5 GHZ Carrier Backhaul Radio: Model: Af-5X
5 GHZ Carrier Backhaul Radio: Model: Af-5X
5 GHZ Carrier Backhaul Radio: Model: Af-5X
GPS
MGMT
DATA
5 GHz Carrier
Backhaul Radio
Model: AF-5X
DATA
MGMT
GPS
LINK
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks airFiber
5GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio. This Quick Start Guide is
designed to guide you through the installation, show you how
to access the airFiber Configuration Interface, and explain how
to set up an airFiber link. This Quick Start Guide is for use with
the airFiber AF-5X.
Warranty terms, safety notices, and compliance information
are in the airFiber AF-5X User Guide, available at:
downloads.ubnt.com
Package Contents
airFiber AF-5X
GPS Antenna
Mount
External GPS
Antenna
Metal Strap
LINK
GPS
MGMT
DATA
5 GHz Carrier
Backhaul Radio
Model: AF-5X
Cable Ties
(Qty. 2)
Power Cord
DATA
MGMT
GPS
LINK
Quick Start
Guide
TERMS 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 customers responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
Installation Requirements
The airFiber AF-5X radio operates only with an airFiber X
antenna or a converted RocketDish antenna.
airFiber X antenna models:
AF-5G23-S45
AF-5G30-S45
AF-5G34-S45
Conversion Kit for RocketDish (RD-5G30/RD-5G34):
AF-5G-OMT-S45
Other Requirements
Hardware Overview
Chain 0:
Connects to
+ 45 on
airFiber Antenna
Connects to
External GPS
Antenna
LED
Panel
Port Cover
Chain 1:
Connects to
- 45 on
airFiber Antenna
Ports
Management
Port
Reset
Button
Data
Port
LEDs
Signal LEDs
Signal 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 AF-5X is fully
booted.
Signal Level Once fully booted, the Signal 1-4 LEDs act as a
bar graph showing how close the AF-5X is to ideal aiming. This
is auto-scaled based on the link range, the antenna gains, and
the configured TX power of the remote AF-5X. 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 Signal4 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
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
Additional LEDs
LED
LINK
GPS
State
Status
Off
RF Off
Short Flash*
Syncing
Normal Flash*
Beaconing
Long Flash*
Registering
On
Operational
Off
No GPS Synchronization
Normal Flash*
On
Off
No Ethernet Link
MGMT On
DATA
Random Flashing
Ethernet Activity
Off
No Ethernet Link
On
Random Flashing
Ethernet Activity
Off
No Power
On
Powered On
* Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)
Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)
Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)
Installation Overview
We recommend that you configure your paired AF-5X radios
before site installation. Below is an overview of the installation
with specific details in the following instructions:
Connect the airFiber PoE Adapter to the DATA port, and
connect your computer to the MGMTport.
Configure the AF-5X.
Install a ground wire and mount the AF-5X on an
airFiber X antenna.
At the installation site, install the airFiber X antenna with the
mounted AF-5X radio (see the antennas Quick Start Guide
for installation instructions).
Secure the ground wire and mount the GPS antenna.
Establish and optimize the RF link.
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.
Hardware Installation
Install a Ground Wire
1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point located on
the back of the AF-5X.
Ground
Bonding
Point
Mount to an Antenna
The AF-5X can be mounted to an airFiber X antenna or an
airFiber X converted RocketDish. The airFiber X Antenna
(AF5G30-S45) is shown in the following steps:
1. Attach the AF-5X to the mounting bracket.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the AF-5X with
the mounting bracket.
b. Slide the AF-5X down to lock it into place.
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.
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
Max. 1 m
AF-5X
Mounted on
AF-5G30-S45
ETH-SP
EdgeRouter
ETH-SP
airFiber
PoE Adapter
Power Source
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.
1. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust the
Masters 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.
Specifications
airFiber AF-5X
Dimensions
Weight
RF Connectors
GPS Antenna
Power Supply
Power Method
Mounting
Certifications
Operating Temperature
Networking Interface
Data Port
Management Port
System
Maximum Throughput
Encryption
OS
Wireless Modes
500 Mbps
128-bit AES
airOS F
Master/Slave
Radio
Operating Frequency
5150-5925 MHz
(Depends on Regulatory Region)
26 dBm
(Depends on Regulatory Region)
Frequency Accuracy
Channel Bandwidth
Online Resources
Support support.ubnt.com
Community community.ubnt.com
Downloads downloads.ubnt.com
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