unifi_network:unifi-installer
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| - | To factory reset a Ubiquiti UAP-AC-Lite access point, you have two primary methods: Hardware Reset (Physical Button) and Software Reset (via UniFi Controller). | + | **To factory reset a Ubiquiti UAP-AC-Lite access point**, you have **two primary methods**: **Hardware Reset (Physical Button) and Software Reset (via UniFi Controller)**. |
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| + | **Method 1: Hardware Reset (Physical Button)** | ||
| - | Method 1: Hardware Reset (Physical Button) | ||
| This is the most straightforward method and works even if you cannot access the UniFi Controller. | This is the most straightforward method and works even if you cannot access the UniFi Controller. | ||
| - | Locate the Reset Button: | + | **Locate the Reset Button**: |
| The reset button is typically located near the Ethernet port of the UAP-AC-Lite. | The reset button is typically located near the Ethernet port of the UAP-AC-Lite. | ||
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| It's a small, pinhole button that you'll need a paperclip or pin to press. | It's a small, pinhole button that you'll need a paperclip or pin to press. | ||
| - | Power On the Device: | + | **Power On the Device**: |
| Make sure the access point is powered on (connected to a PoE injector or a compatible PoE switch). | Make sure the access point is powered on (connected to a PoE injector or a compatible PoE switch). | ||
| - | Press and Hold the Reset Button: | + | **Press and Hold the Reset Button**: |
| - | Press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds (sometimes up to 20 seconds to be sure). | + | **Press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds (sometimes up to 20 seconds to be sure).** |
| - | Release the button once the LED indicator starts flashing or turning off briefly. | + | Release the button once the LED indicator starts flashing or **turning off briefly**. |
| - | Wait for Reboot: | + | **Wait for Reboot**: |
| The device will reboot, which can take a couple of minutes. | The device will reboot, which can take a couple of minutes. | ||
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| After rebooting, the device will be reset to factory defaults. | After rebooting, the device will be reset to factory defaults. | ||
| - | Method 2: Software Reset (via UniFi Controller) | + | **Method 2: Software Reset (via UniFi Controller)** |
| If your AP is already adopted and you have access to the UniFi Controller: | If your AP is already adopted and you have access to the UniFi Controller: | ||
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| Click on the device to open its properties. | Click on the device to open its properties. | ||
| - | Go to the " | + | Go to the "**Settings**" tab. |
| - | Click " | + | Click "**Forget Device**". |
| This will remove it from the controller and reset it to factory defaults. | This will remove it from the controller and reset it to factory defaults. | ||
| - | Factory Default Settings | + | **Factory Default Settings** |
| After resetting, the UAP-AC-Lite will have the following default settings: | After resetting, the UAP-AC-Lite will have the following default settings: | ||
| - | IP Address: Obtained via DHCP (Check your DHCP server or use Advanced IP Scanner or nmap to find it) | + | **IP Address:** **Obtained via DHCP** (Check your DHCP server or use Advanced IP Scanner or nmap to find it) |
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| + | **<wrap hi> | ||
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| + | **<wrap hi> | ||
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| + | ssh ubnt@< | ||
| + | set-default | ||
| + | reboot | ||
| + | ssh ubnt@< | ||
| + | syswrapper.sh restore-default | ||
| + | reboot | ||
| + | ssh ubnt@< | ||
| + | set-inform | ||
| + | reboot | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
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| + | **WLC:** | ||
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| + | service unifi restart | ||
| + | systemctl restart unifi | ||
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| + | Default Web Interface IP: If no DHCP is available, **the default IP is usually 192.168.1.20.** | ||
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| + | **Re-adopting to Controller** | ||
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| + | **After resetting**, | ||
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| + | **Access the UniFi Controller** | ||
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| + | Log into your UniFi Controller dashboard. This can be: | ||
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| + | * UniFi Cloud Key | ||
| + | * UniFi Network Application running on a local computer or server. | ||
| + | * UniFi Dream Machine (UDM / UDM-Pro) | ||
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| + | **Check for Pending Devices** | ||
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| + | Go to the " | ||
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| + | Look for your UAP-AC-Lite under the “**Pending Adoption**” or “**Disconnected**” section. It should show up with its MAC address. | ||
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| + | If it doesn' | ||
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| + | **It’s properly powered and connected.** | ||
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| + | **The network segment is reachable by the UniFi Controller.** | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
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| + | **Adopt the Access Point** | ||
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| + | Click on the** device’s row** to open its properties. | ||
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| + | Click on the “**Adopt**” button. | ||
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| + | **The device will start provisioning**. This process can take a few minutes. | ||
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| + | Once completed, the status will change to “**Connected**”. | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
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| + | **Re-Provision the Access Point** | ||
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| + | After adoption, the UAP-AC-Lite may require a firmware upgrade. You can do this from the “**Devices**” tab by selecting the device and choosing “**Upgrade**” if an update is available. | ||
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| + | Configure your wireless networks (**SSIDs**) and ensure the AP is part of the correct Wireless Network Group. | ||
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| + | **Apply** the settings and wait for the AP to provision. | ||
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| + | Check the device status to ensure it is “**Connected**” and functioning properly. | ||
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| + | **Test Connectivity** | ||
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| + | Connect a client device to the Wi-Fi network and check Internet access. | ||
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| + | Optionally, use the UniFi Controller Dashboard to monitor client connections and signal strength. | ||
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| + | **Troubleshooting Tips** | ||
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| + | If the device does not appear for adoption: | ||
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| + | Check if it's powered correctly (**PoE port should be providing power**). | ||
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| + | **Ensure the AP is on the same network segment as the UniFi Controller.** | ||
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| + | Make sure port **8080** and **8443** are open on your network for communication with the UniFi Controller. | ||
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| + | If adoption fails repeatedly, consider performing a hardware reset again and retrying. | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
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| - | Username: ubnt | + | **{{ :unifi_network: |
| - | Password: ubnt | + | {{pdfjs 46em >:unifi_network: |
| - | Default Web Interface IP: If no DHCP is available, the default IP is usually 192.168.1.20. | ||
| - | Re-adopting to Controller | ||
| - | After resetting, the access point will appear as " | ||
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