Ubiquiti AF2X Digital Point-to-Point Radio User Manual airFiber X User Guide

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. Digital Point-to-Point Radio airFiber X User Guide

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2.4 GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul RadioModel: AF-2X, AF-3X, AF-5X
iTable of ContentsairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview ................................................1Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Package Contents ................................................................1airFiber Configuration Interface SystemRequirements ............................1Hardware Overview ..............................................................1Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................3Installation Requirements ........................................................3Installation Overview .............................................................3Connecting Power over Ethernet ..................................................3airFiber Configuration ............................................................4Hardware Installation .............................................................5Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Installer Compliance Responsibility ..............................................10Chapter 3: Navigation .............................................11Accessing the airFiber Configuration Interface ...................................11Product Verification .............................................................12Interface Tabs ...................................................................12Chapter 4: Main Tab ...............................................13Status ...........................................................................13Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Monitor .........................................................................15Chapter 5: Wireless Tab ............................................17Basic Wireless Settings ...........................................................17Frequency Settings ..............................................................19Wireless Security ................................................................19Chapter 6: Network Tab ...........................................20Management Network Settings ..................................................20Chapter 7: Advanced Tab ..........................................22Wireless Settings ................................................................22DATA Port Ethernet Settings .....................................................23MGMT Port Ethernet Settings ....................................................24
iiTable of Contents airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Chapter 8: Services Tab ............................................25Ping Watchdog ..................................................................25SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Telnet Server ....................................................................27NTP Client .......................................................................27Dynamic DNS ...................................................................27System Log ......................................................................27Device Discovery ................................................................28Chapter 9: System Tab .............................................29Firmware Update ................................................................29Device ..........................................................................30Date Settings ....................................................................30System Accounts ................................................................30Miscellaneous ...................................................................30Location ........................................................................31Device Maintenance .............................................................31Configuration Management .....................................................31Chapter 10: Tools ..................................................32Align Antenna ...................................................................32Discovery .......................................................................33Ping .............................................................................33Traceroute ......................................................................33airView ..........................................................................33Appendix A: Specifications ........................................37Appendix B: Listen Before Talk .....................................40Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Unrestricted Protocol Description ................................................40Threshold Detection To Determine Occupancy ...................................40Action Taken When Occupancy is Determined ...................................40Opportunities for Other Transmitters to Operate .................................41Appendix C: Safety Notices ........................................42Electrical Safety Information .....................................................42Appendix D: Warranty .............................................43Limited Warranty ................................................................43
iiiTable of ContentsairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Appendix E: Compliance Information ..............................45Installer Compliance Responsibility ..............................................45airFiber AF-2X ...................................................................45airFiber AF-3X ...................................................................46airFiber AF-5X ...................................................................48Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region ........................50RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement ..............................................56Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity ............................57Appendix G: Contact Information ..................................58Ubiquiti Networks Support ......................................................58
