Ubiquiti UniFi Protect AI Port Installation Guide
This guide provides instructions for installing the Ubiquiti UniFi Protect AI Port.
Step 1: Prepare for Mounting
This step involves preparing the wall for bracket installation.
Diagram showing the Ubiquiti UniFi Protect AI Port device (a), a wall mounting bracket (c), screws (d), and wall anchors (e). The bracket is shown with mounting holes, and the device is shown with connection ports. The diagram illustrates how the bracket attaches to a wall.
Tools Required:
- Pencil
- Drill with Ø5mm (Ø3/16") drill bit
- Hammer
- Screwdriver (+)
Mounting Process:
- Mark the desired location on the wall using a pencil.
- Drill holes at the marked locations for the wall anchors.
- Insert the wall anchors into the drilled holes.
Diagram showing tools required for installation: a pencil for marking, a blue power drill with a Ø5mm (Ø3/16") drill bit, a hammer, and a Phillips head screwdriver.
Step 2: Attach Mounting Bracket
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
Diagram illustrating the process of drilling holes into a wall using a drill and a Ø5mm (Ø3/16") drill bit, followed by inserting wall anchors. This is part of attaching the mounting bracket.
- Align the mounting bracket (c) with the prepared holes on the wall.
- Secure the bracket using screws (d) and anchors (e) into the wall.
Step 3: Components Overview
The following components are included with the AI Port:
- 1x Mounting Bracket (c)
- 2x M3 Screws (d)
- 2x M3 Screws (e)
Diagram showing the components for attaching the AI Port to the bracket: 1x mounting bracket (c), 2x M3 screws (d), and 2x M3 screws (e).
Step 4: Mount the AI Port
Attach the AI Port device to the installed bracket.
Diagram showing the UniFi Protect AI Port device (a) being attached to the mounted wall bracket (c) using M3 screws.
- Align the AI Port device (a) with the mounting bracket (c).
- Secure the AI Port to the bracket using the M3 screws (d and e).
Step 5: Network Connection Overview
The AI Port integrates into your UniFi Protect network. A typical network setup is illustrated below.
Network diagram: Internet ? connects to UniFi Cloud Gateway ?️, which connects to Switching ?️. The Switching unit provides PoE IN power to a Camera ?. The AI Port is implied to connect into this network, likely near the camera or gateway.
Step 6: Install UniFi Protect App
Download and install the UniFi Protect application on your mobile device to manage your AI Port and cameras.
Diagram showing icons for the App Store and Google Play, with links below them. An arrow points down to a smartphone displaying the UniFi Protect app icon. This illustrates the process of downloading and installing the mobile application.
- Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Install the app on your smartphone.
- Open the UniFi Protect app to configure your device.