5 GHz Full Duplex Point-to-Point Gigabit Radio Models: AF-5, AF-5U
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 8: Services Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ping Watchdog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Telnet Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview airFiber Configuration Interface System Requirements Introduction • Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, or Mac OS X Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber® 5 GHz Full Duplex Point-to-Point Gigabit Radio.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Interfaces LED State Status Off No GPS Synchronization On Operational (Strong Signal) Normal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal) Off Slave mode On Master mode Off RF Off Short Flash* Syncing DFS countries only: • DFS CAC • RADAR Detected Normal Flash* Beaconing Long Flash* Registering On Operational Remote On Displays the received signal strength in dBm of the remote airFiber radio.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Co-Location Link Planning Before you install the airFiber AF-5, consider the following: • Point-to-Point (PtP), daisy chain, or ring configuration • Co-Location Configuration You can co-locate multiple airFiber radios if they are pointed in different directions. Co-located airFiber radios must use the same Wireless Mode (Master or Slave). Back‑to-back airFiber radios can use the same frequency.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Installation Overview Chapter 2: Installation 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Data port. We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber radios before mounting. Below is an overview of the installation with specific details in the following instructions: • Connect Power over Ethernet to the Data port, and connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and the Management port. OVERLOAD GPS MASTER LINK 8X REMOTE 6X RESET MANAGEMENT ACT SPEED 4X to 0.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 2: Installation airFiber Configuration The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the Management port on the airFiber radio. GPS • Wireless Mode Configure one airFiber radio as the Master and the other as the Slave. • Duplex The airFiber radio supports both half-duplex and full‑duplex operation.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 7. Click the Wireless tab. Chapter 2: Installation 11. In-Band Management is enabled by default, so each airFiber radio must have a unique IP Address. (If the airFiber radios use the same IP Address, then you may lose access to the airFiber radios via the Data ports.) Click the Network tab. a. For the Management IP Address option: 8. Enter the Basic Wireless Settings: a. For one airFiber radio, select Master from the Wireless Mode drop-down.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Hardware Installation The mounting hardware of the airFiber radio can be pre‑assembled before pole-mounting. Chapter 2: Installation 3. Attach the Lower Mount Bracket to the I-Bracket using two M8x14 Serrated Flange Bolts. Ensure that the slots face up and securely tighten the bolts. Mounting Hardware Pre-Assembly 1. Insert two M10x150 Carriage Bolts into the Lower Mount Bracket. 2. Insert two M10x150 Carriage Bolts into the Upper Mount Bracket with Elevation Rod.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 5. Attach the Pole Clamps to the Mount Brackets. a. Slide the slotted hole of each Pole Clamp over one upper and one lower M10x150 Carriage Bolt. Chapter 2: Installation 7. Ensure that there is a 13 mm gap between the head of each Pre-Installed M10x25 Flanged Bolt and the corresponding trunnion on the airFiber radio. b. Place one M10 Serrated Flange Nut on each M10x150 Carriage Bolt. 13 mm 13 mm Pole-Mounting 1.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 2. Attach the mounting assembly to a pole. a. Orient the mounting assembly around the pole so it is aimed in the direction of the other airFiber radio. Chapter 2: Installation 3. Lift the airFiber radio and align the two lower Pre‑Installed M10x25 Flanged Bolts with the slots on the Lower Mount Bracket. Seat the bolts in the slots. b. Slide the open slot of each Pole Clamp over the corresponding M10x150 Carriage Bolt. c.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 4. Align the two upper Pre-Installed M10x25 Flanged Bolts of the airFiber radio next to the slots on the Upper Mount Bracket. Lift the airFiber radio and seat the bolts in the slots. Chapter 2: Installation 3. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or grounding bar. WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber units will void your warranty. Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible and no longer than one meter in length.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the GigE PoE Adapter. Below is a diagram of a finished installation with recommended surge protectors installed. Max. 1 m 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the Data port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the GigE PoE Adapter. Chapter 2: Installation Ground to Pole, Tower, or Grounding Block: Max.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Alignment Using the LED Displays Tips Before a link is established, the Master’s LED Display looks like this: • To accurately align the airFiber radios for best performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at a time. • For more convenient alignment, you may consider using long‑range scopes (not included) temporarily attached to your airFiber radios.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 2. Ensure that the pole mount is snug yet the four M10 Hex Nuts attaching the Pole Clamps are loose enough to allow rotation around the pole for azimuth alignment. Chapter 2: Installation 4. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the Slave’s position: a. Rotate the airFiber radio on the pole to align the azimuth. b. Use the hex nut on the Elevation Rod to adjust the elevation. 5. Check to see if a link is established.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Using the airFiber Configuration Interface Establishing a Link Before You Begin Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link. Note: The instructions in this section assume that you are viewing the Antenna Alignment screen of the Master; however, you can also use the Antenna Alignment screen of the Slave.