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UniFi™ AP-Pro User Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Network Topology Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Powering the UniFi AP-Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 3: Using the UniFi Controller Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Interface Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Common Interface Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recent Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chapter 4: Map Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adding Custom Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Adding a Google Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Placing Access Points on the Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Setting the Map Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 5: Statistics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Quick Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Current Usage - Top Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Recent Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chapter 6: Access Points Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 7: Users Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 8: Guests Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 9: Offline Clients Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 10: Access Point Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Chapter 11: User/Guest Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 12: Hotspot Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Appendix A: Portal Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Enabling Portal Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Viewing the Default Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Appendix B: UniFi Discovery Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix C: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Appendix D: Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Electrical Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Appendix E: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

General Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Appendix F: Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Industry Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

RF Exposure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CE Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Appendix G: Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix H: Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Ubiquiti Networks Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti UniFi AP-Pro.

The UniFi AP-Pro works with the UniFi AP, AP-LR, AP-Mini, AP-Outdoor, and AP-Outdoor 5G. It includes the UniFi Controller software, which allows you to manage your wireless network using your Web browser.

This User Guide is for use with the UniFi AP-Pro and version 2.0 or above of the UniFi Controller software. Additional information is available on our website at http://wiki.ubnt.com/UniFi_FAQ

The UniFi AP-Pro also includes the necessary hardware for mounting the unit on a wall or a ceiling. It supports Passive PoE, which works with the included PoE adapter or a 48V, 802.3af compliant switch. The UniFi AP-Pro also includes the necessary hardware for mounting the unit on a wall or a ceiling.

Package Contents

UniFi AP Pro

Mounting Bracket

Ceiling Backing Plate

UniFi Controller

PoE GigE

CD with User Guide

Quick Start Guide Adapter (48V, Power Cord

0.5A Gigabit)

	M3X50 Flat Head	M3 Keps Nuts with	M2.9X20 Screws	M3X20 Screw
	Screws	Tooth Washers		Anchors
			(Qty. 3)
	(Qty. 3)	(Qty. 3)		(Qty. 3)

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X

Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)

Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)

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Network Topology Requirements

A DHCP-enabled network (for the wired Access Point to obtain an IP address as well as for the wireless Access Points after the deployment)

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

UAP/UAP-LR

UAP-Pro

	Router
	or
On-Site	Off-Site
Management Station	Cloud/NOC

Sample Network Topology

All UniFi APs support off-site management controllers.

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Hardware Overview

Front

LED Indicates the status of the device. See the table below for details.

	LED Color	Status
	Flashing White	Initializing.
	Steady White	Factory default, waiting to be integrated.
	Alternating	Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.
		This usually indicates a process such as a
	White/Blue
		firmware upgrade is taking place.
		This is used to locate an AP.
	Quickly Flashing	When you click Locate in the UniFi
	Blue	Controller software, the AP will flash. It will
		also display the location of the AP on the
		map.
		Indicates the device has been successfully
	Steady Blue	integrated into a network and is working
		properly.
	Steady Blue	Indicates the device is in an isolated state
	with occasional	(all WLANs are brought down until an
	flashing	uplink is found).

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Back

Reset Button The reset button serves two functions:

Restart It will restart the device when you press and release it quickly.

Restore Factory Defaults When you press and hold it for more then five seconds, it will restore the device to the factory default settings.

Main/48V The 10/100/1000 Mbps port connects the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Power can be provided by a 48V, 802.3af compliant switch or by the included PoE adapter.

Secondary Ethernet Port The 10/100/1000 Mbps port can be used as as an uplink for other devices once they have been adopted.

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	Chapter 2: Installation	6. Align the notch on the UniFi AP-Pro with the notch on
		the Mounting Bracket.
	Hardware Installation
	The UniFi AP-Pro 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

Top

Security Lock

Optional 25 mm Hole for Ethernet

Cable Feed through Wall

3.(Optional) If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, cut or drill a circle that is approximately 25 mm in size and lines up with the cable feed slot.

4.Insert the M3X20 Screw Anchors into the 6 mm holes. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall by inserting the M2.9X20 Screws into the anchors.

5.Connect the Ethernet cable to the Main Ethernet Port on the UniFi AP-Pro.

