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airFiber® AF-5X User Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
airFiber Configuration Interface System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting Power over Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
airFiber Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installer Compliance Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3: Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessing the airFiber Configuration Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Product Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interface Tabs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4: Main Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 5: Wireless Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequency Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 6: Network Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Management Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 7: Advanced Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DATA Port Ethernet Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MGMT Port Ethernet Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Chapter 8: Services Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ping Watchdog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Telnet Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
NTP Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Device Discovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 9: System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Date Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Device Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuration Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 10: Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Align Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Traceroute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
airView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix A: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix B: Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix C: Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix D: Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installer Compliance Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Industry Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
RF Exposure Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Australia and New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CE Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix F: Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ubiquiti Networks Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview Hardware Overview

Connects to
Introduction External GPS
Antenna
Chain 0: Chain 1:
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airFiber® AF-5X 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio. This User +45° on -45° on
airFiber Antenna airFiber Antenna
Guide is for use with airFiber model AF-5X, and provides
installation instructions, explains how to set up an airFiber
link, and shows how to access and use the airFiber
Configuration Interface.
Package Contents
airFiber AF‑5X GPS Antenna External GPS Antenna Metal Strap

Mount
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Model: AF-5X
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Cable Ties airFiber PoE Adapter Power Cord Quick Start Guide
(Qty. 2) with Mounting Bracket
(24V, 1A)
TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and
earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™ is designed for
LED
outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including Panel
operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
requirements.
airFiber Configuration Interface

System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8; Linux; or Mac OS X
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google
Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
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airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Overview
Ports Signal Level Once fully booted, the Signal 1-4 LEDs act
as a bar graph showing how close the AF‑5X is to ideal
aiming. This is auto-scaled based on the link range, the
antenna gains, and the configured TX power of the
remote AF‑5X. Each Signal LED has three possible states:
On, Flashing, and Off. All Signal LEDs would be solidly on in
an ideal link. If the link has a 1 dB loss, the Signal 4 LED will
flash; a 2 dB loss and the Signal 4 LED will turn off. The full
bar graph LED states are shown below.
dB
loss 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13
1 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1 F F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 F F F 0
Management Reset Data 0 = Off, 1 = On, F = Flashing

Port Button Port
Additional LEDs
Management Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet
port for configuration. In-Band Management is enabled LED State Status
by default in the airFiber Configuration Interface. When
Off RF Off
In‑Band Management is disabled, the MGMT port is the
only port that can monitor, configure, and/or update Short Flash* Syncing
firmware. LINK Normal Flash* Beaconing
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold
Long Flash* Registering
the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the
device is already powered on. On Operational
Data Port Gigabit PoE port for handling all user traffic Off No GPS Synchronization
and powering the device.
GPS Normal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal)
LEDs On Operational (Strong Signal)
Signal LEDs Off No Ethernet Link
MGMT On Ethernet Link Established
Signal 4 LED will light blue when on. Random Flashing Ethernet Activity
Signal 3 LED will light green when on. Off No Ethernet Link
Signal 2 LED will light yellow when on. DATA On Ethernet Link Established
Random Flashing Ethernet Activity

Signal 1 LED will light red when on.
Off No Power
Bootup to airOS When powering on, the Power, GPS, On Powered On
LINK, and Signal 1-4 LEDs light on. Once the CPU code
takes over, the GPS, LINK, and Signal 1-3 LEDs turn off. * Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)
Signal 4 LED remains on to indicate the boot sequence is Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)
underway. Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)
Initializing airFiber Software When the airFiber
application begins to boot under airOS, the Signal 4 LED
goes from solidly on to a 2.5 Hz flash. This continues until
the AF‑5X is fully booted.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Installation
Chapter 1: Installation Connecting Power over Ethernet

1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑5X and
Installation Requirements slide the Port Cover off.
The airFiber AF‑5X radio operates only with an airFiber X
antenna or a converted RocketDish™ antenna.
airFiber X antenna models:
• AF-5G23-S45
• AF-5G30-S45
• AF-5G34-S45
Conversion Kit for RocketDish (RD-5G30/RD-5G34):
• AF-5G-OMT-S45
See the antenna’s Quick Start Guide for antenna
installation instructions.
Other Requirements
• Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
• Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port.
• 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. As a safety precaution, ground the airFiber radio to
grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your
airFiber radio will void your warranty.
• (Recommended) 2 Outdoor Gigabit PoE surge protectors
Note: For guidelines about grounding and
lightning protection, follow your local electrical
regulatory codes.
• Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and
shielded RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired
Ethernet connections. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port to the
Ethernet port labeled POE on the airFiber PoE Adapter.
Installation Overview WARNING: Use only the included airFiber PoE
We recommend that you configure your paired AF‑5X adapter, Model: GP-H240-100G-4. Failure to do
radios before site installation. Below is an overview of so can damage the unit and void the product
the installation with specific details in the following warranty.
instructions:
• Connect the airFiber PoE Adapter to the DATA port, and
connect your computer and the MGMT port.
• Configure the AF-5X.
• Install a ground wire and mount the AF‑5X on an
airFiber X antenna.
• At the installation site, install the airFiber X antenna with
the mounted AF-5X radio (see the antenna’s Quick Start
Guide for installation instructions).
• Secure the ground wire and mount the GPS antenna.
• Establish and optimize the RF link.

4. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the 4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the
airFiber PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and
Power Cord to a power source. Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use
the product. Click Login.
Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S.

airFiber Configuration Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC
regulations.
The instructions in this section explain how to access
5. The Main tab will appear. Click the Tools drop-down
the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the
and select Link Calculator. This tool will guide you
following settings:
on how to best minimize bandwidth and power/
• Wireless Mode Configure one AF‑5X as the Master and interference issues.
the other as the Slave.
6. Enter the requirements of your link, and then click
• Frequency Setting The operating Frequency must be Calculate. Adjust the values as needed to get the
the same on both the Master and the Slave. optimal result, and then write down the settings
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the needed for your configuration.
MGMT port on the AF‑5X. 7. Click the Wireless tab.
8. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings:

a. For one AF‑5X, select Master as the Wireless Mode. For
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with the other AF‑5X, keep the default, Slave.
a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
b. Enter a name in the Link Name field. This should be the
3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in same on both the Master and the Slave.
the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
c. If needed, change the Channel Bandwidth, (Master) Duty
Cycle, Output Power and/or Maximum Modulation Rate
settings.
9. Configure the Frequency Settings. The selected
Frequency must be the same on both airFiber radios.

