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Summary of Contents for Ubiquiti AIR FIBER 11FX
- Page 1 11 GHz FDD Licensed Backhaul Radio Model: AF‑11FX...
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Page 2: Package Contents
Quick Start Guide (50V, 1.2A) TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal... -
Page 3: Installation Requirements
Antenna Compatibility The airFiber AF‑11FX radio is designed for use with the airFiber X antenna model AF-11G35 Installation Requirements • Clear line of sight between airFiber radios • Vertical mounting orientation • Mounting point: • At least 1 m below the highest point on the structure •... -
Page 4: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Captive Screw Duplexer Cap* Chain 0: Connects to Antenna * Chain 1 (Under Cap) Connects to Antenna (Requires Optional Second Duplexer) Duplexer Shroud Panel Port Cover... - Page 5 Ports Management Data Port Port Reset VDC IN Button 50V 1.2A Management Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet port for configuration. In-Band Management is enabled by default in the airFiber Configuration Interface. When In-Band Management is disabled, the MGMT port is the only port that can monitor, configure, and/or update firmware.
- Page 6 Duplexer Ports TX 0 RX 0 RX 1 TX 1 Top View of AF-11FX (Duplexer Shroud Removed) TX 0 RX 0 RX 1 TX 1 TX 0, RX 0 The TX and RX SMA ports for the Chain 0 Low-Band Duplexer or High-Band Duplexer (SISO and MIMO modes).
- Page 7 LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on. Signal 3 LED will light green when on. Signal 2 LED will light yellow when on. Signal 1 LED will light red when on. Bootup to airOS When powering on, the Power, MIMO, LINK, and Signal 1-4 LEDs light on.
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Page 8: Additional Leds
Additional LEDs State Status RF Off Short Flash* Syncing LINK Normal Flash* Beaconing Long Flash* Registering Operational Radio Configured in SISO Mode MIMO Radio Configured in MIMO Mode No Ethernet Link MGMT Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity No Ethernet Link DATA Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity... -
Page 9: Installation Overview
Installation Overview We recommend that you configure your paired AF‑11FX radios before site installation. The overview below summarizes the installation procedure, and the subsequent sections provide detailed installation information. • Install the Duplexer(s) in the AF‑11FX radio. • Connect the airFiber Gigabit PoE adapter to the DATA port, and connect your computer to the MGMT port. - Page 10 2. Remove the Dust Covers from the TX 0 and RX 0 ports of the AF‑11FX radio. Do not remove the Dust Covers from the RX 1 and TX 1 ports. 3. Seat the SMA Ports of the Duplexer onto the TX 0 and RX 0 ports of the AF‑11FX, while positioning the Low Channel and High Channel ports to yield the required transmit and receive frequencies.
- Page 11 5. Reseat the Duplexer Shroud onto the AF‑11FX radio and tighten the Captive Screw to secure the Duplexer Shroud. 6. Repeat steps 1‑4 for the radio to be used on the other end of the link, ensuring that the numbers on the second radio’s Duplexer are in the reverse order of the numbers on first radio’s Duplexer.
- Page 12 3. Seat the SMA Ports of one Duplexer onto the TX 0 and RX 0 ports of the AF‑11FX, while positioning the Low Channel and High Channel ports to yield the required transmit and receive frequencies. 4. Attach the second Duplexer (not included) to the RX 1 and TX 1 ports, ensuring that the numbers on the adjacent sides of the Duplexers match.
- Page 13 5. Secure each Duplexer to the radio by tightening the collars on the SMA Ports. WARNING: Tighten the collars alternately, turning one collar a half turn, then the other collar a half turn, and so on, until both are fully tightened. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Duplexer.
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Page 14: Connecting Power Over Ethernet
7. Reseat the Duplexer Shroud onto the AF‑11FX radio and tighten the Captive Screw to secure the Duplexer Shroud. 8. Repeat steps 1‑7 for the other radio to be used in the link, ensuring that the numbers on the second radio’s Duplexers are in the reverse order of the numbers on the first radio’s Duplexers. - Page 15 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF‑11FX to the POE port of the adapter. WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model GP-C500-120G. Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty.