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

Note: To remove the UniFi AP-Pro, stick a pin in the notch on the side to release the security lock (see the illustration in step 2), and then turn the UniFi AP-Pro counterclockwise.

Ceiling Mount

1.Remove the ceiling tile.

2.Place the Mounting Bracket in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark the three mounting screw holes and 25 mm hole for the Ethernet cable.

Security Lock

25 mm Hole for Ethernet Cable Feed

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3.Use a 3 mm drill bit to drill the screw holes, and cut or drill the 25 mm hole for the Ethernet cable feed.

4.Secure the Mounting Bracket to the ceiling tile using the

Ceiling Backing Plate, M3X50 Flathead Screws, and M3 Keps Nuts.

5.Feed the Ethernet cable through the 25 mm hole.

6.Connect the Ethernet cable to the Main Ethernet Port.

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7.Align the notch on the UniFi AP-Pro with the notch on the Mounting Bracket.

8. Turn the UniFi AP-Pro clockwise until it locks into place.

Note: To remove the UniFi AP-Pro, stick a pin in the notch on the side to release the security lock (see the illustration in step 2), and then turn the UniFi AP-Pro counterclockwise.

Powering the UniFi AP-Pro

The UniFi AP-Pro can be powered directly by an 802.af compliant switch or with the included PoE GigE Adapter.

Connect to an 802.3af Compliant Switch

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable coming from the Main Ethernet Port of the UniFi AP-Pro directly to a PoE port on an 802.3af compliant switch.

802.3af Switch Power Connection Diagram

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Connect to the PoE GigE Adapter

1.Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable coming from the Main Ethernet Port of the UniFi AP-Pro to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE GigE Adapter.

2.Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE GigE Adapter.

3.Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE GigE Adapter. Connect the other end to of the power cord to a power outlet.

Below is an overview of the PoE connections using the included PoE GigE Adapter.

PoE GigE Adapter Power Connection Diagram

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Software Installation

Insert the UniFi Controller software CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions for your specific computer type.

Mac Users

1. Click the Install icon.

2.Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

3.Go to Go > Applications and double-click the UniFi icon.

Proceed to ”Configuring the UniFi Controller Software” on page 6.

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PC Users

1.Launch UniFi-installer.exe.

2.Click Install.

3.If your computer doesn’t have Java 1.6 or above installed, you will be prompted to install it. Click Install to continue.

4. Click Next.

5.Ensure that the Start UniFi Controller after installation option is checked and click Finish.

Note: The UniFi Controller software can also be launched from Start > All Programs.

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Configuring the UniFi Controller Software

1.The UniFi Controller software startup will begin. Click

Launch a Browser to Manage Wireless Network.

2.Select your language and country. Alternatively, you click restore from a previous backup to use a file that contains your backup settings. Click Next.

Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

3.Select the devices that you want to configure and click

Next.

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4.The UniFi Installation Wizard will create a secure primary wireless network for your devices. Perform the following steps:

a.Enter the wireless network name (SSID) in the Secure SSID field.

b.Enter a passphrase to be used for your primary network in the Security Key field.

c.To enable guest access, select Enable Guest Access, and enter a guest network name in the Guest SSID field.

d.Click Next.

5.Enter an admin name in the Admin Name field and password in the Password field to use when accessing the management interface. Confirm your password in the Confirm field. Click Next.

6.Review your settings. Click Back to make changes or Finish to save your settings. Once finished you will be redirected to the management interface via your Web browser.

Congratulations, your wireless network is now configured.

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A login screen will appear for the UniFi Controller management interface. Enter the admin name and password that you created and click Login.

Proceed to the next chapter for information on using the UniFi Controller software.

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Chapter 3: Using the UniFi

Controller Software

The UniFi Controller software that comes with your UniFi AP-Pro has a browser-based interface for easy configuration and management.

To access the interface, perform the following steps:

1.Launch the UniFi Controller application if hasn’t already been started.

Mac users: Go > Applications > UniFi

Windows users: Start > All Programs > Ubiquiti UniFi.

2.The UniFi login screen will appear. Enter the admin name and password in the appropriate fields and click

Login.

Interface Tabs

The UniFi software consists of six primary tabs. This User Guide covers each tab with a chapter. For details, on a specific tab, refer to the appropriate chapter.

