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Ubiquiti airFiber 24 User Manual

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Models: AF-24, AF-24HD

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  • Page 1 24 GHz Point-to-Point Radio Models: AF-24, AF-24HD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ethernet Carrier Drop Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 4 Ubiquiti Networks Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    AF-24 or AF-24HD (Qty. 3) (50V, 1.2A) Quick Start Guide 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. It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Side Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Alignment Bracket Elevation Elevation Adjustment Adjustment Azimuth Adjustment Azimuth Adjustment Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Lock Bolts 24 GHz Serrated Ground Flange Nuts Bonding Point 24 GHz Port Cover Cover Lock Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 7 Serrated Flange Nuts Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Alignment Bracket Elevation Adjustment Elevation Azimuth Azimuth Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Serrated Flange Nuts Port Cover Cover Lock Ground Bonding Point Lanyard Loop Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 8 Status Long Flash* Registering Operational 10 Mbps Speed 100 Mbps No Ethernet Link Link/Act Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity * Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle) Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle) Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle) Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 9: Link Planning

    Wireless Mode (Master or Slave). Back-to-back airFiber http://www.itu.int/rec/R-REC-P.837/en 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 10: Installation Requirements

    (up to 100 m). We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable Installation Overview We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber 3.

  • Page 11: Airfiber Configuration

    U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Full-Duplex Diagram Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC • TX and RX Frequencies The TX Frequency on the regulations. Master must match the RX Frequency on the Slave, and vice versa. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 12 IPv6 format. Note: The airFiber Configuration Interface supports IPv6 formats excluding dotted quad and “::” (double-colon) notation. ASCII Enter a combination of alphanumeric characters (0-9, A-Z, or a-z). 8. Click Change and then click Apply. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    AF-24. b. Insert the Carriage Bolts into the Pole Clamps. c. Secure the clamps with the Flat Washers, Split Lock Washers, and Hex Nuts. Note orientation of slots 6 mm Aim towards link. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber units will void your warranty. Note: The grounding wire should be as short as possible and no longer than 1 meter (3.28 ft) in length. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Gps Antenna

    5. Connect the External GPS Antenna to the GPS SMA connector. 2. Place the magnetic External GPS Antenna on the mount. 3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the mount with a Cable Tie. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 16: Connecting Ethernet

    Max. 1 m (3.28 ft) 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port on the PoE Adapter. Outdoor GigE PoE Surge Protector EdgeRouter ™ Outdoor GigE PoE Surge Protector GigE PoE Adapter Power Source Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 17: Alignment

    2. For the Master and Slave, ensure the Azimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolts are in the middle of their • Audio tone (Optional equipment required. See “Using adjustment ranges. the Audio Tone” on page 18.) Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolt Azimuth (AZ) Adjustment Bolt Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 18 (-) dBm. For example, 61 represents a received signal level of -61 dBm, which is stronger than -72 dBm. Note: If the LED Display indicates an overload condition , see “RX Gain” on page 30 for more details about RX Gain and overload condition. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 19 6. Click Alignment. You will use the Align Antenna tool to point and optimize the antenna in the direction of maximum link signal. (The Antenna Alignment window is designed to refresh every 250 milliseconds. See “Align Antenna” on page 45 for more details.) Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 20 All Lock Bolts MUST be loose to avoid damage to the airFiber housing. Note: The Signal Strength bar graphs display the absolute power level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain. Lower values indicate stronger received signal levels. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 21 Lock Bolts, finalize the alignment of each airFiber AF-24 Elevation (EL) again, and retighten the Lock Bolts. Adjustment Bolt Note: If the Antenna Alignment window displays “Overload” to indicate overload condition, see “RX Gain” on page 30 for more details about RX Gain and overload condition. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 22 Wire colors may vary on RJ-12 cables. Azimuth (AZ) 3. Attach the RJ-12 connector to the AUX port of the Adjustment Bolt airFiber AF-24. 4. Connect a pair of headphones (or other listening device) to the female audio jack. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 23 Listen to the audio tone for each airFiber AF-24 to ensure that the value remains constant while tightening the Lock Bolts. If the audio tones change during the locking process, loosen the Lock Bolts, finalize the alignment of each airFiber AF-24 again, and retighten the Lock Bolts. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 25: Accessing The Airfiber Configuration Interface

    192.168.1.100). regulations. 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in 5. The airFiber Configuration Interface will appear, the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac). allowing you to customize your settings as needed. https://192.168.1.20 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 26: Navigating The Interface

    Each web-based management page is used to Icon Web-Based Management Page configure a specific aspect of the AF-24/AF-24HD radio, and is accessed by clicking its icon in the navigation bar Opens the Ubiquiti Network Management UNMS on the left side of the interface: System (UNMS ™...

  • Page 27: Notifications

    For a genuine airFiber AF-24, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower left corner of the screen. For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit warning. Please contact Ubiquiti at support@ubnt.com...
  • Page 28 AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Link Status

    The lock icon appears if the link is RX Channel Width Displays the local device’s current connected (no icon is shown if there is no connection). channel bandwidth in MHz. (Wireless Mode) Displays the mode of the local airFiber radio: Master or Slave. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 30: Statistics

    These two numbers indicate exactly how many dB out of alignment the system is. The colored bar indicates the relative signal strength. If the bar does not span the full width of the graph, your link is not optimally aimed. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: Device Status

    Google Maps (http://maps.google.com). ™ Altitude Based on GPS tracking, reports the local device’s current altitude relative to sea level. Synchronization airFiber uses GPS to synchronize the timing of its transmissions. By default, this option is Disabled. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4: Dashboard airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Wireless Tab

