Users Manual pt 2

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airFiber X User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Mount to a RocketDish Antenna Mount the External GPS Antenna This section applies only to the airFiber AF-4X and AF-5X Locate a mounting point that has a clear view to the radios. sky, and is above and as far away as possible from the airFiber X radio. Note: If you are mounting the AF-4X or AF-5X on a RocketDish equipped with the AF-5G-OMT-S45 1. Attach the GPS Antenna Mount to the pole using the Conversion Kit, the Universal Bracket is not needed. metal strap, or attach it to a wall using the appropriate Refer instead to the Mount to an airFiber X Antenna fasteners (not included). section for instructions. The RocketDish RD‑5G30 antenna is shown in this section: 1. Position the Universal Bracket over the back of the airFiber radio with the bracket clips over the radio mounting tabs. 2. Push the bracket onto the airFiber radio until it locks in place. 2. Place the External GPS Antenna on the mount. 3. Attach the airFiber radio to the RocketDish mounting bracket. a. Align the mounting tabs on the Universal Bracket with the RocketDish mounting bracket. b. Slide the airFiber radio down to lock it into place. 3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the mount with a Cable Tie. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. 7

Chapter 2: Installation airFiber X User Guide Connecting Power over Ethernet Mount the PoE Adapter (Optional) 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the airFiber X 1. Remove the Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place radio and slide the Port Cover off. the bracket at the desired location, and mark the two holes. 2. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket using two fasteners (not included). 3. Align the adapter’s slots with the tabs of the Mounting Bracket, and then slide the adapter down. Surge Protection For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such 2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP, DATA port. 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-5G23-S45 Max. 1 m 3. Connect the other end of the cable from the DATA port Ground to Pole, Tower, to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the airFiber PoE or Grounding Block: Adapter. Max. 1 m from AF-5X ETH-SP WARNING: Use only the included airFiber PoE Adapter, Model: GP-H240-100G-4. Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty. EdgeRouter™ 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the adapter’s LAN port. 5. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter’s power port. ETH-SP Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet. airFiber PoE Adapter Power Source 8 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

airFiber X User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Alignment Tips • To accurately align the airFiber X 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 X radios. Note: If you have AF-5X radios mounted in an airFiber Multiplexer (AF-MPx4 or AF-MPx8), perform the procedure in “Establishing a Link” on page 9 on one radio only. This will help ensure maximum success in registrations. Refer to “AF-5X and airFiber Multiplexer” on page 45 for additional information on airFiber Multiplexer installation. Establishing a Link Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link. Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the Master and Slave. Note: The Master must be aimed first at the Slave because the Slave does not transmit any RF signal 2. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the until it detects transmissions from the Master. Slave’s position: a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the Note: The airFiber X antenna AF‑5G30-S45 is airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth. shown in the following steps. Instructions for other b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut antennas are similar. For complete details, refer to on the elevation rod to adjust the elevation. the Quick Start Guide for your specific model. 3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK 1. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the Slave the Master’s position: are displaying signal levels. a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth. 4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest signal level on the Master. Note: Refer to “Signal LEDs” on page 2 for details on the signal values. Note: Maximum signal strength can best be achieved by iteratively sweeping through both azimuth and elevation. 5. Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the strongest signal level on the Slave. b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on the elevation rod to adjust the elevation. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. 9

Chapter 2: Installation airFiber X User Guide 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. 7. Lock the alignment on both airFiber antennas by tightening all the nuts and bolts. 8. Observe the Signal LEDs of each airFiber X radio to ensure that the values remain constant while tightening the nuts and bolts. If any LED value changes during the locking process, loosen the nuts and bolts, finalize the alignment of each airFiber antenna again, and retighten the nuts and bolts. Refer to the following chapters of this User Guide for details on the airFiber Configuration Interface: • “Main Tab” on page 13 • “Wireless Tab” on page 17 • “Network Tab” on page 21 • “Advanced Tab” on page 23 • “Services Tab” on page 27 • “System Tab” on page 31 • “Tools” on page 35 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 Output Power, Antenna Gain, Cable Loss, and Frequency fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements. 10 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