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 3. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust the Master’s position: a. Rotate the airFiber radio on the pole to align the azimuth. b. Use the hex nut on the Elevation Rod to adjust the elevation. Chapter 2: Installation 6. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest signal level on the Remote Signal Strength bar graph of the Slave. Note: The Signal Strength bar graphs display the absolute power level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Using the Audio Tone Establishing a Link Before You Begin Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link. Create your own cable adapter to connect the Aux port to your headphones or other listening device. The cable adapter requires two items: • An RJ-12 cable with an RJ-12 connector • A cable with a 3.5 mm, female, stereo phono jack (mono jack is acceptable) 1.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 2: Installation 3. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust the Master’s position: 6. Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the strongest signal level on the Master. a. Rotate the airFiber radio on the pole to align the azimuth. Note: If the Overload LED lights up, identify and eliminate any source of strong in‑band interference. 7. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you achieve a symmetric link, with the signal levels within 1 dB of each other.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 3: Navigation The airFiber Configuration Interface is an advanced operating system capable of powerful wireless and routing features, built upon a simple and intuitive user interface foundation. The airFiber AF-5 uses the airFiber Configuration Interface for easy configuration and management via a web browser. There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration Interface: Chapter 3: Navigation 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Product Verification The airFiber Configuration Interface will verify whether a product is genuine or counterfeit. For a genuine airFiber AF-5, the airFiber Configuration Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower left corner of the screen.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U 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 AF-5: Slave, Master, or Reset.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide When the airFiber AF-5 operates in a DFS country, it performs a Channel Availability Check (CAC) before operating. The rules vary by country and frequency, but in general: • FCC domains If the airFiber AF-5 operates in the DFS band (5.4 GHz band), then the following rule applies: • If the TX and RX Frequencies are the same, then the airFiber AF-5 performs a 60-second check on the Master only.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Remote Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate of the remote airFiber AF-5: Chapter 4: Main Tab Monitor • 8x (256QAM MIMO) There are two monitoring tools accessible via the links on the Main tab. The default is Performance, which is displayed when you first open the Main tab. • 6x (64QAM MIMO) Performance • 4x (16QAM MIMO) • 2x (QPSK MIMO) Throughput and Capacity charts display the current and potential data traffic.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U 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 Write down the settings you configure on the Wireless tab. You will need to enter the same settings on the airFiber AF-5 at the other end of your PtP link.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab For Full Duplex mode, the TX and RX Frequencies should be different. RX • Change To select a new country, click Change. Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Maximum Modulation Rate or Modulation Rate Higher modulations support greater throughput but generally require stronger RF signals and a higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). By default, Automatic Rate Adaptation is enabled, and Maximum Modulation Rate is displayed. This allows the airFiber AF-5 to automatically adjust the modulation rate to changing RF signal conditions.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide 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.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide • Static Assign static IP settings to the airFiber AF-5. Note: IP settings should be consistent with the address space of the airFiber AF-5’s network segment. Chapter 6: Network Tab The Auto IP Aliasing setting can be useful because you can still access and manage devices even if you lose, misconfigure, or forget their IP addresses.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 7: Advanced Tab The Advanced tab handles advanced wireless and Ethernet settings. These settings should not be changed unless you know the effects the changes will have on the airFiber AF-5. Chapter 7: Advanced Tab GPS Clock Sync The airFiber uses GPS to synchronize the timing of its transmissions. By default, this option is disabled. DATA Port Ethernet Settings Change To save or test your changes, click Change. A new message appears.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 7: Advanced Tab control has the effect of controlling the inter‑packet spacing of packets headed into the airFiber Data interface. Multicast Filter If enabled, the filter blocks multicast traffic from overloading the CPU when in-band management is enabled. This allows the airFiber AF-5 to be managed in-band when the customer’s network is carrying large volumes of multicast traffic, such as IPTV.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 7: Advanced Tab • Example #2 • Link Off Duration 20 seconds • Link Off Spacing 120 seconds The Data port’s Ethernet link will be initially disconnected when the RF link first goes down. That event will start a 120‑second timer. The RF link goes back up after 10 seconds; however, that does not affect the Ethernet link. The Ethernet link will remain offline for 20 seconds and then come back online.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab Chapter 8: Services Tab Ping Watchdog The Services tab configures system management services: Ping Watchdog, SNMP Agent, Web Server, SSH Server, Telnet Server, NTP Client, Dynamic DNS, System Log, and Device Discovery. Ping Watchdog sets the airFiber AF-5 to continuously ping a user-defined IP address (it can be the Internet gateway, for example).
