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Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite ERLite-3 - User Manual

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3-Port Router
Model: ERLite-3

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Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite ERLite-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryNetwork Router
Memory512 MB DDR2 RAM
Storage4 GB NAND Flash
Operating Temperature-10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F)
Operating Humidity10 to 90% non-condensing
CertificationsCE, FCC, IC
Operating SystemEdgeOS
Product NameEdgeRouter Lite
Ports3 x Gigabit Ethernet
CPUDual-Core 500 MHz
Max Throughput1 million packets per second (64-byte packets)

Summary

Chapter 1: Overview

Introduction

Provides an overview of the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite and its capabilities.

Hardware Overview

Details the physical components and ports of the EdgeRouter Lite.

Configuration Interface System Requirements

Lists the requirements for accessing and using the EdgeOS configuration interface.

Chapter 2: Installation

Introduction

Covers installation instructions and typical deployment scenarios for the EdgeRouter Lite.

Installation of the EdgeRouter Lite

Instructions on how to physically mount or place the EdgeRouter Lite.

Cabling Requirements

Guidelines for choosing appropriate Ethernet cables for indoor and outdoor use.

Wall-Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the EdgeRouter Lite on a wall.

Grounding the EdgeRouter Lite (Optional)

Optional steps for adding ESD grounding for enhanced protection.

Connecting Power

Instructions on connecting the power adapter and power cord.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Illustrates common network setups using the EdgeRouter Lite.

Corporate Deployment

Describes a typical corporate network setup scenario using the EdgeRouter Lite.

Chapter 3: Using EdgeOS

Introduction

Introduces EdgeOS, the operating system for the EdgeRouter, and its interfaces.

Ports and Status Information

Explains how to interpret port status and view system resource usage (CPU, RAM, Uptime).

Navigation

Outlines the main tabs within the EdgeOS interface and their functions.

Alerts

Describes how to view and manage system alerts and events within EdgeOS.

Common Interface Options

Details common navigation elements like Welcome, CLI, Toolbox, Alerts, and System.

Welcome

Describes the 'Welcome' section, including the logout option.

CLI

Introduces the Command Line Interface (CLI) for advanced configuration.

Toolbox

Describes the Toolbox section for network administration and monitoring tools.

Chapter 4: Dashboard Tab

Services

Displays status information for services like Routes, OSPF, NAT, Firewall, and DHCP.

Routes

Lists and describes different route types (Connected, Static, RIP, OSPF, EBGP, IBGP).

OSPF

Shows OSPF status, settings, and area information.

NAT

Displays NAT status and the number of NAT rules.

Firewall

Shows firewall status and the number of rules and sets.

DHCP

Displays DHCP server status, active/inactive servers, and counts.

Interfaces

Covers interface status, traffic graphs, and VLAN creation.

All;Ethernet;VLAN

Explains how to filter and create VLANs on the interface settings.

Configure the Interface

Detailed steps for configuring individual network interfaces, including IP addresses and MTU.

Chapter 5: Routing Tab

Routes

Information on viewing and creating static routes, including administrative distance.

OSPF

Details on configuring OSPF options, including redistribution and router ID.

IPv6 Routing

Explains EdgeOS support for IPv6 in specific sections and mentions CLI for full support.

Routes

Detailed guide on how to add static routes (Gateway, Interface, Black Hole).

All;Static;Connected;RIP;OSPF

Filtering options for routes and details about route table columns.

Configure the Static Route

Step-by-step guide to configuring static routes with gateway or interface options.

Black Hole

How to configure a black hole route to drop unwanted traffic.

OSPF

Explains OSPF communication and configuration of redistribution, metric, and default route.

Router

How to configure OSPF router ID and manage redistribution/area settings.

Areas

How to create and configure OSPF areas, including Area ID, Type, and Auth Type.

Interfaces

How to configure OSPF interfaces, including Auth Type, Auth Key, and Cost.

Chapter 6: Security Tab

Firewall Policies

How to create and configure firewall policies with default actions (Drop, Reject, Accept).

Firewall Groups

How to create groups for IP addresses, networks, or ports for firewall rules.

NAT

How to view and create NAT rules.

VPN

How to configure the EdgeRouter as a PPTP VPN server.

All;Drop;Reject;Accept

Filtering options for firewall policies based on their default action.

Configure the Firewall Policy

Details on configuring firewall rules, including criteria, actions, and order.

Basic

Configuration options for firewall rules: description, enable, action, protocol, logging.

Advanced

Advanced firewall rule options: state, recent time, IPsec, P2P.

