LINK GPS MGMT DATA 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio Model: AF-5X DATA MGMT GPS LINK
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ping Watchdog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Telnet Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix F: Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ubiquiti Networks Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Hardware Overview Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber® AF-5X 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio. This User Guide is for use with airFiber model AF-5X, and provides installation instructions, explains how to set up an airFiber link, and shows how to access and use the airFiber Configuration Interface.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Ports 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.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Installation Chapter 1: Installation Connecting Power over Ethernet Installation Requirements 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑5X and slide the Port Cover off. The airFiber AF‑5X radio operates only with an airFiber X antenna or a converted RocketDish™ antenna.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide 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 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.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide 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).
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide 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 (AF-5G30-S45) is shown in the following steps: 1. Attach the AF‑5X to the mounting bracket. Chapter 1: Installation 3. Attach the External GPS Antenna to the RF connector labeled GPS. Then, place the magnetic External GPS Antenna on the bracket (this is temporary; you will mount the External GPS Antenna on the GPS Antenna Mount at the site). a.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Installation Mount the External GPS Antenna Connecting Power over Ethernet Locate a mounting point that has a clear view to the sky, and is above and as far away as possible from the AF‑5X. 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑5X and slide the Port Cover off. 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. 2.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the airFiber PoE Adapter. Chapter 1: Installation Mount the PoE Adapter (Optional) 1. Remove the Mounting Bracket from the adapter by sliding the bracket downward. 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. 2. Place the Mounting Bracket at the desired location and mark the holes for the fasteners.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Installation 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. 1. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust the Master’s position: a.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide 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. Chapter 1: Installation Installer Compliance Responsibility Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. 4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest signal level on the Master.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Navigation The 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 AF‑5X uses the airFiber Configuration Interface for easy configuration and management via a web browser. There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration Interface: Chapter 1: Navigation 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Product Verification The airFiber Configuration Interface will verify whether a product is genuine or counterfeit. For a genuine airFiber AF‑5X, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower left corner of the screen.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Main Tab The Main tab displays a summary of the link status information, current values of the basic configuration settings, network settings and information, and traffic statistics. Status Chapter 1: Main Tab Device Name Displays the customizable name or identifier of the device. The Device Name (also known as host name) is displayed in registration screens and discovery tools. Operating Mode Displays the mode of the AF‑5X: Slave, Master, or Reset.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Main Tab When the AF‑5X operates in a DFS country, it performs a Channel Availability Check (CAC) before operating. The rules vary by country and frequency, but in general: Regulatory Domain Displays the regulatory domain (FCC/IC, ETSI, or Other), as determined by country selection. • FCC domains If the AF‑5X operates in the DFS band (5.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Remote TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average transmit output power (in dBm) of the remote AF‑5X. Distance Displays the distance between the airFiber radios. GPS Signal Quality Displays Global Positioning System (GPS) signal quality as a percentage value on a scale of 0-100%. Latitude/Longitude Based on GPS tracking, reports the device’s current latitude and longitude. Clicking the link opens the reported latitude and longitude in a browser using Google Maps™ (http://maps.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Wireless Tab Chapter 1: Wireless Tab The Wireless tab contains options to set up the wireless part of the link. This includes wireless mode, link name, frequencies, output power, speed, and wireless security. Change To save or test your changes, click Change. A new message appears. You have three options: • Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply. • Test To try the changes without saving them, click Test. To keep the changes, click Apply.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide • Change To select a new country, click Change. Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Chapter 1: Wireless Tab Antenna Gain Enter the gain in dBi of the antenna that is used in your installation. An improper value could cause DFS false detections when operating on DFS frequencies. Cable Loss Enter the cable loss in dB of the cable that is used in your installation.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Wireless Tab Wireless Security airFiber uses 128-bit, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption at all times. Key Type Specifies the character format. • HEX By default, this option uses hexadecimal characters. 0-9, A-F, or a-f are valid characters. • ASCII ASCII uses the standard English alphabet and numeric characters (0-9, A-Z, or a-z). Key Select the format of the MAC address. • HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values).