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab For the purpose of equipment identification, configure the SNMP Agent with contact and location information: SNMP Agent Enables the SNMP Agent. Ping Watchdog Enables use of Ping Watchdog. • IP Address To Ping Specify the IP address of the target host to be monitored by Ping Watchdog. • Ping Interval Specify the time interval (in seconds) between the ICMP echo requests that are sent by Ping Watchdog. The default value is 300 seconds.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide • Authorized Keys Click Edit to import a public key file for SSH access to the airFiber AF-5 instead of using an admin password. -- Choose File Click Choose File to locate the new key file. Select the file and click Open. Chapter 8: Services Tab NTP Client Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. You can use it to set the system time on the airFiber AF-5.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab System Log System Log This option enables the registration routine of system log (syslog) messages. By default it is disabled. • Remote Log Enables the syslog remote sending function. System log messages are sent to a remote server, which is specified in the Remote Log IP Address and Remote Log Port fields. -- Remote Log IP Address The host IP address that receives syslog messages.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 9: System Tab The System tab contains administrative options. This page enables the administrator to reboot the airFiber AF-5, reset it to factory defaults, upload new firmware, back up or update the configuration, and configure the administrator account. Chapter 9: System Tab Firmware Update The controls in this section manage firmware maintenance. Change To save or test your changes, click Change. A new message appears.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 9: System Tab Upload Firmware Click this button to update the airFiber AF-5 with new firmware. Startup Date When enabled, you are able to change the airFiber AF-5’s startup date. The airFiber AF-5 firmware update is compatible with all configuration settings. The system configuration is preserved while the airFiber AF-5 is updated with a new firmware version. However, we recommend that you back up your current system configuration before updating the firmware.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Miscellaneous Chapter 9: System Tab Configuration Management The controls in this section manage the airFiber AF-5 configuration routines and the option to reset the airFiber AF-5 to factory default settings. Reset Button To allow use of the airFiber AF-5’s physical reset button, check the box. To prevent an accidental reset to default settings, uncheck the box. The airFiber AF-5 configuration is stored in a plain text file (.cfg file).
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 10: Tools Each tab of the airFiber Configuration Interface contains network administration and monitoring tools. Click the Tools drop‑down list at the top right corner of the page. Align Antenna Use the Align Antenna tool to point and optimize the antenna in the direction of maximum link signal. (See “Using the airFiber Configuration Interface” on page 14 for more details.) The Antenna Alignment window is designed to refresh every 250 milliseconds.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Chapter 10: Tools Discovery Network Ping The Device Discovery tool searches for all Ubiquiti devices on your network. The Search field automatically filters devices containing specified names or numbers as you enter them. Select Destination IP You have two options: • Select a remote system IP from the drop-down list, which is generated automatically. • Select specify manually and enter the IP address in the field displayed below.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications airFiber AF-5/AF-5U Operating Frequency AF-5 FCC 15.247, 15.407, IC RSS 210 ETSI EN 301 893, EN 302 502 Other Regions AF-5U FCC 15.247, IC RSS 21 ETSI EN 302 502 Other Regions Dimensions Weight Mount Not Included Mount Included Max.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix A: Specifications airFiber AF-5/AF-5U Receive Sensitivity Spatial Streams Modulation Sensitivity (10 MHz) Sensitivity (20 MHz) Sensitivity (40 MHz) Sensitivity (50 MHz) FDD Capacity* TDD Capacity* 10x 1024QAM -64 dBm -61 dBm -59 dBm -58 dBm 1280 Mbps 640 Mbps 8x 256QAM -70 dBm -67 dBm -65 dBm -64 dBm 1024 Mbps 512 Mbps 6x 64QAM -77 dBm -74 dBm -72 dBm -71 dBm 768 Mbps 384 Mbps 4x 16QAM MIMO -84 dBm -81 dBm -79 dBm -78 dBm 512 Mbp
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix B: Safety Notices Appendix B: 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.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix C: Warranty 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.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix C: Warranty Note Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix D: Compliance Information 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.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix D: Compliance Information Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region Each country has its own power level and frequency regulations. To ensure the product operates under the necessary regulatory compliance rules, the country where the device will be used must be selected during installation. The frequency settings and output power (EIRP) limits will be tuned according to the regulations of the selected country/region: Country/Region Model 5.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix D: Compliance Information Country/Region Model 5.4 GHz Frequency Range (Band Edges in MHz) Max. EIRP (dBm) 5.8 GHz Frequency Range (Band Edges in MHz) Max. EIRP for 5.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2002/96/EC 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.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Nederlands [Dutch] UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
airFiber® AF5/AF5U User Guide Appendix F: Contact Information Appendix F: Contact Information Ubiquiti Networks Support Ubiquiti Support Engineers are located around the world and are dedicated to helping customers resolve software, hardware compatibility, or field issues as quickly as possible. We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24-hour period. Online Resources Support: support.ubnt.com Community: community.ubnt.com Downloads: downloads.ubnt.
