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Chapter 4: Main TabairFiber

X User Guide

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

Chapter 4: 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

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 AirFiberX

radio: Slave, Master, or Reset.

RF Link Status Displays the status of the AirFiberX radio:

RFOff, Syncing, Beaconing, Registering, Enabling, Listening,

Operational, DFS CAC, or RADAR Detected.

Note: Most of the RF Link Statuses map to specific

flash rates of the Link Status LED (See “LEDs” on

page 2 for more details.)

Status Flash Rate of LED

RF Off Off

Syncing

DFS countries only:

• DFS CAC

• RADAR Detected

Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)

Beaconing Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)

Registering Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)

Operational On

Summary of content (10 pages)

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airFiber® X User Guide Chapter 4: 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 4: 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 AirFiber X radio: Slave, Master, or Reset.
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Chapter 4: Main Tab The following applies to the AF-5X only: When the AF‑5X operates in a DFS country and within a valid DFS band for that country, it performs a Channel Availability Check (CAC) before operating. The rules vary by country and frequency, but in general: -- FCC domains If the AF‑5X operates in a DFS band (5.2 GHz or 5.4 GHz band), the AF‑5X performs a 60-second check on the Master only. airFiber® X User Guide RX Frequency (Available if split frequencies are enabled.
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airFiber® X User Guide RX Capacity Displays the potential RX throughput, how much the airFiber X radio can receive, after accounting for the modulation and error rates. TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average transmit output power (in dBm) of the airFiber X radio. Note: If “(Limited)” is displayed, the transmit output power has been limited to a value less than the selected value, to comply with regulatory region requirements.
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Chapter 4: Main Tab airFiber® X User Guide Log When logging is enabled (see “System Log” on page 27 to enable logging), this option lists all registered system events. By default, logging is not enabled. Clear To delete all entries in the system log, click Clear. Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh. 16 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
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airFiber® X User Guide Chapter 5: 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. Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings In this section, configure the basic wireless settings, such as wireless mode, link name, country code, frequencies, output power, speed, and gain. Change To save or test your changes, click Change. A new message appears.
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Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Country Code Each country has its own power level and frequency regulations. To ensure the airFiber X radio operates under the necessary regulatory compliance rules, you must select the country where your device will be used. The frequency settings and output power limits will be tuned according to the regulations of the selected country. For details, refer to this table, “Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region” on page 50.
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airFiber® X User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Frequency Settings Wireless Security The Valid Frequencies for your Country Code selection are displayed. Ensure that you use frequencies that comply with the local country regulations. airFiber uses 128-bit, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption at all times. TDD Split Frequency Mode This option lets you configure separate frequencies for TX and RX.
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Chapter 6: Network Tab Chapter 6: 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. • In-Band Management Enabled by default. In-band management is available through the local Data port or the Data port at the other end of the link.
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airFiber® X User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab airView Port The port number associated with the airView spectrum analyzer tool. The default value is 18888. For detailed information on the airView tool, refer to “airView” on page 33. -- IP Address Specify the IP address of the airFiber X radio. This IP will be used for device management purposes.
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Chapter 7: Advanced Tab Chapter 7: Advanced Tab The Advanced tab handles advanced wireless and Ethernet settings. These settings should not be changed unless you understand how the changes will affect the airFiber X radio. 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.