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Ubiquiti AF-2X User Manual

2.4 ghz, 3 ghz, 5 ghz carrier backhaul radio
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  • Page 1 2.4 GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio Model: AF-2X, AF-3X, AF-5X...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MGMT Port Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 4 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 5 Ubiquiti Networks Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents airFiber X User Guide ® Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    PoE (24V, 1A) Power Cord Quick Start Guide with Mounting Bracket 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 ™ is designed for outdoor installations.
  • Page 8 Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle) Initializing airFiber Software When the airFiber application begins to boot under airOS, the Signal 4 LED goes from solidly on to a 2.5 Hz flash. This continues until the airFiber X radio is fully booted. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    • At the installation site, install the airFiber X antenna with the mounted airFiber X radio (see the antenna’s Quick Start Guide for installation instructions). • Secure the ground wire and mount the GPS antenna. • Establish and optimize the RF link. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 10: Airfiber Configuration

    2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with Frequency must be the same on both airFiber X radios. a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet. 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber X radio will void your warranty. Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible and no longer than one meter in length. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 12 Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place. 2. Attach the RF cables from the antenna feed to the RF connectors on the airFiber X radio in this combination: +45° to Chain 0 and -45° to Chain 1. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 13 (not included). 2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the 2. Place the External GPS Antenna on the mount. DATA port. 3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the mount with a Cable Tie. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 14 5. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the aligning the four slots and tabs, and then slide the airFiber PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the adapter downward. Power Cord to a power source. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Alignment

    For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such antennas are similar. For complete details, refer to as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP, the Quick Start Guide for your specific model. at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector...

  • Page 16: Installer Compliance Responsibility

    • “Main Tab” on page 13 • “Wireless Tab” on page 17 • “Network Tab” on page 20 • “Advanced Tab” on page 22 • “Services Tab” on page 25 • “System Tab” on page 29 • “Tools” on page 32 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 17: Accessing The Airfiber Configuration Interface

    LAN that is connected to the Management port on allowing you to customize your settings as needed. the airFiber X radio. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for example, 192.168.1.100). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 18: Product Verification

    • “Traceroute” on page 33 • “airView” on page 33 For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit support@ubnt.com warning. Please contact Ubiquiti at regarding this product.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Main Tab

    2 for more details.) Status Flash Rate of LED RF Off Syncing DFS countries only: Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle) • DFS CAC • RADAR Detected Beaconing Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle) Registering Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle) Operational Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 20 Displays the potential TX throughput, how much the airFiber X radio can send, after accounting for TX Frequency (Available if split frequencies are enabled.) the modulation and error rates. Displays the frequency that the airFiber X radio uses to transmit data. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Ethernet

    If there is a delay in the automatic update, click DATA Cable Length Displays the Ethernet cable length Refresh to manually update the statistics. from radio to remote port. This is displayed only for cables longer than 20 m. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 22 When logging is enabled (see “System Log” on page 27 to enable logging), this option lists all registered system events. By default, logging is not enabled. Clear To delete all entries in the system log, click Clear. Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Wireless Tab

    Enter a name for your PtP link. This name • Wireless Mode Configure one airFiber X radio as the must be the same on both Master and Slave radios in Master and the other as the Slave. order for them to connect. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 24 Select the appropriate channel size: certain conditions, you may prefer to lock the Maximum • AF-2X and AF-3X: 3.5, 5, 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 40, 50, Modulation Rate to a lower setting to improve link or 56 MHz performance.

  • Page 25: Frequency Settings

    Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values). You can omit zeroes and use colons, similar to the IPv6 format. The default is: 0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000 AF-2X Split Frequency Settings Note: The airFiber Configuration Interface supports IPv6 formats excluding dotted quad and “::” (double-colon) notation.

