Connect to new ubiquiti accesspoint
Here's a step-by-step guide to connect to a new Ubiquiti access point:
Hardware Requirements:
- Ubiquiti access point (e.g. UniFi AP, UniFi AP-AC, etc.)
- Ethernet cable
- Power source (e.g. PoE injector or wall adapter)
Software Requirements:
- Ubiquiti Network Management System (NMS) software (e.g. UniFi Controller)
- A computer or mobile device with a web browser
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Power on the access point: Connect the power source to the access point and turn it on.
- Connect to the access point's web interface: Open a web browser and navigate to the access point's IP address, which is usually
http://192.168.1.1
orhttp://ubnt.local
. You can also refer to the access point's documentation for the default IP address. - Log in to the access point: The default username and password are usually
ubnt
andubnt
, respectively. You can change these credentials later. - Configure the access point's settings: In the web interface, navigate to the "Settings" or "Configuration" section and update the following settings:
- SSID: Set the name of your wireless network.
- Password: Set the password for your wireless network.
- Channel: Set the wireless channel to a non-overlapping channel (e.g. Channel 1, 6, or 11).
- Country Code: Set the country code to your location (e.g. US, CA, etc.).
- Join the access point to the UniFi Controller: To manage the access point remotely, you need to join it to the UniFi Controller. Download and install the UniFi Controller software on your computer or mobile device. Launch the software and follow the prompts to add the access point to the controller.
- Configure the UniFi Controller: In the UniFi Controller, navigate to the "Sites" section and add a new site. Configure the site settings, including the site name, location, and time zone.
- Assign the access point to the site: In the UniFi Controller, navigate to the "Devices" section and add the access point to the site you created. Configure the access point's settings, including the wireless network name and password.
- Save and apply changes: Save all changes and apply them to the access point.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- If you're unable to connect to the access point's web interface, check the access point's power cycle and ensure that it's properly connected to the power source.
- If you're unable to join the access point to the UniFi Controller, check the access point's IP address and ensure that it's properly configured.
- If you're experiencing wireless connectivity issues, check the access point's wireless channel and ensure that it's not overlapping with other nearby wireless networks.