10. Configure the Wireless Security: Hardware Installation

a. Select the AES Key Type, HEX or ASCII.
Install a Ground Wire
b. For the Key field:
1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point located
-- HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values: 0-9, A-F, on the back of the AF‑5X.
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).
11. Click Change and then click Apply.
12. In-Band Management is enabled by default, so each
airFiber radio must have a unique IP Address. (If the Ground
Bonding
airFiber radios use the same IP Address, you may lose Point
access to the airFiber radios via the DATA ports.) Click
the Network tab.
2. Attach a ground wire (min. 10 AWG or 5 mm2) to the

lug and replace the nut to secure the wire.
a. For the Management IP Address 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 network.
b. Click Change and then click Apply.
Repeat the instructions in the airFiber Configuration 3. At the installation site, secure the other end of the
section on your other AF‑5X. After you have configured ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or
the airFiber radios, disconnect them and move them to grounding bar.
your installation site. 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 an Antenna 3. Attach the External GPS Antenna to the RF connector

labeled GPS. Then, place the magnetic External GPS
The AF‑5X can be mounted to an airFiber X antenna or an
Antenna on the bracket (this is temporary; you will
airFiber X converted RocketDish. The airFiber X Antenna
mount the External GPS Antenna on the GPS Antenna
(AF-5G30-S45) is shown in the following steps:
Mount at the site).
1. Attach the AF‑5X to the mounting bracket.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the AF‑5X
with the mounting bracket.
b. Slide the AF‑5X down to lock it into place.
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.
2. Attach the RF cables from the antenna feed to the RF

connectors on the AF‑5X in this combination: +45° to
Chain 0 and -45° to Chain 1.

Mount the External GPS Antenna Connecting Power over Ethernet

Locate a mounting point that has a clear view to the sky, 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF‑5X and
and is above and as far away as possible from the AF‑5X. slide the Port Cover off.
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 GPS Antenna on the mount. 2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the
DATA port.
3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the

mount with a Cable Tie.
3. Connect the other end of the cable from the DATA port
to the Ethernet port 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 an Ethernet cable from your network to the Mount the PoE Adapter (Optional)
Ethernet port labeled LAN on the airFiber PoE Adapter.
1. Remove the Mounting Bracket from the adapter by
sliding the bracket downward.
5. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the

airFiber PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the
Power Cord to a power source.
2. 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 wall using two
fasteners (not included).
3. Attach the airFiber PoE Adapter to the bracket by

aligning the four slots and tabs, and then slide the
adapter downward.

Surge Protection 1. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust
the Master’s position:
For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such
as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP, a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the
at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.
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.
GPS Antenna
AF-5X
Mounted on
AF-5G30-S45
Max. 1 m
Ground to Pole, Tower,

or Grounding Block:
Max. 1 m from AF-5X
ETH-SP
b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on
the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.
EdgeRouter™
ETH-SP
airFiber
PoE Adapter
Power Source
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 Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on
between airFiber radios. the Master and Slave.
Establishing a Link 2. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the
Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to Slave’s position:
establish a link. The following guide features the airFiber a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the
antenna, AF-5G30-S45: airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.
Note: The Master must be aimed first at the Slave b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on
because the Slave does not transmit any RF signal the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.
until it detects transmissions from the Master.

3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK Installer Compliance Responsibility
LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the Slave
are displaying signal levels. 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.
4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the

strongest signal level on the Master.
Note: Refer to “Signal LEDs” on page 2 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 The Output Power, Antenna Gain, Cable Loss, and Frequency
strongest signal level on the Slave. fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in
meeting regulatory requirements.
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 airFiber antennas by
tightening all the nuts and bolts.
8. Observe the Signal LEDs of each airFiber radio
to ensure that the values remain constant while
tightening the nuts and bolts. If any LED value changes
during the locking process, loosen the nuts and bolts,
finalize the alignment of each airFiber antenna again,
and retighten the nuts and bolts.
Refer to the following chapters of this User Guide for
details on the airFiber Configuration Interface:
• “Main Tab” on page 13
• “Wireless Tab” on page 16
• “Network Tab” on page 19
• “Advanced Tab” on page 21
• “Services Tab” on page 24
• “System Tab” on page 27
• “Tools” on page 30

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Navigation
Chapter 1: Navigation 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in

the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
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. 4. Upon initial login, the Terms of Use appear on the login
The AF‑5X uses the airFiber Configuration Interface for screen. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields,
easy configuration and management via a web browser. and select the appropriate choices from the Country
and Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to
There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration
I agree to these terms of use, and click Login.
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. You can
disable it on the Network tab. (See “Management
Network Settings” on page 19 for more details.)
Accessing the airFiber Configuration

Interface
Connect to the airFiber Configuration Interface. Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S.
Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC
1. Make sure that your host machine is connected to the
regulations.
LAN that is connected to the Management port on
the AF‑5X. 5. The airFiber Configuration Interface will appear,
allowing you to customize your settings as needed.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system
with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for
example, 192.168.1.100).

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Navigation
Product Verification Each page also contains network administration and

monitoring tools:
The airFiber Configuration Interface will verify whether a
product is genuine or counterfeit. • “Align Antenna” on page 30
For a genuine airFiber AF‑5X, the airFiber Configuration • “Discovery” on page 31
Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower • “Ping” on page 31
left corner of the screen. • “Traceroute” on page 31
• “airView” on page 31
For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the

airFiber Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit
warning. Please contact Ubiquiti at support@ubnt.com
regarding this product.
Note: For product models introduced prior to 2012,

the airFiber Configuration Interface will NOT display
any logo in the lower left corner of the screen.
Interface Tabs
The airFiber Configuration Interface contains six main tabs,
each of which provides a web-based management page
to configure a specific aspect of the AF‑5X. This User Guide
covers each tab with a chapter. For details on a specific
tab, refer to the appropriate chapter.
• Main The “Main Tab” on page 13 displays device
status, statistics, and network monitoring links.
• Wireless The “Wireless Tab” on page 16 configures
basic wireless settings, including the wireless mode, link
name, frequency, output power, speed, and wireless
security.
• Network The “Network Tab” on page 19 configures
the management network settings, Internet Protocol (IP)
settings, management VLAN, and automatic IP aliasing.
• Advanced The “Advanced Tab” on page 21
provides more precise wireless interface controls,
including advanced wireless settings and advanced
Ethernet settings.
• Services The “Services Tab” on page 24 configures
system management services: Ping Watchdog, Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP), servers (web,
SSH, telnet), Network Time Protocol (NTP) client,
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) client, system
log, and device discovery.
• System The “System Tab” on page 27 controls
system maintenance routines, administrator account
management, location management, device
customization, firmware update, and configuration
backup. You can also change the language of the web
management interface.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Main Tab
Chapter 1: Main Tab Device Name Displays the customizable name or

identifier of the device. The Device Name (also known
The Main tab displays a summary of the link status as host name) is displayed in registration screens and
information, current values of the basic configuration discovery tools.
settings, network settings and information, and traffic Operating Mode Displays the mode of the AF‑5X: Slave,
statistics. Master, or Reset.
RF Link Status Displays the status of the AF‑5X: RF Off,
Status 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:
Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)
• DFS CAC
• RADAR Detected
Beaconing Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)
Registering Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)
Operational On

