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UniFi AP AC Lite
Models made before September 2016 (datecode 1638) lack 802.3af PoE, this is only indicated with a sticker on the packaging! Models before this require 24v PoE via injector or 24v Ubiquiti switch port.
Series Type: UniFi
Website Link: AP AC Lite
Model: UAP‑AC‑LITE
Type: 802.11ac Dual Radio Access Point
Description: The UniFi AC Lite AP features the latest Wi-Fi 802.11ac technology in a refined industrial design and is ideal for cost-effective deployment of high‑performance wireless networks.
Specifications
| UAP-AC-LITE | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160 x 160 x 31.45 mm (6.30 x 6.30 x 1.24") |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| With Mounting Kits | 185 g (6.5 oz) |
| Networking Interface | (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port |
| Buttons | Reset |
| Power Method - Option 1 | 802.3af/A PoE |
| Power Method - Option 2 | 24V Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return) |
| Power Supply | 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (* Only the single-pack of the UAP-AC-LITE includes a PoE adapter.) |
| Power Save | Supported |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 6.5W |
| Maximum TX Power | |
| 2.4 GHz | 20 dBm |
| 5 GHz | 20 dBm |
| Antennas | (2) Dual-Band Antennas, 3 dBi Each |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wireless Security | WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES) |
| BSSID | Up to 8 per Radio |
| Mounting | Wall/Ceiling (Kits Included) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 70° C (14 to 158° F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% Noncondensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Instruction set | MIPS |
| Vendor | Qualcomm / Atheros |
| Bootloader | UBoot |
| System-On-Chip | QCA9563-AL3A |
| CPU Frq | 775 MHz |
| BogoMIPS | 385.84 |
| Flash-Chip | Macronix MX25L12835FMI |
| Flash size | 16 MiB |
| RAM-Chip | Winbond W971GG6KB-25 |
| RAM size | 128 MiB |
| Wireless 1 (2.4 GHz) | QCA9563 built-in |
| Wireless 2 (5 GHz) | Ubiquiti U-AME-G1-BR4A (custom QCA988X) |
| Eth Phy | Atheros AR8033-AL1A |
| USB | possibly unpopulated |
| Serial | Yes, for U-Boot |
| Advanced Traffic Management | |
|---|---|
| VLAN | 802.1Q |
| Advanced QoS | Per-User Rate Limiting |
| Guest Traffic Isolation | Supported |
| WMM | Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background |
| Concurrent Clients | 250+ |
| Supported Data Rates (Mbps) | |
|---|---|
| Standard | Data Rates |
| 802.11ac | 6.5 Mbps to 867 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS9 NSS1/2, VHT 20/40/80) |
| 802.11n | 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS15, HT 20/40) |
| 802.11a | 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps |
| 802.11g | 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps |
| 802.11b | 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps |
LED Status Light Ring
- Blue Ring - Solid
- Normal Operation
- White Ring - Flashing
- Unconfigured state
Troubleshooting tips
- No light/power
- Check ethernet connection.
- Are you connected to a PoE enabled switch or PoE injector?
- Does the switch/injector have power?
- Can only connect to the primary/default VLAN
- Check that your switch port has all VLANs enabled (Try cycling the port through 'Disabled')
FAQ
- How do I perform a factory reset?
- Hold the reset button for 5-10sec.
- This will reset the AP and require a controller to re-adopt the unit. This is not recomended for general troubleshooting!
- How many networks can I run off of this one AP?
- Up to 8 per Radio
- Does this AP come with a PoE injector for use on a non-PoE enabled switch?
- Yes!
NOTE: The 5pack version of this AP does NOT come with PoE injector, it is recommended to use them with a PoE enabled switch like the UniFi Switch 8-150W or better.