Ubiquiti AF-3X, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...3 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio Model AF 3X DATA MGMT GPS LINK DATA MGMT GPS LINK...

Page 2: ...Contents DATA MGMT GPS LINK airFiber AF 3X GPS Antenna Mount External GPS Antenna Metal Strap 3 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio Model AF 3X DATA MGMT GPS LINK DATA MGMT GPS LINK Cable Ties Qty 2 airFiber...

Page 3: ...t least 3 m below the top of the tower Ground wires min 10 AWG 5 mm2 and max length 1 m As a safety precaution ground the airFiber radio to grounded masts poles towers or grounding bars WARNING Failur...

Page 4: ...Hardware Overview DATA MGMT GPS LINK 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: ...iber Configuration Interface When In Band Management is disabled the MGMT port is the only port that can monitor configure and or update firmware Reset Button To reset to factory defaults press and ho...

Page 6: ...Hz flash This continues until the AF 3X is fully booted Signal Level Once fully booted the Signal 1 4 LEDs act as a bar graph showing how close the AF 3X is to ideal aiming This is auto scaled based o...

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

Page 8: ...t and connect your computer to the MGMT port Configure the AF 3X Install a ground wire and mount the AF 3X on an airFiber X antenna At the installation site install the airFiber X antenna with the mou...

Page 9: ...rt 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 4 Connect the Powe...

Page 10: ...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 3X 2 Co...

Page 11: ...untry Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations 5 The Main tab will appear Click the Tools drop down and select Link Calculator This tool will guide you on how to best minimize bandwidth and powe...

Page 12: ...tings 9 Configure the Frequency Setting The selected Frequency must be the same on both airFiber radios 10 Configure the Wireless Security a Select the AES Key Type HEX or ASCII b For the Key field HE...

Page 13: ...ddress option DHCP Keep the default DHCP to use DHCP reservation on your router to assign a unique IP Address Static Change the IP Address Netmask and other settings to make them compatible with your...

Page 14: ...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 Failure to pro...

Page 15: ...Mount to the airFiber X Antenna 1 Attach the AF 3X to the mounting bracket a Align the mounting tabs on the back of the AF 3X with the mounting bracket b Slide the AF 3X down to lock it into place...

Page 16: ...3X in this combination 45 to Chain 0 and 45 to Chain 1 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 y...

Page 17: ...4 Attach the protective shroud a Align the hash mark on the top of the shroud with the notch on the dish antenna b Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place...

Page 18: ...and as far away as possible from the AF 3X 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 GP...

Page 19: ...Connecting Power over Ethernet 1 Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF 3X and slide the Port Cover off 2 Connect an outdoor shielded Ethernet cable to the DATA port...

Page 20: ...airFiber PoE Adapter Model GP H240 100G 4 Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty 4 Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the airF...

Page 21: ...Place the Mounting Bracket at the desired location and mark the holes for the fasteners Pre drill the holes if necessary then secure the bracket to the wall using two fasteners not included 3 Attach...

Page 22: ...stall 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 Ground to Pol...

Page 23: ...elevation differences between airFiber radios Establishing a Link Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link Note The Master must be aimed first at the Slave because the Slav...

Page 24: ...ve at the Master To adjust the Slave s 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...

Page 25: ...e Slave 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you achieve an optimal link with all four Signal LEDs solidly lit This ensures the best possible data rate between the airFiber radios 7 Lock the alignment on both...

Page 26: ...it is the professional installer s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements The Output Power Antenna Gain Cable Loss and Frequency fields are pro...

Page 27: ...90 Z CE EN 302 217 2 2 Operating Temperature 40 to 55 C 40 to 131 F Networking Interface Data Port 1 10 100 1000 Ethernet Port Management Port 1 10 100 Ethernet Port System Maximum Throughput 500 Mbp...

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