When the AF‑5X operates in a DFS country, it performs a Regulatory Domain Displays the regulatory domain
Channel Availability Check (CAC) before operating. The (FCC/IC, ETSI, or Other), as determined by country
rules vary by country and frequency, but in general: selection.
• FCC domains If the AF‑5X operates in the DFS band (5.4 Chain 0/1 Signal Strength Displays the absolute power
GHz band), then the following rule applies: level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain.
• If the TX and RX Frequencies are the same, then the The software calculates the proper signal strength based
AF‑5X performs a 60-second check on the Master only. on the measured distance and power levels, and then it
• If the TX and RX Frequencies are different, then the scales the Signal Strength bar graphs so that when the link
AF‑5X performs a 60-second check on both the Master is aimed correctly, the bar graphs are full-scale. If the bar
and Slave. graphs are not full-scale, then they indicate that your link
is not optimally aimed.
• ETSI domains For most frequencies, the AF‑5X
performs a 60-second check on the Master and Slave; Remote Chain 0/1 Signal Strength Displays the absolute
however, if it operates in the 5600-5650 MHz range, then power level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain
the AF‑5X performs a 10-minute check. of the remote AF‑5X. The bar graphs will display as full-
scale once the link is aimed correctly.
While the AF‑5X is performing this check, the RF Link Status
displays DFS CAC, and the RF Link Timeout is displayed. Local Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate:
If radar is detected, the RF Link Status displays RADAR • 8x (256QAM MIMO)
Detected, and the RF Link Timeout is displayed. • 6x (64QAM MIMO)
RF Link Timeout (Available only if the RF Link Status • 4x (16QAM MIMO)
is DFS CAC or RADAR Detected.) During the DFS CAC or • 2x (QPSK MIMO)
RADAR Detected state, the RF Link Timeout counts down
the time remaining before the AF‑5X can move to the next • 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT™*)
RF link state. • ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT)
Link Name Displays the name of your link. *xtreme Range Technology
Security AES-128 is enabled at all times. If Automatic Rate Adaptation is enabled on the Wireless
Version Displays the airFiber Configuration Interface tab, then Local Modulation Rate displays the current speed
software version. in use and depends on the Maximum Modulation Rate
specified on the Wireless tab and current link conditions.
Uptime This is the total time the device has been running
since the latest reboot (when the device was powered up) Remote Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate
or software upgrade. The time is displayed in days, hours, of the remote AF‑5X:
minutes, and seconds. • 8x (256QAM MIMO)
Link Uptime This is the total time the airFiber link has • 6x (64QAM MIMO)
been continuously operational. The time is displayed in • 4x (16QAM MIMO)
days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
• 2x (QPSK MIMO)
Remote MAC Displays the Management Ethernet MAC
• 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT)
address of the remote AF‑5X.
• ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT)
Remote IP Displays the Management Ethernet IP address
of the remote AF‑5X. TX Capacity Displays the potential TX throughput,
how much the AF‑5X can send, after accounting for the
Date Displays the current system date and time. The
modulation and error rates.
date and time are displayed in YEAR-MONTH-DAY
HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS format. The system date and RX Capacity Displays the potential RX throughput, how
time is retrieved from the Internet using NTP (Network much the AF‑5X can receive, after accounting for the
Time Protocol). The NTP Client is enabled by default on modulation and error rates.
the Services tab. The AF‑5X doesn’t have an internal clock, TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average transmit
and the date and time may be inaccurate if the NTP Client output power (in dBm) of the AF‑5X.
is disabled or the device isn’t connected to the Internet. Note: If “(Limited)” is displayed, then the transmit
Frequency Displays the current frequency. The AF‑5X output power has been limited to a value less than
uses the radio frequency specified to transmit and the selected value, to comply with regulatory region
receive data. requirements. For a list of maximum output power
Channel Width Size of the channel in MHz. values by country and region, refer to “Frequency
Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region” on
Duty Cycle Displays the duty cycle.
page 41.

Remote TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average Monitor

transmit output power (in dBm) of the remote AF‑5X.
There are two monitoring tools accessible via the links
Distance Displays the distance between the airFiber on the Main tab. The default is Performance, which is
radios. displayed when you first open the Main tab.
GPS Signal Quality Displays Global Positioning System
(GPS) signal quality as a percentage value on a scale of Performance
0-100%. Throughput and Capacity charts display the current and
Latitude/Longitude Based on GPS tracking, reports the potential data traffic.
device’s current latitude and longitude. Clicking the link
opens the reported latitude and longitude in a browser
using Google Maps™ (http://maps.google.com).
Altitude Based on GPS tracking, reports the device’s
current altitude relative to sea level.
Synchronization airFiber uses GPS to synchronize the
timing of its transmissions. By default, this option is
disabled.
Throughput
Ethernet
Throughput displays the current data traffic on the Data
port in both graphical and numerical form. The chart scale
and throughput dimension (Bps, Kbps, Mbps) change
dynamically depending on the mean throughput value.
The statistics are updated automatically.
MGMT MAC Displays the MAC address of the Capacity
Management port. Capacity displays the potential data traffic on the Data
MGMT Displays the speed and duplex of the port in both graphical and numerical form. The chart scale
Management port. and throughput dimension (Bps, Kbps, Mbps) change
DATA Displays the speed and duplex of the Data port. dynamically depending on the mean throughput value.
The statistics are updated automatically.
DATA Cable Length Displays the Ethernet cable length
from radio to remote port. This is displayed only for cables Refresh If there is a delay in the automatic update, click
longer than 20 m. Refresh to manually update the statistics.
DATA Pair 0 (Pins 1,2) If the cable is functioning properly, Log
displays the SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a When logging is enabled (see “System Log” on page
fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance 26 to enable logging), this option lists all registered
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is system events. By default, logging is not enabled.
administratively shut down, this field displays “normal”.
DATA Pair 1 (Pins 3,6) If the cable is functioning properly,
displays the SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a
fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is Clear To delete all entries in the system log, click Clear.
Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh.
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Wireless Tab
Chapter 1: 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.
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. If you do not Wireless Mode By default, the Wireless Mode is Slave. You
click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is must configure one AF‑5X as Master because each PtP
displayed), the AF‑5X times out and resumes its earlier link must have one Master.
configuration.
Link Name Enter a name for your PtP link. This name
• Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. must be the same on both Master and Slave radios in
Write down the settings you configure on the Wireless order for them to connect.
tab. You will need to enter the same settings on the AF‑5X Country Code Each country has its own power level and
at the other end of your PtP link. The exceptions are as frequency regulations. To ensure the AF‑5X operates under
follows: the necessary regulatory compliance rules, you must select
• Wireless Mode Configure one AF‑5X as the Master and the country where your device will be used. The frequency
the other as the Slave. settings and output power limits will be tuned according
to the regulations of the selected country. For details, refer
Basic Wireless Settings to this table, “Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per
In this section, configure the basic wireless settings, such Country/Region” on page 41.
as wireless mode, link name, country code, frequencies, This radio is restricted to use with a license and to use only in
output power, speed, and gain. certain EU countries or geographical areas of EU countries.

