ubnt-discovery-tool-2.5.1.exe --headless --timeout=30 --output=c:\discovery.csv
When you attempt to run the tool out of the box, you will likely encounter three primary bottlenecks:
Download and install the (either the 32-bit or 64-bit version depending on your Windows 10 architecture, though 64-bit is standard).
If the tool still refuses to open, you can force it to launch via the Command Prompt to see the specific error logs.
Here’s a clean, informational text block you can use for documentation, a guide, or a forum post regarding :
Run the installer. Pay attention to two critical checkboxes:
For example, find a line that looks like this: start /b javaw -jar "ubnt-discovery-v2.5.1.jar"
: The devices are on a different subnet, or network adapters are conflicting. Fix :
Here is where most users fail: It was compiled against Java 6 or 7 and has specific dependencies on deprecated security ciphers and GUI libraries.
C:\Java\jre1.8.0_411
Extract the files into a dedicated directory on your local machine, such as C:\NetworkTools\UBNT\ . Step 2: Install or Isolate a Compatible Java Version
The is a legacy utility used to discover Ubiquiti devices (airMAX, UniFi, EdgeMAX, etc.) on a local Layer 2 network, even if they have IP address conflicts or are on a different subnet. Version 2.5.1 is one of the final standalone releases before Ubiquiti integrated discovery features into the UniFi Network Controller and EdgeOS.
Why 32-bit? The UBNT Discovery Tool v2.5.1 has native bridges (JNI) that were compiled for x86. 64-bit Java will cause UnsatisfiedLinkError exceptions.
To get the tool working on your Windows 10 machine, follow these steps: