You need a PoE+ power to power the AP. UniFi access points (APs) can be set up and configured without any additional devices, but their features will be limited. You will not be. The good news is: yes, you can run a UniFi AP without a dedicated controller. When attempting to login via their IP addresses nothing happens. Here's a step-by-step guide: Note: This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of networking concepts and have already physically. Network Switch: A switch is a physical device used to connect multiple devices on a local area network (LAN), facilitating communication by forwarding data packets to each MAC address of connected devices in an efficient manner.