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Mikrotik and UniFi access point plug in guide

Instructions for connecting your Mikrotik and UniFi access point.

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Written by Stephanie Desveaux
Updated over a month ago

What's in the box?

  • Mikrotik Routerboard.

  • Mikrotik power cable.

  • Unifi Access Point.

  • Power Injector.

  • Power Injector power cable.

  • 3 Γ— Ethernet cables.


Connect your hardware

  1. Connect Mikrotik Router.

    1. Plug in the power cable in the Power port on the Mikrotik.

    2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port on the Mikrotik to your existing switch or internet router.

  2. Connect Power Injector.

    1. Use another Ethernet cable and connect it to one of either ports 3, 4, or 5 on the Mikrotik to the LAN port on the power injector.

      • ⚠️ Important: Do not use port 2, this is an admin port.

  3. Connect Unifi Access Point.

    1. Use a third Ethernet cable to connect the PoE port on the power injector to the Unifi Access Point.

  4. Power On.

    1. Connect the power injector to its power cable.

    2. Plug both the Mikrotik Router and Power Injector into a wall socket.

πŸ“Œ Note: Whilst booting up the UniFi access point will display a flashing white light every 1-2 seconds and then a steady blue light once it's ready.


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