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- Page 1 Package Contents airFiber AF-11FX Zip Ties (Qty. 2) airFiber Gigabit PoE (50V, 1.2A) Power Cord Antenna Compatibility Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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Page 2: Installation Requirements
The airFiber AF-11FX radio is designed for use with the airFiber X antenna model AF- 11G35*. * Check your local/regional regulations for the antenna gain allowed for your application Installation Requirements Clear line of sight between airFiber radios Vertical mounting orientation... -
Page 3: Hardware Overview
(Optional) If not using PoE: DC power source and 12/30 AWG power cable Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and shielded RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet connections. Hardware Overview Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD... - Page 4 Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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- Page 6 Low-Band Duplexer High-Band Duplexer Chain 0 / Chain 1 When the Chain 0 or Chain 1 duplexer is installed, its N-type connector is located here, allowing connection to an RF cable (Chain 1 is covered by the removable duplexer cap). Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on.
- Page 7 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 AF‑11FX is fully booted. Signal Level Once fully booted, the Signal 1-4 LEDs act as a bar graph showing how close the AF‑11FX is to ideal aiming.
- Page 8 Beaconing Registering Operational MIMO LED Radio Configured in SISO Mode Radio Configured in MIMO Mode MGMT LED No Ethernet Link Ethernet Link Established Random Flash Ethernet Activity Data LED No Ethernet Link Ethernet Link Established Random Flash Ethernet Activity Power LED No Power Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API...
- Page 9 Powered On 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. Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is already powered on.
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Page 10: Installation Overview
the duplexer cap. N Connector Female N-type connector into which the antenna cable is plugged. SMA Port High-band and low-band channel SMA ports. Note: Duplexers are not included with the AF-11FX. SISO mode requires one Low-Band Duplexer or one High-Band Duplexer. MIMO mode requires either two Low-Band Duplexers or two High-Band Duplexers. - Page 11 Installing the Duplexers Installing the Duplexer for SISO Mode Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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- Page 13 Note: Position the low channel and high channel ports to yield the required transmit and receive frequencies. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
- Page 14 WARNING: Tighten the collars alternately, a half turn at a time, until both are fully tightened. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Duplexer. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
- Page 15 5. 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. Note: For example, if the numbers on the first radio’s Duplexer are (left to right) 1/3, then the numbers on the second radio’s Duplexer should be 3/1.
- Page 16 Note: MIMO operation requires two licenses, one per polarization and two Duplexers of the same band type. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
- Page 17 Note: Position the low channel and high channel ports to yield the required transmit and receive frequencies. Also, ensure that the numbers on the right- side Duplexer are in the reverse order of the numbers on the left-side Duplexer. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
- Page 18 WARNING: Tighten the collars alternately, a half turn at a time, until both are fully tightened. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Duplexer. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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Page 20: Connecting Power Over Ethernet
6. Repeat steps 1-5 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. Note: For example, if the numbers on the first radio’s Duplexers are (left to right) 2/4 and 4/2, the numbers on the second radio’s Duplexers should be 4/2 and 2/4. - Page 21 Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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Page 22: Airfiber Configuration
WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model POE-50-60W. Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty. airFiber Configuration 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 23 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet. 3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.20 in the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac). 4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language.
- Page 24 5. Click Settings, and then click the Wireless tab. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
- Page 25 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.
- Page 26 Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit hexadecimal digits: 0-9, A-F, or a-f). You can omit zeroes and use colons, similar to the 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). 9.
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Page 27: Hardware Installation
11. Disconnect the Ethernet cables from the MGMT and DATA ports on the AF-11FX. Configuration of the AF-11FX radio is complete. Repeat the instructions in the airFiber Configuration section on the other AF-11FX radio. For details on the airFiber Configuration Interface, refer to the airFiber AF-11FX User Guide, available at: ui.com/download/airfiber Hardware Installation... - Page 28 3. At the installation site, secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or grounding bar. WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your warranty. Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible and no longer than one meter in length.
- Page 29 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.
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Page 31: Connecting Data
Note: Align the dot on the side of the shroud with the arrowhead on the dish antenna. Connecting Data Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD... - Page 32 Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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Page 33: Connecting Power
3. If you are using DC power, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN. Connecting Power Follow the instructions for the source of power that you are using: Power over Ethernet or DC Power. Power Over Ethernet WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model POE-50-60W. - Page 34 DC Power 1. Connect a DC power cable to the Terminal Block. (The +VDC and GND can be connected to either terminal.) 2. Connect the other end of the DC power cable to a DC power supply that supplies +50VDC. WARNING: Applying a negative voltage such as -48VDC will damage the radio.
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Page 35: Surge Protection
3. Connect the DC power supply to its source. Surge Protection For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP-G2, 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 36 Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
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Page 37: 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 38 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. Create PDF in your applications with the Pdfcrowd HTML to PDF API PDFCROWD...
- Page 39 Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the Masterand Slave. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the Slave’s position, adjust the azimuth and elevation as described in step 1. 3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the Slave are displaying signal levels.
- Page 40 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 41: Installer Compliance Responsibility
For detailed information on setting up an airFiber link, see the airFiber AF-11FX User Guide available at: ui.com/download/airfiber 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. - Page 42 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)
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Page 43: Safety Notices
Channel Bandwidth 3.5/5/7/10/14/20/ 28/30/40/50/56 MHz Selectable Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles For region-specific details, refer to the Compliance chapter of the airFiber AF-11FX User Guide at ui.com/download/airfiber Channel widths may vary according to country/region regulations. Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. -
Page 44: Limited Warranty
Compliance FCC / CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) The AF-11FX has been verified by Ubiquiti Inc. as being in compliance with the requirements of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 47 C.F.R. Part 101, and may not be operated without a station license. In the United States such licenses are issued by the FCC to entities other than agencies of the United States government. - Page 45 licensed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) acting upon the recommendation of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC). Frequency Plan The AF-11FX frequency plan is compliant with FCC and IC specifications, as listed in the following table: Band 11 GHz Frequency Range (GHz) 10.7 - 11.7...
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Page 46: Australia And New Zealand
Lors de l’installation et de la mise en fonctionnement de l’équipement, assurez-vous qu’il y ait une distance minimale de 270 cm entre l’élément rayonnant et vous. Cet émetteur ne doit être installé à proximité d’aucune autre antenne ni d’aucun autre émetteur, et ne doit être utilisé... -
Page 47: Weee Compliance Statement
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