How to Set Up Ubiquiti Access Point

If your WiFi coverage is of poor quality and does not satisfy your WiFi connection need for speed, installing and setting up an access point is always the best idea. 

Although this might sound scary and the process seems super-complicated, with our step-by-step instructions on how to set up Ubiquiti access point, we do not doubt that anyone will be able to do this regardless of their technical knowledge and skills. Therefore, grab your Ubiquiti access point, and let’s start setting it up.

How to Set Up Ubiquiti Access Point

You must follow some straightforward steps to step up the Ubiquiti access point. In other words, first is connecting to the access point, next installing the Ubiquiti software, and then setting up the access point. Although this looks complicated, we have got your back. Below you can look at all the necessary steps to do it. 

Step-By-Step Guide

We first need to look at the equipment you will need to establish this access point successfully. Namely, when you buy this access point, in the package, you will get the following:

• Power cord;
• Quick start guide;
• Unifi AP/LR radio (white dome);
• Mounting bracket for ceiling mount of AP/LR;
• Power over Ethernet unit (black rectangular-shaped unit).

Additional hardware you will be required to have:

• 1 x meter and 1.5 x meter are always recommended;
• If you have not purchased the Ubiquiti unit, you might want to consider getting the Cat 6 Ethernet cable that comes with double shielding plus an earth drain wire;
• Two SFTP Ethernet cables of suitable length.

Step 1: Connecting the access point

As there are two ways you can connect the access point, we will share both methods with in-detail instructions so that whichever method you decide on, you can perform it successfully. 

The first method is the regular and most used one, and the second is with the help of an Ethernet cable. So, choose which of the two would work best for you, and let’s begin.

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Connect the access point regularly

1. The first thing you will need to do is to take the network cable and power cable for the Ubiquiti access point.
2. Next, you should plug one end of the cable into the modem (router) and the other end of the cable into the access point.
3. Take the power cable and plug it into a free socket.
4. Finally, take the other end of the power cable and plug it into the access point. The access point will connect by doing so, and the next step is installing the software.

Connect the access point with power over Ethernet

If you are keener on convenience, do not want to deal with additional power cables, or do not have a free socket, this method might be the right one for you.

1. First, you must have a suitable and matching Power of Ethernet that is compatible with the specifics and standards of your Ubiquiti point of access because different models have different specifications. After doing so, plug the network cable into a router or switch.
2. Next, you must plug the network cable into the access point. When you finish doing this, the access point will be provided with network and power, and you can move on to the next step, installing the software.

Step 2: Install the Ubiquiti software

1. To install the software, you will need to open your browser and search for the Ubiquiti software download page on your preferred device. The only thing you need to ensure is that the computer you will install the software on is connected to the same network as your access point.
2. Under the ‘Software’ category, you will need to locate the latest software version.
3. Then, at the top right corner, click on ‘Download’.
4. After the download process is finished, start this software. You will see an installation wizard leading you step-by-step to install the software successfully.
5. Make sure that you have Java installed on your computer and choose the location of where you would like the file to be.
6. Finally, a window will appear after the installation indicating that the controller software runs in the background and will give you a link to the access point configuration page. Click on this link to start configuring your Ubiquiti access point and move on to the last and final phase.

Step 3: Set up the access point

After you have installed the Ubiquiti software, this is the most important step. You will need to set up and configure your access point for the most optimal utilization. Below, you can see the step-by-step instructions on how to set up Ubiquiti access point in no time.

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The detailed process

1. You will be redirected to your browser’s Ubiquiti access point configuration page when you click the link we mentioned. Make sure to click on the ‘Advanced’ option and proceed by selecting ‘Continue to local host’.
2. Next, you will need to complete the basic settings by going through numerous steps. You must start by entering your time and location and then clicking ‘Next.’
3. Then, you will see your available Ubiquiti devices in your network. Carefully select the devices you want to set up and click ‘Next.’
4. On the screen that will appear next, you will need to choose the name (‘SSID’) and your password (‘Security Key’) for your network; enter this information and click ‘Next’.
5. Choose your personalized account name and the password for your admin account. Enter this information and click ‘Next’.
6. On the following screen, you will get presented with an overview of all the settings. Check the ones you want and click ‘Finish’.
7. Finally, you will be required to log in with the new username and password you have created for your account. Enter your details and click on the ‘Log in’ button.
8. After successfully logging in, you will be on the user page of your Ubiquiti devices, where you can control, adjust, and modify their settings.

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Conclusion

In this article, we have looked at how to set up Ubiquiti Access Point in no time. We have ensured to simplify and explain the instructions so that anyone can set up their Ubiquiti access point independently without needing IT or professional assistance. 

All you need to do is carefully follow the steps, and we guarantee that you will have your access point ready to use in under an hour.