  • Page 26: Chapter 6: Network Tab

    IP Address. If the airFiber X radios use the same IP Address, you may lose access via the Data ports. Management IP Address The airFiber X radio can use a static IP address or obtain an IP address from its DHCP server. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 27 IP addresses. Because an Auto IP address is based on the last two octets of the MAC address, you can determine the IP address of a device if you know its MAC address. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 28: Chapter 7: Advanced Tab

    6x and 4x up to the maximum conducted power of the radio. Max 8x/6x/4x Conducted Power The maximum conducted power for the 8x/6x/4x modulation rates. Each field is editable only if Automatic Power Backoff is enabled. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Data Port Ethernet Settings

    The Track Radio Link option is disabled by Ethernet link will not go down again until the RF default. The Data port’s Ethernet link will always remain link goes back up and then down again. up regardless of the RF link state. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 30: Mgmt Port Ethernet Settings

    TX or RX capacity before the link is dropped. If set to 0, then as soon as capacity drops below a set limit, the Ethernet link will be dropped. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: Chapter 8: Services Tab

    IP address (it can be the Internet Ping Watchdog Enables use of Ping Watchdog. gateway, for example). If it is unable to ping under • IP Address To Ping Specify the IP address of the target host to be monitored by Ping Watchdog. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 32: Snmp Agent

    • Contact Specify the contact who should be notified in the enabled keys are active on the airFiber X radio. case of emergency. Type Displays the type of key. • Location Specify the airFiber X radio’s physical location. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Telnet Server

    Discovery Enables device discovery, so the airFiber X airFiber X radio’s IP settings. Even if the airFiber X radio’s IP radio can be discovered by other Ubiquiti devices through address changes, you can still access the airFiber X radio the Discovery tool. through its domain name.

  • Page 34: Chapter 9: System Tab

    The airFiber X radio firmware update is compatible with all configuration settings. The system configuration is preserved while the airFiber X radio is updated with a new firmware version. However, we recommend that you back up your current system configuration before updating the firmware. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Device

    For example, for January 5, 2014, enter accidental reset to default settings, uncheck the box. 01/05/2014 in the field. Note: You can reset the airFiber X radio to default settings via the airFiber Configuration Interface. Go to the System tab > Reset to Defaults. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 36: Location

    Any changes that have not been applied are lost. Support Info This generates a support information file that the Ubiquiti support engineers can use when providing customer support. This file only needs to be generated at their request. Configuration Management The controls in this section manage the airFiber X radio...

  • Page 37: Align Antenna

    250 milliseconds. the slider or manually enter the new value. If you reduce the range, the color change will be more sensitive to signal fluctuations, indicating the offset of the maximum indicator value and the scale itself. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 38: Discovery

    Discovery Packet Count Enter the number of packets to send for the ping test. The Device Discovery tool searches for all Ubiquiti devices Packet Size Specify the size of the packet. on your network. The Search field automatically filters Start Click this button to start the test.

  • Page 39: View Menu

    FPS will be gathered. Reset All Data Click to reset all gathered data. Use this option to analyze the spectrum for another location or address. File Menu Click Exit to end the airView session. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 40 Wi‑Fi channels which are determined by IEEE the Real-time chart represents the real‑time power level of standards. airFiber X radio channels are numbered each frequency. The refresh speed depends on the FPS. consecutively starting with 0 and are 28 MHz in width. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 41 Range drop‑down list. Available frequencies are device‑ dependent. There are pre‑defined ranges for the most popular bands. You can enter a custom range; select Custom Range from the Frequency Range drop‑down list and enter the desired values in the Start and End fields. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 42: Appendix A: Specifications

    ± 0.2 ppm with GPS Synchronization Channel Bandwidth 3.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 7.0 MHz, 10 MHz, 14 MHz, 20 MHz, 28 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz, and 56 MHz Selectable Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 43 ± 0.2 ppm with GPS Synchronization Channel Bandwidth 3.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 7.0 MHz, 10 MHz, 14 MHz, 20 MHz, 28 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz, and 56 MHz Selectable Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 44 (Depends on Regulatory Region) Frequency Accuracy ± 2.5 ppm without GPS Synchronization ± 0.2 ppm with GPS Synchronization Channel Bandwidth 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz Selectable Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Listen Before Talk

    (assuming antenna gain of 0 dBi) is to transmit is granted by the Master, there is no hidden -73 dBm/MHz. node problem like that experienced by Wi-Fi systems which employ a contention-based protocol. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: Opportunities For Other Transmitters To Operate

    When the co-channel system is clear of the channel then the target system will go back into regular operation. Regular operation will consist of a constant averaging of the energy detected in the uplink slots. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 47: Appendix C: Safety Notices

    Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection. e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS third party firmware; INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. (VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR other original Ubiquiti label(s); or THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY...

