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- Page 1 11 GHz FDD Licensed Backhaul Radio Model: AF-11FX...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AF-11FX User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Page 4 Table of Contents airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 7: Services Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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- Page 6 Table of Contents airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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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 Chapter 1: Overview airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ports Duplexer N Connector SMA Ports Low-Band High-Band Duplexer Duplexer N Connector Female N-type connector into which the antenna cable is plugged. SMA Ports High-band and low-band channel SMA ports. LEDs Signal LEDs...
- Page 9 AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Additional LEDs State Status RF Off Short Flash* Syncing LINK Normal Flash* Beaconing Long Flash* Registering Operational Radio configured in SISO Mode MIMO Radio configured in MIMO Mode No Ethernet Link MGMT Ethernet Link Established...
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Page 11: Installation Requirements
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation • Connect the DATA port to your LAN, and connect power (PoE or DC power) to the AF‑11FX. • Establish and optimize the RF link.. Installation Requirements Installing the Duplexer for SISO The airFiber AF‑11FX radio is designed for use with the... -
Page 12: Installing An Optional Duplexer (Mimo Mode)
Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-11FX User Guide 5. Reseat the Duplexer Shroud onto the AF‑11FX radio 3. Seat the SMA Ports of one Duplexer onto the TX 0 and and tighten the Captive Screw to secure the Duplexer RX 0 ports of the AF‑11FX, while positioning the Low Shroud. -
Page 13: Connecting Power Over Ethernet
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 7. Reseat the Duplexer Shroud onto the AF‑11FX radio 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port. and tighten the Captive Screw to secure the Duplexer Shroud. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF‑11FX to the POE port of the adapter. -
Page 14: Airfiber Configuration
Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-11FX User Guide airFiber Configuration 5. Click Settings, and then click the Wireless tab. The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings: • Wireless Mode Configure one AF‑11FX radio as the Master and the other as the Slave. -
Page 15: Hardware Installation
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Mount to the airFiber X Antenna a. For the Management IP Address option: ‑ DHCP Keep the default, DHCP, to use DHCP Follow the instructions in this section to mount the reservation on your router to assign a unique AF‑11FX radio to an airFiber X AF‑11G35 antenna:... - Page 16 Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Connecting Data 3. Connect the RF Cable(s) (one in SISO mode, two in MIMO mode) to the radio as follows: 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑11FX and • Attach the RF Cable from the H Connector to the slide the Port Cover off.
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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
Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Alignment Adjust the elevation angle: a. Loosen the eight hex head bolts to so that the Tips washers can spin freely by hand. • To accurately align the airFiber X radios for best b. Tighten or loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolt to performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at set the desired tilt. -
Page 19: Installer Compliance Responsibility
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the strongest signal level on the Slave. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you achieve an optimal link, with all four Signal LEDs solidly lit. This ensures the best possible data rate between the airFiber X radios. - Page 20 Chapter 2: Installation airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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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
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 4: Dashboard Chapter 4: Dashboard Receive Capacity Displays the local device’s potential RX throughput (how much the airFiber X radio can receive, after accounting for the modulation and error rates). The Dashboard displays a read-only summary of the... -
Page 24: Signal Strength
Chapter 4: Dashboard airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Signal Strength Device The Signal Strength section displays signal strength, capacity, and speed information. Operating Mode Displays the mode of the airFiber X radio: Slave, Master, or Reset. RF Link Status Displays the status of the airFiber X radio: RF Off, Syncing, Beaconing, Registering, Enabling, Listening,... -
Page 25: Ethernet
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 4: Dashboard (Ant Gain/Cable Loss) Displays the airFiber X radio’s net antenna gain, which is the antenna gain minus cable loss. Antenna gain (the gain of the antenna being used) and cable loss (the loss in the cable from the radio to the antenna, including approx. - Page 26 AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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Page 27: Wireless Tab
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings In this section, configure the basic wireless settings, such The Wireless tab contains options to set up the wireless as wireless mode, link name, country code, frequencies, part of the link. -
Page 28: Frequency Settings
Chapter 5: Wireless Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Output Power (EIRP) Defines the maximum average When Automatic Rate Adaptation is disabled, Modulation transmit output power (in dBm) of the airFiber X radio. Rate is displayed. Lock the Modulation Rate to the setting To specify the output power, use the slider or manually of your choice. -
Page 29: Advanced Wireless Settings
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Select the format of the MAC address. • Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit hexadecimal values). You can omit zeroes and use colons, similar to the IPv6 format. The default is: 0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000 Note: The airFiber Configuration Interface supports IPv6 formats excluding dotted quad and “::”... - Page 30 AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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Page 31: Network Tab
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab Chapter 6: Network Tab In-Band Management Enabled by default. In-band management is available through the local Data port or the Data port at the other end of the link. The Network tab allows you to configure settings for the management network. -
Page 32: Data Port Ethernet Settings
Chapter 6: Network Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Note: IP settings should be consistent with the Mgmt Speed This is the speed of the Management address space of the airFiber X radio’s network port. By default, the option is Auto. The airFiber X radio segment. -
Page 33: Ethernet Carrier Drop Settings
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab Ethernet Carrier Drop Settings RX Capacity High Threshold This is the RX capacity required before a dropped link can be declared to be The Ethernet Carrrier Drop settings are used to control operational again. - Page 34 Chapter 6: Network Tab Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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Page 35: Services Tab
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 7: Services Tab Chapter 7: Services Tab packets to the target host and listening for ICMP echo response replies. If the defined number of replies is not received, the tool reboots the airFiber X radio. The Services tab configures system management services:... -
Page 36: Snmp Agent
Chapter 7: Services Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide SNMP Agent SSH Server 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. -
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.
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Page 39: System Tab
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 8: System Tab Chapter 8: System Tab Check for Updates By default, the firmware automatically checks for updates. To manually check for an update, click Check Now. The System tab contains administrative options. This Upload Firmware Click this button to update the page enables the administrator to reboot the airFiber X... -
Page 40: Device
Chapter 8: System Tab airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Device • New Password Enter the new password for the administrator account. The Device Name (host name) is the system-wide device Verify New Password • Re-enter the new password for identifier. The SNMP agent reports it to authorized the administrator account. - 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.
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Page 43: Alignment
AF-11FX User Guide Chapter 9: Tools Chapter 9: Tools Alignment Use the Alignment tool to point and optimize the antenna Each tab of the airFiber Configuration Interface contains in the direction of maximum link signal. The Antenna links to network administration and monitoring tools. -
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: Specifications
AF-11FX User Guide Appendix J: Specifications Appendix J: Specifications airFiber 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) (2) N‑Type Waterproof, One per Duplexer... - Page 46 Appendix J: Specifications airFiber 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...
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Page 47: Safety Notices
AF-11FX User Guide Appendix K: Safety Notices Appendix K: Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water. - Page 48 Appendix K: Safety Notices airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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Page 49: 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 50 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...
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Page 51: 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 52: Rohs/Weee Compliance Statement
Appendix M: Compliance Information airFiber AF-11FX User Guide RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información más detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado, consulte a las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió... - Page 53 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 54 Appendix N: Declaration of Conformity airFiber AF-11FX User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
- Page 55 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.
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