User Guide

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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 4.8.7 or above of the
UniFi Controller software.
System Requirements
• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or above
recommended)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft
Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 (or above)
Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network (so any device can obtain an
IP address)
• One of the following:
• UniFi Cloud Key
• 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
• For the public address system capability of the
UAP-AC-EDU: A compatible Android
™
or iOS device
located on the same Layer-2 network as the UniFi
Controller and UniFi APs
UniFi Switch
UniFi Security
Gateway PRO
Internet
UAP-AC-PRO UAP-AC-PRO
LAN
WAN
1G
or
O-Site
Cloud/NOC
On-Site
Management
Station
UAP-AC-Outdoor
Network Health
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENT SITE
Default
REFRESH RATE
2 minutes
Network Health
DASHBOARD
MAP
DEVICES
CLIENTS
CALLS
STATISTICS
INSIGHTS
SETTINGS
CURRENT SITE
Default
REFRESH RATE
2 minutes
Sample Network Diagram
* Requires Layer-3 adoption. For details, refer to:
http://ubnt.link/UniFi-Layer3-Adoption
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 or
device type.
UniFi Cloud Key Users
If you have the UniFi Cloud Key, please refer to “UniFi
Cloud Key” on page 5 for more information.
UniFi Cloud Users
If you have a UniFi cloud account, please refer to “UniFi
Cloud Account” on page 12 for more information.
Linux Users
Please refer to the UniFi blog on our community site at:
http://ubnt.link/UniFi-Blog
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.