  • Page 49: Limitation Of Liability

    Appendix D: Warranty 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...

  • Page 50: Appendix E: Compliance Information

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply airFiber AF-2X with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide...

  • Page 51: Industry Canada

    Appendix E: Compliance Information airFiber AF-5X Industry Canada Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the airFiber AF-2X party responsible for compliance could void the user’s CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 52 • Antenne parabolique, gain: 12 dBi • Antenne parabolique, gain: 23 dBi • Antenne parabolique, gain: 26 dBi • Antenne parabolique, gain: 30 dBi • Antenne parabolique, gain: 29 dBi • Antenne parabolique, gain: 34 dBi Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Rf Exposure Warning

    X User Guide Appendix E: Compliance Information RF Exposure Warning Australia and New Zealand airFiber AF-2X airFiber AF-2X The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 126 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 54: Frequency Ranges And Power Levels Per Country/Region

    Frequency Range Country/Region Max. EIRP (dBm) (Band Edges in MHz) per Country/Region Argentina 2400-2483 airFiber AF-2X Australia 2400-2483 The product can be operated in the countries and regions Bahrain 2400-2483 listed in the following table, within the stated frequency Brazil 2400-2483 ranges and output power (EIRP) limits.
  • Page 55 3410-3900 Latvia 3410-3900 Lithuania 3410-3900 Malta 3410-3900 Netherlands 3410-3900 Poland 3410-3900 Portugal 3410-3900 Puerto Rico 3650-3700 (U.S. territory) Romania 3410-3900 Slovakia 3410-3900 Spain 3410-3900 Sweden 3410-3900 United Kingdom 3410-3900 United States 3650-3700 Virgin Islands 3650-3700 (U.S. territory) Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 56 Germany 5470-5725 5755-5875 Greece 5470-5725 5725-5795 Grenada 5470-5725 5725-5850 Guatemala 5735-5835 Honduras 5470-5725 5725-5850 Hong Kong 5250-5350 5470-5725 5725-5850 Iceland 5470-5725 5725-5875 India 5825-5875 Iraq 5735-5835 Ireland 5470-5725 5725-5875 Italy 5470-5725 Jamaica 5470-5725 5725-5850 Kenya 5250-5350 5735-5835 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 57 5470-5725 5815-5855 Taiwan 5250-5350 5490-5710 5735-5815 Thailand 5250-5350 5470-5725 5725-5850 Trinidad And 5470-5725 5725-5850 Tobago United 5725-5790, 5470-5725 Kingdom 5815-5850 5470-5600, United States 5150-5250 5250-5350 5725-5850 5650-5725 Uruguay 5470-5725 5725-5850 Uzbekistan 5470-5725 5725-5850 Venezuela 5150-5250 5250-5350 5735-5835 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 58 Channel Bandwidth (Band Edges in MHz) in dBm 5155-5175 10 MHz 5166-5186 5177-5250 5156-5180 5161-5185 20 MHz 5166-5209 5190-5250 5155-5192 5163-5202 30 MHz 5173-5211 5182-5250 5155-5204 5165-5219 40 MHz 5180-5228 5189-5250 5155-5214 5165-5233 50 MHz 5184-5242 5193-5250 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 59: Rohs/Weee Compliance Statement

    Per ricevere informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie apparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti pubblici di competenza, il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 60: Appendix F: Declaration Of Conformity

    X User Guide ® Appendix F: Declaration of 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 Conformity exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 61: Appendix G: Contact Information

    Appendix G: Contact Information Ubiquiti Networks Support Ubiquiti Support Engineers are located around the world and are dedicated to helping customers resolve software, hardware compatibility, or field issues as quickly as possible. We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24-hour period.
  • Page 62 ©2015 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, airFiber, airOS, RocketDish, TOUGHCable, and xRT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are...

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