5 GHz airMAX® ac Radio BaseStation with airPrism® Active RF Filtering Technology Model: RP-5AC-Gen2
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® Rocket® Prism RP-5AC-Gen2. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms.
Hardware Overview RP-SMA Antenna Connector: Chain 1 GPS Antenna Connector LED Panel Port Cover RP-SMA Antenna Connector: Chain 0
LED Panel Signal In airOS®, you can modify the wireless signal strength threshold values for each LED on the Wireless tab under Signal LED Thresholds. The default values are shown below: LED will light blue when the wireless signal strength is above -65 dBm. LED will light blue when the wireless signal strength is above -73 dBm. LED will light blue when the wireless signal strength is above -80 dBm. LED will light blue when the wireless signal strength is above -94 dBm.
Ports Reset Button LAN Port Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the Rocket Prism is powered on. Alternatively, the Rocket Prism may be reset remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE adapter. LAN The Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN.
Hardware Installation The Rocket Prism is designed to mount directly onto a Ubiquiti airMAX RocketDish™ antenna for Point-to-Point use or an airMAX Sector antenna for Point-to-MultiPoint use. 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the Rocket Prism and slide the Port Cover off. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port. 3. Replace the Port Cover.
4. Connect the RF cables to the RP-SMA Antenna Connectors located on top of the Rocket Prism. 5. Attach the Rocket Prism to the antenna. a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the Rocket Prism with the mounting slots on the antenna. b. Slide the Rocket Prism down until it locks into place.
6. Attach the other end of the RF cables to the RF connectors on the antenna. H V CHAI CHA N1 GPS IN 1 GPS CHAI CHA N0 IN 0 Connecting to a RocketDish Connecting to a Sector Antenna 7. Connect the GPS Antenna to the GPS Antenna Connector on the Rocket Prism.
8. Attach the protective shroud. H V CHAIN CHAIN 1 GPS 1 CHAIN 1 GPS GPS CHAIN 0 Align the hash mark on the top of the shroud with the notch on the RocketDish. Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place. CHAIN 0 CHAIN 0 Slide the protective shroud down over the Rocket Prism until it locks into place on the Sector antenna. 9. Place the GPS Antenna on the mounting hardware.
Connect the power using one of the following options: • Using the included Gigabit PoE Adapter: Go to “Connecting to the PoE Adapter”. • Using a separate PoE switch: Connect the Ethernet cable from the Rocket Prism’s Ethernet port to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch. WARNING: The switch port must comply with the power specifications listed in the Specifications section of this Quick Start Guide. Connecting to the PoE Adapter 1.
Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi Verify connectivity in the airOS Configuration Interface. There are two methods, the U Mobile App and Web Portal. Both are available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the Rocket Prism. If necessary, you can power cycle the Rocket Prism to re-enable its Wi-Fi. U Mobile App 1. Download the U Mobile app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play™ (Android). 2. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the Rocket Prism SSID named: RP-5AC-Gen2: 3. Launch the app.
5. Tap Connect on the Login screen. 6. Select your Country and tap Done.
7. Customize your settings as needed.
Web Portal 1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the Rocket Prism SSID named: RP-5AC-Gen2: Note: Ensure that your Wi-Fi connection has DHCP enabled. 2. Launch your web browser and type the following URL into the address bar: http://setup.ubnt.com http://setup.ubnt.com 3. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login. RocketPrism 5AC Gen2 Note: The Country setting for U.S.
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. Since Ubiquiti Networks equipment can be paired with a variety of antennas and cables, the Antenna Gain and Output Power fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.
Specifications RP-5AC-Gen2 Dimensions 88 x 40 x 230 mm (3.47 x 1.58 x 9.06") Weight 400 g (14.11 oz) Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port RF Connectors (2) RP-SMA (Waterproof ) (1) GPS (Waterproof ) LEDs (4) Signal Strength, GPS, Power, LAN Enclosure Die-Cast Aluminum with White Powder Coating Max. Power Consumption Power Supply 9.
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.
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.
Returns No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
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 OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Compliance FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-003. 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.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé en considérant une distance de séparation de toute personnes d’au moins 20 cm et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur.
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2012/19/EU 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. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
Declaration of Conformity Česky [Czech] UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohlašuje, že toto UBIQUITI NETWORKS zařízení, je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Hermed, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, erklærer at denne UBIQUITI NETWORKS enhed, er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Lietuviškai [Lithuanian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS deklaruoja, kad šis UBIQUITI NETWORKS įrenginys atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, tiddikjara li dan il-mezz UBIQUITI NETWORKS huwa konformi mar-rekwiżiti essenzjali u dispożizzjonijiet rilevanti oħrajn ta ‘Direttiva 1999/5/KE.
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