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Chapter 2: Installation
airFiber
™
User Guide
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
6. Connect the
Power Cord
to the power port on the
PoE
Adapter.
Connect the other end of the
Power Cord
to a
power source.
Note:
For added protection, we recommend
installing two GigE PoE surge protectors. 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.
Below is a diagram of a finished installation with
recommended surge protectors installed.
Ground to Pole, Tower, or
Grounding Block
(Max. 1 m from Ground
Bonding Point)
Max. 1 m
Outdoor GigE PoE
Surge Protector
Outdoor GigE PoE
Surge Protector
GigE Router or Switch
GigE PoE Adapter
Power Source
Alignment
To align the airFiber radios for best performance, you
MUST align only one end of the link at a time. Begin the
alignment process with the
Slave
first.
There are three methods for fine-tuning the alignment:
•
LED Display (See below.)
•
airFiber Configuration Interface (See
airFiber Configuration Interface” on page 10
.)
•
audio tone (Optional equipment required. See
Using the Audio Tone” on page 12
Aiming Using the LED Display
1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the eight
Lock Bolts
located on the
Alignment Bracket.