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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks
Point‐to‐Point Radio, model AF5U. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the airFiber AF5U, show you
how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface, and explain how to set up an airFiber link.
Package Contents
airFiber AF5U
Pole Mount
Bracket
airFiber AF5U
PoE Adapter
Quick Start Guide
(50V, 1.2A GigE)
Hardware Overview
Side
Back
Interfaces
Interface
Description
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the RESET
RESET
button for more than five seconds while the unit is
already powered on.
Digital display used for power, status, and mode
LED Display
information.
DATA
10/100/1000 Mbps port handles all user traffic.
AUX
Port for audio tone aiming.
10/100 Mbps, secured port for configuration. By
Management
default, this is the only port that can monitor, configure,
and/or update firmware.
airFiber
™
Pole Clamps
Cable Ties
(Qty. 2)
Power Cord
24 GHz
™
(Qty. 2)
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- Page 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks airFiber 24 GHz ™ ™ Point‐to‐Point Radio, model AF5U. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the airFiber AF5U, show you how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface, and explain how to set up an airFiber link. Package Contents airFiber AF5U Pole Mount Pole Clamps Cable Ties Bracket (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) airFiber AF5U PoE Adapter Power Cord Quick Start Guide (50V, 1.2A GigE) Hardware Overview Side Back Interfaces Interface Description ...
- Page 2 LEDs Off 10/100 Mbps Speed On 1000 Mbps Off No Ethernet Link Link/Act On Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity Off 10Mbps Speed On 100 Mbps Off No Ethernet Link On Ethernet Link Established Link/Act Random Flashing Ethernet Activity Off No GPS Synchronization GPS On Operational (Strong Signal) Normal Flash* Operational (Weak Signal) Off Slave Mode ...
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Page 3: Installation Requirements
Reserved 8X On 8X Modulation 6X On 6X Modulation On 4x Modulation 4X to 0.25X Normal Flash 2X Modulation Off 1x and 0.25X Modulation Installation Requirements Clear line of sight between airFiber radios Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation Mounting location with < 0.5° displacement due to twist and sway under wind loading Mounting point: At least 1 meter below the highest point on the structure For tower installations, at least 3 meters below the top of the tower Ground wires – min. 8 AWG (10 mm ) and max. length: 1 meter. As a safety precaution, ground the airFiber radios to grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars. WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber units will void your warranty. Outdoor, shielded Category 5e (or above) cabling should be used for all wired Ethernet connections. Category 6 is required for installations with long cable runs (up to 100 m). We recommend that you protect your networks from the most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks with industrial grade shielded Ethernet cable and shielded RJ‐45 connectors from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable ... -
Page 4: Installation Overview
Installation Overview We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber radios before mounting. Below is an overview of the installation with specific details on the following pages: Connect Power over Ethernet to the DATA port, and connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and the MANAGEMENTport. Configure the device settings in the airFiber Configuration Interface. Once configuration is complete, disconnect the cables to move the airFiber radios. Reconnect at the site. After you have mounted the airFiber radios, establish and optimize the RF link. Below is an image of the airFiber panel to view for establishing an optimized RF link. ... -
Page 5: Connecting Power Over Ethernet
Connecting Power over Ethernet Push the button in the Port Cover and slide the Port Cover down to access the RJ45 connectors. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the DATA port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power source. airFiber Configuration The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings: Wireless Mode Configure one airFiber AF5U as the Master and the other as the Slave. Duplex The airFiber AF5U supports both half‐duplex and full‐duplex operation. Half‐duplex operation provides more frequency planning options at the cost of higher latency and throughput. Full‐duplex operation provides the highest throughput and lowest latency; however, you have fewer frequency management options. Half Duplex (default) The TX and RX Frequencies can be the same or different to suit local interference. HalfDuplex Diagram Full Duplex The TX and RX Frequencies should be different. FullDuplex Diagram TX and RX Frequencies The TX Frequency on the Master must match the RX Frequency on the Slave, and vice versa. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the MANAGEMENT port on the airFiber AF5U. ... - Page 6 Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for example, 192.168.1.100). Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac). 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. Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Click the Wireless tab. Enter the Basic Wireless Settings: For one airFiber AF5U, select Master from the Wireless Mode drop‐down. For the other airFiber AF5U, keep the default, Slave. Enter a name in the Link Name field. This should be the same on both the Master and the Slave. For the Duplex drop‐down: Half Duplex The default mode. The TX and RX Frequencies can be the same or different to suit local interference. Full Duplex The TX and RX Frequencies should be different. Select a TX Frequency. This must match the RX Frequency on your other airFiber AF5U. Select a RX Frequency. This must match the TX Frequency of your other airFiber AF5U. If needed, change the Output Power, Maximum Modulation Rate, and/or RX Gain settings. ...
- Page 7 Configure the Wireless Security: Select the AES Key Type, HEX or ASCII. For the Key field: HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16‐bit HEX values: 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). Click Change and then click Apply. InBand Management is enabled by default, so each airFiber radio must have a unique IP Address. (If the airFiber radios use the same IP Address, then you may lose access to the airFiber radios via the DATA ports.) To change the network settings: Click the Network tab. Change the IP Address, Netmask, and other settings to make them compatible with your network. Click Change and then click Apply. Repeat the instructions in the airFiber Configuration section on your other airFiber radio. After you have configured the airFiber radios, disconnect them and move them to your installation site. ...
