Alignment - Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X User Manual

airFiber ® AF-5X User Guide
Surge Protection
For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such
as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP,
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.
GPS Antenna
AF-5X
Mounted on
AF-5G30-S45
ETH-SP
ETH-SP

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.
Establishing a Link
Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to
establish a link. The following guide features the airFiber
antenna, AF-5G30-S45:
Note: The Master must be aimed first at the Slave
because the Slave does not transmit any RF signal
until it detects transmissions from the Master.
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Ground to Pole, Tower,
or Grounding Block:
Max. 1 m from AF-5X
EdgeRouter ™
airFiber
PoE Adapter
Power Source
1. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust
the Master's position:
a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the
airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.
b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on
the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.
Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on
the Master and Slave.
2. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the
Slave's position:
a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the
airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.
b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on
the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.
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