Ubiquiti mPower Quick Start Manual
Ubiquiti mPower Quick Start Manual

Ubiquiti mPower Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Power Strip with Wi-Fi Connectivity Model: mPower...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Thank you for purchasing a Ubiquiti Networks ™ ™ mPower . The mPower is a power strip with Wi-Fi ™ capability that is designed for use with the Ubiquiti mFi platform. Once connected, you can use the mFi Controller software to define rules using your web browser. Rules detail what actions occur when trigger conditions are met.
  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    Quick Start Guide ™ Hardware Overview Status Front Device Reset Circuit Breaker Button Reset Button...
  • Page 5 Hardware Overview Status LED The Status LED has four primary states: • Solid yellow When first • Solid blue Successfully powered on in factory connected to mFi Cloud default mode. or Controller. • Flashing yellow • Flashing blue Connecting to a Wi-Fi Connecting to mFi Cloud network.
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Quick Start Guide ™ Hardware Installation The mPower includes an optional mounting plate. Wall-Mount 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 Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes.
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation Align the back of the mPower with the Mounting Plate. Slide the mPower to the right to lock it into place.
  • Page 8: Software Download And Installation

    If using the cloud, there is no need to install the mFi Controller software on a local system. Skip to Configuring the mPower via Wi-Fi on page 13. The mFi Controller software can be downloaded from the Ubiquiti Networks website.
  • Page 9 Software Download and Installation Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Go to Go > Applications and double-click the mFi icon. Proceed to Configuring the mFi Controller Software on page 10.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide ™ PC Users Launch mFi-installer.exe. Click Install. If your computer doesn’t have Java 1.6 or above installed, you will be prompted to install it. Click Install to continue.
  • Page 11 Software Download and Installation Ensure the Start mFi Controller after installation option is checked and click Finish. Note: The mFi Controller software can also be launched from Start > All Programs.
  • Page 12 Quick Start Guide ™ Configuring the mFi Controller Software The mFi Controller software startup will begin. Click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network. The mFi Configuration Wizard will appear the first time you launch the mFi Controller software. On the Welcome screen, select your language and country.
  • Page 13 Software Download and Installation 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. Enter an administrator name in the Admin Name field. Enter a password in the Password and Confirm fields. Click Next.
  • Page 14 Quick Start Guide ™ Click Finish to confirm your settings. A login screen will appear for the mFi Controller management interface. Enter the Admin Name and Password that you created and click Login.
  • Page 15 Configuring the mPower via Wi-Fi Configuring the mPower via Wi-Fi To configure the mPower, you must access it via Wi-Fi from a computer. The mPower has a default SSID (wireless network name) labeled mFi followed by the last six characters of the MAC address.
  • Page 16 Quick Start Guide ™ Accessing the Configuration Portal Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.2.20 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac). You may receive a security certificate warning. Click Proceed Anyway. The Configuration Portal will appear. Select the wireless network name (SSID) of your existing wireless network from the drop-down list.
  • Page 17 Configuring the mPower via Wi-Fi Enter your Wi-Fi security credentials. The options that appear are based on the encryption method used on your Wi-Fi network. Select either the Cloud or Local mFi Controller and enter the account settings: Cloud Enter the email and password used to register at mfi.ubnt.com.
  • Page 18 Click Apply. A flashing yellow checkmark will appear while attempting to connect to the Wi-Fi network. It will appear green once the mPower is connected. A flashing yellow checkmark will appear while attempting to connect to the Controller. It will appear green once the mPower is connected.
  • Page 19 10. Access your Controller, and the mPower appears with the mPower icon in the left panel under the Drag on to Map heading. You can position the mPower 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...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Quick Start Guide ™ Specifications mPower Dimensions 241.3 x 116.9 x 41.27 mm Weight 790 g Mounting Wall (Kit Included) Power 110-125VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15 A Per Outlet, 15 A Total Outlets Memory 16 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash Wi-Fi Standards 802.11b/g/n...
  • Page 21: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Use only in a dry location. WARNING: Do not plug in to another relocatable power tap. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only indoors.
  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    (V) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party firmware; or (VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s).
  • Page 23 No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
  • Page 24: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation of Liability EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING...
  • Page 25 Compliance 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.
  • Page 26 Quick Start Guide ™ NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27 Compliance 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.
  • Page 28 Quick Start Guide ™ RF Exposure Warning The transceiver described here emits radio frequency energy. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard. Do not allow people to come closer than 20 cm to the antenna when the transmitter is operating.
  • Page 29 The Advanced Gigabit PoE Managed Switch from Ubiquiti Networks Power your Ubiquiti devices with TOUGHSwitch  PoE. TOUGHSwitch ™ PoE delivers reliable power and fast Gigabit connectivity to devices that support passive Power over Ethernet. Simplify Your Deployment TOUGHSwitch PoE deployments increase efficiency and greatly reduce the number of potential failure points, resulting in faster installations and less maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Page 30 Ubiquiti Networks offers a variety of products for the mFi platform. For additional details, visit www.ubnt.com/mfi Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Temperature Motion Sensor Motion Sensor Sensor mFI-MSC mFi-MSW mFi-THS Current Sensor Door Sensor Thermostat mFi-CS mFi-DS Coming Soon! mPort mPort Serial...
  • Page 32 Support support.ubnt.com Wiki Page wiki.ubnt.com Support Forum forum.ubnt.com Downloads downloads.ubnt.com w w w . u b n t . c o m © 2013 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

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