8Chapter 3: Using the UniFi Controller SoftwareUniFi™ AP-Outdoor User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.AlertsImportant events are displayed in the alerts window. Thedate and time of the event and the message are displayed.Search Allows you to enter text you want to search for.Simply begin typing; there is no need to press Enter.Show Archived Show all of the alert messages that havebeen archived.Archive All Archive all of the alert messages displayed onthe screen.Adopt Click to adopt an Access Point that is waiting foradoption.Archive Archive the selected alert message.SettingsSystem System related settings.Guest Control Guest portal and policies.Wireless Networks Wireless networks.Blocked Devices List of blocked wirelessdevices.>_ Admin Settings Admin username, password,and preferences.User Groups User Group settings.Settings > SystemSystem ConfigurationSystem Name Editable field with the system name.Country Select your country from the drop-down list.ServicesAutomatic Upgrade When enabled, this option willautomatically upgrade your firmware when an update isavailable.LED When enabled, the LED on the Access Point will lightup. When disabled, the LED will turn off.Background Scanning When this option is enabled, allmanaged Access Points will scan in the background for“Rogue Access Points” – third-party or UniFi Access Pointsthat are being managed by another instance of the UniFiController software. This option is disabled by default.• Scan Now When clicked, all managed Access Pointswill scan across all maps for two to three seconds. NewAccess Points in their default state will appear underAccess Points > Pending.Load Balancing Sets a desired number of clients per AP.While an AP will allow more clients to connect, it will startto look at those with lower signals and disconnect them.Network Discovery When enabled, this option allowsUniFi to be discoverable via UPnP. This option is disabledby default.Uplink Connectivity Monitor It monitors the uplinks ofthe managed Access Points, either wired or wireless, bychecking to see if the gateway/custom IP can be reached.The monitor and wireless uplink capability are enabled bydefault.• Use default gateway Use default gateway is selected bydefault; all managed Access Points will use the gatewayof the Access Point that is providing IP information,either by DHCP or Static designation.• Use custom IP Select Use custom IP to specify anIP address; all managed Access Points will use the IPaddress you enter in the Uplink IP address field.