Setting up a UniFi Access Point in Standalone Mode

[@TiagoSantosFlor]

This is frustrating but it just won't connect to my UAP after QR scanning. Just says "something went wrong".

[@MySneakers1]

This was SO helpful! I followed another video that involved downloading software onto my laptop and a whole lot of complicated steps. You seriously saved me a whole lot of frustration. It worked perfectly. Thank you!!!

[@javiercamacho1673]

Excellent tip Cody, I did not know that this could be done from the Unifi app, very useful to know. I still don't have a case where I can apply it, but we thank you very much for these types of videos.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I honestly don't have any use case for it but some people might

[@javiercamacho1673]

@@MactelecomNetworks absolutely with you, it could help other people. As Bruce & Anthony asked, will be interesting to know how to manage more than 1 UAP in this mode.

[@Niiixxxx]

Probably overkill but I have 2 x Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Long Range Wireless Access Point, WiFi 6 installed in my recently-ish built 2 story house, 1 on each level. When we moved back in, for ease & speed of set up, I set them up as standalone mode using the app on my iPhone. About a month after setting them up I did download the UniFi Network application to my PC but from everything I've read I'll need to reset the APs to adopt them in to the network so I haven't done this yet as they're working fine for generic internet access, by devices in my home - 10-15 devices total. The other thing I've also gathered is that I'd need to leave the PC on 24 x 7 to gather stats etc, which is not something that happens. So really for me the standalone option is good for domestic / home use even if it was a bit of expensive overkill.

[@rudolfusselmann2896]

Thank you! Your video was an enormous help. The new UniFi app hides the standalone mode behind a few menus.

[@JorgeHerrera0720]

Nice easy video. Keep them coming.

[@StephenWaldenUK]

Great video Cody. I need to do this soon at my daughters house. Now I know how. Thanks.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Glad I was able to help!

[@Sythe114]

The part he is not telling you is that his phone is already connected to a WIFI AP that is connected to the wired network that the new AP is going to be connected to. You need to have an active connection to the network you are adding the Ubiquiti device to. If you try to connect directly to the Ubiquiti AP it will always give a "Can't Connect Error". Once it is set up you may then remove the original AP/WIFI Router. Note that new U7 Pro has WPA2 and WPA3 enabled on all networks by defualt. This is not usuable by many 2.4GHz devices (Google Nest devices, most smart bulbs/switches etc.). Enable "WPA2 Only" for compatability in the UniFi app.

[@NoahZimmerman]

Does this type of setup work if you have multiple APs?

[@Sythe114]

@@NoahZimmerman What I would strongly recommend is the UniFi Network Server running on a computer (PC, Mac or Linux) hardwired to the network. Then you can "adopt" any Ubiquity capable device. You can do that or get a CloudKey or Ubiquity router that runs the UniFi Network Server. With a Ubiquity account you can then access this server from outside the network via the phone app etc. After adoption and setup though you do not need to run the server, but the AP information will not be available from outside the network.

[@1flamaster]

Ok, so after clicking the 'join network' button a list of wifis appears, but i can't see the one i've just created. Any idea why?

[@Buhnanah]

So doing it this way doesn't actually utilize it as an AP? It's basically a router at this point? Or will my phone automatically connect to this AP as I walk around the house?

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

Hi. Can this act as a 2nd AP in my home? I have a wireless router with a 2.4ghz and 5ghz band. Can I name the SSID's the same and can it broadcast a 2nd wireless SSID ? I have this set up to have more coverage at each end of my house. Also watched to the end of your video. The reason I want to set it up as a stand alone device is because I dont have a wireless controller and dont want to spend more money for the purpose I described lol

[@spartan3070]

It's such an amazing video i really appreciate it thanks, Cody!

[@Beachnative42]

Can you wirelessly conect from a stand alone AP like a U6 to a Mesh U6 for a barn 90 feet away and use the wired ethernet port to a security system?

[@nicholashpitts]

Can I mesh 2 or more of these wirelessly in standalone mode?

[@harrisonthede1361]

Question - I scan the QR code and when it requests to join the wifi, it says "unable to connect" and advises me to reset. I've hit the manual reset button, but it's still causing the same issue after it reboots. Any advice?

[@drumsmichael]

same here with the new u6 lite AP... very frustrating :-/

[@inspiringmoments8386]

This is happening to me too! Need help!!

