Networked Machine Interface and Monitor Model: mPort
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™ mFi™ mPort™. The mFi mPort is designed for use with the mFi platform. Once connected, you can use the mFi Controller software to monitor your devices and define automation rules using your web browser. Package Contents mPort Wall-Mount Bracket PoE Adapter and Power Cord Terminal Block (Male) Networked Machine Controller and Monitor Model: mPort Screws (Qty. 4) Anchors (Qty.
mFi™ mPort™ System Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X • Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above) • Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above) Hardware Overview Front View Power LED Ethernet LED Status LED Power The Power LED will light steady green when the mPort is properly connected to a power source.
Hardware Overview Status The Status LED will light yellow when the mPort is first powered on in factory default mode out of the box. The Status LED will light steady green when the mPort has been successfully integrated into a network and is working properly. The Status LED will flash when the Locate button is used in the mFi Controller software. Side View mFi RJ45 Ports Ethernet Port mFi Terminal Block Port USB Port* Wall-Mount Bracket * The USB Port is reserved for future use.
mFi™ mPort™ Hardware Installation Remove the Wall-Mount Bracket from the mPort by pressing the Release Tabs.
Hardware Installation Wall-Mount (Optional) 1. Position the Wall-Mount Bracket with the Release Tabs on top. Release Tab 2. Release Tab To secure the Wall-Mount Bracket to the wall: a. Use a pencil to mark the holes on the wall. b. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes in the wall. c. Insert the four Anchors into the wall. d. Insert the Screws into the anchors.
mFi™ mPort™ 3. Angle the mPort so that the notches on the bottom of the Wall‑Mount Bracket are inserted into the mPort. Then press the mPort into the Release Tabs and snap it into place. Connecting Ethernet 1. 6 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the mPort.
Connecting Ethernet 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter. Note: Wi-Fi settings for the mPort can be configured via LAN or by connecting an Ethernet cable directly from your computer to the LAN port on the PoE Adapter. For details, refer to Accessing the mPort Configuration Portal on page 15.
mFi™ mPort™ 4. Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet. The Power LED should light up on the mPort. Software Download and Installation For local mFi Controller installations, the mFi Controller software is installed just once when you initially create a mFi network. It is not necessary to go through the software installation process every time you add another mFi device.
Software Download and Installation Mac Users 1. Click the Install icon. 2. Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
mFi™ mPort™ 3. Go to Go > Applications and double-click the mFi icon. Proceed to Configuring the mFi Controller Software on page 12. PC Users 1. Launch mFi-installer.exe. 2. Click Install.
Software Download and Installation 3. If your computer doesn’t have Java 1.6 or above installed, you will be prompted to install it. Click Install to continue. 4. Ensure the Start mFi Controller after installation option is checked and click Finish. Note: The mFi Controller software can also be launched from Start > All Programs.
mFi™ mPort™ Configuring the mFi Controller Software 1. The mFi Controller software startup will begin. Click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network. 2. The mFi Configuration Wizard will appear the first time you launch the mFi Controller software. On the Welcome screen, select your language and country. Click Next.
Software Download and Installation 3. Select the device(s) that you want to configure. The Refresh button can be used to refresh the list of devices. Click Next to continue. 4. Enter an administrator name in the Admin Name field. Enter a password in the Password and Confirm fields. Click Next.
mFi™ mPort™ 5. Click Finish to confirm your settings. 6. A login screen will appear for the mFi Controller management interface. Enter the Admin Name and Password that you created and click Login.
Accessing the mPort Configuration Portal Accessing the mPort Configuration Portal You need to connect to the mPort Configuration Portal to configure any of the following: • Cloud access • Access to local mFi Controller on a different IP network • Wireless network access (Wi-Fi settings) Note: If you are not using these configurations, you do not need to access the Configuration Portal.
mFi™ mPort™ Configuration Portal via LAN with DHCP If it is not already installed, download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool (v2.3) at www.ubnt.com/download#app 1. Launch the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool. 2. A list of Ubiquiti devices on the network will appear. Locate the appropriate device (named M2M) under Product Name and double-click it.
Accessing the mPort Configuration Portal Configuration Portal Interface Settings 1. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Note: Once a device has been connected to the cloud, the Configuration Portal login information changes. The new username/password combination can be found on the Info tab in the cloud UI. 2. The Main tab of the Configuration Portal will appear. Click the Configuration tab.
mFi™ mPort™ 3. Enter your configuration information on the Configuration tab: mFi Controller Enter the mFi Controller settings: a. Enter the mFi Controller address. • For local mFi Controller installations, this is the IP address and http port used by the Controller. (The port is usually 6080, for example: 192.168.25.161:6080 or mfi.acme.com:6080) • For cloud users, this is mfi.ubnt.com b. Enter the User Name and Password.
Accessing the mPort Configuration Portal Wireless Settings To use the mPort on a Wi-Fi network, configure the Wireless Settings: a. Click Scan for a list of available SSIDs. Select the appropriate SSID or type in the name manually in the SSID field. b. Select the appropriate Security and Authentication settings for your network. c. Enter your network key. After you’ve entered the necessary settings, click Change. You will be asked to apply the changes; click Apply. 4. Log in to the mFi Controller. 5.
mFi™ mPort™ Specifications mPort Dimensions Weight 100 x 60 x 27.5 mm (H x W x D) 100 x 60 x 36.5 mm (with Bracket) 4.2 oz (with Bracket) Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Surge Protection Integrated PoE Adapter (Included) Max. Power Consumption 3W Networking Interface Ports Wi-Fi Standards Memory LEDs Mounting Operating Temperature Operating Humidity (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port (2) mFi RJ45 Ports (1) mFi Terminal Block Port 802.
General Warranty The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any warranties arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice with respect to the products.
mFi™ mPort™ Warranty Conditions The foregoing warranty shall apply only if: (I) The Product has not been subjected to misuse, neglect or unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, or some other type of accident. (II) No modification, alteration or addition has been made to the Product by persons other than UBIQUITI NETWORKS or UBIQUITI NETWORK’S authorized representatives or otherwise approved by UBIQUITI NETWORKS.
Safety Notices Electrical Safety Information 1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed. 2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician. 3.
mFi™ mPort™ Compliance FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Compliance Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1.
mFi™ mPort™ Declaration of Conformity Česky [Czech] UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Declaration of Conformity Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér me l sir UBIQUITI NETWORKS yfir ví a UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, er í samræmi vi grunnkröfur og a rar kröfur, sem ger ar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS dichiara che questo UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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