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Adding a new device to UISP (EdgeMAX and airMAX etc)
Adding a new device to UISP (EdgeMAX and airMAX etc)

Learn how to add a new device to the UISP controller, whether it be airMAX, EdgeMAX or more

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Written by Alex Lowe
Updated over a week ago

Learn how to get a new device added to a UISP server for the first time, whether it is hosted by HostiFi or any other cloud hosted UISP Controller.

UISP supports the provider devices from Ubiquiti. UniFi devices are managed by the separate UniFi Controller. UISP can manage airMAX, LTU, airFiber, EdgeMAX, UFiber, airFiber and UISP devices.

Follow the 'Adding device to UISP' section for the next steps.

airMAX AC

To add your airMAX AC device to a HostiFi or any other cloud hosted UISP Controller, first log into your device.

Then click the 'UISP' button in the top right corner

In the new popup, turn on the toggle for 'UISP Management', then click 'Change Key'

Next, click enable

Enter in your UISP key, which can be found by following this guide here

Once the key is entered, click 'Ok'

Once done, you'll notice the UNMS logo at the top of the page will have an amber light next to it. This indicates the device is connecting out to the UISP server.

Once completed, the device will now have a green light next to the UNMS logo, this indicates the device has now connected out to the UISP server.

Adding device to UISP

⚠️ First, follow the steps above that apply to your device.

New GUI

To add our device to UISP, log into your HostiFi or any other cloud hosted UISP Controller.

Under the Devices tab, you should see a new device waiting to be adopted, with an orange light next to it.

Add the new device to an existing site or a new one then the device will have a green light next to it, indicating it is online and connected to UISP.

Old GUI

To add our device to UISP, log into your HostiFi or any other cloud hosted UISP Controller.

Under the Devices tab, you should see a new device waiting to be adopted, with an orange light next to it.

Add the new device to an existing site or a new one then the device will have a green light next to it, indicating it is online and connected to UISP.

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