airFiber X User Guide Chapter 3: Navigation Chapter 3: Navigation 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac). The airFiber Configuration Interface is an advanced operating system capable of powerful wireless and routing features, built upon a simple and intuitive user interface foundation. 4. Upon initial login, the Terms of Use appear on the login The airFiber X radio uses the airFiber Configuration screen. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields, Interface for easy configuration and management via a and select the appropriate choices from the Country web browser. and Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to I agree to these terms of use, and click Login. There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration Interface: • Management Port Enabled by default. Use a direct connection to the Management port for out-of-band management. • 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. You can disable it on the Network tab. (See “Management Network Settings” on page 21 for more details.) Accessing the airFiber Configuration Interface Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Connect to the airFiber Configuration Interface. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. 1. Make sure that your host machine is connected to the LAN that is connected to the Management port on 5. The airFiber Configuration Interface will appear, the airFiber X radio. allowing you to customize your settings as needed. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for example, 192.168.1.100). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. 11

Chapter 3: Navigation airFiber X User Guide Product Verification Each page also contains network administration and monitoring tools: The airFiber Configuration Interface will verify whether a product is genuine or counterfeit. • “Align Antenna” on page 35 For a genuine airFiber X radio, the airFiber Configuration • “Discovery” on page 36 Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower • “Ping” on page 36 left corner of the screen. • “Traceroute” on page 36 • “airView” on page 36 For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit warning. Please contact Ubiquiti at support@ubnt.com regarding this product. Note: For product models introduced prior to 2012, the airFiber Configuration Interface will NOT display any logo in the lower left corner of the screen. Interface Tabs The airFiber Configuration Interface contains six main tabs, each of which provides a web-based management page to configure a specific aspect of the airFiber X radio. This User Guide covers each tab with a chapter. For details on a specific tab, refer to the appropriate chapter. • Main The “Main Tab” on page 13 displays device status, statistics, and network monitoring links. • Wireless The “Wireless Tab” on page 17 configures basic wireless settings, including the wireless mode, link name, frequency, output power, speed, and wireless security. • Network The “Network Tab” on page 21 configures the management network settings, Internet Protocol (IP) settings, management VLAN, and automatic IP aliasing. • Advanced The “Advanced Tab” on page 23 provides more precise wireless interface controls, including advanced wireless settings and advanced Ethernet settings. • Services The “Services Tab” on page 27 configures system management services: Ping Watchdog, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), servers (web, SSH, telnet), Network Time Protocol (NTP) client, Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) client, system log, and device discovery. • System The “System Tab” on page 31 controls system maintenance routines, administrator account management, location management, device customization, firmware update, and configuration backup. You can also change the language of the web management interface. 12 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

airFiber X User Guide Chapter 4: Main Tab Chapter 4: Main Tab Device Name Displays the customizable name or identifier of the device. The Device Name (also known The Main tab displays a summary of the link status as host name) is displayed in registration screens and information, current values of the basic configuration discovery tools. settings, network settings and information, and traffic Operating Mode Displays the mode of the airFiber X statistics. radio: Slave, Master, or Reset. RF Link Status Displays the status of the airFiber X radio: Status RF Off, Syncing, Beaconing, Registering, Enabling, Listening, Operational, DFS CAC, or RADAR Detected. Note: Most of the RF Link Statuses map to specific flash rates of the Link Status LED (See “LEDs” on page 2 for more details.) Status Flash Rate of LED RF Off Off Syncing DFS countries only: Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle) • DFS CAC • RADAR Detected Beaconing Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle) Registering Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle) Operational On Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. 13

