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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5Chapter 2: InstallationairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.10. Configure the Wireless Security:a. Select the AES Key Type, HEX or ASCII.b. For the Key field: -HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values: 0-9,A-F, or a-f). You can omit zeroes and use colons, similar to the IPv6 format.Note: The airFiber Configuration Interface supports IPv6 formats excluding dotted quad and “::” (double-colon) notation. -ASCII Enter a combination of alphanumeric characters (0-9, A-Z, or a-z).11. Click Change and then click Apply.12. In-Band Management is enabled by default, so eachairFiberX radio must have a unique IP Address. (If theairFiberX radios use the same IP Address, you may loseaccess to the airFiberX radios via the DATA ports.) Clickthe Network tab.a. For the Management IP Address option: -DHCP Keep the default, DHCP, to use DHCPreservation on your router to assign a unique IPAddress. -Static Change the IP Address, Netmask, and other settings to make them compatible with your network.b. Click Change and then click Apply.Repeat the instructions in the airFiber Configuration section on your other airFiberX radio. After you have configured the airFiberX radios, disconnect them and move them to your installation site.Hardware InstallationInstall a Ground Wire1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point locatedon the back of the airFiberX radio.Ground Bonding Point2. Attach a ground wire (min. 10 AWG or 5 mm2) to thelug and replace the nut to secure the wire.3. At the installation site, secure the other end of theground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, orgrounding bar.WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiberX radio will void your warranty. Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible and no longer than one meter in length.
6Chapter 2: Installation airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Mount to an AntennaThe airFiberX radio can be mounted to the antenna(s) listed in “Installation Requirements” on page 3. The airFiber X Antenna (AF-5G30-S45) is shown in the following steps:1. Attach the airFiberX radio to the mounting bracket.a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of theairFiberX radio with the mounting bracket.b. Slide the airFiberX radio down to lock it into place.2. Attach the RF cables from the antenna feed to the RFconnectors on the airFiberX radio in this combination:+45°to Chain 0 and -45° to Chain 1.3. Attach the External GPS Antenna to the RF connectorlabeled GPS. Then, place the magnetic External GPS Antenna on the bracket (this is temporary; you willmount the External GPS Antenna on the GPS Antenna Mount at the site).4. Attach the protective shroud.a. Align the hash mark on the top of the shroud withthe notch on the dish antenna.b. Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place.
7Chapter 2: InstallationairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Mount the External GPS AntennaLocate a mounting point that has a clear view to the sky, and is above and as far away as possible from the AirFiberX radio.1. Attach the GPS Antenna Mount to the pole using the metal strap, or attach it to a wall using the appropriate fasteners (notincluded).2. Place the External GPS Antenna on the mount.3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the mount with a Cable Tie.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 outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the DATA port.
8Chapter 2: Installation airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.3. Connect the other end of the 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.4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the airFiber PoE Adapter.5. 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.Mount the PoE Adapter (Optional)1. Remove the Mounting Bracket from the adapter by sliding the bracket downward.2. Place the Mounting Bracket at the desired location and mark the holes for the fasteners. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, then secure the bracket to the wall using two fasteners (not included). 3. Attach the airFiber PoE Adapter to the bracket by aligning the four slots and tabs, and then slide the adapter downward.
9Chapter 2: InstallationairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Surge ProtectionFor 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.Ground to Pole, Tower,or Grounding Block:Max. 1 m from AF-5XMax. 1 mairFiberPoE AdapterEdgeRouter™Power SourceETH-SPGPS AntennaETH-SPAF-5XMounted onAF-5G30-S45AlignmentTips• 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.Establishing a LinkAdjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link. 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. 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.
10Chapter 2: Installation airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.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.3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the Slave are displaying signal levels.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.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 20• “Advanced Tab” on page 22• “Services Tab” on page 25• “System Tab” on page 29• “Tools” on page 32Installer Compliance ResponsibilityDevices 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.
11Chapter 3: NavigationairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Chapter 3: NavigationThe airFiber Configuration Interface is an advanced operating system capable of powerful wireless and routing features, built upon a simple and intuitive user interface foundation. The airFiberX radio uses the airFiber Configuration Interface for easy configuration and management via a web browser. 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 20 for more details.)Accessing the airFiber Configuration InterfaceConnect to the airFiber Configuration Interface. 1. Make sure that your host machine is connected to the LAN that is connected to the Management port on theairFiberX radio. 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).3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac). 4. Upon initial login, the Terms of Use appear on the login screen. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields, and select the appropriate choices from the Country and Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to Iagree to these terms of use, and click Login.Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. 5. The airFiber Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed.
12Chapter 3: Navigation airFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Product VerificationThe airFiber Configuration Interface will verify whether a product is genuine or counterfeit.For a genuine airFiber airFiberX radio, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower left corner of the screen.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 TabsThe 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 20 configures the management network settings, Internet Protocol (IP) settings, management VLAN, and automatic IP aliasing.• Advanced The “Advanced Tab” on page 22 provides more precise wireless interface controls, including advanced wireless settings and advanced Ethernet settings.• Services The “Services Tab” on page 25 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 29 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.Each page also contains network administration and monitoring tools:• “Align Antenna” on page 32• “Discovery” on page 33• “Ping” on page 33• “Traceroute” on page 33• “airView” on page 33

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