High-Performance Wide-Area Wi-Fi with UniFi® Mesh Technology
Breakthrough Speeds up to 1300 Mbps in the 5 GHz Band
802.3af PoE Compatibility
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Scalable Enterprise Wi-Fi Management
Datasheet
UniFi is the revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines
enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, and a
central management controller. The UniFi AC Mesh APs
have a rened industrial design and can be easily installed
using the included mounting hardware.
Features
Save money and save time UniFi comes bundled with a
non-dedicated software controller that can be deployed
on an on-site PC, Mac, or Linux machine; in a private
cloud; or using a public cloudservice. You also have the
option of using the UniFi Cloud Key with built-in software.
Easily accessible through any standard web browser, the
UniFi Controller software is a powerful software engine
ideal for high-density client deployments requiring low
latency and high uptime performance.
Use the UniFi Controller software to quickly congure
and administer an enterprise Wi-Fi network – no special
training required. RF map and performance features,
real-time status, automatic UAP device detection, and
advanced security options are all seamlessly integrated.
Powerful Hardware The UniFi AC Mesh APs feature Wi-Fi
802.11AC with Plug & Play Mesh technology.
Intuitive UniFi Controller Software Congure and
manage your APs with the easy-to-learn user interface.
Expandable Unlimited scalability: build wireless
networks as big or small as needed. Start with one and
expand to thousands while maintaining a single unied
management system.
Extend Your Coverage
With the UniFi Controller software running in a NOC or in the cloud, administrators can manage multiple sites: multiple
distributed deployments and multi-tenancy for managed service providers. Below are some deployment examples.
Corporate Buildings
University/Industrial Campus
Internet Cafe
Dorm or Residence
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Hotel
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UniFi Controller
Packed with Features
Use the UniFi Controller to provision thousands
of UniFi APs, map out networks, quickly manage
system trafc, and provision additional UniFi APs.
Breakthrough RF Map
Use the RF map to monitor and analyze
radio frequencies for optimal AP placement,
conguration, and troubleshooting.
Powerful RF Performance Features
Advanced RF performance and conguration
features include spectral analysis, airtime fairness,
and band steering.
Detailed Analytics
Use the congurable reporting and analytics to
manage large user populations and expedite
troubleshooting.
Wireless Uplink
Wireless Uplink functionality enables wireless
connectivity between APs for extended range. One
wired UniFi AP uplink supports up to four wireless
downlinks on a single operating band, allowing
wireless adoption of devices in their default state
and real-time changes to network topology.
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Dashboard
UniFi provides a visual representation of your network’s status
and delivers basic information about each network segment.
For devices that support Plug & Play Mesh, this
functionality is extended to allow multi-hop
wireless uplink – so wirelessly uplinked APs can
support uplink to other wirelessly uplinked APs.
Guest Portal/Hotspot Support
Easy customization options for Guest Portals
include authentication, Hotspot setup, and the
ability to use your own external portal server. Use
UniFi’s rate limiting for your Guest Portal/Hotspot
package offerings. Apply different bandwidth rates
(download/upload), limit total data usage, and
limit duration of use.
All UniFi APs include Hotspot functionality:
• Built-in support for billing integration using
major credit cards.
• Built-in support for voucher-based
authentication.
• Built-in Hotspot Manager for voucher creation,
guest management, and payment refund.
• Full customization and branding of Hotspot
portal pages.
Multi-Site Management
A single cloud-based UniFi Controller can manage
multiple sites: multiple, distributed deployments
and multi-tenancy for managed service providers.
Each site is logically separated and has its own
conguration, maps, statistics, guest portal, and
admin read/write and read-only accounts.
RF Map
Monitor UniFi APs and analyze the surrounding RF environment.
Statistics
UniFi organizes and visualizes network trafc in clear and
easy-to-read graphs.
WLAN Groups
Manage exible congurations of large
deployments. Create multiple WLAN groups and
assign them to an AP’sradio.
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Model Comparison
Use Cases
Mesh Multi-Hop A large outdoor area, such as a park
with minimal infrastructure, can take advantage of a mesh
network comprised of the UniFi AC Mesh models.
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Omnidirectional Coverage, Indoors/Outdoors The
UniFi AC Mesh AP includes adjustable dual-band omni
antennas, and you have the option to use any 5GHz omni
antenna for spot-beam coverage in high-density locations
UAP-AC-MUAP-AC-M-PRO
EnvironmentIndoor/OutdoorOutdoor
Simultaneous
Dual-Band
Range
*
*
*
* Speed and Range values may vary and are based
2.4 GHz Speed
2.4 GHz MIMO2x23 x 3
5 GHz Speed
5 GHz MIMO2x23 x 3
Secondary
Ethernet Port
PoE Mode
Wall Mount
Pole Mount
Fast Mount
✓✓
300 Mbps450 Mbps
867 Mbps1300 Mbps
183 m (600 ft)183 m (600 ft)
24V Passive PoE
802.3af PoE:
Alternative A
✓✓
✓✓
✓
on optimal environments.
802.3af PoE
✓
with numerous APs and clients, like a conference hall.
Directional Coverage, Outdoors The UniFi AC Mesh AP
is versatile; you can use any 5 GHz sector antenna (wide
beam in the azimuth plane and narrow in the elevation
plane) for broad outdoor coverage.
21 dBi
60˚
airMAX® ac Sector, model AM-5AC21-60
Maximum Coverage, Outdoors The UniFi AC Mesh Pro
AP is ideal for applications requiring 3x3 MIMO data rates
for close-in omni coverage.
Temporary Installations Deploy the UniFi AC Mesh
models for outdoor installations requiring quick setup and
takedown, such as a music festival or concert venue.
Application Example
Both UniFi AC Mesh models provide wireless coverage for a street fair in a city plaza.
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Hardware Overview
Model: UAP-AC-M
The UniFi AC Mesh AP provides simultaneous,
dual-band, 2x2 MIMO technology and is available in
single- and ve-packs*.
Compact Form Factor The UniFi AC Mesh AP
discreetly integrates into any environment.
Weather-Resistant Enclosure The UniFi AC Mesh AP
can be used indoors or outdoors.
Versatile Mounting The UniFi AC Mesh AP can be
mounted on a wall, pole, or fast-mount of a Ubiquiti
high-gain antenna. (All accessories are included.)
Multiple Power Options The UniFi AC
Mesh AP is compatible with 802.3af PoE
AlternativeA and 24V passive PoE. You
can power it with an 802.3af Alternative A
compatible switch, EdgePoint
PoE Switch, or the included Gigabit PoE
adapter*.
Antenna Options Use the included omni
antennas, or use the included fast-mount
adapter to install the AP on an optional
connectorized antenna for expanded range
coverage and customized pattern shaping.
* Five-packs do not ship with PoE adapters; we
recommend powering the UniFi APs with the UniFi PoE
Switch instead.
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EP-R6, UniFi
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The included fast-mount adapter attaches to the radio mount of an optional airMAX antenna.
Application Example
Pair the UniFi AC Mesh APs with airMAX 5 GHz sector antennas for directional coverage of an indoor stadium.
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Hardware Overview
Model: UAP-AC-M-PRO
The UniFi AC Mesh Pro AP provides simultaneous,
dual-band, 3x3 MIMO technology and is available in
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single- and ve-packs*.
Weather-Resistant Form Factor The enclosure of the
UniFi AC Mesh Pro AP is designed to withstand the
elements, making it ideal for outdoor deployment.