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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi® 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point with Dedicated Security Radio. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and includes warranty terms. IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-SHD requires the UniFi Controller v5.4 or higher, available at: www.ubnt.com/download/unifi Package Contents UniFi AP AC SHD Keps Nuts (Qty. 4) Mounting Plate T-Bar Mounts (Qty. 2) Ceiling Backing Plate T-Bar Screws (Qty. 2) Ceiling Screws (Qty.
Installation Requirements • Phillips screwdriver • Drill and drill bit (8 mm for wall mounting or 3 mm for ceiling tile mounting) • Optional: Drywall or keyhole saw (to cut 18 mm hole for Ethernet cable feed) • Cat5/6 UTP cable for indoor installations Outdoor Installation Requirements IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-SHD may be installed outdoors under an eave or other protected location. Do not install the UniFi AP in an open environment.
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 v5.
Hardware Overview LED LED Color Status White Factory default, waiting to be integrated. Flashing White Initializing. Alternating White/Blue Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it. This usually indicates that a process such as a firmware upgrade is taking place. Blue Indicates the device has been successfully integrated into a network and is working properly. This is used to locate an AP. Quickly Flashing Blue When you click Locate in the UniFi Controller software, the AP will flash.
Ports Security Slot Reset Button USB 3C Port Secondary Port Main Port 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. USB 3C The USB 3C port is reserved for future use. Secondary The Secondary port is a Gigabit Ethernet port used for bridging.
Mounting Plate The Mounting Plate offers a variety of mounting holes for different applications. The legend printed on the Mounting Plate identifies the holes used for each application. Upgrade from UAP-AC-PRO The UAP-AC-SHD is compatible with the UAP‑AC‑PRO mounting hardware, so you only need to remove the UAP‑AC-PRO and replace it with the UAP-AC-SHD. To begin the upgrade: 1. Insert the Release Tool into the UAP-AC‑PRO Security Slot to disengage the lock.
Hardware Installation The UniFi AP can be mounted on a wall, ceiling tile, drop ceiling T-rail (up to 40 mm), or electrical junction box. Perform the steps for the appropriate installation. Note for UniFi AP replacement: The holes marked “A” on the Mounting Plate line up with the holes of mounting brackets used for previous UniFi AP models. Wall Mount 1. Position the Mounting Plate at the desired location on the wall with the Arrow pointing up. 2.
3. Insert the Screw Anchors into the holes. Secure the Mounting Plate to the wall by inserting the Wall Screws into the anchors. 4. Go to the Connecting Ethernet section, and then return to step 5. 5. Align the Arrow on the top edge of the UniFi AP with the Arrow on the Mounting Plate.
6. Rotate the UniFi AP clockwise until the tabs lock into place and the Lock Tab engages. Ceiling Mount 1. Remove the ceiling tile. 2. Place the Ceiling Backing Plate in the center of the ceiling tile. Mark the four mounting screw holes and an 18 mm hole for the Ethernet cable feed.
3. Use a 3 mm drill bit to drill the screw holes, and cut or drill the 18 mm hole for the Ethernet cable feed. 4. Insert the Ceiling Screws through the Mounting Plate, ceiling tile, and Ceiling Backing Plate. Fasten the screws using the Keps Nuts. Then feed the Ethernet cable through the tile and bracket.
5. Perform the steps in the Connecting Ethernet section, and then return to step 6. 6. Align the Arrow on the top edge of the UniFi AP with the Arrow on the Mounting Plate. Arrow Lock Tab Arrow 7. Rotate the UniFi AP clockwise until the tabs lock into place and the Lock Tab engages. 8. Set the ceiling tile back into place.
T-Bar Mount 1. Remove the ceiling tiles on both sides of the T-bar you will use for mounting. 2. Loosen the set screws of the T-Bar Mounts. 3. Insert the T-bar into a T-Bar Mount, and turn the T-Bar Mount clockwise to attach it. Use the included Allen Wrench to tighten the two set screws to secure the T-Bar Mount. 4. Attach the second T-Bar Mount but do not tighten the set screws.
5. Use the two dashed lines on the Mounting Plate to space the T-Bar Mounts 77 mm (3") apart. 77 m m 6. Tighten the two set screws on the second T-Bar Mount.
7. Insert the included T-Bar Screws into the holes marked “B” on the Mounting Plate, and then secure the plate to the T-Bar Mounts. 8. Drop the Ethernet cable between the plate and T-bar.
9. Perform the steps in the Connecting Ethernet section, and then return to step 10. 10. Align the Arrow on the top edge of the UniFi AP with the Arrow on the Mounting Plate. Arrow Lock Tab Arrow 11. Rotate the UniFi AP clockwise until the tabs lock into place and the Lock Tab engages. 12. Set the ceiling tiles back into place.
Junction or Outlet Box Mount 1. Use the legend printed on the Mounting Plate to select the appropriate mounting holes for your installation. 2. Pull the Ethernet cable through the Mounting Plate, and attach the Mounting Plate to the junction or outlet box using at least two screws (not included). Note: For in-wall applications, position the Mounting Plate with the Arrow pointing upwards. 3. Perform the steps in the Connecting Ethernet section, and then return to step 4.
4. Align the Arrow on the top edge of the UniFi AP with the Arrow on the Mounting Plate. Arrow Arrow Lock Tab 5. Rotate the UniFi AP clockwise until the tabs lock into place and the Lock Tab engages.
Connecting Ethernet 1. Remove the rubber port cover from the UniFi AP. 2. If the Ethernet cable runs along the mounting surface, skip to step 3. If the Ethernet cable is fed through the wall or ceiling, insert the Cable Feed Plug. 3. Feed the Ethernet cable through the port cover. Note: The feed hole will stretch to accommodate the RJ45 connector, and then seal around the cable. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Main port and replace the port cover. Return to the appropriate instructions.
Powering the UniFi AP The UAP-AC-SHD features auto-sensing 802.3at PoE+ support and can be powered by any 802.3at PoE+ compliant switch. Connecting to a PoE+ Switch Connect the Ethernet cable from the UniFi AP directly to a PoE+ port on the switch. IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-SHD cannot be powered by the US-8 or US-8-60W; however, it can be powered by other UniFi PoE Switches that provide 802.3at PoE+ power.
Software Installation Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software. Launch it and follow the on-screen instructions. The software and step-by-step instructions in the User Guide are available at: www.ubnt.com/download/unifi After you have installed the software and run the UniFi Installation Wizard, a login screen will appear for the UniFi Controller management interface. Enter the Admin Name and Password that you created and click Log In.
Specifications UAP-AC-SHD Dimensions Weight with Mounting Kit Networking Interface Buttons Power Method Power Supply Max. Power Consumption Max. TX Power 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Antennas 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Antenna Gain 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Wi-Fi Standards Wireless Security Mounting 220 x 220 x 48.1 mm (8.66 x 8.66 x 1.89") 700 g (1.54 lb) 830 g (1.83 lb) (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports Reset PoE+ 802.3at UniFi Switch (PoE) 20W 25 dBm 25 dBm (2) Dual-Polarity (2) Dual-Polarity 6 dBi 6 dBi 802.
Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Electrical Safety Information 1.
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ISED Canada CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2.
Australia and New Zealand Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.
Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
Declaration of Conformity български [Bulgarian] С настоящото UBIQUITI NETWORKS декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение UAP‑AC‑SHD е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС. Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес: www.ubnt.com/compliance Hrvatski [Croatian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa UAP‑AC‑SHD u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj adresi: www.
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