Ubiquiti UAP-LR Installation Guide

802.11n Wi-Fi Access Point

Models:
UAP, UAP-LR (Long-Range)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®AP.

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through

installation and also includes warranty terms.

Package Contents

UniFi AP Mounting Bracket Ceiling Backing Plate

Flat Head Screws

(M3x50, Qty. 3)

PoE Adapter (24V, 0.5A)

with Mounting Bracket

Keps Nuts

(M3, Qty. 3)

Screws

(M2.9x20, Qty. 3)

Power Cord Quick Start Guide

Screw Anchors
(M3x20, Qty. 3)

802.11n Wi-Fi Access Point

Models:
UAP, UAP-LR (Long-Range)

Installation Requirements

• CAT5/6 cable

• Phillips screwdriver

• Drill and drill bit (6 mm for wall-mounting or 3 mm for

ceiling-mounting)

• Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 25 mm hole for

Ethernet cable feed)

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, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

System Requirements

Cloud/NOC

Management

Internet

Wireless

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

• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)

• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft

Internet Explorer 8 (or above)

• UniFi Controller software (available at:
downloads.ubnt.com/unifi)

Network Topology Requirements

• A DHCP-enabled network (for the AP to obtain an IP address

as well as for the wireless clients after deployment)

• A management station computer running the UniFi
Controller software, located either on-site and connected to
the same Layer-2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC

1

Uplinked

UAP/UAP-LR

Wired UAP/UAP-LR

CURRENT SITE

REFRESH RATE

Default

2 minutes

DASHBOARD

Network Health

MAP

DEVICES

CLIENTS

CALLS

STATISTICS

INSIGHTS

WLAN

www

WAN LAN

VOIP

WAN LAN WLAN VOIP

www

APS

PHONES

SWITCHES

IP

GATEWAY

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

0

2

4

USERS

EXTENSION

DNS

ACTIVE CLIENTS

USERS

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

192

162

30

0

GUESTS

CALLS IN

DOWN

GUESTS

0

0

0

3

DOWN

CALLS OUT

UP

DOWN

0

0

0

6

UP

UP

0

0

SETTINGS

On-Site

Station

or

CURRENT SITE

REFRESH RATE

Default

2 minutes

DASHBOARD

Network Health

MAP

DEVICES

CLIENTS

CALLS

STATISTICS

INSIGHTS

WLAN

www

WAN LAN

VOIP

WAN LAN WLAN VOIP

www

PHONES

APS

IP

GATEWAY

SWITCHES

0

2

4

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

EXTENSION

USERS

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

DNS

ACTIVE CLIENTS

USERS

192

162

30

0

CALLS IN

GUESTS

DOWN

GUESTS

0

0

0

3

CALLS OUT

DOWN

UP

DOWN

0

0

0

6

UP

UP

0

0

SETTINGS

O-Site

1. To set up wireless-uplinked APs, refer to the User Guide on the website:

documentation.ubnt.com/unifi

2. All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers. See the User
Guide for setup details.

2

Sample Network Diagram

LAN

WAN

UniFi Switch

UniFi
Security
Gateway

1G

Hardware Overview

LEDs

LED Color Status

Flashing Amber

Steady Amber

Alternating
Amber/Green

Quickly
Flashing Green

Steady Green

Steady Green
with occasional
flashing

Initializing.

Factory default, waiting to be integrated.

Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.

This usually indicates that a process such

as a firmware upgrade is taking place.
This is used to locate an AP.

When you click Locate in the UniFi

Controller software, the AP will flash. It
will also display the location of the AP 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

Locking

Notch

Ethernet Port

Ethernet The 10/100 Ethernet port is used to connect the

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

Reset Button

• Included PoE Adapter

• Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch

• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch™ PRO

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 LED
turnsoff.

Mounting

Bracket

Locking

Clip

Locking Clip During installation, the Locking Clip on the

Mounting Bracket locks into the Locking Notch on the UniFi AP

to help prevent theft.

Hardware Installation

The UniFi AP can be mounted to the wall or ceiling. Perform

the steps for the appropriate installation:

Wall Mount

1. Position the Mounting Bracket at the desired location on
the wall with the cable feed slot pointed towards the floor.

2. Use a pencil to mark the three holes on the wall. Use a
6mm drill bit to drill the holes.

Optional 25 mm Hole

for Ethernet Cable
Feed through Wall

3. If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, cut or drill

a circle approximately 25 mm in diameter, just below the
bottom center of the Mounting Bracket (as shown above).

Then feed the CAT5/6 cable through the hole.

*640-00203-01*

640-00203-01

4. Insert the Screw Anchors into the 6 mm holes. Secure the
Mounting Bracket to the wall by inserting the Screws into

the anchors.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

6. Align the notch on the UniFi AP with the notch on the
Mounting Bracket.

7. Turn the UniFi AP clockwise until it locks into place.