Ubiquiti ULTE User Manual

Manageable LTE WAN Failover

Model: U-LTE

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi® U-LTE. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms.

Package Contents

U-LTE	Stand	Mounting	Double-Sided
		Bracket	Adhesive
Self-Tapping Screws	Screw Anchors	Machine Screws RP-SMA
(Qty. 2)	(Qty. 2)	(Qty. 2)	Cap

System Requirements

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

•Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended

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

•UniFi Controller software v5.10 or higher (available at: downloads.ubnt.com/unifi)

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 professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Hardware Overview

Secondary									Main

RP-SMA Reset

RP-SMA Antenna Connector  You can connect an optional external antenna (not included). If you are not using an external antenna, then you can cover the connector with the

RP-SMA Cap.

Reset Button  The Reset Button serves two functions:

•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 display indicates “Factory Reset”.

Secondary  This Gigabit Ethernet port is used for bridging and can provide 24V PoE passthrough to a device.

Main  This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. 24V Passive PoE can be provided by an 802.3at PoE+ switch, such as a UniFi PoE Switch.

LCD Screen

Status information is displayed.

Signal Strength

Status

Signal Strength  Displays the strength of the LTE signal.

Status  Displays the device status.

Installation Requirements

•Phillips screwdriver

•Wall-mounting (optional): drill with 6 mm drill bit

•WAN failover: UniFi Security Gateway, model USG or USG PRO-4

•UniFi cloud account

•Activation of Ubiquiti LTE data plan

•Free usage for first month with use of SIM activation billing portal

•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 this product to rain or moisture.

Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the U-LTE itself should be housed inside a protective enclosure.

Hardware Installation

The U-LTE can be mounted in three ways:

•Screw Mount

•“Adhesive Mount”

•“Desktop Mount”

Screw Mount

1. Mark two holes set 22 mm apart.

22 mm

22	mm

2. Drill two holes using a 6 mm drill bit.

6 mm

3. Insert a Screw Anchor into each hole.

4.Use the two Self-Tapping Screws to attach the Mounting Bracket to the wall.

5.Align the Mounting Bracket with the slot on the back of the U-LTE. Then slide the U-LTE down to lock it into place.

Proceed to “Connecting Ethernet”.

Adhesive Mount

1. Attach the Double-Sided Tape to the Mounting Bracket.