Ubiquiti Networks AF-24 manual

24 GHz Point to Point 1.4+ Gbps Radio Model: AF-24[...]

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Introduction Thank you f or purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airF iber® 24GHz Point-t o-Point Radio . This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation, show y ou how to access the airF iber Configuration Interface, and explain how t o set up an airF iber link. This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty terms and is [...]

Hardware Overview Side Alignment Bracket Elevation Adjustment Azimuth Adjustment Ground Bonding Point Lock Bolts Lock Bolts 2 airFiber® AF-24 Quick Start Guide[...]

Back Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Azimuth Adjustment Lock Bolts Lock Bolts Cover L ock Elevation Adjustment Port Cover 3 Hardware Overview[...]

Inter faces RESET D ATA AUX CONFIG LED Display Interface Description RESET T o reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than fiv e seconds while the unit is already powered on. D ATA 10/100/1000 Mbps port handles all user traffic. AUX Port for audio tone aiming . LED Display Digital display used for po wer , status, and m[...]

LED Stat e Status D ATA Speed Off 10/100 Mbps On 1000 Mbps Link/Act Off No Ethernet Link On Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity AUX GPS Off No GPS Synchronization On Operational (Strong Signal) Normal Flash* Operational ( Weak Signal) Modulation Off ¼x or 1x (QPSK SISO) Short Flash* 2x (QPSK MIMO) Normal Flash* 4x (16QAM MI[...]

Installation Requirements • 17 mm wrench • 13 mm socket wrench or driver • Clear line of sight between airF iber radios • Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation • Mounting location with < 0.5° displacement due to twist and sway under wind loading • Mounting point: • At least 1 meter below the highest point on the structure[...]

• Once configuration is complet e, disconnect the cables to mov e the airFiber r adios. • Reconnect at the site. • After you hav e mounted the airFiber radios , establish and optimize the RF link. Connecting P ower over E thernet 1. T urn the Cover Lock t o the Unlocked icon. Slide the Port Cov er down to remov e it. 2. Connect an Ethernet ca[...]

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the D ATA port to the Ethernet por t labeled POE on the GigE PoE Adapter . 4. Connect the Power C ord to the power por t on the GigE PoE Adapter . Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a po wer source. 8 airFiber® AF-24 Quick Start Guide[...]

airF iber Configuration The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the follo wing settings: • Wireless Mode Configure one airF iber AF-24 as the Master and the other as the Slave . • Duplex The airFiber AF-24 supports both half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Half-duplex operation[...]

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your comput er to the CONFIG port on the airFiber AF-24. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapt er on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for example , 192.168.1.100). 3. Launch your web bro wser . T ype http://192.168.1.20 in the address field and press enter (PC) or r eturn (Mac). 4. The lo[...]

5. Click the Wireless tab . 6. Enter the Basic Wireless Settings : a. For one airF iber AF-24, selec t Master from the Wireless Mode drop-down. F or the other airFiber AF-24, keep the default, Slave . b. Enter a name in the Link Name field. This should be the same on both the Master and the Slave . c. F or the D uplex drop-down: - Half Duplex The d[...]

7. Configure the Wireless Security : a. Selec t the AES Key T ype , HEX or ASCII . b. For the Key field: - HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values: 0-9, A-F , or a-f ). Y ou can omit zeroes and use colons , similar to the IPv6 format. Note: The airF iber Configuration Interface suppor ts IPv6 formats ex cluding dotted quad and "::" ([...]

Hardware Installation T o install the airF iber AF-24: 1. Insert the four Carriage Bolts into the Pole Mount Br acket . 2. Attach the P ole Mount Brack et to a pole. Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a Ø 51 - 101 mm (2.0" - 4.0") pole. a. Orient the Pole Mount Brack et around the pole so it is aimed in the direction of the othe[...]

3. Loosen, but do NO T remove the eight Lock Bolts located on the Alignment Brack et . 4. Ensure that there is a 6 mm gap between the head of each M8x14 Serrated Flange Screw and the Alignment Br acket . 6 mm 14 airFiber® AF-24 Quick Start Guide[...]

