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UniFi Controller User Guide
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Chapter 12: UniFi Access Point Details
Access Point - Managed by Other
The Managed by Other state indicates that the AP is not 
in the default state but it is not controlled by the UniFi 
Controller.
Overview
MAC Address  Displays the MAC address of the AP. 
Model  Displays the model number.
Version  Displays the version of software used on the AP.
Last Seen  Displays the amount of time that has passed 
since the Access Point was last seen.
Adopt
IP Address  Displays the IP address of the AP.
Port  Displays SSH port of the AP. 
Username  Enter the SSH Username for management 
access. This is the Device Username you configured in 
“Settings > Site” on page 20. 
Password  Enter the SSH Password for management 
access. This is the Device Password you configured in 
“Settings > Site” on page 20. 
Inform URL  This tells the AP where to look for the UniFi 
Controller. The URL will be automatically displayed but 
you may need to verify its accuracy as the system may 
have multiple interfaces.
Adopt  Click Adopt to adopt the AP so you can manage it 
using the UniFi Controller software.
Cancel  Click Cancel to discard changes.
Access Point - Pending Approval
The Pending Approval state indicates that the Access Point 
is in the default state and is available for adoption.
MAC Address  Displays the MAC address of the AP. 
Model  Displays the model number.
Version  Displays the version of software used on the AP.
Last Seen  Displays the amount of time that has passed 
since the AP was last seen.
If you want to manage this AP using the UniFi Controller 
software, then click Adopt on the Devices screen.










