Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M User Manual

802.11AC Indoor/Outdoor AP
with Plug & Play Mesh

Model: UAP-AC-M

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®

802.11AC Indoor/Outdoor Access Point with Plug & Play Mesh
Technology. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and includes warranty terms.

Package Contents

UniFi AC Mesh Antennas (Qty. 2) Wall Mount Bracket

Screws
(Qty. 2)

Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)

with Mount Bracket

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
is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Screw Anchors

(Qty. 2)

Zip Ties

(Qty.2)

Power Cord Quick Start

Fast-Mount

Adapter

802.11AC Indoor/Outdoor AP
with Plug & Play Mesh

Model: UAP-AC-M

Guide

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Installation Requirements

• Wall-mounting: Drill and 6 mm drill bit

• Phillips screwdriver

• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used
for all outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be
grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.

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

System Requirements

• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10

• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)

• Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have
limited functionality)

• UniFi Controller software v5.1.1 or newer (available at:

downloads.ubnt.com/unifi)

Wireless Adoption Requirements

The UAP-AC-M supports wireless adoption into your UniFi
Wi-Fi network. This feature requires a currently managed

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

Network Topology Requirements

UAP-AC-M

UniFi Controller

• A DHCP-enabled network (for the UniFi device to obtain an IP
address as well as for the wireless clients after deployment)

• A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi
Controller v5.1.1 (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

US-16-150W

USG-PRO-4
(DHCP Server)

All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, see the User Guide on the website:

documentation.ubnt.com/unifi

LAN

WAN

Internet

Sample Network Diagram

Remote Access to

Hardware Overview

LED

Status LED

Port Cover

Front

Right Side

LED Color Status

Flashing White Initializing.

Steady White Factory default, waiting to be integrated.

Alternating
White/Blue

Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.
This usually indicates that a process such
as a firmware upgrade is taking place.

Used to locate and identify a UniFi device.

Quickly Flashing
Blue

Steady Blue

Steady Blue
with occasional
flashing

When the Locate feature is activated in
the UniFi Controller software, the Status
LED will flash blue. It will also display the
location of the device on the map.

Indicates the device has been successfully
integrated into a network and is working
properly.

Indicates the device is in an isolated state
(all WLANs are brought down until an
uplink is found).

Ports

Ethernet

Port

Ethernet The Ethernet port is a Gigabit PoE port used to

connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and
DHCP server. Power can be provided by one of the following:

Reset

Button

• Gigabit PoE adapter (included)

• Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch with PoE

• 802.3af PoE compliant switch

Reset The Reset button serves two functions for the UniFi AP:

• Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.

• Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the
Reset button for more than five seconds until the Status LED
turns off.

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.

1. Place the Wall Mount Bracket at the desired location on the

wall in the orientation shown below.

2. Ensure the level is plumb and mark the two screw holes

on the wall.

3. Drill out the holes using a 6 mm drill bit.

4. Insert a Screw Anchor into each hole.

5. Secure the Wall Mount Bracket with two Screws.

6. Attach the UniFi AP to the Wall Mount Bracket by sliding the

mounting tabs into the channel slots until it locks into place.

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.