Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® mFi® mPower PRO. The mFi mPower PRO is designed for use ™ with the mFi platform. Once connected, you can use the mFi Controller software to monitor your devices and define automation rules using your web browser. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation and also includes the warranty terms.
Hardware Overview Status Front Ethernet Port Device Reset Circuit Breaker Button Reset Button...
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Status LED The Status LED primary states are listed below: Solid yellow When first • Flashing blue powered on in factory Connecting to mFi default mode. Controller. Solid blue • Successfully connected to mFi Controller. Device Reset Button The Device Reset button serves two functions: Restart •...
Hardware Installation 1. Connect the mPower PRO to a power outlet. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the mPower PRO.
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The mPower PRO can be connected to your network using one of two methods: • Ethernet The mPower PRO is DHCP-enabled. Connect the Ethernet cable from the mPower PRO to your LAN. Wi‑Fi • The mPower PRO can connect to a wireless network once Wi-Fi settings have been configured using the Ethernet connection.
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Wall-Mount The mPower PRO includes an optional mounting plate. 1. Position the Mounting Plate on the wall with the text in the proper orientation, and mark the mounting holes on the wall. Wall Mount Slide 2. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes.
4. Align the back of the mPower PRO with the Mounting Plate. Slide the mPower PRO to the right to lock it into place. Software Download and Installation For local mFi Controller installations, the mFi Controller software is installed just once when you initially create a mFi network.
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Mac Users 1. Open the mFi.dmg file. 2. Click the Install icon. 3. Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. Go to Go > Applications and double-click the mFi icon. Proceed to the Configuring the mFi Controller Software section.
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PC Users 1. Launch mFi‑installer.exe. 2. Click Install. 3. If your computer doesn’t have Java 1.6 or above installed, you will be prompted to install it. Click Install to continue. 4. Ensure the Start mFi Controller after installation option is checked and click Finish.
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Note: The mFi Controller software can also be launched from Start > All Programs. Configuring the mFi Controller Software 1. The mFi Controller software startup will begin. Click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network. 2. The mFi Configuration Wizard will appear the first time you launch the mFi Controller software.
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3. Select the device(s) that you want to configure. The Refresh button can be used to refresh the list of devices. Click Next to continue. 4. Enter an administrator name in the Admin Name field. Enter a password in the Password and Confirm fields. Click Next. 5.
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The Configuration Portal can be accessed in two ways: • Connect an Ethernet cable directly from your computer to the Ethernet Port on the mPower PRO and configure your computer with a static IP address. • Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP-enabled LAN to...
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Configuration Portal via Ethernet to Computer 1. Make sure that your computer is connected directly to the mPower PRO using a standard Ethernet cable. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
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If it is not already installed, download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool (v2.3) at www.ubnt.com/download#app 1. Launch the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool. 2. A list of Ubiquiti devices on the network will appear. Locate the appropriate device (named P8U) under Product Name and double-click it.
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Configuration Portal Interface Settings 1. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. 2. The Main tab of the Configuration Portal will appear. Click the Configuration tab. 3. Enter your configuration information on the Configuration tab:...
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The password defined during the mFi Configuration Wizard. Wireless Settings To use the mPower PRO on a Wi-Fi network, configure the Wireless Settings: a. Click Scan for a list of available SSIDs and select the appropriate SSID or type in the name manually in the SSID field.
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6. The mPower PRO appears with the mPower icon in the left panel under the Drag on to Map heading. Once you’ve customized your map, you can position the mPower PRO in the appropriate location. For additional details on the mFi Controller software, please refer to the mFi User Guide available on our website at: documentation.ubnt.com/mfi...
Specifications mPower PRO Dimensions 250.37 x 116.7 x 42 mm Weight 754.4 g Mounting Wall (Kit Included) Power 110-125VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15 A Per Outlet, 15 A Total Outlets Networking Interface (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port Wi-Fi Standards 802.11b/g/n Memory 16 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash...
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;...
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.
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Note Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.