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Page 8: Connecting Ethernet
Connecting Ethernet Turn the Cover Lock to the Unlocked icon. Slide the Port Cover down to remove it. Connect a TOUGHCable or other outdoor, shielded CAT5e/6 cable to the DATA port. Create a strain relief for the Ethernet cable by feeding a Cable Tie through the tie slot alongside the cable. Then wrap the Cable Tie around the cable and tighten. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the DATA port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power source. Note: For added protection, we recommend installing two GigE PoE surge protectors. 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. Alignment Tips We recommend using a pair of installers in constant communication because in the fine tuning stage, one installer makes azimuth and elevation adjustments on one airFiber radio while the other installer reports the received signal level at the other airFiber radio. (Fine‐ tuning is necessary because the main lobe of the receiver is more narrow than that of the transmitter, in both azimuth and elevation.) To accurately align the airFiber radios for best performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at a time. For more convenient alignment, you may consider using long range scopes (not included) temporarily attached to your airFiber radios. 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 the airFiber radios. Establishing a Preliminary Link Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a preliminary link. This requires the Master and Slave to be within a few degrees of the line of sight between the airFiber radios. Note: The Master must be aimed first at the Slave because the Slave does not transmit any RF signal until it detects ... - Page 9 Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest received signal level on the Slave's numeric LED Display, which is located next to the MANAGEMENT port. If necessary, adjust the Slave's position on the pole. Note: Values on the LED Display are displayed in negative (‐) dBm. For example, 61 represents a received signal level of ‐61 dBm. Lower values indicate stronger received signal levels. Master Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the Master until the strongest received signal level is displayed on the LED Display of the Master. Sweep the Azimuth (AZ) Adjustment Bolt of the Master through its adjustment range. Sweep the Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolt of the Master through its adjustment range. Note: If the LED Display indicates an overload condition , refer to the airFiber AF5U User Guide at: documentation.ubnt.com for more information. Fine‐Tuning the Link The Azimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolts of the Alignment Bracket adjust the azimuth and elevation within a range of ±10°. For accurate alignment, make adjustments on one end of the link while the other installer reports the received signal level at the other end of the link. Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the Master and Slave. Slave Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the Slave until the other installer sees the strongest received signal level displayed on the LED Display of the Master. Master Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the Master until the other installer sees the strongest received signal level displayed on the LED Display of the Slave. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you achieve a symmetric link, with the received signal levels within 1 dB of each other. This ensures the best possible data rate between the airFiber radios. Lock the alignment on both airFiber radios by tightening all eight Lock Bolts on the Alignment Bracket. Observe the LED Display of each airFiber AF5U to ensure that the value remains constant while tightening the Lock Bolts. If the LED value ...
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Page 10: 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 Frequencies and Output Power fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements. Specifications airFiber AF5U Dimensions 938.4 x 468.4 x 281.4 mm (36.95 x 18.44 x 11.08 in) Weight 10 kg (not including mount) Operating Frequency 5725 ‐ 5850 MHz (FCC 15.247, IC RSS 210) Max EIRP 47 dBm per transmit chain Max Power Consumption < 50 W Power Supply 50V, 1.2A PoE GigE Adapter (Included) Power Method Passive Power over Ethernet (42‐ 58VDC) Certifications CE, FCC, IC Mounting Pole Mount Kit (Included) Operating Temperature ‐40 to 55° C (‐40 to 131° F) Networking Interface Data Port (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Management Port (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port ... -
Page 11: Electrical Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2‐wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short‐circuit backup protection. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations. General Warranty UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) represents and warrants that the Products furnished hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation. UBIQUITI NETWORKS sole and exclusive obligation under the foregoing warranty shall be to repair or replace, at its option, any defective Product that fails during the warranty period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any item is not included in this warranty. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any warranties arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice with respect to the products. Repair or replacement in the manner provided herein shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of 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). No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will be returned to Buyer freight collect. UBIQUITI NETWORKS shall have no obligation to make repairs or replacement necessitated by catastrophe, fault, negligence, misuse, abuse, or accident by Buyer, Buyer’s customers or any other parties. The warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its original term. EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY DATA, SERVICE, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PROVIDERS HEREBY DISCLAIM AND MAKE NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, QUALITY OF SERVICE OR RESULTS, AVAILABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, LACK OF VIRUSES, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON‐INFRINGEMENT. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NEITHER UBIQUITI NETWORKS NOR ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS CONTROLS BUYER’S EQUIPMENT OR THE TRANSFER OF DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, AND THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THESE PROBLEMS. Warranty Conditions ... -
Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB‐003 Canada. Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisies de façon que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie. Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempts de licence norme(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif. RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 125 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except as listed for this product's certification. Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé en considérant une distance de séparation de toute personnes d'au moins 125 cm et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur, excluant la liste de certification de ce produit. CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it. This equipment is intended to be accessed only by service personnel and/or trained professionals. Alert Sign (!) Follows CE Marking Alert sign must be indicated if a restriction on use applied to the product and it must follow the CE marking. Declaration of Conformity Česky UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími [Czech] p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de [Danish] væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Nederlands Hierbij verklaart UBIQUITI NETWORKS dat het toestel UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, in overeenstemming is met de essentiële [Dutch] eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Bij deze verklaart UBIQUITI NETWORKS dat deze UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. English Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, declares that this UBIQUITI ... - Page 13 asjakohastele sätetele. Suomi UBIQUITI NETWORKS vakuuttaa täten että UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY [Finnish] oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Français Par la présente UBIQUITI NETWORKS déclare que l’appareil UBIQUITI NETWORKS, device est conforme aux exigences [French] essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Deutsch Hiermit erklärt UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dass sich diese UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden [German] Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet”. (BMWi) Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ UBIQUITI NETWORKS ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ [Greek] ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1995/5/ΕΚ. Magyar Alulírott, UBIQUITI NETWORKS nyilatkozom, hogy a 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. Italiano Con la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS dichiara che questo UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, è conforme ai requisiti essenziali [Italian] ...