• Change To select a new country, click Change. Antenna Gain Enter the gain in dBi of the antenna that is
Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. used in your installation. An improper value could cause
Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC DFS false detections when operating on DFS frequencies.
regulations. Cable Loss Enter the cable loss in dB of the cable that is
used in your installation. An improper value could cause
DFS false detections when operating on DFS frequencies.
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 AF‑5X to automatically adjust the
modulation rate to changing RF signal conditions. Under
certain conditions, you may prefer to lock the Maximum
Modulation Rate to a lower setting to improve link
performance.
When Automatic Rate Adaptation is disabled, Modulation
Rate is displayed. Lock the Modulation Rate to the setting
of your choice.
Select one of the available modulation rates:
• 8x (256QAM MIMO)
-- Country Select the new country. • 6x (64QAM MIMO)
-- I agree to these terms of use Check this box; you • 4x (16QAM MIMO)
must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. • 2x (QPSK MIMO)
-- Accept Saves your change. • 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT)
-- Cancel Discards your change. • ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT)
Channel Bandwidth Select the appropriate channel size:
10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 MHz. Frequency Settings
Master TX Duty Cycle Use this to change the duty cycle The Valid Frequencies for your Country Code selection are
of the RF link (the Master’s TX percentage). Choose one of displayed. Ensure that you use frequencies that comply
the following values: 25%, 33%, 50%, 67%, or 75%. with the local country regulations.
Output Power (EIRP) Defines the maximum average Frequency Enter a valid frequency. The current state is
transmit output power (in dBm) of the AF‑5X. To specify displayed.
the output power, use the slider or manually enter the Note: The Master and Slave should have the same
output power value. The transmit power level maximum is Frequency setting.
limited according to country regulations.
Note: The Antenna Gain and Cable Loss should be DFS Frequencies
configured before the Output Power. This is because If you have Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
the range of the Output Power field is affected by the frequencies, then you have three sets of Frequency
Antenna Gain and Cable Loss values – changing the options.
antenna gain or cable loss adjusts the maximum and
minimum values you can select using the Output
Power slider. Since the Output Power already includes
the antenna gain and cable loss, it represents EIRP;
therefore, the value of Output Power is actually the
total power the radio is transmitting over the air. The
current transmit power is displayed by the TX Power
EIRP setting on the Main tab.
Frequency 1-3 Enter a valid frequency (the same
Note: The AF-5X may limit the output power to a frequency will be used for both transmit and receive). The
value less than the value specified by this field, to Current State is displayed.
comply with regulatory region requirements. For
a list of maximum output power values by country
and region, refer to “Frequency Ranges and Power
Levels per Country/Region” on page 41.

Wireless Security
airFiber uses 128-bit, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
encryption at all times.
Key Type Specifies the character format.

• HEX By default, this option uses hexadecimal
characters. 0-9, A-F, or a-f are valid characters.
• ASCII ASCII uses the standard English alphabet and
numeric characters (0-9, A-Z, or a-z).
Key Select the format of the MAC address.
• HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values). You can
omit zeroes and use colons, similar to the IPv6 format.
The default is:
0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000
Note: The airFiber Configuration Interface
supports IPv6 formats excluding dotted quad and
“::” (double-colon) notation.
• ASCII Enter a combination of alphanumeric characters.
Using 128-bit SHA1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1), the
AF‑5X hashes the ASCII key to create a 128-bit key for AES.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Network Tab
Chapter 1: Network Tab DHCP server assigns a reserved IP address, gateway IP

address, and DNS address to the AF‑5X.
The Network tab allows you to configure settings for the Note: If you select the DHCP option, ensure that
management network. you use DHCP reservation because if you do not
There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration know the IP address, then the only way to manage
Interface: the AF‑5X is to reset the AF‑5X to its factory default
settings. (Press and hold the Reset button for
• Management Port Enabled by default. Use a direct
more than five seconds.) Its default Management IP
connection to the Management port for out-of-band
Address is reset to 192.168.1.20.
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.
The Management port and in-band management share
the default IP address of 192.168.1.20.
• Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply. -- DHCP Fallback IP Specify the IP address the AF‑5X
• Test To try the changes without saving them, click should use if a DHCP server is not found.
Test. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not -- DHCP Fallback Netmask Specify the netmask the
click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is AF‑5X should use if a DHCP server is not found.
displayed), the AF‑5X times out and resumes its earlier
• Static Assign static IP settings to the AF‑5X.
configuration.
• Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. Note: IP settings should be consistent with the
address space of the AF‑5X’s network segment.
Management Network Settings
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.
Note: If In-Band Management is enabled, ensure that
each airFiber radio of a link has a unique IP Address. If
the airFiber radios use the same IP Address, then you
may lose access via the Data ports.
Management IP Address The AF‑5X can use a static IP
address or obtain an IP address from its DHCP server.
• DHCP Keep the default, DHCP, to use DHCP reservation
on your router to assign a unique IP Address. The local

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Network Tab
-- IP Address Specify the IP address of the AF‑5X. This IP

will be used for device management purposes.
-- Netmask When the netmask is expanded into its
binary form, it provides a mapping to define which
portions of the IP address range are used for the
network devices and which portions are used for host
devices. The netmask defines the address space of
the AF‑5X’s network segment. The 255.255.255.0 (or
“/24”) netmask is commonly used on many Class C IP
networks.
-- Gateway IP Typically, this is the IP address of the host
router, which provides the point of connection to the
Internet. This can be a DSL modem, cable modem, or
WISP gateway router. The AF‑5X directs data packets
to the gateway if the destination host is not within the
local network.
-- Primary DNS IP Specify the IP address of the primary
DNS (Domain Name System) server.
-- Secondary DNS IP Specify the IP address of the
secondary DNS server. This entry is optional and used
only if the primary DNS server is not responding.
Management VLAN If enabled, automatically creates a
management Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
• VLAN ID Enter a unique VLAN ID from 2 to 4094.
Auto IP Aliasing If enabled, automatically generates an
IP address for the corresponding WLAN/LAN interface.
The generated IP address is a unique Class B IP address
from the 169.254.X.Y range (netmask 255.255.0.0), which
is intended for use within the same network segment only.
The Auto IP always starts with 169.254.X.Y, with X and Y
as the last two octets from the MAC address of the AF‑5X.
For example, if the MAC address is 00:15:6D:A3:04:FB, then
the generated unique Auto IP will be 169.254.4.251. (The
hexadecimal value, FB, converts to the decimal value, 251.)
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. Because an
Auto IP address is based on the last two octets of the MAC
address, you can determine the IP address of a device if
you know its MAC address.
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 31.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Advanced Tab
Chapter 1: Advanced Tab DATA Speed This is the speed of the Data port. By default,
the option is Auto. The AF‑5X automatically negotiates
The Advanced tab handles advanced wireless and Ethernet transmission parameters, such as speed and duplex, with
settings. These settings should not be changed unless you its counterpart. In this process, the networked devices
know the effects the changes will have on the AF‑5X. first share their capabilities and then choose the fastest
transmission mode they both support.
To manually specify the maximum transmission link
A new message appears. You have three options: speed and duplex mode, select one of the following
• Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply. options: 100 Mbps‑Full, 100 Mbps‑Half, 10 Mbps‑Full, or
• Test To try the changes without saving them, click 10 Mbps‑Half.
Test. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not Full-duplex mode allows communication in both
click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is directions simultaneously. Half-duplex mode allows
displayed), the AF‑5X times out and resumes its earlier communication in one direction at a time, alternating
configuration. between transmission and reception.
• Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. Flow Control If enabled, the AF‑5X generates and
responds to Ethernet layer PAUSE frames. The AF‑5X
Wireless Settings regulates inbound traffic from the customer’s network
to avoid buffer overflows within the AF‑5X. Flow 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
GPS Clock Sync The airFiber uses GPS to synchronize
management is enabled. This allows the AF‑5X to be
the timing of its transmissions. By default, this option is
managed in-band when the customer’s network is
disabled.
carrying large volumes of multicast traffic, such as IPTV.
DATA Port Ethernet Settings The filter does not block multicast traffic going over
the radio; it simply blocks it from reaching the airFiber’s
management interface CPU.
Track Radio Link If this option is enabled, the AF‑5X
disconnects the Data port’s Ethernet link when the RF link
is lost (The Management port is never disabled by this
option). The Track Radio Link option is useful because it
quickly indicates a “link lost” condition to the customer’s
routing equipment (such as a direct connection to
OSPF‑enabled routers).

