USW-Flex Quick Start Guide

Package Contents

UniFi Switch Flex Wall Mount Pole Mount

Port Cover Mounting Screws (Qty. 2) Screw Anchors (Qty. 2)

Zip Ties (Qty. 2)

System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality)
UniFi Controller software v5.10.x (or newer), available at: ui.com/download/unifi
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers. For setup details, refer to the
User Guide on the website: ui.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview
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RJ45 (Ports 1 - 5)

RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections.

PoE In (Port 1)

Supports 802.3af/at/bt

System LED

Steady White Factory defaults, awaiting adoption.

Flashing White Bootup in process.

Steady Blue Successfully adopted.

Flashing Blue Firmware upgrade in process.

PoE LEDs (Ports 2 - 5)

Off No PoE

Amber Powered on, IEEE 802.3af

Link/Speed/Activity LEDs (Ports 1 - 5)

Off No Link

Link established at 10/100/1000 Mbps

Green
Flashing indicates activity

Hardware Installation
Wall Mounting
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Magnetic Mounting
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Pole Mounting
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2.

NOTE: For outdoor installations, please install the Port Cover prior to
connecting your Ethernet cables. See Outdoor Installation.

Powering the Switch

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Connecting Ethernet
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the Port Cover prior to
connecting your Ethernet cables. See Outdoor Installation.

Outdoor Installation
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3.

Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at
ui.com/download/unifi and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.10.x or newer installed, skip to
Adopting the UniFi Switch.

After you have installed the software and run the UniFi Installation Wizard, a login
screen will appear for the UniFi Controller management interface. Enter the admin
name and password that you created and click Sign In.
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You can manage your network and view network statistics using the UniFi Controller
management interface.
To adopt the UniFi Switch, proceed to the Adopting the UniFi Switch section.
For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User
Guide on the website: ui.com/download/unifi

Adopting the UniFi Switch

1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.

2. On the Devices screen, locate the UniFi Switch in the list of devices under the Model
column. To adopt the UniFi Switch, click Adopt.

3. The System LED on the UniFi Switch will turn blue to confirm that it has been
successfully adopted.

Specifications
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Dimensions 122.5 x 107.1 x 28.0 mm
(4.82 x 4.22 x 1.10")

Weight 230 g (8.11 oz)

Networking Interfaces (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports

Management Interface Ethernet In-Band

Power Method (Port 1)

PoE Mode 1: 802.3af/at (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
PoE Mode 2: 802.3bt (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6- and 4, 5+; 7, 8-)
PoE Mode 3: 54V / 1.1A PoE Adapter
PoE Out (Ports 2-5) 802.3af (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)

Max. Power Consumption 7W

(Excluding PoE Output)

Supported Voltage Range

802.3af Mode 44V - 57V
802.3at/bt Mode 50V - 57V
LEDs
System Status
RJ45 Data Ports PoE; Link/Speed/Activity
ESD/EMP Protection ± 16kV Air, ± 16kV Contact

Operating Temperature -40 to 55° C (-40 to 131° F)

Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing

Certifications CE, FCC, IC

Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Failure to provide proper ventilation may cause fire hazard. Keep at least 20
mm of clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate airflow.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.

WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.

WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated
on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may
result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are
not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only
by a qualified service technician.

Limited Warranty
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and,
where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.

Compliance
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Australia and New Zealand

CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are
applicable to it.

WEEE Compliance Statement

Declaration of Conformity

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