Chapter 4: Main Tab airFiber X User Guide The following applies to the AF-5X only: RX Frequency (Available if split frequencies are enabled.) When the AF‑5X operates in a DFS country and within a Displays the frequency that the airFiber X radio uses to valid DFS band for that country, it performs a Channel receive data. Availability Check (CAC) before operating. The rules vary Channel Width Size of the channel in MHz. by country and frequency, but in general: Frame Length Displays the currently configured frame -- FCC domains If the AF‑5X operates in a DFS band length of the radio: 2.0ms, 2.5ms, 4.0ms, or 5ms. Longer (5.2 GHz or 5.4 GHz band), the AF‑5X performs a frame lengths result in higher throughput for a given 60-second check on the Master only. configuration, but also result in slightly higher latency. -- ETSI domains For most frequencies, the AF‑5X Duty Cycle Displays the duty cycle. performs a 60-second check on the Master and Slave; Regulatory Domain Displays the regulatory domain however, if it operates in the 5600-5650 MHz range, (FCC/IC, ETSI, or Other), as determined by country then the AF‑5X performs a 10-minute check. selection. While the AF‑5X is performing this check, the RF Link Chain 0/1 (Actual/Ideal) Displays the actual and ideal Status displays DFS CAC, and the RF Link Timeout is power levels (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain. displayed. The actual number indicates the current RX signal If radar is detected, the RF Link Status displays RADAR strength. The ideal number is the RX signal strength of a Detected, and the RF Link Timeout is displayed. perfectly aligned link. These two numbers indicate exactly RF Link Timeout (Available only if the RF Link Status how many dB out of alignment the system is. is DFS CAC or RADAR Detected.) During the DFS CAC or When the link is aimed correctly, the bar graphs are full- RADAR Detected state, the RF Link Timeout counts down scale. If the bar graphs are not full-scale, they indicate that the time remaining before the airFiber X radio can move your link is not optimally aimed. to the next RF link state. Rem Chain 0/1 (Actual/Ideal) Displays the actual and Link Name Displays the name of your link. ideal power levels (in dBm) of the received signal for each Security AES-128 is enabled at all times. chain of the remote airFiber X radio. The bar graphs will Version Displays the airFiber Configuration Interface display as full-scale once the link is aimed correctly. software version. Local Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate: Uptime This is the total time the device has been running • 8x (256QAM MIMO) since the latest reboot (when the device was powered up) • 6x (64QAM MIMO) or software upgrade. The time is displayed in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. • 4x (16QAM MIMO) Link Uptime This is the total time the airFiber link has • 2x (QPSK MIMO) been continuously operational. The time is displayed in • 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT™*) days, hours, minutes, and seconds. • ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT) Remote MAC Displays the Management Ethernet MAC *xtreme Range Technology address of the remote airFiber X radio. If Automatic Rate Adaptation is enabled on the Wireless Remote IP Displays the Management Ethernet IP address tab, then Local Modulation Rate displays the current speed of the remote airFiber X radio. in use and depends on the Maximum Modulation Rate Date Displays the current system date and time. The specified on the Wireless tab and current link conditions. date and time are displayed in YEAR-MONTH-DAY Remote Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS format. The system date and of the remote airFiber X radio: time is retrieved from the Internet using NTP (Network • 8x (256QAM MIMO) Time Protocol). The NTP Client is enabled by default on the Services tab. The airFiber X radio doesn’t have an internal • 6x (64QAM MIMO) clock, and the date and time may be inaccurate if the • 4x (16QAM MIMO) NTP Client is disabled or the device isn’t connected to the • 2x (QPSK MIMO) Internet. • 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT) Frequency (Available if split frequencies are not enabled.) Displays the current frequency. The airFiber X radio uses • ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT) the radio frequency specified to transmit and receive data. TX Capacity Displays the potential TX throughput, how TX Frequency (Available if split frequencies are enabled.) much the airFiber X radio can send, after accounting for Displays the frequency that the airFiber X radio uses to the modulation and error rates. transmit data. 14 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.


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