“Map Tab” on page 15

“Statistics Tab” on page 22

“Access Points Tab” on page 24

“Users Tab” on page 26

“Guests Tab” on page 28

“Offline Clients Tab” on page 30

Common Interface Options

The common interface options are accessible from all tabs in the UniFi interface.

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Access Points

connected Drop-down clickable list of all of the Access Points that are online.

disconnected Displays a list of Access Points that were previously online but are no longer accessible.

pending Drop-down clickable list of all of the Access Points that are not yet managed but are available for management.

Stations

users Displays the total number of users connected to the primary network.

guests Displays the total number of users connected to the guest network.

Recent Events

Displays a list of recent events including the date and time the event occurred and the details of the event. The User and Access Point names are clickable links.

Event Slider Move the slider right and left to navigate between pages of events.

Search Allows you to enter text you want to search for. Simply begin typing; there is no need to press Enter.

Clicking on an Event Device Link

The event messages have clickable links [in brackets underlined in gray text] for AP (see “Access Point Details” on page 31), User, and Guest (see “User/Guest Details” on page 40). Details vary based on the selection.

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Alerts

Important events are displayed in the alerts window. The date and time of the event and the message are displayed.

Search Allows you to enter text you want to search for. Simply begin typing; there is no need to press Enter.

Show Archived Show all of the alert messages that have been archived.

Archive All Archive all of the alert messages displayed on the screen.

Adopt Click to adopt an Access Point that is waiting for adoption.

Archive Archive the selected alert message.

Settings

System System related settings.

Guest Control Guest portal and policies.

Wireless Networks Wireless networks.

Blocked Devices List of blocked wireless devices.

>Admin Settings Admin username, password,

and preferences.

User Groups User Group settings.

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Settings > System

System Configuration

System Name Editable field with the system name.

Country Select your country from the drop-down list.

Services

Automatic Upgrade When enabled, this option will automatically upgrade your firmware when an update is available.

LED When enabled, the LED on the Access Point will light up. When disabled, the LED will turn off.

Background Scanning When this option is enabled, all managed Access Points will scan in the background for “Rogue Access Points” – third-party or UniFi Access Points that are being managed by another instance of the UniFi Controller software. This option is disabled by default.

Scan Now When clicked, all managed Access Points will scan across all maps for two to three seconds. New Access Points in their default state will appear under

Access Points > Pending.

Load Balancing Sets a desired number of clients per AP. While an AP will allow more clients to connect, it will start to look at those with lower signals and disconnect them.

Network Discovery When enabled, this option allows UniFi to be discoverable via UPnP. This option is disabled by default.

Uplink Connectivity Monitor It monitors the uplinks of the managed Access Points, either wired or wireless, by checking to see if the gateway/custom IP can be reached. The monitor and wireless uplink capability are enabled by default.

Use default gateway Use default gateway is selected by default; all managed Access Points will use the gateway of the Access Point that is providing IP information, either by DHCP or Static designation.

Use custom IP Select Use custom IP to specify an IP address; all managed Access Points will use the IP address you enter in the Uplink IP address field.

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Remote Logging Enable to define a remote syslog server. Enter the IP address and port of the syslog server.

Click Apply to save any changes that you have made.

Mail Server

When enabled, UniFi will send email alerts when triggered (Pending Access Points and Disconnected Access Points) to the administrator email address specified under

Settings Admin Settings > Admin Preferences > Email Alert.

SMTP Server Enable by selecting the checkbox and entering the outgoing (SMTP) mail server name.

Optionally, you may enable Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to provide communication security over the Internet. The port number will automatically change to 465.

Enable authentication Enable by selecting the checkbox and entering the username and password required by the mail server.

Test SMTP Server Enter an email address and click Send to test the mail server setup.

Apply Click Apply to save changes.

Settings > Guest Control

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No authentication When this option is selected, guests are not required to log in, but must accept the Terms

of Use. When you select No authentication, you must select Guest Policy under Settings > Wireless Networks > SSID > Edit > Wireless Configurations in order to enforce selection of the Terms of Use by the guest.

Simple Password When this option is selected, guests are required to enter the simple password and accept the Terms of Use. When you select Simple Password, you must select Guest Policy under Settings > Wireless Networks > SSID > Edit > Wireless Configurations in order to enforce entry of the password and selection of the Terms of Use by the guest.

