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  • Page 1 11 GHz FDD Licensed Backhaul Radio Model: AF-11FX...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ethernet Carrier Drop Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 4 RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 5 Ubiquiti Networks Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Gigabit PoE Power Cord 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. TOUGHCable is designed for ™ outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
  • Page 8 The RX and TX SMA ports for the Chain 1 Low-Band Duplexer or High-Band Duplexer (MIMO mode only). In SISO mode, these unused ports are protected by the Duplexer Cap. 0 = Off, 1 = On, F = Flashing Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 9 Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity No Ethernet Link DATA Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity No Power Powered On * 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 10 Chapter 1: Overview airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Installation Requirements

    • At the installation site, install the antenna with the and so on, until both are fully tightened. Failure to mounted AF‑11FX radio (see the antenna’s Quick Start do so may result in damage to the Duplexer. Guide for installation instructions). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 12: Installing An Optional Duplexer (Mimo Mode)

    6. Remove the Duplexer Cap and Cap Washer from the AF‑11FX by removing the Cap Screw located inside the shroud. Duplexer Duplexer Cap Shroud Dust Covers Duplexer Shroud (side view) Cap Washer 2. Remove the Dust Covers from the radio’s four SMA ports. Cap Screw Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 13: Connecting Power Over Ethernet

    1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑11FX and slide the Port Cover off. 4. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the airFiber PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power source. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 14: Airfiber Configuration

    Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login. AF‑11FX radios use the same IP Address, you may lose access to the radios via the DATA ports.) Click the Network tab. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: 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 16 Guide the shroud’s tabs into the slots on the antenna. c. Push the shroud in and then pull it down until it locks into place. 3. If you are using DC power, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN. Arrow Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 17: Connecting Power

    For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such Follow the instructions for the source of power that you as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH‑SP, are using: Power over Ethernet or DC Power. at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector...

  • Page 18: Alignment

    Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest signal level on the Master. Note: Refer to “Signal LEDs” on page 2 for details on the signal values. Note: Maximum signal strength can best be achieved by iteratively sweeping through both azimuth and elevation. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 19: Installer Compliance Responsibility

    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. * Cable Loss includes loss due to the Duplexer(s). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Accessing The Airfiber Configuration Interface

    Interface for easy configuration and management via a and Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to web browser. I agree to these Terms of Use and the Ubiquiti Firmware There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration License Agreement, and click Login.

  • Page 22: Interface Pages

    • System The “System Tab” on page For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the 33 controls firmware update, device airFiber Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit customization, date settings, administrator warning. Please contact Ubiquiti at support@ubnt.com...

  • Page 23: Link Status

    (in dBm) of the remote AF‑11FX radio. MAC Address Displays the local radio’s Management Remote IP Displays the Management Ethernet IP address Ethernet MAC address. of the remote AF‑11FX radio. MAC Address Displays the Management Ethernet MAC address of the remote AF‑11FX radio. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 24: Signal Strength

    Wireless tab. If Automatic Rate Adaptation is enabled on the Wireless tab, then Modulation Rate displays the current speed in use and depends on the Maximum Modulation Rate specified on the Wireless tab and current link conditions. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 25: Ethernet

    SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is administratively shut down, this field displays “normal” . Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 26 AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Wireless Tab

    RX Frequency on one AF‑11FX radio are configured as the RX Frequency and TX Frequency, respectively, on the Radio Mode Use this setting to configure the mode of other radio. the radio to MIMO or SISO. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 28: Frequency Settings

    Modulation Rate to a lower setting to improve link • By default, this option uses hexadecimal performance. characters. 0‑9, A‑F, or a‑f are valid characters. • ASCII ASCII uses the standard English alphabet and numeric characters (0‑9, A‑Z, or a‑z). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Max 10x/8x/6x/4x Conducted Power The maximum conducted power for the 10x/8x/6x/4x modulation rates. Each field is editable only if Automatic Power Backoff is enabled. Restore Default Backoffs Click Restore to restore the default Max Conducted Power values. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 30 AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Network Tab