Source

Configuring source criteria for firewall rules: IP address, MAC address, groups.

Destination

Configuring destination criteria for firewall rules: IP address, port, groups.

Time

Configuring time-based criteria for firewall rules: days, dates, times.

Address Group; Network Group; Port Group

Creating and configuring firewall groups by address, network, or port.

Source NAT Rules

How to configure Source NAT rules for changing source IP addresses.

Add or Configure a Source NAT Rule

Detailed configuration options for Source NAT rules, including translation and protocol.

Destination NAT Rules

How to configure Destination NAT rules for changing destination IP addresses.

Add or Configure a Destination NAT Rule

Detailed configuration options for Destination NAT rules, including inbound interface and translations.

VPN

How to configure the EdgeRouter as a PPTP VPN server.

PPTP Server

Configuration parameters for the PPTP VPN server, such as IP pool and DNS.

Chapter 7: Services Tab

DHCP Server

How to configure DHCP servers to assign IP addresses to clients on different subnets.

DNS

How to configure DNS forwarding for LAN DNS requests.

DHCP Server

Details on creating a DHCP server, including name, subnet, range, and DNS settings.

DHCP Server

Information on DHCP server leases, static IP mapping, and viewing lease details.

DNS

Configuration for DNS forwarding, including cache size and listen interfaces.

Configure the DHCP Server

Details on DHCP server leases, static map/IP mapping, and overall status.

Static MAC;IP Mapping

How to create static MAC/IP mappings for DHCP clients.

Configure Static MAC;IP Mapping

Details on configuring static MAC/IP mappings, including ID, MAC, and IP address.

Chapter 8: Users Tab

Local

How to configure local user accounts with different permission levels (Admin, Operator).

Add User

Steps to create a new user account, including username, password, and role.

Configure the User

How to modify existing user account settings like username, full name, password, and role.

Remote

Displays statistics about users accessing the EdgeRouter remotely.

Chapter 9: Toolbox

Ping

How to use the Ping tool to check network connectivity and latency.

Trace

How to use the Trace tool to find the route taken by packets to a destination.

Discover

How to use the Discover tool to search for Ubiquiti devices on the network.

Packet Capture

How to capture network packets for analysis using filters.

Log Monitor

How to view live system log updates and their details.

Appendix A: Command Line Interface

Overview

Introduction to the CLI, its benefits, and access methods.

Access the CLI

Lists the four methods to access the Command Line Interface.

Connect to the Console Port

Detailed steps for connecting to the CLI via a console port.

Access Using SSH

Steps to access the CLI using SSH, including login and password.

Access Using Telnet

Steps to access the CLI using Telnet, including enabling it and login.

Access Using the EdgeOS Configuration Interface

How to access the CLI from within the EdgeOS web interface.

CLI Modes

Explains the operational mode of the CLI and how to view commands.

Configuration Mode

How to enter and use configuration mode in the CLI, including set, show, delete commands.

Remove the Default User Account

Steps to remove the default 'ubnt' user account for security.

Create a Firewall Rule

How to create a firewall rule using CLI commands like 'set' and 'edit'.

Configure the Interface

Using CLI commands to configure network interfaces, including IP addresses and descriptions.

Copy command

Using the 'copy' command in the CLI to duplicate existing firewall rules.

rename command

Using the 'rename' command in the CLI to change firewall rule names.

Manage the Configuration File

How to save, load, and manage configuration files using CLI commands.

commit-confirm

Using 'commit-confirm' to safely apply changes and avoid lockout.

rollback

Using 'rollback' to revert to previous configurations in the CLI.

Appendix B: Specifications

EdgeOS

Lists the features and protocols supported by the EdgeOS interface.

Appendix C: Safety Notices

Electrical Safety Information

Important safety precautions related to voltage, grounding, and service.

Appendix D: Warranty

Appendix E: Compliance Information

FCC

FCC compliance statements and operating conditions.

Industry Canada

Industry Canada compliance for digital apparatus.

Australia and New Zealand

Warning for Class A products in domestic environments.

RoHS;WEEE Compliance Statement

Environmental compliance statements regarding disposal and recycling.

Español

Spanish compliance statement for WEEE Directive.

Français

French compliance statement for WEEE Directive.

Italiano

Italian compliance statement for WEEE Directive.

Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity

Appendix G: Contact Information

Ubiquiti Networks Support

Information on how to contact Ubiquiti Networks support engineers.

Online Resources

Links to support, wiki, forums, and downloads for the EdgeRouter.

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