Package Contents

Installation Requirements

	IMPORTANT: UniFi Network Application v5.4 is recommended for managing the UAP-AC-IW and is available for download at: ui.com/download/unifi

Pre-installed electrical wall box

• Category 5 (or above) UTP cabling approved for indoor use
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
• T10 Torx bit (for Torx Screw option)
• UniFi Switch with PoE

  	IMPORTANT: The UAP-AC-IW requires a UniFi Switch with PoE for power. Passive PoE adapters are not recommended.

System Requirements

• Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
• Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality.)
• UniFi Network Application v5.4 or newer (available at: ui.com/download/unifi)

Hardware Overview

Back Panel

PoE In + Data
10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports data and 802.3at PoE+ input. The UAP-AC-IW itself requires 7W. 802.3at PoE+ input is required to use PoE passthrough. Connect this port to a UniFi Switch with PoE that is connected to your LAN and DHCP server.

Bottom Panel

Security Screw
(Optional) The Security Screw secures the Cover Plate after installation. You have the option to use the included Torx (shown) or Phillips Security Screw.
PoE Out + Data
10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports data and PoE passthrough (requires 802.3at PoE+ input). The maximum PoE passthrough output is 12W. Note: To power and connect an 802.3af device to the LAN, you must use 802.3at PoE+ input.
Reset
The Reset button serves two functions for the UAP-AC-IW: Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly. Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the Reset button for more than five seconds.
Data
10/100/1000 Ethernet port supports data only. Used to connect a client device to the LAN.

LED

Security Tab

In addition to the optional Security Screw, the Security Tab helps to secure the Cover Plate after installation. If you need to remove it, use a flathead screwdriver to depress the Security Tab while detaching the Cover Plate:

Back Plate

The Back Plate offers a variety of mounting holes for use with different wall boxes. Here are a few examples with the appropriate mounting holes outlined in blue:

USA or China

Europe

Hardware Installation

An electrical wall box should be pre-installed with an Ethernet cable running from the box to a UniFi Switch with PoE.

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Specifications

UAP-AC-IW
Dimensions	139.7 x 86.7 x 25.75 mm (5.5 x 3.41 x 1.01")
Weight	200 g (6.43 oz)
Networking Interface	(3) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Button(s)	Reset
Power Method	802.3at PoE+ Supported
Power Supply	UniFi Switch (PoE)
Power Save	Supported
PoE Out	48V Passthrough (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
Max. Power Consumption with PoE Passthrough	7W   19W*
Max. TX Power 2.4 GHz 5 GHz	20 dBm 20 dBm
MIMO 2.4 GHz 5 GHz	2 x 2 2 x 2
Max. Data Speed 2.4 GHz 5 GHz	300 Mbps 866.7 Mbps
Max. Range	100 m (328')
Antennas	(1) Dual-Band Antenna, Single-Polarity
Antenna Gain 2.4 GHz 5 GHz	1 dBi 2 dBi
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Security	WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES)
Mounting	1-Gang Electrical Wall Box (Not Included)
Operating Temperature	-10 to 50° C (14 to 122° F)
Operating Humidity	5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC

* Requires 802.3at PoE+ switch.

Operating Frequency (MHz)
US/CA	2400 - 2483.5
	U-NII-1	5150 - 5250
	U-NII-2A	5250 - 5350
	U-NII-2C	5470 - 5725
	U-NII-3	5725 - 5850
Worldwide	2400 - 2483.5 5150 - 5875