    DHCP server is not found. DHCP Fallback Netmask Specify the netmask the airFiber X radio should use if a DHCP server is not found. • Static Assign static IP settings to the airFiber X radio. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 32: Data Port Ethernet Settings

    IP address of a device if radio’s management interface CPU. you know its MAC address. airView Port The port number associated with the airView spectrum analyzer tool. The default value is 18888. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Ethernet Carrier Drop Settings

    Capacity Low Threshold to avoid flutter and multiple OSPF convergences. RX Capacity Low Threshold This is the minimum allowable RX capacity; if the RX capacity goes below this threshold, the Ethernet link will be dropped. The default is 0 Mbps. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6: Network Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Chapter 7: Services Tab

    Ping Watchdog is dedicated to continuous monitoring of default value is 3. the specific connection to the remote host using the Ping • Save Support Info Enabling this option generates a tool. The Ping tool works by sending ICMP echo request support information file. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 36: Snmp Agent

    Session Timeout Specifies the maximum timeout before the session expires. Once a session expires, you must log • Server Port Specify the TCP/IP port of the Telnet Server. in again using the username and password. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 37: Ntp Client

    Discovery Enables device discovery, so the airFiber X to IP addresses; Each DNS server on the Internet holds radio can be discovered by other Ubiquiti devices through these mappings in its respective DNS database. Dynamic the Discovery tool. Domain Name System (DDNS) is a network service that...
  • Page 38 Chapter 7: Services Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 39: Chapter 8: System Tab

    Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version. actions will damage the airFiber X radio! Build Number Displays the build number of the firmware version. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 40: Device

    Wireless, Network, • Current Password Enter the current password for Advanced, Services, and System tabs of the airFiber the administrator account. It is required to change the Configuration Interface. Password or Administrator Username. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 41 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 42 Chapter 8: System Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 43: Alignment

    To adjust the range of the Max Signal meter, use 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 44: Discovery

    AF-11FX User Guide Discovery Traceroute The Device Discovery tool searches for all Ubiquiti devices The Traceroute tool traces the hops from the airFiber X on your network. The Search field automatically filters radio to a specified outgoing IP address. Use this tool to...
  • Page 45 Cooler colors represent lower energy levels (with blue representing the lowest levels) in that frequency bin, and warmer colors (yellow, orange, or red) represent higher energy levels in that frequency bin. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: Log

    Real-time chart represents the real‑time power level of Clear To delete all entries in the system log, click Clear. each frequency. The refresh speed depends on the FPS. Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 47: Appendix J: Specifications

    6x (64QAM) 24 dBm 4x (16QAM) 30 dBm 2x (4QAM) 30 dBm 1x (QPSK) 30 dBm 1 Throughput and range values may vary depending on the environmental conditions. 2 Channel widths may vary according to country/region regulations. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 48 AF-11FX User Guide AF‑11FX Duplexer Low Channel: 10.700 to 10.955 GHz Low‑Band Duplexer High Channel : 11.200 to 11.445 GHz Low Channel : 10.940 to 11.200 GHz High‑Band Duplexer High Channel : 11.440 to 11.700 GHz Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 49: Appendix K: 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 50 Appendix K: Safety Notices airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 51: 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 52 AF-11FX User Guide 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 53: Appendix M: Compliance Information

    In most countries it is illegal to operate the AF-11FX without a license from the national or regional regulating authority. The AF-11FX has been verified by Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. as being in compliance with the requirements of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 47 C.F.R.

  • Page 54: Rohs/Weee Compliance Statement

    Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 55: Appendix N: Declaration Of Conformity

    NETWORKS zařízení, je ve shod se základními požadavky a [Czech] dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Español Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que este dispositivo UBIQUITI NETWORKS, cumple con los requisitos [Spanish] Dansk Hermed, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, erklærer at denne UBIQUITI esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o NETWORKS enhed, er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige...
  • Page 56 Appendix N: Declaration of Conformity airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 57: Appendix O: Contact Information

    Appendix O: 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 58 ©2017 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, airFiber, airOS, EdgeRouter, and TOUGHCable are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the...

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