    Wireless Mode By default, the Wireless Mode is Slave. You must configure one airFiber AF-24 to Master because each Master Slave PtP link must have one Master. Half-Duplex Diagram Link Name Enter a name for your PtP link. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 34 RF signal conditions. Under certain conditions, you may prefer to lock the Maximum Modulation Rate to a lower setting to improve link This section allows you to configure the transmit and performance. receive frequencies for the local AF-24 device. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Wireless Security

    Advanced Wireless Settings This section allows you to configure advanced wireless settings such as GPS clock synchronization. GPS Clock Sync The airFiber AF-24 uses GPS to synchronize the timing of its transmissions. By default, this option is disabled. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 36 Chapter 5: Wireless Tab airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6: Network Tab

    DHCP server function of the router assigns a dynamic IP address, gateway IP address, and DNS address to the IP Address Specify the IP address of the AF-24. This IP airFiber AF-24. will be used for device management purposes. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 38: Data Port Ethernet Settings

    Use Pulse and Enabled are the two different methods used or 10 Mbps-Half. If you are running extra long Ethernet to signal to the failover mechanism that it should switch to cables, a link speed of 10 Mbps could help to achieve the backup link: better stability. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 39 Ethernet link will be dropped. The default is 0 seconds. High Threshold Timer This is the number of continuous seconds that the radio must remain above the maximum TX or RX capacity threshold before the link is declared operational again. The default is 0 seconds. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 40 AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 41: Chapter 7: Services Tab

    SNMP Agent Simple Network Monitor Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. Network administrators use SNMP to monitor network-attached devices for issues that warrant attention. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 42: Telnet Server

    SSH Server Enables SSH access to the airFiber AF-24. NTP Server • Specify the IP address or domain name of • Server Port Specify the TCP/IP port of the SSH Server. the NTP server. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 43: Dynamic Dns

    Discovery Enables device discovery, so the airFiber AF-24 airFiber AF-24’s IP settings. Even if the airFiber AF-24’s IP can be discovered by other Ubiquiti devices through the address changes, you can still access the airFiber AF-24 Discovery tool. through its domain name.
  • Page 44 Chapter 7: Services Tab airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 45: Chapter 8: System Tab

    2. Click Upload to upload the new firmware to the airFiber AF-24. 3. The Uploaded Firmware Version is displayed. Click Update to confirm. Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version. Build Number Displays the build number of the firmware version. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: Device

    For example, for April 5, 2012, enter 04/05/2012 in Verify New Password Re-enter the new password for the field. the read-only account. As you type the new password, the Password Strength indicates the relative strength from orange (least secure) to blue (most secure). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 47: Location

    We recommend that you back up your current system configuration before uploading the new configuration. Download 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. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 48 Chapter 8: System Tab airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 49: Align Antenna

    To adjust the range of the Max Signal meter, use the slider control. If you reduce the range, the bar graphs will be more sensitive to signal fluctuations, indicating the offset of the maximum indicator value and the scale itself. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 50: 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 configuration through its web management interface, click the device’s IP address.

  • Page 51: Airview

    (traditional spectrum analyzer) in Chart Panel 3. Energy (in dBm) is shown in real time as a function of frequency. Note: Energy is defined as the power ratio in decibels (dB) of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt (mW). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 52 Check the box to enable the bottom chart. This graph displays a traditional spectrum analyzer in which energy (in dBm) is shown in real time as a function of frequency. There are three traces in this view: Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Log

    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 54 Chapter 9: Tools airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Specifications

    -78 dBm 500 Mbps 253 Mbps QPSK SISO -80 dBm 250 Mbps 127 Mbps ¼x QPSK SISO -87 dBm 62.5 Mbps 31.7 Mbps * FDD = (2) 100 MHz channels and TDD = (1) 100 MHz channel Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 56 Cross-Polarity Isolation > 28 dB AF-24 Capacity (Mbps) Rate Modulation 100 MHz Channel Width* 64QAM MIMO 1500.0 16QAM MIMO 1000.0 QPSK MIMO 500.0 QPSK SISO 250.0 ¼x ¼ QPSK SISO 62.5 * Aggregate capacity in Full-Duplex mode Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 57 -78 dBm 500 Mbps 253 Mbps QPSK SISO -80 dBm 250 Mbps 127 Mbps ¼x QPSK SISO -87 dBm 62.5 Mbps 31.7 Mbps * FDD = (2) 100 MHz channels and TDD = (1) 100 MHz channel Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 58 > 28 dB AF-24HD Capacity (Mbps) Rate Modulation 100 MHz Channel Width* 256QAM MIMO 2000.0 64QAM MIMO 1500.0 16QAM MIMO 1000.0 QPSK MIMO 500.0 QPSK SISO 250.0 ¼x ¼ QPSK SISO 62.5 * Aggregate capacity in Full-Duplex mode Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Appendix B: Safety Notices airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    (including the Products) for buyer’s application (VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any and/or failure of products (including the Products) to meet other original Ubiquiti label(s).
  • Page 62 RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to any transactions regarding the sale of the Products. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 63: Appendix D: Compliance Information

    L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Appendix E: Declaration Of Conformity

    šiuo interneto adresu: Conformity [Lithuanian] www.ubnt.com/compliance Malti B’dan, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, niddikjara li dan it-tip ta’ tagħmir tar- radju AF-24/AF-24HD huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. [Maltese] български С настоящото UBIQUITI NETWORKS декларира, че този Id-dikjarazzjoni tal-konformità tista’ tiġi kkonsultata minn тип...
  • Page 66 Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity airFiber AF-24/AF-24HD User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 67: Appendix F: Contact Information

    © 2012-2018 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, airFiber, airOS, airView, EdgeRouter, TOUGHCable, and UNMS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
  • Page 68 w w w . u b n t . c o m...

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