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Mount to an airFiber X Antenna

Follow the instructions in this section to mount the AF-5XHD 
to an airFiber X antenna or to a RocketDish antenna equipped 
with the AF-5G-OMT-S45 Conversion Kit.

Note:

 To mount the AF-5XHD to a RocketDish using the 

included Universal Bracket, see the Mount to a RocketDish 
Antenna
 section.

The airFiber X antenna AF-5G23-S45 is shown in this section:
1.  Attach the airFiber X radio to the antenna by aligning the 

four tabs on the back of the radio with the slots of the radio 
mount. Then slide the radio down to lock it into place.

Summary of Contents for airFiber AF-5XHD

Page 1: ...5 GHz Carrier Radio with LTU Technology Model AF 5XHD DATA MGMT GPS LINK DATA MGMT GPS LINK...

Page 2: ...Universal Bracket 5 GHz Carrier Radio with LTU Technology Model AF 5XHD DATA MGMT GPS LINK DATA MGMT GPS LINK Gigabit PoE 24V 1A with Mounting Bracket Power Cord Quick Start Guide TERMS OF USE Ubiquit...

Page 3: ...g 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...

Page 4: ...Hardware Overview Port Cover LED Panel Connects to External GPS Antenna Chain 1 Connects to 45 on airFiber Antenna Chain 0 Connects to 45 on airFiber Antenna...

Page 5: ...ce When In Band Management is disabled the MGMT port is the only port that can monitor configure and or update firmware This port can also be used to provide redundant PoE power Reset Button To reset...

Page 6: ...flash This continues until the AF 5XHD is fully booted Signal Level Once fully booted the Signal 1 4 LEDs act as a bar graph showing how close the AF 5XHD is to ideal aiming This is auto scaled based...

Page 7: ...sh Non Operational Weak Signal On Operational Strong Signal MGMT Off No Ethernet Link On Ethernet Link Established Random Flash Ethernet Activity DATA Off No Ethernet Link On Ethernet Link Established...

Page 8: ...r computer to the MGMT port Configure the AF 5XHD Install a ground wire and mount the AF 5XHD on an airFiber X or RocketDish antenna At the installation site install the airFiber X or RocketDish anten...

Page 9: ...rt of the AF 5XHD to the POE port of the adapter WARNING Use only the included adapter model GP H240 100G WH 03 Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty 4 Connect the Power C...

Page 10: ...P and the other as the CPE Frequency Setting The operating Frequency must be the same on both the AP and the CPE 1 Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the MGMT port on the AF 5XHD 2 Config...

Page 11: ...sure compliance with FCC regulations d Change the Distance Scale to be larger than the anticipated distance between the AP and CPE e If needed change the Channel Width Frequency Output Power EIRP Ante...

Page 12: ...r to assign a unique IP Address Static Change the IP Address Netmask and other settings to make them compatible with your network c Enable the Ethernet Carrier Drop settings if needed d Click Save Cha...

Page 13: ...nd wire min 10 AWG or 5 mm2 to the lug and replace the nut to secure the wire 3 At the installation site secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded mast pole tower or grounding bar WARNING...

Page 14: ...onversion Kit Note To mount the AF 5XHD to a RocketDish using the included Universal Bracket see the Mount to a RocketDish Antenna section The airFiber X antenna AF 5G23 S45 is shown in this section 1...

Page 15: ...o the radio in this combination 45 to Chain 0 and 45 to Chain 1 Then slide the jackets over the RF connectors to protect them 3 Attach the external GPS antenna included with the radio to the RF connec...

Page 16: ...4 Attach the Protective Shroud by sliding it down over the radio until it locks into the radio mount...

Page 17: ...tructions The RocketDish RD 5G30 antenna is shown in this section 1 Position the Universal Bracket over the back of the AF 5XHD with the bracket clips over the AF 5XHD mounting tabs 2 Push the bracket...

Page 18: ...and as far away as possible from the AF 5XHD 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 G...

Page 19: ...ort Cover off 2 Connect an outdoor shielded Ethernet cable to the DATA port 3 Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF 5XHD to the POE port of the adapter WARNING Use only the included...

Page 20: ...re 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 Protecti...

Page 21: ...SP AF 5XHD Mounted on AF 5G23 S45 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...

Page 22: ...ns from the AP 1 AP Visually aim the AP at the CPE To adjust the AP s position adjust the azimuth and the elevation Adjust the azimuth a Loosen the two Flange Nuts on the U Bolt b Rotate the antenna t...

Page 23: ...see if a link is established Ensure that the LINK LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the CPE are displaying signal levels 4 CPE Aim the CPE at the AP to achieve the strongest signal leve...

Page 24: ...he 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 re...

Page 25: ...tooth v4 0 Mounting Rocket Mount Compatible GPS Pole Mount Included Operating Temperature 40 to 55 C 40 to 131 F Certifications FCC Part 15 407 CE EN 302502 v1 2 1 EN 301 893 v1 7 1 System Maximum Thr...

Page 26: ...erence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the us...

Page 27: ...dBi Dish antenna gain Up to 34 dBi CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Pour r duire le risque d interf rence aux autres utilisateurs le type d antenne et son gain doivent tre choisies de fa on que la puissance isotr...

Page 28: ...on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it RoHS WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2012 19 EU requires that the equipment b...

Page 29: ...alesquiera otros aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos a trav s de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposici n el gobierno y las autoridades locales Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos apara...

Page 30: ...stypen AF 5XHD er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014 53 EU EU overensstemmelseserkl ringens fulde tekst kan findes p f lgende internetadresse www ubnt com compliance Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaa...

Page 31: ...h UBIQUITI NETWORKS niniejszym o wiadcza e typ urz dzenia radiowego AF 5XHD jest zgodny z dyrektyw 2014 53 UE Pe ny tekst deklaracji zgodno ci UE jest dost pny pod nast puj cym adresem internetowym ww...

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