Ubiquiti airFiber AF-11 Quick Start Manual
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AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
airFiber AF-11 Radio*
Power Cord
I-Bracket
Upper Mount Bracket with
Pole Clamps (Qty. 2)
Azimuth Support Brackets (Qty.
Large Carriage Bolts (Qty. 4)
Small Carriage Bolts (Qty. 2)
Bolts with Washers (Qty. 4)
Serrated Flange Nuts (Qty. 6)
* Comes with (1) Low-Band or (1) High-Band Duplexer pre-installed for SISO mode. For MIMO
mode, a second Duplexer is available, model AF-11-DUP-L or AF-11-DUP-H.
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
For tower installations, at least 3 m below the top of the tower
Ground wires – min. 10 AWG (5 mm ) and max. length: 1 m. As a safety precaution,
ground the airFiber radio to grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
WARNING:
Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your
warranty.
(Optional) MIMO mode: A second Duplexer of the same band type: Low-Band
Duplexer (model AF-11-DUP-L) or High-Band Duplexer (model AF-11-DUP-H):
Zip Ties (Qty. 2)
airFiber Gigabit PoE (50V,
AF-11G35 Antenna
Lower Mount Bracket
Elevation Rod
RF Cables (Qty. 2)
2)
Serrated Flange Bolts (Qty. 4)
2
1.2A)
Shroud

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  • Page 1 AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide Package Contents airFiber AF-11 Radio* Zip Ties (Qty. 2) airFiber Gigabit PoE (50V, 1.2A) Power Cord AF-11G35 Antenna Shroud I-Bracket Upper Mount Bracket with Lower Mount Bracket Elevation Rod Pole Clamps (Qty. 2) Azimuth Support Brackets (Qty.
  • Page 2: Hardware Overview

    Note: The AF-11 radio has one Duplexer pre-installed for SISO mode. For AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide MIMO mode, a second Duplexer must be purchased separately. The Duplexer(s) must match the terms of your license (frequency bands and polarities allowed). (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.
  • Page 3 AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide 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).
  • Page 4: Installation Overview

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide 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...
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide for installation instructions). AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide Connect the DATA port to your LAN, and connect power (PoE or DC power) to the radio. Establish and optimize the RF link. Installing the Duplexers SISO Mode Installation Each AF-11 radio already contains one Low-Band Duplexer or one High-Band Duplexer for SISO mode.
  • Page 6: Connecting Power Over Ethernet

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide 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. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other radio 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 7: Airfiber Configuration

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide 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 radio 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 8: Hardware Installation

    UISP Management AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide You can manage your device using UISP, which lets you configure, monitor, upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application. Get started at uisp.ui.com Hardware Installation Install a Ground Wire 3. At the installation site, secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or grounding bar.
  • Page 9: Connecting Data

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide Note: Align the dot on the side of the shroud with the arrowhead on the dish antenna. Connecting Data...
  • Page 10: Connecting Power

    3. If you are using DC power, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN. AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide Connecting Power Follow the instructions for the source of power that you are using: “Power Over Ethernet” “DC Power” Power Over Ethernet WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model POE-50-60W.
  • Page 11: Installer Compliance Responsibility

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide Adjust the elevation angle: a. Loosen the eight hex head bolts 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. Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the Master and Slave.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements. * Cable Loss includes loss due to the Duplexer(s). Specifications airFiber AF-11 Dimensions 327 x 112 x 86 mm (12.87 x 4.41 x 3.39") Weight 2.26 kg (5.0 lb)
  • Page 13: Electrical Safety Information

    Compliance FCC / CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) The AF-11 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 14: Weee Compliance Statement

    AF11-Complete Quick Start Guide Country List BFWA (Broadband Fixed Wireless Access) members noted in blue Note: This device meets Max. TX power limit per ETSI regulations. WEEE Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Online Resources © 2023 Ubiquiti Inc. All rights reserved.

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