(25V, 0.2A) Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice. TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable ™...
AC ground of the PoE. We recommend that you protect your networks from the harshest environments and devastating ESD attacks with industrial‑grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable Application Examples The LiteBeam mounted outdoors with the reflector installed provides directional outdoor coverage (gain reflector‑dependent).
Ports Ethernet Port Supports 10/100 connections and passive PoE. This port should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the LiteBeam is already powered on.
Hardware Installation 1. Assemble the antenna reflector by attaching the Side Reflector Panels to the Center Reflector Panel: a. Insert the heads of the two mounting studs on the Center Reflector Panel into the large opening of the slotted holes of a Side Reflector Panel. b.
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2. Hold the reflector assembly by hand (do not use a tabletop or flat surface) and insert the Feed Receiver into the reflector assembly to secure the panels: a. Align the arrows on the Center Reflector Panel and the Feed Receiver, and insert both edges of the Side Reflector Panels and Center Reflector Panels into the securing arms of the Feed Receiver.
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WARNING: Do not install the Feed Receiver into the reflector assembly by pushing down onto a tabletop or other flat surface as this can deform the panels. Hold the reflector assembly by hand. 3. (Optional) For additional support, attach four M3x4 self‑tapping screws (not included) to the antenna assembly.
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4. Attach the Ball Joint Mount to the Feed Receiver by turning the lock nut clockwise by hand. Do not tighten the nut. 5. Insert the Antenna Feed into the Feed Receiver until the feed locks into place.
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6. Press both sides of the Port Cover and detach it from the Feed Receiver. 7. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port.
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8. Reattach the Port Cover. 9. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the two slots of the Ball Joint Mount.
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10. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the strap to the pole. 11. Loosen the lock nut on the Ball Joint Mount, and aim at the other end of the wireless link.
Connecting Power over Ethernet 1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the LiteBeam to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter. 3.
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Accessing airOS® 1. Connect your host machine to the LiteBeam via Ethernet. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet. 3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.20 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac). 4.
Since Ubiquiti Networks equipment can be paired with a variety of antennas and cables, the Antenna Gain and Output Power fields are provided to the professional installer to assist...
Specifications LBE‑M5‑23 Dimensions 362 x 267 x 184 mm (14.25 x 10.51 x 7.24") Weight 750 g (24.11 oz) Operating Frequency Worldwide: 5150 ‑ 5875 MHz USA: 5150 ‑ 5250, 5725 ‑ 5850 MHz Networking Interface (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port Antenna Gain 23 dBi Max.
Safety Notices Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s); or (VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the RMA. In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documentation;...
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No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of UBIQUITI NETWORKS.
Limitation of Liability EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING...
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Compliance Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada CAN ICES‑3(B)/NMB‑3(B) To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada licence‑exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that...
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RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé...
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RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams.
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Español La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
[German] Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Ελληνική Δια του παρόντος, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή UBIQUITI NETWORKS, είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις [Greek] βασικές απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της οδηγίας 1995/5/ΕΚ.
[Swedish] egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Español Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que este dispositivo UBIQUITI NETWORKS, cumple con los requisitos [Spanish] esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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