Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC Lite 5-Pack User manual

802.11ac Dual Radio

Access Point

Model: UAP-AC-LITE

Introduction

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

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and includes warranty terms.

IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-LITE requires the UniFi Controller v5.4 or newer, available at: downloads.ubnt.com/unifi

Package Contents

UniFi AP AC Lite		Mounting Bracket		Ceiling Backing Plate
Flat Head Screws	Keps Nuts		Screws	Screw Anchors
(Qty. 4)	(Qty. 4)		(Qty. 4)	(Qty. 4)
Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)		Power Cord*		Quick Start Guide
with Mounting Bracket

Installation Requirements

•Phillips screwdriver

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

•Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 18 mm hole for Ethernet cable feed)

•Cat5/6 UTP cable for indoor installations

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.

System Requirements

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

•Java Runtime Environment 1.8 (or above)

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

•UniFi Controller software v5.4 or newer (available at: www.ubnt.com/download/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 UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi Controller software, located either on-site and connected to the same Layer-2 network, or off-site in the cloud or a NOC

UniFi Cloud Key

(UniFi Controller)

UAP-AC-Lite UAP-AC-HD

UAP-AC-M-PRO

US-16-150W

LAN

USG-PRO-4 WAN

(DHCP Server)

Internet

Remote Access too

UniFi Controllerr

Sample Network Diagram

All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers. For setup details, see the User Guide on the website: www.ubnt.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview

LED

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

Ports

Locking Notch

Reset	Ethernet	Cable
Button	Port	Feed Plug

Locking Notch  The Locking Notch will be used with the

Mounting Bracket to help secure the UniFi AP. (This is described further in the Mounting Bracket section.)

Ethernet  This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Power can be provided by a Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Switch with PoE or Gigabit PoE adapter (included with single-pack only).

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.

Alternatively, the UniFi AP may be reset remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE adapter.

Cable Feed Plug  If your Ethernet cable feeds along the mounting surface, remove the Cable Feed Plug.

Mounting Bracket

Locking Tab

Mounting Bracket

Locking Tab  During installation, the Locking Tab on the

Mounting Bracket moves from the Initial Position to the Final Position, where the Locking Tab fits securely into the Locking Notch on the UniFi AP to help prevent theft.

Initial Position		Final Position
								Slot

Note: If you need to remove the UniFi AP from the Mounting Bracket, insert a paper clip in the Slot to release the Locking Tab and turn the UniFi AP counterclockwise.

Hardware Installation

The UniFi AP can be mounted on 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 arrow pointing up.

2.Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the mounting holes.

Arrow

3.If your Ethernet cable feeds through the wall, then cut or drill a circle approximately 18 mm in diameter. Then feed the CAT5/6 cable through the hole.

25 mm

Note: 25 mm is the distance from the center of the bottom mounting hole to the center of the cable hole.

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.If the Ethernet cable runs along the mounting surface, remove the Cable Feed Plug.

6. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

7.Align the arrow on the UniFi AP with the arrow on the

Locking Tab of the Mounting Bracket.

Locking Tab

Arrow