Ubiquiti UniFi LTE Pro Setup Guide
The Ubiquiti UniFi LTE Pro provides reliable backup cellular internet connectivity to ensure your UniFi WAN network remains operational. The Pro model supports 4G LTE and WCDMA bands and is compatible with the EU, US, and CA regions. It includes a Nano SIM card slot, which allows for the insertion of a Telnyx SIM card.
This guide will walk you through the setup process for configuring the Ubiquiti UniFi LTE Pro with a Telnyx SIM card.
Setup Instructions for the UniFi LTE Pro
Step 1: Insert the Telnyx SIM Card
Locate the Nano SIM card slot on your UniFi LTE Pro device.
Insert the Nano SIM (smallest size from the Telnyx SIM card kit) into the slot.
Step 2: Power On the Device
Connect the UniFi LTE Pro to a PoE (802.3af) enabled Ubiquiti network switch to power it on.
Step 3: Access the UniFi Console
Open your preferred web browser.
Navigate to https://unifi.ui.com.
Log in to your UniFi console.
Step 4: Adopt the Device
Locate the UniFi LTE Pro in your device list on the console.
Click on the Adopt button to add the device to your network.
Step 5: Configure LTE Backup Settings
After the device is successfully adopted, navigate to the Settings page.
Select the Internet tab and click on the LTE Backup option.
A configuration window will appear on the right-hand side. Click Settings to proceed.
Step 6: Enter Telnyx APN Settings
Input the Telnyx APN settings as follows:
APN:
data00.telnyxAuthentication Type: Select NONE.
Click Apply to save the settings.
Step 7: Verify Connection Status
Go to the Overview tab.
Confirm that the Status is listed as Ready and that Connected is set to Yes.
Important Notes
First-Time Network Attachment
Telnyx SIM cards support multiple network types and operators. During the first connection attempt, it may take up to 30 minutes for the device to attach to a network.
Once connected, the network will be added to the list of priority operators for faster future connections.
Device Restart or Re-provisioning
If the device is restarted or re-provisioned, it may enter SIM-Activation mode. To resolve this, execute the following command in the UniFi CLI:
qmicli -p -d /dev/cdc-wdm0 --wds-set-autoconnect-settings=enabled