WiFi Access Point (AP) Ceiling Mounts

When upgrading your WiFi infrastructure, it's essential to understand which mounting systems work with various UniFi Access Points (APs). UniFi APs use two primary mounting systems, each tailored to different AP sizes and installation needs. This guide provides a comprehensive overview to help you select the correct mounts.

Mounting Systems

Lite Mounting System

The Lite Mounting System is designed for smaller APs, offering easy installation on walls, ceilings, or drop ceiling tiles. This system provides flexibility for compact setups and smaller form factors.

• Compatible APs:
  • AC-Lite
  • AC-LR
  • nanoHD
  • U6-Lite
  • U6+
• Retrofit Adapter Compatibility: APs using the Lite Mounting System can be adapted to the Pro Mounting System with the Retrofit Mount.
• Arm Mounts: For mounting one of the above APs to a wall while providing similar coverage to a ceiling mount, the AP Lite Arm Mount can be used.

Pro Mounting System

The Pro Mounting System is ideal for larger APs and provides easy mounting on walls, ceilings, drop ceiling tiles, and junction boxes, making it suitable for more robust installations.

• Compatible APs:
  • AC-Pro
  • AC-HD
  • AC-SHD
  • UAP-XG
  • U6-LR
  • U6-Pro
  • U7-Pro
  • U7-Pro-Max
  • E7
• Arm Mounts: For mounting one of the above APs to a wall while providing similar coverage to a ceiling mount, the AP Pro Arm Mount and AP Arm Mount.