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Page 16: Airfiber Configuration
airFiber Configuration The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings: Wireless Mode • Configure one AF‑11FX as the Master and the other as the Slave. • Frequency Setting The TX Frequency and RX Frequency settings must be the reverse of each other on both the Master and the Slave. - Page 17 4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login. Settings, and then click the Wireless tab. 5.
- Page 18 6. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings: a. For one AF‑11FX, select Master as the Wireless Mode. For the other AF-11FX, keep the default, Slave. b. Enter a name in the Link Name field. This should be the same on both the Master and the Slave. c.
- Page 19 10. In-Band Management is enabled by default, so each airFiber radio must have a unique IP Address. (If the airFiber radios use the same IP Address, you may lose access to the airFiber radios via the DATA ports.) Click the Network tab. a.
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Page 20: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Install a Ground Wire 1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point located on the back of the AF‑11FX, near the lower‑right corner. Ground Bonding Point 2. Attach a ground wire (min. 10 AWG or 5 mm ) to the lug and replace the nut to secure the wire. - Page 21 Mount to the airFiber Antenna Follow the instructions in this section to mount the AF‑11FX to an airFiber AF-11G35 antenna: 1. Attach an RF Cable to an RF connector labeled H or V. Then slide the silicone boot over the RF connector to protect it. Note: For SISO mode, use the RF connector (H or V) as determined by your licensing.
- Page 22 3. Connect the RF Cable(s) (one in SISO mode, two in MIMO mode) to the radio as follows: • Attach the RF Cable from the H Connector to the radio’s Chain 0 connector. • Attach the RF Cable from the V Connector to the radio’s Chain 1 connector.
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Page 23: Connecting Data
Connecting Data 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑11FX and slide the Port Cover off. 2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the DATA port. 3. If you are using DC power, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN. -
Page 24: Connecting Power
Connecting Power Follow the instructions for the source of power that you are using: Power over Ethernet or DC Power. Power Over Ethernet 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF‑11FX to the POE port of the adapter. WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model GP-C500-120G. -
Page 25: Surge Protection
Surge Protection For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH‑SP, at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector within one meter of the airFiber DATA port, and install the second surge protector at the ingress point of the location housing the wired network equipment. -
Page 26: Establishing A Link
Alignment Tips • To accurately align the airFiber radios for best performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at a time. • You may need to use additional hardware to compensate for issues such as the improper orientation of a mounting pole or significant elevation differences between airFiber radios. - Page 27 Adjust the elevation angle: a. Loosen the eight hex head bolts to so that the washers can spin freely by hand. b. Tighten or loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolt to set the desired tilt. c. Tighten the eight hex head bolts. Elevation Adjustment Bolt Note:...
- Page 28 Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest signal level on the Master. Note: Refer to the Signal LEDs section for details on the signal values. Note: Maximum signal strength can best be achieved by iteratively sweeping through both azimuth and elevation.
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Page 29: Installer Compliance Responsibility
Installer Compliance Responsibility Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. The Output Power, Antenna Gain, Cable Loss*, TX Frequency and RX Frequency fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements. -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications airFiber AF‑11FX Dimensions 327 x 112 x 86 mm (12.87 x 4.41 x 3.39") Weight 2.26 kg (5.0 lb) RF Connectors (4) SMA Weatherproof, Two per Chain: TX 0, RX 0 (Chain 0) and TX 1, RX 1 (Chain 1) (2) N‑Type Waterproof, One per Duplexer Power Supply 50V, 1.2A PoE Gigabit Adapter (Included) - Page 31 Radio Operating Frequency 10.7‑11.7 GHz (Depends on Regulatory Region Max. Conducted TX 30 dBm Power (Depends on Regulatory Region Frequency Accuracy ± 1 ppm Channel Bandwidth 3.5/5/7/10/14/20/28/30/40/50/56 MHz Selectable2 Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles 1 For region‑specific details, refer to the Compliance chapter of the airFiber AF‑11FX User Guide at downloads.ubnt.com/airfiber 2 Channel widths may vary according to country/region regulations.
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Page 32: Online Resources
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