 3.
  • Page 17 1. Ensure the UniFi AP is powered on, and then launch the UniFi Controller software. 2. Go to the Devices page, and the UAP-AC-M will show up as Pending Adoption (Wireless). 3. Click Adopt. For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User Guide located on our website: www.ubnt.com/download/unifi...

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    UniFi Controller management interface. For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User Guide. Mobile App Installation Ubiquiti Networks also offers the UniFi mobile app, which is available from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store ™...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications UAP-AC-M Dimensions 353 x 46 x 34.4 mm (13.9 x 1.81 x 1.35") Weight 152 g (5.36 oz) with Antennas Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Buttons Reset Power Method 24V Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return);...

  • Page 20: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s); or (VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the RMA. In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documentation;...

  • Page 22: Limitation Of Liability

    SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING.

  • Page 23: Industry Canada

    damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY TERMS DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU.

  • Page 24: Rf Exposure Warning

    This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-UAPACM) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type...

  • Page 25: Rohs/Weee Compliance Statement

    CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it. Alert Sign (!) Follows CE Marking Alert sign must be indicated if a restriction on use applied to the product and it must follow the CE marking.
  • Page 26 Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.

  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity

    [German] Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Ελληνική Δια του παρόντος, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή UBIQUITI NETWORKS, είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις [Greek] βασικές απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της οδηγίας 1995/5/ΕΚ.
  • Page 28 ©2016-2017 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, TOUGHCable, and UniFi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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