1 GHz FDD Backhaul Radio Models: AF‑11FX-H, AF-11FX-L
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber® AF‑11FX. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation. Package Contents airFiber AF‑11FX Duplexer1 Cable Ties (Qty. 2) airFiber Gigabit PoE (50V, 1.2A) Power Cord Quick Start Guide 11 GHz FDD Backhaul Radio Models: AF-11FX-H, AF-11FX-L 1. High-band Duplexer (AF-11FX-H) or low-band Duplexer (AF-11FX-L) TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed.
Antenna Compatibility The airFiber AF‑11FX radio is designed for use with the following airFiber X antenna models: • AF-11G361 Installation Requirements • Clear line of sight between airFiber radios • Vertical mounting 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.
Hardware Overview CH0 Port: Connects to AF-11G36 Antenna Duplexer Shroud LED Panel Port Cover CH1 Port (Under Cap)
Ports Management Port Reset Button Data Port VDC Management Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet port for configuration. In-Band Management is enabled by default in the airFiber 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 hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is already powered on.
Duplexer Ports AF-11FX Radio (Duplexer Shroud removed) TX0 RX0 RX1 TX1 TX0, RX0 Transmit and Receive SMA ports for low-band Duplexer (SISO mode) or high-band Duplexer (MIMO mode). RX1, TX1 Receive and Transmit SMA ports for high-band Duplexer (MIMO mode only). Duplexer N Connector SMA Port SMA Port N Connector Female N-type connector into which the antenna cable is plugged. SMA Port High-band and low-band channel SMA ports.
LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on. Signal 3 LED will light green when on. Signal 2 LED will light yellow when on. Signal 1 LED will light red when on. Bootup to airOS When powering on, the Power, MIMO, LINK, and Signal 1-4 LEDs light on. Once the CPU code takes over, the MIMO, LINK, and Signal 1-3 LEDs turn off. Signal 4 LED remains on to indicate the boot sequence is underway.
Additional LEDs LED LINK MIMO State Status Off RF Off Short Flash* Syncing Normal Flash* Beaconing Long Flash* Registering On Operational Off Radio configured in SISO mode On Radio configured in MIMO mode Off No Ethernet Link MGMT On DATA Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity Off No Ethernet Link On Ethernet Link Established Random Flashing Ethernet Activity Off No Power On Powered On * Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle) Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle) Lo
Installation Overview We recommend that you configure your paired AF‑11FX radios before site installation. The overview below summarizes the installation procedure, and the subsequent sections provide detailed installation information. • Install the Duplexer(s) in the AF-11FX radio. • Connect power (PoE or DC) to the AF-11FX and connect your computer to the MGMT port. • Configure the AF‑11FX. • Install a ground wire and mount the AF‑11FX on the airFiber AF-11G36 antenna (or a compatible antenna).
2. Insert the TX and RX ports of the Duplexer into the TX0 and RX0 ports of the AF-11FX radio. 3. If you will be using the AF-11FX in SISO mode, go to step 5. 4. To use the AF-11FX in MIMO mode: a. Attach the second Duplexer (not included) to the AF‑11FX radio’s TX1 and RX1 ports. Note: The Duplexers must be installed in reverse order on opposite sides of the link. b. Remove the cap on the top right side of the AF-11FX. 5. Re-attach the Duplexer Shroud to the AF-11FX radio.
Connecting Power Follow the instructions for the source of power that you are using: Power over Ethernet or DC Power. Power over Ethernet 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑11FX and slide the Port Cover off. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF‑11FX to the POE port of the adapter. WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model GP-C500-120G. Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty.
4. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter’s power port. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet. DC Power To use DC input power instead of PoE, follow these steps: 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑11FX and slide the Port Cover off. 2. Connect a DC power cable to the Terminal Block. 3. Connect the other end of the DC power cable to a DC power supply. 4. Connect the DC power supply to its 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‑11FX as the Master and the other as the Slave. • Frequency Setting The TX Frequency and RX Frequency settings must be the reverse of each other on both the Master and the Slave. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the MGMT port on the AF‑11FX. 2.
4. The login screen will appear. 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. 5. Click the Wireless tab. 6. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings: a. For one AF‑11FX, select Master as the Wireless Mode. For the other AF‑11FX, 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.
8. 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 hexadecimal digits: 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). 9. Click Change and then click Apply. 10.
Hardware Installation Install a Ground Wire 1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point located on the back of the AF‑11FX. Ground Bonding Point 2. Attach a ground 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: Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your warranty. Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible and no longer than one meter in length. Mount to the airFiber Antenna Follow the instructions in this section to mount the AF‑11FX to an airFiber AF-11G36 antenna: 1.
2. Attach the RF connector labeled V to the radio’s CH0 port. If you are using MIMO mode, attach the RF connector labeled H to the radio’s CH1 port. 3. 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.
Connecting Data Note: Skip this section if you are using DC power which was already connected as described in DC Power. 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑11FX and slide the Port Cover off. 2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the DATA port. 3. If you are using DC power, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN. Connection is complete. 4. If you are using Power over Ethernet: a.
c. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter’s power port. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet. 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. Max.
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 to compensate for issues such as the improper orientation of a mounting pole or significant elevation differences between airFiber radios. Establishing a Link Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link.
Adjust the elevation angle: a. Loosen the six hex head bolts to so that the washers can spin freely by hand. b. Tighten or loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolt to set the desired tilt. c. Tighten the six hex head bolts. Elevation Adjustment Bolt Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the Master and Slave. 2. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the Slave’s position, adjust the azimuth and elevation as described in step 1. 3. Check to see if a link is established.
4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest signal level on the Master. Note: Refer to the Signal LEDs section for details on the signal values. Note: Maximum signal strength can best be achieved by iteratively sweeping through both azimuth and elevation. 5. Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the strongest signal level on the Slave. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you achieve an optimal link, with all four Signal LEDs solidly lit.
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. The Output Power, Antenna Gain, Cable Loss, TX Frequency and RX Frequency fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.
Specifications airFiber AF‑11FX Dimensions Weight RF Connectors Power Supply Power Method Supported Voltage Range 327 x 112 x 86 mm (12.87 x 4.41 x 3.39") 2.26 kg (5.0 lb) (4) RP-SMA Weatherproof, Two per Chain: TX0, RX0 (CH0) and TX1, RX1 (CH1) (2) N-Type Waterproof, One per Duplexer 50V, 1.
Radio Operating Frequency Max. Conducted TX Power 10.7-11.7 GHz1 30 dBm1 Frequency Accuracy ± 1 ppm Channel Bandwidth 3.5/5/7/10/14/20/28/30/40/50/56 MHz Selectable2 Programmable Uplink and Downlink Duty Cycles 2 1 Depends on Regulatory Region Channel widths may vary according to country/region regulations.
Compliance FCC This device has been verified by Ubiquiti Networks as being in compliance with the requirements of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 47 C.F.R. Part 101, and may not be operated without a station license. In the United States such licenses are issued by the FCC to entities other than agencies of the United States government.
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.
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