• Disabled The Track Radio Link option is disabled by Note: If the Link Off Spacing timer is set to
default. The Data port’s Ethernet link will always remain 0 seconds, then the Ethernet link will only use the
up regardless of the RF link state. Link Off Duration timer. If the Link Off Duration
• Use Timeout Duration This option is designed for use timer is set to 10 seconds and the RF link goes
by operators who are using in-band management. Two down, then the Ethernet link will go down for
timers control the Data port’s Ethernet link. 10 seconds and then go back up regardless of the
RF link state. If the RF link is still down, then the
RF Link Ethernet Link Notes
Ethernet link will not go down again until the RF
link goes back up and then down again.
Goes down for The Ethernet link goes Even if the RF link goes
the first time down and remains back up before the Here are a couple of examples involving the use of the
down for the number Link Off Duration timer Use Timeout Duration option.
of seconds specified by elapses, the Ethernet
the Link Off Duration link remains down. • Example #1
timer.
The Ethernet link’s • Link Off Duration 5 seconds
The Ethernet link will downtime is long
then come back up so enough to signal to • Link Off Spacing 60 seconds
that the AF‑5X can be the customer’s routing
managed even when equipment that the The Data port’s Ethernet link will be initially
the RF link is down. path is lost. disconnected when the RF link first goes down. That
Goes down The Ethernet link The Ethernet link’s
event will start a 60‑second timer. The Ethernet link
for the remains up as long as uptime is long enough will remain offline for 5 seconds (regardless of the RF
second time time remains on the so the operator has link status) and then come back online. The Ethernet
Link Off Spacing timer. enough time to access
the AF‑5X, make
link will remain online (regardless of the RF link
When the Link Off state) until the 60‑second timer expires.
configuration changes,
Spacing timer elapses,
and save those changes.
then the Ethernet link • Example #2
goes down again for Sufficient Ethernet link
the number of seconds uptime is vital when a • Link Off Duration 20 seconds
specified by the Link RF link is constantly up
Off Duration timer. (This and down.
• Link Off Spacing 120 seconds
happens only if the RF The Data port’s Ethernet link will be initially
link is still down.)
disconnected when the RF link first goes down. That
event will start a 120‑second timer. The RF link goes
If the Use Timeout Duration option is enabled, the Track back up after 10 seconds; however, that does not
Radio Link option and the following timers are enabled: affect the Ethernet link. The Ethernet link will remain
-- Link Off Duration The Link Off Duration timer offline for 20 seconds and then come back online.
controls the length of time the Data port’s Ethernet The RF link goes down again after 60 seconds;
link will be down if the RF link goes down. Enter the however, that does not affect the Ethernet link.
number of seconds that the Ethernet link should be The Ethernet link will then remain online until the
offline. For example, if this is set to 10 seconds, then 120‑second timer expires.
when the RF link goes down, the Ethernet link will go • Enabled This option is designed for use by operators
down and remain down for 10 seconds (regardless of who are not using in-band management. The Track
the RF link state), and then it will go back up. Radio Link option is enabled without timers, so the Data
-- Link Off Spacing The Link Off Spacing timer controls port’s Ethernet link follows the RF link state exactly. If
the length of time the AF‑5X will wait before allowing the RF link goes down, then the Ethernet link goes down
the Data port’s Ethernet link to go down for a second and remains down until the RF link goes back up.
time if the RF link goes down again. Enter the
minimum interval (in seconds) between offline events
of the Ethernet link, regardless of the RF link status.
The value for Link Off Spacing should be larger than the
value for Link Off Duration, and it should be enough
time for the operator to access the AF‑5X, make any
configuration changes, and apply those changes.

MGMT Port Ethernet Settings
MGMT Speed This is the speed of the Management port.

By default, the option is Auto. The AF‑5X automatically
negotiates transmission parameters, such as speed and
duplex, with its counterpart. In this process, the networked
devices first share their capabilities and then choose the
fastest transmission mode they both support.
To manually specify the maximum transmission link
speed and duplex mode, select one of the following
options: 100 Mbps‑Full, 100 Mbps-Half, 10 Mbps-Full,
or 10 Mbps‑Half. If you are running extra long Ethernet
cables, a link speed of 10 Mbps could help to achieve
better stability.
Full-duplex mode allows communication in both
directions simultaneously. Half-duplex mode allows
communication in one direction at a time, alternating
between transmission and reception.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Services Tab
Chapter 1: Services Tab constraints, then the AF‑5X will automatically reboot. This
option creates a kind of “fail‑proof” mechanism.
The Services tab configures system management services: Ping Watchdog is dedicated to continuous monitoring of
Ping Watchdog, SNMP Agent, Web Server, SSH Server, Telnet the specific connection to the remote host using the Ping
Server, NTP Client, Dynamic DNS, System Log, and Device tool. The Ping tool works by sending ICMP echo request
Discovery. packets to the target host and listening for ICMP echo
Change To save or test your changes, click Change. response replies. If the defined number of replies is not
received, the tool reboots the AF‑5X.
• Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply.
• Test To try the changes without saving them, click
Test. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not
click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is
displayed), the AF‑5X times out and resumes its earlier
configuration.
• Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard.
Ping Watchdog
Ping Watchdog sets the AF‑5X to continuously ping a Ping Watchdog Enables use of Ping Watchdog.
user-defined IP address (it can be the Internet gateway,
for example). If it is unable to ping under the user-defined • 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) Web Server
between the ICMP echo requests that are sent by Ping
Watchdog. The default value is 300 seconds.
• Startup Delay Specify the initial time delay (in seconds)
until the first ICMP echo requests are sent by Ping
Watchdog. The default value is 300 seconds.
The Startup Delay value should be at least 60 seconds
as the network interface and wireless connection
initialization takes a considerable amount of time if the
AF‑5X is rebooted. The following Web Server parameters can be set:
• Failure Count to Reboot Specify the number of ICMP Secure Connection (HTTPS) If enabled, the Web Server
echo response replies. If the specified number of ICMP uses secure HTTPS mode.
echo response packets is not received continuously, • Secure Server Port If secure HTTPS mode is used,
Ping Watchdog will reboot the AF‑5X. The default value specify the TCP/IP port of the Web Server.
is 3.
Server Port If HTTP mode is used, specify the TCP/IP port
• Save Support Info This generates a support of the Web Server.
information file.
Session Timeout Specifies the maximum timeout before
SNMP Agent the session expires. Once a session expires, you must log
in again using the username and password.
Simple Network Monitor Protocol (SNMP) is an application
layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management SSH Server
information between network devices. Network
administrators use SNMP to monitor network‑attached
devices for issues that warrant attention.
The AF‑5X contains an SNMP Agent, which does the
following:
• Provides an interface for device monitoring using SNMP
• Communicates with SNMP management applications
for network provisioning The following SSH Server parameters can be set:
• Allows network administrators to monitor network SSH Server This option enables SSH access to the AF‑5X.
performance and troubleshoot network problems
• Server Port Specify the TCP/IP port of the SSH Server.
• Password Authentication If enabled, you must
authenticate using administrator credentials to grant
SSH access to the AF‑5X; otherwise, an authorized key is
required.
• Authorized Keys Click Edit to import a public key file
for SSH access to the AF‑5X instead of using an admin
password.
For the purpose of equipment identification, configure the
SNMP Agent with contact and location information:
SNMP Agent Enables the SNMP Agent.
• SNMP Community Specify the SNMP community
string. It is required to authenticate access to
Management Information Base (MIB) objects and
functions as an embedded password. The AF‑5X also
supports a read-only community string; authorized
management stations have read access to all the objects -- Choose File Click Choose File to locate the new key
in the MIB except the community strings, but do not file. Select the file and click Open.
have write access. The AF‑5X supports SNMP v1. The -- Import Imports the file for SSH access.
default SNMP Community is public.
-- Enabled Enables the specific key. All the added keys
• Contact Specify the contact who should be notified in are saved in the system configuration file; however,
case of emergency. only the enabled keys are active on the AF‑5X.
• Location Specify the physical location of the AF‑5X. -- Type Displays the type of key.

