Package Contents


EdgeRouter ER-8


Mounting Screws (Qty. 4)


Cage Nuts (Qty. 4)


Power Cord

Installation Requirements

Phillips screwdriver (for rack- or wall-mounting)
Standard-sized, 19" wide rack with a minimum of 1U height available (for rack-mounting)
For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or above) UTP cabling approved for indoor use.
For outdoor applications, shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the power supply.
We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable

	Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the EdgeRouter itself should be housed inside a protective enclosure.

Hardware Overview

RJ45 Speed/Link/Activity LED (eth0 - eth7 Ports)
Off	No Link
Amber	Link Established at 10/100 Mbps Flashing Indicates Activity
Green	Link Established at 1000 Mbps Flashing Indicates Activity
Power LED
White	EdgeRouter Powered On
Console Port
RJ45 serial console port for Command Line Interface (CLI) management.
USB Port
Reserved for future use.
RJ45 (eth0 - eth7 Ports)
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. By default, eth1 is set up as a DHCP client, while eth0 is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.1.1.
Reset Button
Click here to learn how to reset the EdgePoint to factory defaults.

Hardware Installation

Accessing the EdgeOS Configuration Interface

The EdgeOS® configuration interface can be accessed via DHCP or static IP address assignment. By default, eth1 is set up as a DHCP client, while eth0 is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.1.1. To configure the EdgeRouter, proceed to the appropriate section: DHCP or "Static IP Address".

DHCP

Connect an Ethernet cable from eth1 on the EdgeRouter to a LAN segment that has an existing DHCP server.
To check the IP address of the EdgeRouter, use one of the following methods:
- Set up the DHCP server to provide a specific IP address to the EdgeRouter based on its MAC address (on the label).
- Let the EdgeRouter obtain an IP address and then check the DHCP server to see which IP address was assigned.
Launch your web browser. Enter the appropriate IP address in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti License Agreement, and check the box next to I agree to the terms of this License Agreement to accept it. Click Login.

The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeOS User Guide, which is available at ui.com/download/edgemax

Static IP Address

Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter.
Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.1 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti License Agreement, and check the box next to I agree to the terms of this License Agreement to accept it. Click Login.

The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeOS User Guide, which is available at ui.com/download/edgemax

UISP Management

You can manage your device using UISP, which lets you configure, monitor, upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application. Get started at uisp.ui.com

Specifications

ER-8
Dimensions	484 x 164 x 44 mm (19.06 x 6.46 x 1.73")
Weight	2.3 kg (5.07 lb)
Max. Power Consumption	35W
Power Method	Universal AC Power Cord (C5)
Power Supply	Internal AC/DC Power Adapter, 60W (24V, 2.5A)
Button	Reset
LED	Power
Processor	Dual-Core 800 MHz, MIPS64 with Hardware Acceleration for Packet Processing
System Memory	2 GB DDR3 RAM
Code Storage	4 GB
LEDs
Serial Console Port	N/A
Data Ports	Speed/Link/Activity
Networking Interfaces
Serial Console Port	(1) RJ45 Serial Port
Data Ports	(8) 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet Ports
Mounting	Rack
ESD/EMP Protection	Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV
Operating Temperature	-10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F)
Operating Humidity	10 - 90% Noncondensing
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC

Safety Notices

Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

	WARNING: Failure to provide proper ventilation may cause fire hazard. Keep at least 20 mm of clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate airflow.

	WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

	WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.

	WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
1. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
2. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
3. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
4. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
5. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.

Limited Warranty

ui.com/support/warranty

The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.

Compliance

FCC

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.