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Network Tab The Network tab allows you to configure settings for the management network. 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. Chapter 1: Network Tab DHCP server assigns a reserved IP address, gateway IP address, and DNS address to the AF‑5X.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Network Tab -- IP Address Specify the IP address of the AF‑5X. This IP will be used for device management purposes. -- Netmask When the netmask is expanded into its binary form, it provides a mapping to define which portions of the IP address range are used for the network devices and which portions are used for host devices. The netmask defines the address space of the AF‑5X’s network segment. The 255.255.255.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Advanced Tab The Advanced tab handles advanced wireless and Ethernet settings. These settings should not be changed unless you know the effects the changes will have on the AF‑5X. Change To save or test your changes, click Change. A new message appears. You have three options: • Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply. • Test To try the changes without saving them, click Test. To keep the changes, click Apply.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Advanced Tab • Disabled The Track Radio Link option is disabled by default. The Data port’s Ethernet link will always remain up regardless of the RF link state. • Use Timeout Duration This option is designed for use by operators who are using in-band management. Two timers control the Data port’s Ethernet link.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Advanced Tab MGMT Port Ethernet Settings MGMT Speed This is the speed of the Management port. By default, the option is Auto. The AF‑5X automatically negotiates transmission parameters, such as speed and duplex, with its counterpart. In this process, the networked devices first share their capabilities and then choose the fastest transmission mode they both support.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Services Tab Chapter 1: Services Tab constraints, then the AF‑5X will automatically reboot. This option creates a kind of “fail‑proof” mechanism. The Services tab configures system management services: Ping Watchdog, SNMP Agent, Web Server, SSH Server, Telnet Server, NTP Client, Dynamic DNS, System Log, and Device Discovery. Ping Watchdog is dedicated to continuous monitoring of the specific connection to the remote host using the Ping tool.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide • Ping Interval Specify the time interval (in seconds) between the ICMP echo requests that are sent by Ping Watchdog. The default value is 300 seconds. Chapter 1: Services Tab Web Server • Startup Delay Specify the initial time delay (in seconds) until the first ICMP echo requests are sent by Ping Watchdog. The default value is 300 seconds.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide -- Key Displays the key. Chapter 1: Services Tab -- Comment You can enter a brief description of the key. Dynamic DNS If enabled, the AF‑5X allows communications with the DDNS server. -- Action You have the following options: • Host Name Enter the host name of the DDNS server. • Add Adds a public key file. • Username Enter the user name of the DDNS account. • Edit Make changes to a public key file. Click Save to save your changes.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: System Tab The System tab contains administrative options. This page enables the administrator to reboot the AF‑5X, reset it to factory defaults, upload new firmware, back up or update the configuration, and configure the administrator account. Chapter 1: System Tab Firmware Update The controls in this section manage firmware maintenance. Change To save or test your changes, click Change. A new message appears.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide This is a three-step procedure: 1. Click Choose File to locate the new firmware file. Select the file and click Open. 2. Click Upload to upload the new firmware to the AF‑5X. 3. The Uploaded Firmware Version is displayed. Click Update to confirm. Chapter 1: System Tab System Accounts You can change the administrator password to protect your device from unauthorized changes. We recommend that you change the default administrator password when initially configuring the device.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Location After the on-board GPS determines the location of the AF‑5X, its latitude and longitude are displayed. If the GPS does not have a fix on its location, then “Searching for Satellites” will be displayed. Chapter 1: System Tab Upload Click this button to upload the new configuration file to the AF‑5X. Click Apply to confirm.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Tools Each tab of the airFiber Configuration Interface contains network administration and monitoring tools. Click the Tools drop‑down list at the top right corner of the page. Align Antenna Use the Align Antenna tool to point and optimize the antenna in the direction of maximum link signal. The Antenna Alignment window is designed to refresh every 250 milliseconds. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Discovery The Device Discovery tool searches for all Ubiquiti devices on your network. The Search field automatically filters devices containing specified names or numbers as you enter them. Chapter 1: Tools Packet Count Enter the number of packets to send for the ping test. Packet Size Specify the size of the packet. Start Click this button to start the test. Packet loss statistics and latency time evaluation are displayed after the test is completed.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide • Launch airView Click Launch airView to download the Java Network Launch Protocol (jnlp) file and complete the launch of airView. Chapter 1: Tools View Menu Enable Chart Panel 1 (top) Displays the Waterfall or Channel Usage chart in Chart Panel 1, depending on which option you have selected in Preferences. This time‑based graph shows the aggregate energy collected or channel usage for each frequency since the start of the airView session.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Charts Chapter 1: Tools Enable Waveform chart (middle) Check the box to enable the middle chart. This time-based graph shows the RF signature of the noise environment since the start of the airView session. The energy color designates its amplitude. Cooler colors represent lower energy levels (with blue representing the lowest levels) in that frequency bin, and warmer colors (yellow, orange, or red) represent higher energy levels in that frequency bin.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Tools Averages Trace Check the Enable box to enable the averages trace. When enabled, the averages trace is represented by the green area on the Real-time chart, which displays the average received power level data since the start of the airView session. To enable a shaded green area, check the Shaded Area box. To display only a green outline without the shaded area, uncheck the Shaded Area box.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications airFiber AF‑5X Dimensions Weight RF Connectors GPS Antenna Max. Conducted TX Power Power Supply Power Method Mounting Certifications Operating Temperature 224 x 82 x 48 mm (8.82 x 3.23 x 1.89") 0.35 kg (0.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Safety Notices Appendix A: Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Electrical Safety Information 1.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Warranty Limited Warranty UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Warranty Limitation of Liability EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY O
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Compliance Information Installer Compliance Responsibility Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. Appendix A: Compliance Information Industry Canada CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Compliance Information approuvé pour une utilisation avec l’émetteur, ce qui indique le gain maximal d’antenne permis (en dBi) et requis d’impédance pour chacun. • Antenne parabolique, gain: 34 dBi Régions Réglementaires DFS Opération dans les régions réglementaires DFS nécessite une antenne avec un gain minimum de 23 dBi.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Compliance Information Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region The product can be operated in the countries and regions listed in the following table, within the stated frequency ranges and output power (EIRP) limits. Each country has its own power level and frequency regulations. To ensure the product operates under the necessary regulatory compliance rules, the country where the device will be used must be selected during installation.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Compliance Information 5.1 GHz Country/Region Frequency Range (Band Edges in MHz) 5.2 GHz Max. EIRP (dBm) Frequency Range (Band Edges in MHz) 5.4 GHz Max. EIRP (dBm) Frequency Range (Band Edges in MHz) 5.8 GHz Max. EIRP (dBm) Lebanon Liechtenstein 5470-5725 30 Macau Malaysia 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 Frequency Range (Band Edges in MHz) Max.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Compliance Information The following table lists the maximum transmit output power (EIRP) for the 5.1 GHz band. 5.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/ or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Declaration of Conformity Česky [Czech] UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Contact Information Appendix A: Contact Information Ubiquiti Networks Support Ubiquiti Support Engineers are located around the world and are dedicated to helping customers resolve software, hardware compatibility, or field issues as quickly as possible. We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24-hour period. Online Resources Support: support.ubnt.com Community: community.ubnt.com Downloads: downloads.ubnt.com 2580 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95131 www.