-- Key Displays the key. Dynamic DNS If enabled, the AF‑5X allows
-- Comment You can enter a brief description of the key. communications with the DDNS server.
-- Action You have the following options: • Host Name Enter the host name of the DDNS server.
• Add Adds a public key file. • Username Enter the user name of the DDNS account.
• Edit Make changes to a public key file. Click Save to • Password Enter the password of the DDNS account.
save your changes. • Show Check the box to display the password
• Del Deletes a public key file. characters.
-- Save Saves your changes. System Log
-- Close Discards your changes.
Telnet Server
System Log This option enables the registration routine

The following Telnet Server parameters can be set: of system log (syslog) messages. By default it is disabled.
Telnet Server This option activates Telnet access to the • Remote Log Enables the syslog remote sending
AF‑5X. function. System log messages are sent to a remote
• Server Port Specify the TCP/IP port of the Telnet Server. server, which is specified in the Remote Log IP Address
and Remote Log Port fields.
NTP Client -- Remote Log IP Address The host IP address that
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol for receives syslog messages. Properly configure the
synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over remote host to receive syslog protocol messages.
packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. You -- Remote Log Port The TCP/IP port that receives syslog
can use it to set the system time on the AF‑5X. If the Log messages. 514 is the default port for the commonly
option is enabled, then the system time is reported next to used system message logging utilities.
every log entry that registers a system event.
Every logged message contains at least a system time and
host name. Usually a specific service name that generates
the system event is also specified within the message.
Messages from different services have different contexts
and different levels of detail. Usually error, warning, or
informational system service messages are reported;
NTP Client Enables the AF‑5X to obtain the system time however, more detailed debug level messages can also
from a time server on the Internet. be reported. The more detailed the system messages
• NTP Server Specify the IP address or domain name of reported, the greater the volume of log messages
the NTP server. generated.
Dynamic DNS Device Discovery

Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names
to IP addresses; Each DNS server on the Internet holds
these mappings in its respective DNS database. Dynamic
Domain Name System (DDNS) is a network service that
notifies the DNS server in real time of any changes in the
AF‑5X’s IP settings. Even if the AF‑5X’s IP address changes, Discovery Enables device discovery, so the AF‑5X can
you can still access the AF‑5X through its domain name. be discovered by other Ubiquiti devices through the
Discovery tool.
CDP Enables Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
communications, so the AF‑5X can send out CDP packets
to share its information.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: System Tab
Chapter 1: System Tab Firmware Update

The controls in this section manage firmware
The System tab contains administrative options. This maintenance.
page enables the administrator to reboot the AF‑5X, reset
it to factory defaults, upload new firmware, back up or
update the configuration, and configure the administrator
account.
A new message appears. You have three options: Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version.
• Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply. Build Number Displays the build number of the firmware
• Test To try the changes without saving them, click version.
Test. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not Check for Updates By default, the firmware automatically
click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is checks for updates. To manually check for an update, click
displayed), the AF‑5X times out and resumes its earlier Check Now.
configuration. Upload Firmware Click this button to update the AF‑5X
• Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard. with new firmware.
The AF‑5X firmware update is compatible with all
configuration settings. The system configuration is
preserved while the AF‑5X is updated with a new firmware
version. However, we recommend that you back up
your current system configuration before updating the
firmware.

This is a three-step procedure: System Accounts

1. Click Choose File to locate the new firmware file. Select You can change the administrator password to protect
the file and click Open. your device from unauthorized changes. We recommend
2. Click Upload to upload the new firmware to the AF‑5X. that you change the default administrator password when
3. The Uploaded Firmware Version is displayed. Click initially configuring the device.
Update to confirm.
If the firmware update is in process, you can close the
firmware update window, but this does not cancel the
firmware update. Please be patient, as the firmware
update routine can take three to seven minutes. You
cannot access the AF‑5X until the firmware update routine
is completed.
WARNING: Do not power off, do not reboot, and do
not disconnect the AF‑5X from the power supply Administrator Username Specifies the name of the
during the firmware update process as these administrator.
actions will damage the AF‑5X! Key icon Click this icon to change the administrator
password.
Device
• Current Password Enter the current password for
The Device Name (host name) is the system-wide device
the administrator account. It is required to change the
identifier. The SNMP agent reports it to authorized
Password or Administrator Username.
management stations. The Device Name will be used in
popular router operating systems, registration screens, • New Password Enter the new password for the
and discovery tools. administrator account.
• Verify New Password Re-enter the new password for
the administrator account.
Note: The password length is 8 characters

maximum; passwords exceeding 8 characters will
be truncated.
Device Name Specifies the host name. Read-Only Account Check the box to enable the
Interface Language Allows you to select the language read‑only account, which can only view the Main tab.
displayed in the web management interface. English is the Configure the username and password to protect your
default language. device from unauthorized changes.
Date Settings • Read-Only Account Name Specifies the name of the

system user.
• Key icon Click this icon to change the read-only
password.
-- New Password Enter the new password for the
read‑only account.
-- Show Check the box to display the read-only
password characters.
Time Zone Specifies the time zone in relation to
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Miscellaneous
Startup Date When enabled, you are able to change the
AF‑5X’s startup date.
• Startup Date Specifies the AF‑5X’s startup date. Click
the Calendar icon or manually enter the date in the
following format: 2-digit month/2-digit day/4‑digit year.
Reset Button To allow use of the AF‑5X’s physical reset
For example, for January 5, 2014, enter 01/05/2014 in
button, check the box. To prevent an accidental reset to
the field.
default settings, uncheck the box.
Note: You can reset the AF‑5X to default settings via
the airFiber Configuration Interface. Go to the System
tab > Reset to Defaults.

