Package Contents

Installation Requirements

• Wall mounting (optional)
  • Drill with 6 mm drill bit
  • Phillips screwdriver
• 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

System LED
Flashing White	Bootup in progress.
White	Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti® Network Management System (UNMS™). See “UNMS Management”.
Blue	Ready for use, connected to UNMS.
Steady Blue with Occasional Flashing	Ready for use, unable to connect to UNMS, check connection to UNMS server.
Quickly Flashing Blue	Used to locate a device in UNMS.
Alternating Blue/White	Firmware upgrade in progress.
RJ45 PoE LED (Ports 0 - 9)
Off	No PoE
Green	24V Passive PoE Output
RJ45 Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 0 - 9)
Off	No Link
Amber	Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Amber Flashing	Link Activity at 10/100 Mbps
Green	Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Green Flashing	Link Activity at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
SFP Link/Activity LED (Ports 10 - 11)
Off	No Link
Green	Link Established at 1 Gbps
Green Flashing	Link Activity at 1 Gbps
Console
RJ45 serial console port for Command Line Interface (CLI) management.
USB
Reserved for future use.
RJ45 (Ports 0 - 9)
All RJ45 ports can be used for routing. They support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections and 24V Passive PoE output. Ports 0 - 7 can be configured for switching functions using the EdgeOS® Configuration Interface.
SFP (Ports 10 - 11)
SFP routing ports are hot-swappable and support Gigabit fiber SFP modules.
Reset Button
Click here to learn how to reset an EdgeRouter to factory defaults.
Power
Connect the included Power Adapter to the Power port.
Grounding Point
Ground bonding point for an optional ground wire.

Hardware Installation

Wall Mounting

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Grounding the EdgeRouter (Recommended)

The Power Adapter grounds the device; however, you can add optional ESD grounding for enhanced ESD protection (ground wire not included).

Connecting Power

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Using SFP Ports

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For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit: ubnt.link/SFP_DAC_Compatibility

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

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from eth1 on the EdgeRouter to a LAN segment that has an existing DHCP server.

   

2. 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.
3. Launch your web browser. Enter the appropriate IP address in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. 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

For more information on PoE configuration, refer to “Configuring PoE Settings”.

Static IP Address

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter.

   

2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.1 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. 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

For more information on PoE configuration, refer to “Configuring PoE Settings”.

UNMS Management

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

Configuring PoE Settings

The PoE setting for ports 0 - 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.

   

2. The Interface Configuration window will appear. Select the appropriate PoE setting, and click Save.

   

3. The Ethernet port’s PoE LED will confirm the PoE setting.

For detailed instructions on configuring other features, please refer to the EdgeOS User Guide. The User Guide is available at ui.com/download/edgemax

Specifications

ER-12P
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	External AC/DC Power Adapter, 60W (24VDC, 2.5A) (Included)
Power Supply	External AC/DC Adapter
Supported Voltage Range	9 - 30VDC
Button	Reset
LEDs
System	Power
Data Ports	PoE Speed/Link/Activity
SFP Data Port	Link/Activity
Processor	4-Core 1 GHz MIPS64
System Memory	1 GB DDR3 RAM
On-Board Flash Storage	4 GB eMMC, 8 MB SPI NOR
ESD/EMP Protection	Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV
Interfaces
Management	(1) RJ45 Serial Port (10) Ethernet Ports (Default Port 0)
Networking	(10) 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ports (2) 1 Gbps SFP Ports
Operating Temperature	-10 to 40° C (14 to 104° F)
Operating Humidity	10 - 90% Noncondensing
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC

PoE with 24VDC Power Adapter
PoE Interfaces	(10) 24V Passive PoE Ports, 2-Pair (Pins 4, 5+; 7, 8-)
Passive PoE Max. Wattage per Port	17W (24V)
Passive PoE Voltage Range	24V: 20 to 30V