Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 User Manual

8-Port Router
with 2 Combination
SFP/RJ45 Ports

Model: ERPro-8

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
EdgeRouter™PRO. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide
you through installation and also includes warranty terms.

Package Contents

EdgeRouter PRO

Mounting Screws

(#10-32 x 5/8", Qty. 4)

Cage Nuts

(#10-32 x 5/8", Qty. 4)

8-Port Router
with 2 Combination
SFP/RJ45 Ports

Model: ERPro-8

Power Cord Quick Start Guide

TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the customer’s
responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency
channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements

• Phillips screwdriver (for rack- or wall-mounting)

• Standard-sized, 19” wide rack with a minimum of 1U height
available (for rack-mounting)

• 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 RJ45 (eth0-eth7)

USB

Interface Description

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

Console

RJ45

(eth0-eth7)

(eth6-eth7)

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

USB Reserved for future use.

RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connections. RJ45 port eth6 or eth7 is
active only if the corresponding SFP port
is empty.

SFP ports are hot-swappable and support
100 Mbps or Gigabit fiber SFP modules. If

SFP

an SFP module is plugged in, then the SFP
port is active, and the corresponding RJ45
port is deactivated.

SFP (eth6-eth7)

Front Panel Button

Button Description

There are two methods to reset the
EdgeRouter PRO to factory defaults:

• Runtime reset (recommended) The

Reset

• Power-on reset Disconnect the Power

Reset

EdgeRouter PRO should be running
after bootup is complete. Press and hold
the Reset button for about 10seconds
until the right LED on RJ45 port eth7
starts flashing and then becomes solidly
lit. After a few seconds, the LED will
turn off, and the EdgeRouter PRO will
automatically reboot.

Cord from the EdgeRouter PRO. Press and
hold the Reset button while connecting
the Power Cord to the EdgeRouter PRO.
Keep holding the button until the right
LED on RJ45 port eth7 starts flashing and
then stops flashing after a few seconds.

Front Panel LEDs

The LEDs on the left side of the RJ45 ports are not used at this
time. Below is a description of the other LEDs:

PowerSFP: Speed/Link/ActRJ45: Speed/Link/Act

LED State Status

Speed/

Link/Act

RJ45 (eth0-7)

Speed/

Link/Act

SFP (eth6-7)

Power

Off No Link

Amber

Amber Flashing

Green

Green Flashing

Off No Link

Amber

Amber Flashing

Green

Green Flashing

White

Link Established at

10/100Mbps

Link Activity at

10/100Mbps

Link Established at

1000Mbps

Link Activity at

1000Mbps

Link Established at

10/100Mbps

Link Activity at

10/100Mbps

Link Established at

1000Mbps

Link Activity at

1000Mbps

EdgeRouter PRO is

poweredon.