Ubiquiti VPM User Manual
Networked Machine
Interface and Monitor
Model: mPort
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™ mFi™
mPort™. The mFi mPort is designed for use with the mFi
platform. Once connected, you can use the mFi Controller
software to monitor your devices and define automation
rules using your web browser.
Package Contents
mPort Wall-Mount
Screws (Qty. 4) Anchors (Qty. 4) Quick Start Guide
Bracket
PoE Adapter and
Power Cord
Networked Machine
Controller and Monitor
Model: mPort
Terminal
Block
(Male)
Cloud Support
The mFi Controller software can be installed on a local
system or run from the cloud at mfi.ubnt.com. Using the
cloud allows you access from anywhere with an Internet
connection.
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mFi™ mPort
System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Windows 8, or Mac OS X
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
Hardware Overview
Front View
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Status LED
Power The Power LED will light steady green when
the mPort is properly connected to a power source.
Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady green
when an active Ethernet connection is made and
flash when there is activity.
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Hardware Overview
Status The Status LED will light yellow when the
mPort is first powered on in factory default mode
out of the box. The Status LED will light steady green
when the mPort has been successfully integrated
into a network and is working properly. The Status
LED will flash when the Locate button is used in the
mFi Controller software.
Side View
mFi RJ45 Ports
mFi Terminal
Block Port
Wall-Mount
Bracket
* The USB Port is reserved for future use.
Ethernet Port
USB
Port*
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mFi™ mPort
Hardware Installation
Remove the Wall-Mount Bracket from the mPort by
pressing the Release Tabs.
Release Tabs
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Hardware Installation
Wall-Mount (Optional)
1. Position the Wall-Mount Bracket with the Release Tabs
on top.
Release Tab
Release Tab
2. To secure the Wall-Mount Bracket to the wall:
a. Use a pencil to mark the holes on the wall.
b. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes in the wall.
c. Insert the four Anchors into the wall.
d. Insert the Screws into the anchors.
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mFi™ mPort
3. Angle the mPort so that the notches on the bottom
of the Wall-Mount Bracket are inserted into the mPort.
Then press the mPort into the Release Tabs and snap
it into place.
Connecting Ethernet
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
mPort.
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Connecting Ethernet
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the
Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.
Note: Wi-Fi settings for the mPort can be configured
via LAN or by connecting an Ethernet cable directly
from your computer to the LAN port on the PoE
Adapter. For details, refer to Accessing the mPort
Configuration Portal on page 15.
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mFi™ mPort
4. Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE
Adapter. Connect the other end of the power cord to
a power outlet. The Power LED should light up on the
mPort.
Software Download and Installation
For local mFi Controller installations, the mFi Controller
software is installed just once when you initially create a
mFi network. It is not necessary to go through the software
installation process every time you add another mFi device.
Note: If you are using the cloud, there is no need to
install the mFi Controller software locally. Skip to
Accessing the mPort Configuration Portal on page 15.
The mFi Controller software can be downloaded from the
Ubiquiti Networks website.
1. Go to downloads.ubnt.com/mfi
2. Mac users should download mFi.dmg and Windows
users should download mFi-installer.exe.
3. Follow the instructions for your computer type.
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