[@inspiringmoments8386]

Did you find a fix to this ‘unable to connect’?

[@steveszolman]

This is currently happening to me. Did you find a solution

[@saturdaymorningco]

I tried this but it won't connect, I was only able to configure it by connecting the Unifi AP to another wifi router, connect my phone to THAT network and then it can discover it. And once configured it ONLY works if it's wired to the other Wifi router. How do I configure it WOTHOUT needing another wifi router?? Your video seems to describe the process but it simply won't discover it by itsself

[@mezzeta]

Did everything and all was OK but WILL NOT connect to new wifi... tried a dozen times. Any ideas?

[@EduardoSilvaPereira]

same issue here :/

[@brucefernie2686]

I just returned the item, their assistance was terrible.

[@JamesBrodski]

Great video! Thanks for making it!

[@monardsantos4823]

Hi Cody, can you make the AP IP address static for management and where you define the DHCP server that provides IP's to the AP wireless clients?

[@dannyynnad132]

Before i receive the UDMP, i try to temporary set 2 AP unit in standalone. everything is ok until it finalise the settings (2min05sec in video). I cannot continue to configure the options. When i go the iphone Apps, i only have option to "configure a new device". Cannot use webrowser either. The AP is working fine. Maybe the latest firmware prevent such customization.

[@melenrdr]

what if I want to add another Access Point. can it do it as a stand alone mode ?

[@mr_DIY]

This helps if you only start with ap and don’t need/have any other UI hardware. Wire ap to the modem through correct poe injector and enjoy good WiFi.

[@janbroz4681]

Is it possible to mesh without a controller?

[@patchtech3d]

So i have run a Cat5 cable straight from the router. Tested ok-Using Power injector Get white LED on AP-Go into unifi app add device-Scan QR Code-Cant find device Add Mac address manually, still cant find device? any ideas please?

[@ChrisAlves_17]

Is it possible change the IP to a fixed IP? I need a Standalone AP but with a possibility to set a fixed IP

[@pablofre]

hi, you mentioned in the video that you can setup guest networks, cant find that option anywhere. Thanks.

[@isaacr8250]

Can I set cameras through a switch with a standalone unifi lr

[@TheTechnicalRecruiter]

Can you just plug the AP into the back of your router?

[@mbzumzum500]

And what to do when you can't see the WiFi network from Unifi on your phone and it lights up white on the device..

[@carltonclarke9690]

Once set up, how do you gain access to the APs if you would like to change something i.e. password etc? Thanks.

[@TheTechnicalRecruiter]

What is your AP plugged into? Can I just plug it into the back of my existing router?

[@DanChivalry]

I had same issue of not being able to device,my it guy told my to make sure my phone was conneced to network via wifi,then i was able to see AP.

[@MarcsTechBlogg]

Great Video :) I was trying to set this AP up with my windows pc and I downloaded the controller software... i couldnt see Unifi Devices so i googled why... they said if you have set the AP up as a standalone device, it wouldnt show up in that list, so i reset the AP to back to factory settings but still nothing... cant see the AP in my controller at Unifi Devices... do you know why? or what i have to do in order to set it up with the controller software? Thanks

[@garycurry5895]

Thank you for the video. The Unifi Access point that I'm trying to reset has a bar code instead of a QR Code. Have you ever dealt with one like that? If I type the barcode number, it says that the number is in the wrong format. Thank you.

[@radheshchovhan8020]

Thanks for the video, I have U-6 lite AP and when trying connect on a standalone mode after scanning the QR code it say it cannot find the device. I have reset it multiple times. The AP is connected to Cat6 coming in from my PoE network switch which is connected directly to the modem router. Is my model router restricting AP connection? It's ISP supplied modem router.

[@Joshua_ranieri]

Did u ever resolve this

[@minhthanh4746]

supper helpful tks men

[@anthonya115]

Can you do this with 2 or 3 APs for a home mesh network or will each AP have its own SSID independent of each other?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Thats a great question. Ill have to give it a try and let you know

[@phychmasher]

@@MactelecomNetworks What was the answer? I want to try this and am curious.

[@NoahZimmerman]

@@MactelecomNetworks Did you ever give it a try?