Location Upload Click this button to upload the new configuration

file to the AF‑5X. Click Apply to confirm.
After the on-board GPS determines the location of the
AF‑5X, its latitude and longitude are displayed. If the GPS After the AF‑5X reboots, the settings of the new
does not have a fix on its location, then “Searching for configuration are displayed in the Wireless, Network,
Satellites” will be displayed. Advanced, Services, and System tabs of the airFiber
Configuration Interface.
Reset to Factory Defaults Resets the AF‑5X to the factory
default settings. This option will reboot the AF‑5X, and all
factory default settings will be restored. We recommend
that you back up your current system configuration before
resetting the AF‑5X to its defaults.
Latitude The latitude of the AF‑5X’s location is displayed.
Longitude The longitude of the AF‑5X’s location is
displayed.
Device Maintenance
The controls in this section manage the AF‑5X
maintenance routines: reboot and support information
reports.
Reboot Device Initiates a full reboot cycle of the AF‑5X.

Reboot is the same as the hardware reboot, which is
similar to the power-off and power-on cycle. The system
configuration stays the same after the reboot cycle
completes. Any changes that have not been applied
are lost.
Support Info This generates a support information
file that the Ubiquiti support engineers can use when
providing customer support. This file only needs to be
generated at their request.
Configuration Management
The controls in this section manage the AF‑5X
configuration routines and the option to reset the AF‑5X
to factory default settings.
The AF‑5X configuration is stored in a plain text file (.cfg
file). You can back up, restore, or update the system
configuration file:
Back Up Configuration Click Download to download the

current system configuration file.
Upload Configuration Click Choose File to locate the
new configuration file. Select the file and click Open.
We recommend that you back up your current system
configuration before uploading the new configuration.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Chapter 1: Tools
Chapter 1: Tools Chain 0/1 Signal Strength Displays the absolute power
level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain.
Each tab of the airFiber Configuration Interface contains Note: If “Overload” is displayed to indicate an
network administration and monitoring tools. Click the overload condition, identify and eliminate any
Tools drop‑down list at the top right corner of the page. sources of strong in‑band interference.
Align Antenna Remote Chain 0/1 Signal Strength Displays the absolute
power level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain
Use the Align Antenna tool to point and optimize the
of the remote airFiber radio.
antenna in the direction of maximum link signal. The
Antenna Alignment window is designed to refresh every Max Signal Displays the maximum signal strength (in
250 milliseconds. dBm). To adjust the range of the Max Signal meter, use
the slider or manually enter the new value. If you reduce
the range, the color change will be more sensitive to
signal fluctuations, indicating the offset of the maximum
indicator value and the scale itself.

Discovery Packet Count Enter the number of packets to send for

the ping test.
The Device Discovery tool searches for all Ubiquiti devices
on your network. The Search field automatically filters Packet Size Specify the size of the packet.
devices containing specified names or numbers as you Start Click this button to start the test.
enter them. Packet loss statistics and latency time evaluation are
displayed after the test is completed.
Traceroute
The Traceroute tool traces the hops from the AF‑5X to a
specified outgoing IP address. Use this tool to find the
route taken by ICMP packets across the network to the
destination host.
It reports the MAC Address, Device Name, Mode, SSID,

Product type, Firmware version, and IP Address for each
Ubiquiti device. To access a device configuration through Destination Host Enter the IP address of the
its web management interface, click the device’s IP destination host.
address. Resolve IP Addresses Select this option to resolve the IP
To refresh the window, click Scan. addresses symbolically rather than numerically.
Start Click this button to start the test.
Ping Responses are displayed after the test is completed.
You can ping other devices on the network directly from
the AF‑5X. The Ping tool uses ICMP packets to check the airView
preliminary link quality and packet latency estimation
Use the airView Spectrum Analyzer to analyze the noise
between two network devices.
environment of the radio spectrum and intelligently select
the optimal frequency to install a PtP airFiber link.
There are two system requirements for the airView
Spectrum Analyzer:
• Your system is connected to the device via Ethernet.
Launching airView will terminate all wireless
connections on the device.
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above) is required on
your client machine to use airView.
On first use, the following window appears.
Network Ping
Select Destination IP You have two options:
• Select a remote system IP from the drop-down list,
which is generated automatically.
• Do NOT warn me about this in the future Check the
• Select specify manually and enter the IP address in the
box to bypass this window in future launches of the
field displayed below the option.
airView Spectrum Analyzer.

• Launch airView Click Launch airView to download the View Menu

Java Network Launch Protocol (jnlp) file and complete
the launch of airView.
Enable Chart Panel 1 (top) Displays the Waterfall or

Channel Usage chart in Chart Panel 1, depending on
which option you have selected in Preferences. This
time‑based graph shows the aggregate energy collected
or channel usage for each frequency since the start of the
airView session.
Enable Chart Panel 2 (middle) Displays the Waveform
chart in Chart Panel 2. This time-based graph shows the RF
signature of the noise environment since the start of the
airView session. The energy color designates its amplitude.
Cooler colors represent lower energy levels (with blue
representing the lowest levels) in that frequency bin, and
warmer colors (yellow, orange, or red) represent higher
energy levels in that frequency bin.
Enable Chart Panel 3 (bottom) Displays the Real-time
chart (traditional spectrum analyzer) in Chart Panel 3.
Main View Energy (in dBm) is shown in real time as a function of
frequency.
Note: Energy is the power ratio in decibels (dB) of

Device Displays the device name, MAC (Media Access the measured power referenced to one milliwatt
Control) address, and IP address of the device running (mW).
airView. Clear All Markers Resets all previously assigned
Total RF Frames Displays the total number of Radio markers. Markers are assigned by clicking a point, which
Frequency (RF) frames gathered since the start of the corresponds with a frequency on the Real-time chart.
airView session or since the Reset All Data button was last Preferences Changes airView settings, such as enabling
clicked. or disabling charts and traces, or specifying the frequency
FPS Displays the total number of frames per second (FPS) interval.
gathered since the start of the airView session or since
Preferences
the Reset All Data button was last clicked. The wider the
interval amplitude, the fewer the FPS will be gathered. Select View > Preferences to display the Preferences -
airView Spectrum Analyzer window.
Reset All Data Click to reset all gathered data. Use this
option to analyze the spectrum for another location or
address.
File Menu
Click Exit to end the airView session.

