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Chapter 1: Software InstallationUniFi® Controller User Guide
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Chapter 1: Software
Installation
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
Enterprise System. The UniFi devices are bundled with the
UniFi Controller software, which allows you to manage
your UniFi network using a web browser.
This User Guide is for use with version 4.6 or above of the
UniFi Controller software.
System Requirements
• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 (or above)
Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network (so any device can obtain an
IP address)
• A management station running the UniFi Controller
software, located either on-site and connected to the
same Layer-2 network, or off-site in a cloud or NOC
UniFi Switch
UniFi
Security
Gateway
Internet
UAP-AC UAP-PRO
LAN
WAN
1G
UAP-Outdoor+
or
O-Site
Cloud/NOC
On-Site
Management
Station
Network Health
www
WAN LAN
WLAN
VOIP
www
WAN LAN WLAN VOIP
IP
DNS
GATEWAY
ACTIVE CLIENTS
DOWN
UP
SWITCHES
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
APS
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
PHONES
EXTENSION
CALLS IN
CALLS OUT
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
192
0
0
0
0
0
0
162
2
0
0
0
30
4
3
6
0
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENT SITE
Default
REFRESH RATE
2 minutes
Network Health
www
WAN LAN
WLAN
VOIP
www
WAN LAN WLAN VOIP
IP
DNS
GATEWAY
ACTIVE CLIENTS
DOWN
UP
SWITCHES
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
APS
USERS
GUESTS
DOWN
UP
PHONES
EXTENSION
CALLS IN
CALLS OUT
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
192
0
0
0
0
0
0
162
2
0
0
0
30
4
3
6
0
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENT SITE
Default
REFRESH RATE
2 minutes
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
Follow the instructions in this chapter after you install the
hardware, which is described in the Quick Start Guide.
Software Installation
Download the latest version of the UniFi Controller
software at downloads.ubnt.com/unifi
Follow the instructions for your specific computer type.
Mac Users
1. Launch UniFi.pkg.
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 2.