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Ubiquiti AIR FIBERAF24 User Manual

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  • Page 1 24 GHz Point to Point 1.4+ Gbps Radio Model: AF24...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Device Discovery ..............26 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 3 Ubiquiti Networks Support ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    System Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Linux, or Mac OS X • Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above) • Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above) Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 5 Audio Tone” on page 12 for more details. Digital display used for power, status, and mode LED Display information. 10/100 Mbps, secured port for configuration. By CONFIG default, this is the only port that can monitor, configure, and/or update firmware. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 6: Link Planning

    Co-located airFiber radios must use the same Wireless Mode (Master or Slave). Back-to-back airFiber radios can use the same frequency. We recommend that you use different frequencies for adjacent airFiber radios; however, this is not a strict requirement. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    We recommend that you protect your networks from the most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the...

  • Page 8: Airfiber Configuration

    U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Master Slave 5. Click the Wireless tab. Half-Duplex Diagram Full Duplex The TX and RX Frequencies must be different. Master Slave Full-Duplex Diagram Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    IP Address. If the airFiber radios use the same IP Address, then you may lose access to the airFiber radios via the CONFIG and DATA ports. d. Click Change and then click Apply. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 10 6 mm gap between the Seat the screws into the slots. Securely tighten the screw head and the bracket. screws. WARNING: To prevent injury, ensure that all four screws are seated and fully tightened. 6 mm Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Connecting Ethernet

    4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the DATA port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter. 5. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 12: Alignment

    Ground to Pole, Tower, or Grounding Block (Max. 1 m from Ground Bonding Point) Max. 1 m Outdoor GigE PoE Surge Protector GigE Router or Switch Outdoor GigE PoE Surge Protector GigE PoE Adapter Power Source Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 13 The Antenna Alignment window reloads every second. (See “Align Antenna” on page 30 for more details.) RF Power (-dBm) g. The Antenna Alignment window appears. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 14 AF24 to ensure that the value remains constant when tightening the Lock Bolts. If the Signal Levels change during Azimuth (AZ) the locking process, loosen the Lock Bolts, finalize the Adjustment Bolt alignment of each airFiber AF24 again, and retighten the Lock Bolts. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Pinouts from RJ-12 to 3.5 mm Stereo Phono Jack 3. Listen to the audio tone, and adjust the elevation until the highest pitch is heard. Note: Wire colors may vary on RJ-12 cables. Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolt Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 16 Listen to the audio tone for each airFiber AF24 to ensure that the value remains constant when tightening the Lock Bolts. If the pitch changes during the locking process, loosen the Lock Bolts, finalize the alignment of each airFiber AF24 again, and retighten the Lock Bolts. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 17: Accessing The Airfiber Configuration Interface

    LAN that is connected to the CONFIG port on the allowing you to customize your settings as needed. airFiber AF24. 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

    • “Ping” on page 31 • “Traceroute” on page 31 • “RX Speed Test” on page 31 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

    Flash Rate of LED RF Off Syncing Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle) Beaconing Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle) Registering Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle) Operational Link Name Displays the name of your link. Security AES-128 is enabled at all times. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 20: Monitor

    Displays the speed and duplex of the CONFIG port. DATA Displays the speed and duplex of the DATA port. Clear To delete all entries in the system log, click Clear. Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Wireless Tab

    To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is displayed), the airFiber AF24 times out and resumes its earlier configuration. • Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. Master Slave Full-Duplex Diagram Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 22: Basic Wireless Settings

    Rate is displayed. Lock the Modulation Rate to the setting • ASCII Enter a combination of alphanumeric characters. of your choice. Using 128-bit, SHA1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1), airFiber AF24 hashes the ASCII key to create a 128-bit key for AES. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 23: Chapter 6: Network Tab

    To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is displayed), the airFiber AF24 times out and resumes its earlier configuration. • Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 24 DNS server. This entry is optional and used only if the primary DNS server is not responding. Management VLAN If enabled, automatically creates a management Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN). • VLAN ID Enter a unique VLAN ID from 2 to 4094. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 25: Chapter 7: Advanced Tab

    By default, the option is Auto. The airFiber AF24 automatically negotiates transmission parameters, such as speed and duplex, with its counterpart. In this process, the networked devices first share their capabilities and then choose the fastest transmission mode they both support. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 26: Chapter 8: Services Tab

    If the defined number of replies is not Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is displayed), received, the tool reboots the airFiber AF24. the airFiber AF24 times out and resumes its earlier configuration. • Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 27: Snmp Agent

    SSH access to the airFiber AF24; otherwise, an authorized key is required. • Authorized Keys Click Edit to import a public key file for SSH access to the airFiber AF24 instead of using an admin password. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 28: Telnet Server

    Internet. be reported. The more detailed the system messages reported, the greater the volume of log messages • NTP Server Specify the IP address or domain name of generated. the NTP server. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Device Discovery

    ™ Device Discovery Discovery Enables device discovery, so the airFiber AF24 can be discovered by other Ubiquiti devices through the Discovery tool. Enables Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) communications, so the airFiber AF24 can send out CDP packets to share its information.

  • Page 30: Chapter 9: System Tab

    Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is displayed), checks for updates. To manually check for an update, click the airFiber AF24 times out and resumes its earlier Check Now. configuration. • Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: Device

    URL: system user. www.ubnt.com/wiki/How_to_import_Language_Profile • Key button Click this button to change the read-only Date Settings password. New Password Enter the new password for the read-only account. Show Check the box to display the read-only password characters. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 32: Miscellaneous

    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 be generated at their request. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Align Antenna

    “Aiming Using the airFiber Configuration Interface” signal fluctuations, indicating the offset of the maximum on page 10 for more details.) The Antenna Alignment indicator value and the scale itself. window reloads every second. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 34: Discovery

    It reports the MAC Address (except for airFiber devices), Device Name, Mode, SSID, Product type, Firmware version, and IP Address for each Ubiquiti device. To access a device Destination Host Enter the IP address of the destination configuration through its Web management interface, host.

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Specifications

    Auxiliary Port (1) RJ-12, Alignment Tone Port System Maximum Throughput 1.4 Gbps Maximum Range 13 km Packets per Second > 1 Million Encryption 128-Bit AES Forward Error Correction 164/205 Cyclic Prefix 1/16 Fixed Uplink/Downlink Ratio 50% Fixed Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 36 100 MHz Operating Channels 24.1 GHz, 24.2 GHz Modulation 64QAM MIMO 16QAM MIMO QPSK MIMO QPSK SISO Integrated Split Antenna Gain 33 dBi Beamwidth < 3.5° Front-to-Back Ratio 30 dB Polarity Dual-Slant Polarization Cross-Polarity Isolation > 28 dB Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 37: Appendix B: 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 38: General Warranty

    Buyer for breach of warranty and shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of UBIQUITI NETWORKS with respect to the quality and performance of the Products. UBIQUITI NETWORKS reserves the right to inspect all defective Products (which must be returned by Buyer to UBIQUITI NETWORKS factory freight prepaid).

  • Page 39: Appendix D: Compliance Information

    1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB-003 Canada. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Appendix E: Declaration Of Conformity

    UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ [Hungarian] követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Íslenska Hér me l sir UBIQUITI NETWORKS yfir ví a UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, er í samræmi vi grunnkröfur og a rar kröfur, sem ger ar [Icelandic] eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 42: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Support Forum: forum.ubnt.com Downloads: downloads.ubnt.com 91 E. Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 www.ubnt.com © 2012 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. airFiber ™ and Ubiquiti Networks ™ are trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. WPA ™ and WPA2 ™...

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