5. Lift the airFiber AF-24 and align the f our M8x14 Serrated Flange Screws with the slots on the Pole Mount Br acket. Seat the screws in the slots. Securely tighten the screws . W ARNING: T o prevent injury , ensure that all four screws are seated and fully tightened . 15 Hardware Installation[...]

6. Attach a ground wire: a. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point . b. Attach a ground wire (min. 8 A WG or 10 mm 2 ) to the lug and replace the nut to secure the wire . c. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, t ower , or grounding bar . W ARNING: F ailure to properly ground your airF iber units will void y our w[...]

Connecting Ethernet 1. T urn the Cover Lock t o the Unlocked icon. Slide the Port Cov er down to remov e it. 2. Connect a TOUGHC able or other outdoor , shielded CA T5e/6 cable to the DA T A port. 3. Create a strain relief f or the Ethernet cable by feeding a Cable Tie through the tie slot under the cable. Then wrap the Cable Tie around the cabl[...]

4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the D ATA port to the Ethernet por t labeled POE on the GigE PoE Adapter . 5. Connect an Ethernet cable from your netw ork to the Ethernet port labeled L AN on the GigE PoE A dapter. 6. Connect the Power C ord to the power por t on the GigE PoE Adapter . Connect the other end of the Power Cord to [...]

Below is a diagram of a finished installation with recommended surge protectors installed . Ground to Pole, T ower, or Grounding Block (Max. 1 m from Ground Bonding Point) Max. 1 m Outdoor GigE PoE Surge Protector EdgeRouter ™ GigE PoE Adapter Power Source Outdoor GigE PoE Surge Protector 19 Connecting Ethernet[...]

Alignment Tips • Fine-tuning is best achiev ed by a pair of installers with a dedicated , two-way communication link: one installer makes adjustments on one airFiber r adio while the other installer reports the received signal level at the other airF iber radio. Fine-tuning (see F ine-T uning the Link ) is necessar y because the main lobe of the [...]

2. F or the Master and Slave , ensure the A zimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolts ar e in the middle of their adjustmentranges. Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolt Azimuth (AZ) Adjustment Bolt 3. Master Aim the Master at the Slave . If necessary , adjust the Master 's position on the pole: a. Loosen the Hex Nuts . b. Adjust the Pole Mo[...]

5. Master Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the Master until the strongest received signal lev el is displayed on the LED Display of the Master . a. Sweep the Azimuth (AZ) Adjustment Bolt of the Master through its adjustment range. Master Azimuth (AZ) Adjustment Bolt b. Sweep the Elevation (EL) A djustment Bolt of the Master through its adjustmen[...]

F ine-T uning the Link The Azimuth (AZ) and Elevation (EL) Adjustment Bolts of the Alignment Brack et adjust the azimuth and elevation within a range of ±10°. F or accurate alignment, make adjustments on one end of the link while the other installer reports the received signal level at the other end of the link. Do NOT make simultaneous adjustmen[...]

There are three methods f or determining the received signal level: • LED Display (described abov e) • airF iber Configuration Interface • Audio tone (optional equipment requir ed) Refer to the airF iber AF-24 User Guide for instructions on the airFiber C onfiguration Inter face and audio tone methods. The U ser Guide is av ailable at: docume[...]

Specifications airFiber AF-24 Dimensions 649 x 426 x 303 mm (25.55 x 16.77 x 11.93") W eight 10.5 kg (23.15 lb) Mount Included Operating F requency 24.05 – 24.25 GHz Max Pow er Consumption < 50W Po wer Supply 50V , 1.2A PoE GigE A dapter (Included) Po wer Method Passiv e Power over E thernet (42-58VDC) Certications CE, FC C, IC Mountin[...]

Electrical Safety Information 1. Compliance is required with r espect to voltage, frequency , and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’ s label. Connection to a different pow er source than those specified may result in impr oper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not follow ed. 2. There [...]

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Industr y Canada CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3(A). T o 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 devic[...]

CE Mark ing CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it. This equipment is intended t o be accessed only by service personnel and/or trained professionals. Alert Sign (!) Follows CE Marking Alert sign must be indicated if a restriction on use applied to the product and it must fol[...]

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