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1Chapter 1: OverviewairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Hardware OverviewPort CoverLED PanelConnects to External GPS AntennaChain 0: Connects to +45° on airFiber AntennaChain 1: Connects to -45° on airFiber AntennaChapter 1: OverviewIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber® X Carrier Backhaul Radio. This User Guide is for use with the following models:Model Description Operating Frequency*AF-2X 2.4 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio 2400 - 2500 MHzAF-3X 3 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio 3300 - 3900 MHzAF-5X 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio 5150 - 5925 MHz* Depends on Regulatory Region. Refer to “Specifications” on page 37 for more information.This User Guide provides installation instructions, explains how to set up an airFiber link, and shows how to access and use the airFiber Configuration Interface. Note: Throughout this User Guide, airFiberX radio refers to all models listed above. Unless noted otherwise, illustrations for a specific model are applicable to all airFiberX radio models and accessories.Package ContentsairFiber AF-2X, AF-3X, or AF-5XGPS Antenna Mount External GPS Antenna Metal Strap5 GHz Carrier Backhaul RadioModel: AF-5XDATAMGMTGPSLINKDATAMGMTGPSLINKCable Ties (Qty. 2)airFiber PoE (24V, 1A) with Mounting BracketPower Cord Quick Start GuideTERMS 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.airFiber Configuration Interface SystemRequirements• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8; Linux; or Mac OS X• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
2Chapter 1: Overview airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.PortsReset ButtonManagement PortData PortManagement Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet port for configuration. In-Band Management is enabled by default in the airFiber Configuration Interface. When In-Band Management is disabled, the MGMT port is the only port that can monitor, configure, and/or update firmware.Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is already poweredon.Data Port Gigabit PoE port for handling all user traffic and powering the device.LEDsSignal LEDsSignal 4 LED will light blue when on.Signal 3 LED will light green when on.Signal 2 LED will light yellow when on.Signal 1 LED will light red when on.Bootup to airOS When powering on, the Power, GPS, LINK, and Signal 1-4 LEDs light on. Once the CPU code takes over, the GPS, LINK, and Signal 1-3 LEDs turn off. Signal 4 LED remains on to indicate the boot sequence is underway.Initializing airFiber Software When the airFiber application begins to boot under airOS, the Signal 4 LED goes from solidly on to a 2.5 Hz flash. This continues until the airFiberX radio is fully booted.Signal Level Once fully booted, the Signal 1-4 LEDs act as a bar graph showing how close the airFiberX radio is to ideal aiming. This is auto-scaled based on the link range, the antenna gains, and the configured TX power of the remote airFiberX radio. Each Signal LED has three possible states: On, Flashing, and Off. All Signal LEDs would be solidly on in an ideal link. If the link has a 1 dB loss, the Signal4 LED will flash; a 2 dB loss and the Signal 4 LED will turn off. The full bar graph LED states are shown below.dB loss 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -131 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 1 1 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 1 1 1 1 F F 0 0 0 0 0 0 01111111111 F F F 00 = Off, 1 = On, F = FlashingAdditional LEDsLED State StatusLINKOff RF OffShort Flash* SyncingNormal Flash* BeaconingLong Flash* RegisteringOn OperationalGPSOff No GPS SynchronizationNormal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal) On Operational (Strong Signal)MGMTOff No Ethernet LinkOn Ethernet Link EstablishedRandom Flashing Ethernet ActivityDATAOff No Ethernet LinkOn Ethernet Link EstablishedRandom Flashing Ethernet Activity Off No PowerOn Powered On* Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle) Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle) Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)
3Chapter 2: InstallationairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Chapter 2: InstallationInstallation RequirementsThe airFiberradio operates only with the antennas listed below.airFiberRadio airFiberX Antenna RocketDish + Conversion KitAF-2X AF-2G24-S45 n/aAF-3X AF-3G26-S45 n/aAF-5XAF-5G23-S45AF-5G30-S45AF-5G34-S45RD-5G30 + AF-5G-OMT-S45RD-5G34 + AF-5G-OMT-S45See the antenna’s Quick Start Guide for antenna installation instructions. Other Requirements• Clear line of sight between airFiberX radios• Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation• 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 mm2) and max. length: 1m. Asa safety precaution, ground the airFiberX radio to grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars. WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiberX radio will void your warranty. • (Recommended) 2 Outdoor Gigabit PoE surge protectorsNote: For guidelines about grounding and lightning protection, follow your local electrical regulatory codes. • Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and shielded RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet connections.Installation OverviewWe recommend to configure your paired airFiberX radios before site installation. The overview below summarizes the installation procedure, and the subsequent sections provide detailed installation information:• Connect the airFiber PoE Adapter to the DATA port, and connect your computer and the MGMTport.• Configure the airFiberX radio.• Install a ground wire and mount the airFiberX radio on an airFiberX antenna.• At the installation site, install the airFiberX antenna with the mounted airFiberX radio (see the antenna’s Quick Start Guide for installation instructions).• Secure the ground wire and mount the GPS antenna.• Establish and optimize the RF link.Connecting Power over Ethernet1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the airFiberX radio and slide the Port Cover off.2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port.3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the airFiber PoE Adapter.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.
4Chapter 2: Installation airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.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 ConfigurationThe instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings: • Wireless Mode Configure one airFiberX radio 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 airFiberX radio.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). 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 airFiberX radio, select Master as the Wireless Mode. For the other airFiberX radio, 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X radios.

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