Configuration Guide for Ubiquiti 5AC Devices

This configuration guide applies to all 5AC devices from Ubiquiti. The configuration is done via a web interface, which is accessible at 192.168.1.20 by default.

1. Preparation and Static IP

Connect the Ubiquiti device to the PoE port of the injector using an Ethernet cable. Connect the LAN port to your computer.

Temporarily assign a static IP address to your network card (e.g., 192.168.1.10). Then open 192.168.1.20 in your web browser. You can safely ignore any certificate warnings.

2. Login and Firmware Update

Log in using ubnt as both the username and password. Select your country and accept the terms of use.

We highly recommend updating the firmware first via the System tab (gear icon). Download the correct firmware from the Ubiquiti website and upload it.

3. Configuring the First Device (Access Point PtP)

Navigate to the WIRELESS tab:

• Wireless Mode: Access Point PtP
• SSID: Assign a network name for your wireless bridge.
• Security: Select WPA2 Personal and enter a WPA2 Preshared Key.

Save by clicking Save Changes. Next, go to the Network tab and set the Management IP Address to DHCP. Save again. Disconnect it and move on to the second device.

4. Configuring the Second Device (Station PtP)

Connect the second device and log in at 192.168.1.20 again.

• Wireless Mode: Select Station PtP.
• Enter exactly the same SSID and WPA2 Key that you used for the first device.
• Under Network, also set the IP to DHCP (or a different static IP like 192.168.1.21).

Click Save Changes to apply. Don’t forget to revert your computer’s network settings back to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)".