Hotspot When selected, enables Hotspot functionality including the ability to customize portal login pages and bill customers using major credit cards or via PayPal™. When you select Hotspot, you must select:

Voucher or Payment in the Hotspot method of Hotspot authorization

Guest Policy to enforce entry of voucher, payment, and Terms of Use by the guest (Go to Settings > Wireless Networks > Name_of_wireless_network > Edit > Wireless Configurations.)

Guest Policies

Guest Portal This option is disabled by default. When disabled, guests can access the Internet without entering a password or accepting Terms of Use. When this option is enabled, you can control the Guest Portal.

Authentication When the Guest Portal is enabled, the authentication options will appear. There are four different authentication methods available:

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External Portal Server If using an external server to host a custom guest portal, enter the IP address in

the Custom Portal > IP Address box using the following format: 192.168.0.0.

Guest Password (Option only available when using Simple Password authentication) Enter a password that guests must enter before accepting the Terms of Use and connecting to the Internet.

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Expiration (Option only available when using No authentication or Simple Password authentication) Allows the specification of guest login expiration after a designated period of time. Options include: 8 hours,

24 hours, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 7 days, and User-defined. User-defined can be designated in minutes, hours, and days.

Custom Portal (Option only available when using External Portal Server authentication) Enter the IP address using the following format: 192.168.0.0.

Landing Page (Option only available when using

No authentication, Simple Password, or Hotspot authentication) The landing page is the page where guests are redirected after accepting the Terms of Use. There are two options available:

-Redirect to the original URL When this option is selected, guests are directed to the URL they requested after accepting the Terms of Use.

-Promotional URL When this option is selected, guests are redirected to the URL that you specify here after accepting the Terms of Use. Specify the URL with http:// in front of the Web address.

Example: http://www.ubnt.com

Portal Customization (Option only available when using No authentication, Simple Password, or Hotspot authentication) When enabled, allows customized portal pages to appear in place of default login pages. See

“Portal Customization” on page 44 for details on setting up custom portal pages.

Portal URL Hostname Allows the designation of a hostname for the portal URL in place of the default IP address. Paired with a SSL certificate, ensures site

certificates are displayed as trusted in the guest browser. Example: www.ubnt.com

Hotspot

The Hotspot options are only visible when Hotspot authentication is selected.

Voucher When selected, vouchers (including distributable code, duration values, and use restrictions) can be created using Hotspot Manager (see “Hotspot Manager” on page 42).

Payment When enabled, allows payment-based authentication to be set up with your PayPal Website Payments Pro account. Payments and Transactions can be managed using Hotspot Manager (see “Hotspot Manager” on page 42).

PayPal PayPal account details are entered here:

-Username Enter the corresponding Username.

-Password Enter the corresponding Password.

-Signature Enter the corresponding Signature for the PayPal account to be used for receiving payments.

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-Use Paypal Sandbox For PayPal testing purposes, enable this option and click Apply Sandbox Account to set up/access your PayPal Sandbox Test Environment.

Hotspot Operator Click Go to Hotspot Manager to manage Wireless Guests, Payments/Transactions, Vouchers, and Operator Accounts. See “Hotspot

Manager” on page 42.

Apply Click Apply to save changes.

When logging in with No authentication, guests will be required to accept the Terms of Use before gaining access to the Internet.

When logging in with Simple Password authentication, guests will be required to enter the Guest Password and accept the Terms of Use before gaining access to the Internet.

When logging in with Voucher-based Hotspot authentication, guests will be required to enter the voucher number and accept the Terms of Use before gaining access to the Internet.

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When logging in with Payment-based Hotspot authentication, guests will be required to select the package type, click the payment choice, and accept the Terms of Use before gaining access to the Internet.

Access Control

Restricted Subnets Enter any subnets that you don’t want guests to be able to access.

Apply Click Apply to save changes.

Settings > Admin Settings

Admin Name Displays the current admin name used to log in. To change the admin name, simply enter a new name and click Apply.

Password A new password can be entered in this field. Ensure that you enter the password again in the Confirm field and then click Apply to save your new password.

Confirm Used to confirm your new password.

