Airfiber Configuration - Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X User Manual

airFiber ® AF-5X User Guide
4. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the
airFiber 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 AF-5X as the Master and
the other as the Slave.
• Frequency Setting The operating Frequency must be
the same on both the Master and the Slave.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the
MGMT port on the AF-5X.
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 http://192.168.1.20 in
the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1245 808295 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808299
4. 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.
5. The Main tab will appear. Click the Tools drop-down
and select Link Calculator. This tool will guide you
on how to best minimize bandwidth and power/
interference issues.
6. Enter the requirements of your link, and then click
Calculate. Adjust the values as needed to get the
optimal result, and then write down the settings
needed for your configuration.
7. Click the Wireless tab.
8. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings:
a. For one AF-5X, select Master as the Wireless Mode. For
the other AF‑5X, 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.
c. If needed, change the Channel Bandwidth, (Master) Duty
Cycle, Output Power and/or Maximum Modulation Rate
settings.
9. Configure the Frequency Settings. The selected
Frequency must be the same on both airFiber radios.
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