unifi-installer.zip

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).

Method 1: Hardware Reset (Physical Button) This is the most straightforward method and works even if you cannot access the UniFi Controller.

Locate the Reset Button:

The reset button is typically located near the Ethernet port of the UAP-AC-Lite.

It's a small, pinhole button that you'll need a paperclip or pin to press.

Power On the Device:

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 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.

Wait for Reboot:

The device will reboot, which can take a couple of minutes.

After rebooting, the device will be reset to factory defaults.

Method 2: Software Reset (via UniFi Controller) If your AP is already adopted and you have access to the UniFi Controller:

Log into the UniFi Controller.

Go to the “Devices” tab and find your UAP-AC-Lite.

Click on the device to open its properties.

Go to the “Settings” tab.

Click “Forget Device”.

This will remove it from the controller and reset it to factory defaults.

Factory 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)

Username: ubnt

Password: ubnt

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 “Pending Adoption” in your UniFi Controller dashboard. You will need to re-adopt and re-provision it to make it functional again within your network.