Language Selects the language for use in the interface.

Email Alert Select to enable email alerts and enter the administrator email address in the Send alert to email box. See “Mail Server” on page 10 for information on setting up the outgoing (SMTP) mail server.

Apply Click Apply to save changes.

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Wireless Configurations

Name Displays the wireless network name (SSID).

Security Displays the type of security being used on your wireless network.

Guest Network Indicates whether the network is a guest network.

Actions Select an action button to perform the desired action:

Edit Select to make changes to the wireless network settings.

Delete Select to delete the wireless network.

Wireless Configuration

Name/SSID Allows you to edit the wireless network name (SSID).

Security Selects the type of security to use on your wireless network.

-Open This option is typically only used on the Guest network. When enabled, wireless network access is open to anyone without needing a password.

-WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the oldest and least secure security algorithm. WPA security methods should be used when possible.

WEP Key Enter a WEP encryption key in hexadecimal format. You can enter a 64-bit or 128-bit key:

Type	Hex
64-bit	10 Hexadecimal Characters
	(0-9, A-F, or a-f)
	Example: 00112233AA
	Note: You can use 5 printable characters,
	which will be translated to the
	corresponding HEX code.
128-bit	26 Hexadecimal Characters
	(0-9, A-F, or a-f)
	Example:
	00112233445566778899AABBCC
	Note: You can use 13 printable
	characters, which will be translated to the
	corresponding HEX code.

Key Index Specifies the Index of the WEP Key used. Four different WEP keys can be configured at the same time, but only one is used. The effective key is set by choosing 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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-WPA-Personal WPA™ or Wi-Fi Protected Access was developed as an encryption method stronger than WEP. WPA-Personal requires a passphrase to connect to the wireless network.

Security Key Enter the passphrase that users will use to connect to the wireless network.

-WPA-Enterprise WPA Enterprise uses a RADIUS server to authenticate users on the wireless network.

IP Address This is where the IP address of the RADIUS server is specified.

Port The port number is entered here. By default it is 1812.

Password The password used to authenticate on the RADIUS server is entered here.

Guest Policy Select this option to enable guest access policies on this wireless network.

Advanced

VLAN To use a VLAN, select Use VLAN ID and enter the port number.

Hide SSID Select this option if you don’t want the SSID to be broadcast.

WPA Defines supported WPA and encryption methods.

User Group Allows assignment of wireless users to a specific user group.

Click Apply to save any changes that you have made. Click Cancel to discard changes.

Settings > Blocked Devices

Displays the list of blocked wireless devices.

Unblock Click to unblock a wireless device. See “User/ Guest Details” on page 40 for information on blocking wireless devices.

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Settings > User Groups

Create Click to create a new user group.

Name Enter a descriptive user group name.

Bandwidth Limit (Download) When selected, allows the designation of a download bandwidth limit in Kbps.

Bandwidth Limit (Upload) When selected, allows the designation of an upload bandwidth limit in Kbps.

-Create Click to create a user group.

-Cancel Click to cancel user group creation.

Edit Click to change the name or bandwidth settings of the user group.

Delete Click to delete the user group.

See “Configuration” on page 41 for information on the application of User Groups to Users/Guests.

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Admin

The Admin tab displays server version information, allows system backups to be created and downloaded, allows system restoration from backup files, and allows configuration information to be downloaded to assist in support issues.

Server Information

Version The software version is displayed here. If there is an update, UniFi will automatically download it and display it here.

Backup

Download Backup Settings Click to download a file that contains all of your settings so you can restore them later if you choose.

Restore

Choose File Select this option to restore settings from a backup file that you’ve already downloaded.

Support Info

Download Support Info Select this option to download a file to your computer with information about your configuration that can be emailed to our support team.

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Chapter 4: Map Tab

The UniFi Controller software allows you to upload custom map images of your location(s) or use Google Maps™ for a visual representation of your wireless network. When you initially launch the UniFi Controller application, a default map is displayed.

Adding Custom Maps

To add a custom map, you must first create the image using an illustration, image editing, or blueprint application that exports .jpg, .gif, or .png file formats.

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Once you’ve created the map, you can upload it to the UniFi Controller software by performing the following steps:

1. Click Configure Maps.

Configure Maps button

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