Ubiquiti ER-6P-US Quick Start Guide
6-Port Gigabit PoE Router
with 1 SFP Port
Model: ER-6P
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
EdgeRouter™. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
EdgeRouter ER-6P
Wall Mount
Screws (Qty. 2)
Power Cord Power Adapter
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional
installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal
frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency
Selection (DFS) requirements.
Wall Mount
Anchors (Qty. 2)
(24V, 2.5A)
Ground
Screw
Cable Clip
Installation Requirements
• Drill with a 6 mm drill bit (for wall-mounting)
• Phillips screwdriver
• For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or above) UTP
cabling approved for indoor use.
• For outdoor applications, shielded Category 5 (or above)
cabling should be used for all wired Ethernet connections
and should be grounded through the AC ground of the
power supply.
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
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose the EdgeRouter to rain or moisture.
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,
the EdgeRouter itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel Ports
Console
USB
Interface Description
Console
USB Reserved for future use.
RJ45
(eth0-eth4)
SFP
(eth5)
RJ45 serial console port for Command
Line Interface (CLI) management. Use an
RJ45-to-DB9, serial console cable, also
known as a rollover cable, to connect the
Console port to your computer. (If your
computer does not have a DB9 port,
then you will also need a DB9 adapter.)
Then configure the following settings as
needed:
• Baud rate 115200
• Data bits 8
• Parity NONE
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control NONE
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connections and 24V 2-pair/24V 4-pair
Passive PoE output.
SFP port is hot-swappable and supports
Gigabit fiber SFP modules.
RJ45 (eth0-eth4)
SFP (eth5)
Front Panel Button
Button Description
Reset
There are two methods to reset the
EdgeRouter to factory defaults:
• Runtime reset (recommended) The
• Power-on reset Disconnect the Power
Reset
EdgeRouter should be running after
bootup is complete. Press and hold the
Reset button for about 10seconds until
the LED for port eth5 starts flashing and
then becomes solidly lit. After a few
seconds, the LED will turn off, and the
EdgeRouter will automatically reboot.
Cord from the Power Adapter. Press and
hold the Reset button while connecting
the power (refer to “Connecting Power”
for details). The port LEDs will light up
in sequential order. Keep holding the
Reset button until the System LED starts
flashing blue and white, and then release
the button.
Front Panel LEDs
System
System LED
Note: The System LED functionality has been updated
with firmware v1.10.7. We recommend that you update
the EdgeRouter to the latest firmware.
State Status
Flashing White Bootup in progress.
White
Blue Ready for use, connected to UNMS.
Steady Blue
with Occasional
Flashing
Quickly Flashing
Blue
Alternating
Blue/White
You can use the EdgeRouter Configuration Interface or UNMS
to manage your device. UNMS lets you configure, monitor,
upgrade, and back up your devices using a singleapplication.
Get started at www.unms.com
Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti®
Network Management System (UNMS™).
Ready for use, unable to connect to
UNMS, check connection to UNMSserver.
Used to locate a device in UNMS.
Firmware upgrade in progress.
SFP: Speed/Link/ActRJ45: PoE
RJ45: Speed/Link/Act
RJ45 LEDs
LED State Status
Off No PoE
PoE
Green 24V 2-Pair Passive PoE Output
Blue 24V 4-Pair Passive PoE Output
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Speed/
Amber
Link/
Activity
Link Activity at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing
Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Green
Link Activity at 1000 Mbps (1Gbps)
Flashing
SFP LED
LED State Status
Off No Link
Speed/
Green Link Established at 1 Gbps
Link/
Activity
Green
Link Activity at 1Gbps
Flashing
Back Panel
Power Grounding PointVentilation Holes
Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the sides
of the EdgeRouter.
Hardware Installation
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION
MAY CAUSE FIRE HAZARD. KEEP AT LEAST 20 MM OF
CLEARANCE NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOLES FOR
ADEQUATE AIRFLOW.
Wall Mounting
To mount the EdgeRouter on a wall, you will need a drill, a
6mm drill bit, and a Phillips screwdriver.
1. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two holes 125 mm apart.
2. Insert the Wall Mount Anchors into the holes. Use a Phillips
screwdriver to secure a Wall Mount Screw to each anchor.
Leave a clearance of approximately 3 mm between each
screw head and its anchor.
125 mm
3 mm
Note: You can also mount the EdgeRouter in a
vertical orientation.
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