Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® EdgeRouter . This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you ™ through installation and also includes warranty terms. Package Contents EdgeRouter ER-12 Wall Mount Ground Wall Mount Anchors (Qty. 2) Screw Screws (Qty.
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 Networks. For more details, visit: www.ubnt.com/toughcable WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the EdgeRouter to rain or moisture.
Hardware Overview Front Panel Ports Console SFP Ports RJ45 (Ports 0-9) Interface Description RJ45 serial console port for Command Line Interface (CLI) management. Use an RJ45-to-DB9, serial console cable, also known as a rollover cable, to connect the Console port to your computer. (If your computer does not have a DB9 port, then you will also need a DB9 adapter.) Then configure the following settings as...
Front Panel Button Reset Button Description There are two methods to reset the EdgeRouter to factory defaults: • Runtime reset (recommended) The EdgeRouter should be running after bootup is complete. Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds until the LED for port eth9 starts flashing and then becomes solidly lit.
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We recommend that you update the EdgeRouter to the latest firmware. State Status Flashing White Bootup in progress. Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti® White Network Management System (UNMS ™ See “UNMS Management”. Blue Ready for use, connected to UNMS.
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Link/Act Speed/Link/Act RJ45 LEDs State Status No PoE Green 24V 2-Pair Passive PoE Output No Link Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps Speed/ Amber Link Activity at 10/100 Mbps Link/ Flashing Activity Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Green Link Activity at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Flashing...
Back Panel Grounding Point Power Ventilation Holes Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the sides of the EdgeRouter. Hardware Installation 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.
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3. Position the EdgeRouter with the Ethernet ports facing down. Place the wall-mount slots of the EdgeRouter over the screw heads on the wall. Then slide the EdgeRouter down to lock it into place. Grounding the EdgeRouter (Recommended) The EdgeRouter is grounded through the Power Adapter; however, you can add optional ESD grounding for enhanced ESD protection.
Connecting Power 1. Connect the Power Adapter to the Power port. 2. Connect the other end of the Power Adapter to a power outlet.
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Using SFP Ports To use an SFP port: 1. Remove the protective plug covering the SFP port. 2. Plug a fiber SFP module into the SFP port. 3. Connect a fiber optic cable to the fiber SFP module. Then connect the other end of the cable to another fiber device. For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit: ubnt.link/SFP_DAC_Compatibility...
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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”.
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4. The login screen will appear. 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.
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Press enter (PC) or return (Mac). 4. The login screen will appear. 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.
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Configuring PoE Settings The PoE setting for port 9 is set to Off by default. WARNING: Before activating PoE, ensure that the connected device supports passive PoE and the supplied voltage. 1. In the Dashboard tab, click Actions > PoE of the Ethernet port you want to configure.
Specifications ER-12 Dimensions 268.1 x 136.5 x 31.1 mm (10.55 x 5.37 x 1.22") Weight 700 g (1.54 lb) Max. Power Consumption 20W (Excludes PoE Output) Power Method 24VDC, 1A Power Adapter (Included); 24V Passive PoE Power Supply External AC/DC Adapter Passive PoE Voltage Range DC/PoE Passthrough...
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.
Limited Warranty www.ubnt.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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it. RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste.
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Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a következő internetes címen: www.ubnt.com/compliance Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, því yfir að þetta ER-12 tæki er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipana 2014/30/ESB, 2014/35/ESB. Fullur texti ESB samræmisyfirlýsing er að finna á eftirfarandi netfangi: www.ubnt.com/compliance...
2014/35/UE. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: www.ubnt.com/compliance Latviešu valoda [Latvian] Ar šo, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, deklarē, ka ER-12 ierīce, ir saskaņā ar būtiskajām prasībām un citiem attiecīgiem noteikumiem Direktīvās 2014/30/ES, 2014/35/ES. Pilns ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams šādā interneta vietnē: www.ubnt.com/compliance Lietuvių...
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Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, EdgeMAX, EdgeOS, EdgeRouter, TOUGHCable, and UNMS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.