Steps to Adopt a New UniFi Access Point

📌 Steps to Adopt a New UniFi Access Point

1. Connect the AP

   • Plug the UniFi AP into your network (PoE switch or PoE injector).

   • Make sure it gets power and an IP address from your DHCP server (usually your UniFi Gateway or router).

2. Log in to UniFi Dashboard

   • Go to your UniFi Controller / UniFi OS Console (Cloud Key, UDM/UDR, or UniFi Network Application).

   • Open the UniFi Network application.

3. Go to Devices

   • In the left sidebar, click Devices.

   • You should see the new AP listed as Pending Adoption (or “Ready to Adopt”).

4. Adopt the AP

   • Click on the AP.

   • Press the Adopt button.

   • The controller will push your settings (SSID, VLAN, etc.) to the AP.

5. Wait for Provisioning

   • Status will change from Adopting → Provisioning → Connected.

   • Once “Connected,” your AP is fully added.

🔧 If AP does not appear:

• Make sure the AP is on the same Layer 2 network as the controller.

• If it shows as Managed by Other, reset the AP:

  • Hold the reset button (small hole) for ~10 seconds until LED flashes.

  • Then try adopting again.

• Ensure ports (especially 8080/8443/3478) are not blocked if controller is remote.