User's Manual

In-Wall Manageable Outlet
Model: mFi-MPW
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks
™
mFi®Outlet,
model mFi-MPW. The mFi Outlet is designed for integration
with the mFiController software and features energy
monitoring and configuration via Wi-Fi.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
the hardware installation and software configuration. The
warranty terms are also included in this Quick Start Guide. For
details on configuring the mFi Controller or to download the
mFi Controller software, visit www.ubnt.com/mfi
Package Contents
mFi Outlet Wall Plate
In-Wall Manageable Outlet
Model: mFi-MPW
Wire Nuts
(Qty. 3)
Quick Start Guide
TERMS OF USE: It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including
operation within legal frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
Installation Requirements
• Phillips screwdriver
• Wire stripper/cutter
• Needle-nose pliers (optional)
IMPORTANT: The mFi Outlet is to be installed by a
qualified electrician in accordance with local electrical
codes and regulations.
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH; turn off
power at the circuit breaker or fuse before installing.
Wiring Overview
Neutral (White)
Ground (Green)
120V, 60 Hz
Hot (Black)
The mFi Outlet supports up to 15 amps per socket, with a total
combined load of 15 amps.
Hardware Overview
Reset
Button
Initialize
Button
Status LED
Wall Plate Mounting Slots
Interface Description
LED
The Status LED has four primary states:
• Solid yellow When first powered on in
factory default mode.
• Flashing yellow Connecting to a Wi-Fi
network.
• Solid blue Successfully connected to mFi
Controller.
• Flashing blue Connecting to mFi Controller.
RESET
Reset Button Press and release the button to
power reset the device.
INIT
Initialize Button Press and hold until the LED
alternates colors to restore the device to the
factory default settings.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel, and
verify that the power is off.
2. Identify and label the wiring in the wall box. There should
be two wires and a ground wire.
Hot
Neutral
Ground
Electrical Outlet Wall Box
Note: Wiring colors may be different from the
illustration. Be sure to verify the wiring before
continuing.
3. Prepare the wiring in the wall box by stripping away
12mm(½") of insulation from the end of each wire.
12 mm (½")
4. Connect the mFi Outlet wires to the wall box wires and
secure each connection with a Wire Nut.
a. Connect the Black wire of the mFi Outlet to the Hot wire
of the wall box.
b. Connect the White wire of the mFi Outlet to the Neutral
wire of the wall box.
c. Connect the Green wire of the mFi Outlet to the Ground
wire of the wall box.
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5. Bend and form the wires to fit into the wall box. Ensure the
wires are properly positioned to allow adequate room for
the mFi Outlet.
6. Place the mFi Outlet inside the wall box and ensure the
yoke is mounted flush with the wall for proper fitting of the
Wall Plate. Secure the mFi Outlet with the two screws.
Note: Do not over-tighten or rely on the force of
the screws to pull the mFi Outlet into the wall
box. If the wall box does not have enough room
to accommodate the mFi Outlet and the wiring,
replace the wall box with a deeper or wider box.
7. Mount the Wall Plate by aligning the mounting clips with
the Wall Plate Mounting Slots on the mFi Outlet. Press the
Wall Plate into position until the mounting clips snap into
place. If you are using your own wall plate, secure it with
two screws.
8. Turn on power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel.
Configuring the mFi Outlet via Wi-Fi
To configure the mFi Outlet, you must access it via Wi-Fi from a
computer. The mFi Outlet has a default SSID (wireless network
name) labeled mFi followed by the last six characters of the
MAC address.
Windows
1. Go to Connect to Network.
- Windows 8 Click the Network
icon.
- Windows 7 Right-click the Network icon.
- Windows Vista Go to Start > Connect To.
- Windows XP Right-click the Wireless Network
icon in the System Tray (lower right corner of the
screen). Click View Available Wireless Networks.
2. Select the wireless network (SSID) that begins with mFi
and then click Connect. Go to Accessing the Configuration
Portal.
Mac
1. Click the AirPort icon in the menu bar (top right side of
the screen).
2. Select the wireless network (SSID) that begins with mFi.
Once connected, the AirPort icon will change from gray
to solid black.
Accessing the Configuration Portal
1. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.2.20 in
the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
2. You may receive a security certificate warning. Click
Proceed Anyway.
3. The Configuration Portal will appear. Select the wireless
network name (SSID) of your existing wireless network
from the drop-down list. To refresh the list, click the blue
arrows on the right.
4. Enter your Wi-Fi security credentials. The options that
appear are based on the encryption method used on your
Wi-Fi network.
5. Enter your mFi Controller settings:
• Address The IP address and http port used by
the Controller. (The port is usually 6080, for
example: 1.1.1.1:6080 or mfi.acme.com:6080).
• User The username used to log in to the
Controller.
• Password The password used to log in to the
Controller.
Note: Remove the Controller checkmark if you need
to enter the Controller settings later. This can be
done via the embedded UI or layer 2 adoption.
6. Click Apply.
7. A flashing yellow checkmark will appear while the
mFiOutlet is attempting to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
It will appear green once the mFi Outlet is connected.
8. If a Controller was specified, a flashing yellow checkmark
will appear while the mFi Outlet is attempting to connect
to the Controller. It will appear green once the mFi Outlet
is connected.
9. Reconnect your computer to your wireless network by
selecting the SSID from your wireless network utility.
10. If a Controller was specified, access the Controller. The
mFiOutlet will appear as a mFi Outlet
icon in the left
panel under the Drag on to Map heading. You can position
the mFi Outlet in the appropriate location.
For additional details on the mFi Controller software, please
refer to the mFi User Guide available on our website at:
documentation.ubnt.com/mfi