Unifi AP - First Time Setup (2022)

I'm going to apologize in advance for the audio in this video. I was too lazy to move my good mic to my test bench, so the first part of this video sounds a bit like trash. Also, I'm aware the intro is way too loud... bad editing on my part.

In this video, I go over how to configure a Unifi Access Point for the first time. This is an update to my previous video with the same title. For the most part, the steps have remained the same. However, there have been some interface changes and additions which were not covered in the previous video. I also go into a lot more of a "Controller Overview" than I did in my previous video, so hopefully, you have a bit more information to work with. As a result...this video is very long.

I also cover how to set up your access point using the Unifi mobile app. This is a great alternative if you need to get connectivity quickly and don't necessarily have the need for a full-blown controller.

For your convenience, I've listed timestamps below for you to quickly get to the section you may be having issues with.

As always, leave any comments or suggestions for other videos in the comments and I will get to them when (and if) I'm able.

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Unboxing
02:15 - Mounting Plate Removal/Installation
03:48 - Ethernet Ports, USB, and Reset button
05:50 - PoE Injector connection
06:45 - Boot sequence (LED explanation)
08:48 - Connecting without PoE Injector

09:20 - Unifi Controller Overview

10:57 - Configuration using Mobile App
16:38 - Mobile App settings walkthrough

20:25 - Configuration using Unifi Controller Software (Desktop/Server Application)
20:37 - Explaining some common questions / issues / features
22:55 - Downloading and Installing the Controller Software
25:26 - Initial controller configuration
30:00 - Adopting AP to the controller
33:05 - Device menu walkthrough
37:52 - Changing between old and new user interface
40:08 - Global Settings Configuration
42:27 - Editing Wireless Network Settings
44:08 - Adding a second wireless network
48:02 - Controller menu Overviews
15:55 - Outro

Mistakes / Corrections:

01:38 - I mention that a PoE injector comes with every AP unless it's ordered in a 5-pack. This was true for the UAP-AC line of products but is no longer true for the Unifi6 line. None of the newer APs come with a power injector (with the exception of Unifi6 Mesh) and must be ordered separately. (Thank you, @pedrobrigham5999)