Ubiquiti UniFi Device Bridge Installation Guide
Package Contents
The following components are included in the package:
- 1x Device Bridge (a)
- 1x Mounting Bracket (b)
- 1x Mounting Plate (c)
- 2x Wall Anchors (d)
- 2x M3 Screws (e)
- 1x Power Cable (f)
- 1x Antenna (g)
Installation Steps
Step 1: Prepare Mounting Location
You will need the following tools:
- Pencil
- Drill with a 5mm (3/16") drill bit
- Screwdriver
- Hammer
Hold the Mounting Bracket (b) against the wall and mark the screw hole positions with a pencil.
Diagram: Shows a pencil marking holes on a wall using the mounting bracket as a template.
Step 2: Drill Holes and Insert Anchors
Drill holes at the marked positions using the 5mm (3/16") drill bit.
Insert the Wall Anchors (d) into the drilled holes.
Diagram: Shows a drill creating holes in a wall, followed by inserting wall anchors.
Step 3: Attach Mounting Plate
Align the Mounting Plate (c) with the wall anchors.
Insert the M3 Screws (e) through the Mounting Plate (c) and into the wall anchors. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver.
Diagram: Shows the mounting plate being attached to the wall with screws and anchors. A close-up shows an M3 screw being driven into a wall anchor.
Step 4: Mount the Device Bridge
Align the Device Bridge (a) with the Mounting Plate (c).
Slide the Device Bridge (a) down onto the Mounting Plate (c) until it clicks into place.
Diagram: Shows the Device Bridge being slid onto the mounted plate.
Step 5: Connect Power
Connect the Power Cable (f) to the Device Bridge (a).
Diagram: Shows the power cable being plugged into the Device Bridge.
Step 6: Connect to Network
Connect the other end of the Power Cable (f) to a power source.
The Device Bridge will power on and connect to your network. The indicator lights will show the status.
Diagram: Shows the Device Bridge connected to power and then connected to a network infrastructure, including a UniFi Cloud Gateway and Switching equipment. An icon representing the internet is shown at the top of the chain.
Step 7: Attach Antenna
Screw the Antenna (g) onto the designated port on the Device Bridge (a).
Diagram: Shows the antenna being screwed onto the top of the Device Bridge.
Step 8: Configure via UniFi App
Download the UniFi application from the App Store or Google Play.
Follow the on-screen instructions in the UniFi app to configure your Device Bridge.
Diagram: Shows icons for the App Store and Google Play, with arrows pointing to a smartphone displaying the UniFi app.
Network Diagram
The Device Bridge integrates into a typical UniFi network setup:
Internet ➔ UniFi Cloud Gateway ➔ Switching ➔ UniFi Access Point
Diagram: Illustrates the data flow from the internet through a UniFi Cloud Gateway and switching infrastructure to a UniFi Access Point.