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Posted: 2026-06-2905:39 PM
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Can I just setup my UPS with SmartConnect without going through SmartConnect. I've turned our network off to connect the UPS and it needs the network to get the key? My network is down and I don't have a key
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Posted: 2026-06-3003:57 AM. Last Modified: 2026-06-3010:41 AM
Given you haven’t provided any relevant information as to which APC UPS SKU. The vast majority of APC Smart-UPS can be setup via the front LCD Menu.
For systems that do not have a LCD Menu the user defined options can be made via APC Power Chute (PCSS) Software.
NOTE: Systems that have an embedded NMC or Smart Slot with an installed NMC. Almost every aspect of the system can be setup and defined via the internal webpage.