Readers will learn how to enable the Inband Management feature in order to manage and monitor the UFiber OLTs from the SFP+ uplink port(s).

Using the Inband Management Feature

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By default, the UFiber OLTs are managed through the dedicated management port. Administrators can choose to enable the Inband Management feature, which allows the management IP address to become reachable over a VLAN on the SFP+ uplink port.

Example scenario for managing the UFiber OLT through the SFP+ uplink port using VLAN1.

Follow the steps below to enable the Inband Management feature using the OLT Web UI:

By default, the SFP+ uplink port is configured with VLAN1 set as the native VLAN. The native VLAN can optionally be changed or omitted completely. The SFP+ uplink port can also be configured to tag multiple VLANs, in essence creating a trunk/tagged port.

1. Navigate to the VLANs    tab and verify that the necessary VLANs are either Tagged (T) or Untagged (U) on the SFP+ uplink port(s).

2. If needed, add the necessary VLANs and set them as Tagged (T) or Untagged (U).

VLANs > Add VLAN

Type: Single | Range
VLAN ID: <id>
Name: <name>

3. Apply the changes by clicking on the SAVE button.

4. Navigate to the System settings    tab to enable the Inband Management feature.

5. Check the Enable management on SFP+ port option and define the VLAN.

Enable management on SFP+ port: Checked
VLAN ID: 1

6. Save the changes.

To enable Inband Management feature using the Ubiquiti Network Management System (UNMS), follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Devices    and select the UFiber OLT.

2. Select Ports    and modify the configuration of the SFP+ port(s).

Ports > SFP+1 > Configuration

Native VLAN: 1

3. Select Settings    and enable the Inband Management feature in the System section.

Settings > System > Inband management

Access from SFP+ port(s): Checked
VLAN: 1

4. Save the changes.