[@adamkakana828]

Can you help me out please I’m trying to connect all these access points that I recently just got they’re all white light but when I try to connect in a few seconds it says unable to join the net worth

[@inspiringmoments8386]

Did you manage to get it to connect? If so how as I have the same issue!?

[@kroghall]

i cant connect my chromecast to my stand alone access point... Why is that? I just have the access point no switch

[@MrHcvie]

Thank You!

[@Jeff-cj7jo]

is there anyway to do it with out a mobile device?

[@samgao]

can I do this without scanning the QR code?

[@RPtheceo]

Great video. It would be nice to be able to do basic provisions (connect to the AP) via the App even without DHCP.

[@garrysstuder310]

What type of mounting rack are you using for your equipment?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Do you mean for my switches? I have a 8u wall mount rack that I bought from my distributor

[@garrysstuder310]

@@MactelecomNetworksSorry. Yes.

[@norcobf]

Can you set up 2 AP's in standalone mode in a bigger building for example, with the same SSID? Also, I assume you can reset these AP's and adopt these into a cloud key later?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Going to try that later tonight as another person and the same question. For the second question you can just reset then adopt into a controller if needed

[@NM-vw6xq]

@@MactelecomNetworks Any update on meshing in stand alone mode? Id love to set it up at friends' homes who don't need all the controller features.

[@kevinebih]

Same question ! I configured them with the same SSID/ password.

[@kevinebih]

@@MactelecomNetworks Same question ! I configured them with the same SSID/ password.

[@edwardsolomon9055]

Are you able to mesh two standalone AP’s?

[@kickzinla2351]

Do you connect this to your router or your modem? Sorry if it’s a silly question

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hi yes you would have to for internet access. Not a stupid question at all

[@gonzalonicolas2861]

Cheers mate

[@mikefrey123]

Hello. Any answers yet on using this as an AP off my existing router, using the same SSID as my current Wifi?

[@Blackaudix]

thanks bro

[@ThunderWorldInteractive]

I am unable to connect to my network, any ideas?

[@inspiringmoments8386]

Same did you find the solution for this @gamingTechnologies ?

[@Kirsehirli40able]

But you now have two different wifi ssid's, right? The 'test4' and 'testnetwork' ssid. Not very practical.

[@911vee]

Hi Cody. Great vids. Keep them coming. There such a great help. Quick question, would I need to disable the WiFi on my isp provided modem or can I just add standalone AP to it? Many thanks bud.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

It would be up to you if you want two ssids. If not just disable on your ISP and have the unifi ap broadcast

[@911vee]

Thanks bud. 👍🏽

[@johnpoldo8817]

Vee, sadly no one answered your question. The version UniFi controller I used had a software switch to enable mesh capability. So I think you must use the UniFi controller. The controller is free so give it a try. You can set up multiple units with the same SSID/password, but doubt they will mesh when only one has Internet source.

[@OrvilleScott]

@@johnpoldo8817 So you're saying the Unifi APs NEED to be wire connected to something, like a router or controller, in order to function? I can't just use them as nodes in a Wireless Mesh System?

[@johnpoldo8817]

@@OrvilleScott if the Ubnt model has mesh capability (ie UAP-AC-M-US), it does not need an Ethernet connection to Internet. But signal is limited to one hop. You can’t chain two or more of these in series, but may have several repeaters on one master in a star network. Our company has installed over 50 of these on multiple networks.

[@wezemeka9577]

Can you help me I have a group of offices I want to cover with WiFi

[@MactelecomNetworks]

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[@fkmobile1]

Thanks! For an isolated network, what is the best way to get a DHCP server going as well?

[@shamsan007]

you are awesome

[@evmabiki2120]

How to factory reset unifi access points

[@be4st55]

Mine says can’t join

[@noumanvip1]

Greate its working fine

[@johnpoldo8817]

Cody, thank you very much as this technique worked terrific. Frankly, I hate the UniFi controller because it attaches the AP to a specific laptop with controller. Our company has several network technicians and any tech may need to troubleshoot a device in the field. I think there is a way to detach controller from a working device and leave AP functional, but I've never been successful. This is why I avoid UnFi devices.

[@technicaltutorial8771]

Hi bro.

[@technicaltutorial8771]

I have 3 unifi ac ap pro access point devices. In that I cannot all net banking Web site.

[@alexalexander1815]

door

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The door is fixed. It was a bunch of sound proofing that was glued on 😂