Charts Enable Waveform chart (middle) Check the box to

enable the middle chart. This time-based graph shows
the RF signature of the noise environment since the
start of the airView session. The energy color designates
its amplitude. Cooler colors represent lower energy
levels (with blue representing the lowest levels) in that
frequency bin, and warmer colors (yellow, orange, or red)
represent higher energy levels in that frequency bin.
The spectral view over time will display the steady-state RF
energy signature of a given environment.
Enable Real-time chart (bottom) Check the box to
enable the bottom chart. This graph displays a traditional
spectrum analyzer in which energy (in dBm) is shown in
real time as a function of frequency. There are three traces
in this view:
• Current (Yellow) Shows the real-time energy seen by
the device as a function of frequency.
• Average (Green) Shows the running average energy
across frequency.
• Maximum (Blue) Shows updates and maximum power
levels across frequency.
Real-Time Traces
Enable top chart Check the box to enable the top chart.
Select the desired chart to display in the top chart panel
on the main view. There are two options:
• Waterfall This time-based graph shows the aggregate
energy collected for each frequency since the start
of the airView session. The energy color designates
its amplitude. Cooler colors represent lower energy
levels (with blue representing the lowest levels)
in that frequency bin, and warmer colors (yellow,
orange, or red) represent higher energy levels in that
frequency bin.
The Waterfall View’s legend (top-right corner) provides
a numerical guide associating the various colors to
power levels (in dBm). The low end of that legend (left)
is always adjusted to the calculated noise floor, and the
high end (right) is set to the highest detected power
level since the start of the airView session.
• Channel Usage For each channel, a bar displays a
percentage showing the relative “crowdedness” of
that specific channel. To calculate this percentage, the
airView Spectrum Analyzer analyzes both the popularity
and strength of RF energy in that channel since the start
of an airView session. The following settings apply only to the Real-time chart:
Current Real-time Trace Check the Enable box to enable
Note: AF‑5X channels are not related to Wi-Fi the real-time trace. When enabled, the yellow outline on
channels which are determined by IEEE standards. the Real-time chart represents the real-time power level of
AF-5X channels are numbered consecutively each frequency. The refresh speed depends on the FPS.
starting with 0 and are 28 MHz in width.

Averages Trace Check the Enable box to enable the

averages trace. When enabled, the averages trace is
represented by the green area on the Real-time chart,
which displays the average received power level data
since the start of the airView session. To enable a shaded
green area, check the Shaded Area box. To display only
a green outline without the shaded area, uncheck the
Shaded Area box.
Maximum Power Levels Trace Check the Enable box to
enable the maximum power trace. When enabled, the
maximum power trace is represented by the blue area on
the Real-time chart, which displays the maximum received
power level data since the start of the airView session. To
enable a shaded blue area, check the Shaded Area box.
To display only a blue outline without the shaded area,
uncheck the Shaded Area box.
Frequency Range Select the amplitude of the
frequency interval to be scanned from the Frequency
Range drop‑down list. Available frequencies are device-
dependent. There are pre-defined ranges for the most
popular bands. You can enter a custom range; select
Custom Range from the Frequency Range drop-down list
and enter the desired values in the Start and End fields.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications
airFiber AF‑5X
Dimensions 224 x 82 x 48 mm (8.82 x 3.23 x 1.89")
Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb)
RF Connectors (2) RP-SMA Weatherproof (CH0, CH1)
(1) SMA Weatherproof (GPS)
GPS Antenna External, Magnetic Base
Max. Conducted TX Power 26 dBm
(Depends on Regulatory Region)
Power Supply 24V, 1A PoE Gigabit Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive Power over Ethernet
Mounting Rocket Mount Compatible
GPS Pole Mount (Included)
Certifications FCC Part 15.407
CE EN 302502 v1.2.1, EN 301 893 v1.7.1
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 Mbps
Encryption 128-bit AES
OS airOS F
Wireless Modes Master/Slave
Radio
Operating Frequency 5150-5925 MHz
(Depends on Regulatory Region)
Frequency Accuracy ± 2.5 ppm without GPS Synchronization
± 0.2 ppm with GPS Synchronization
Channel Bandwidth 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz
Selectable

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Safety Notices
Appendix A: 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. Compliance is required with respect to voltage,
frequency, and current requirements indicated on the
manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power
source than those specified may result in improper
operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire
hazard if the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this
equipment. Service should be provided only by a
qualified service technician.
3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power
cord which has an integral safety ground wire intended
for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that
is not the provided approved type. Never use an
adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet as this
will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire
as a part of the safety certification, modification or
misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in
serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer
if there are questions about the installation prior to
connecting the equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC
adapter. Building installation shall provide
appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance
with local national wiring rules and regulations.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Warranty
Appendix A: Warranty Returns

No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair
without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
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workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date without an RMA number will not be processed and will be
of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use returned freight collect or subject to disposal. Information
and operation. UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be
obligation and liability under the foregoing warranty found at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty.
shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion, to
repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the Disclaimer
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any way; PRACTICE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER
(III) has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling; UBIQUITI NETWORKS NOR ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS
(IV) has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, CONTROL BUYER’S EQUIPMENT OR THE TRANSFER OF
abnormal physical, electromagnetic or electrical DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING
stress, including lightning strikes, or accident; THE INTERNET, AND THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
(V) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS,
third party firmware; DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS
INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
(VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR
other original Ubiquiti label(s); or
THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
(VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY
issuance of the RMA. FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION, PACKET
In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE
product has been properly installed and used at all times FOREGOING. In addition, UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not
in accordance, and in all material respects, with the warrant that the operation of the Products will be error-
applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling free or that operation will be uninterrupted. In no event
runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shall UBIQUITI NETWORKS be responsible for damages
shielded Ethernet cabling is used, and for indoor or claims of any nature or description relating to system
installations, indoor cabling requirements are followed. performance, including coverage, buyer’s selection of
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your products (including the Products) for buyer’s application
airFiber units will void your warranty. (Please and/or failure of products (including the Products) to meet
follow the instructions on “Install a Ground Wire” government or regulatory requirements.
on page 5 for installation of the ground wires.)

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Warranty
Limitation of Liability
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO
EVENT WILL UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST
PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING
OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF
USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND
WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY
TERMS DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND
ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY
RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY SOFTWARE
(EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale
of Goods shall not apply to any transactions regarding the
sale of the Products.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Compliance Information
Appendix A: Compliance Industry Canada

Information CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
Installer Compliance Responsibility equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more
Devices must be professionally installed and it is the than that permitted for successful communication.
professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
device is operated within local country regulatory RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
requirements. conditions:
FCC 1. This device may not cause interference, and
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 2. This device must accept any interference, including
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s interference that may cause undesired operation of the
authority to operate the equipment. device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Users should also be advised that high-power radars
Operation is subject to the following two conditions. are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650‑5850 MHz and that these
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN
2. This device must accept any interference received, devices. This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-AF5X) has been
including interference that may cause undesired approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna
operation. types listed below with the maximum permissible gain
This equipment has been tested and found to comply and required antenna impedance for each antenna type
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
reasonable protection against harmful interference in type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
a residential installation. This equipment generates, • Dish antenna, gain: 34 dBi
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, DFS Regulatory Regions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation in DFS regulatory regions requires an antenna
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not with minimum gain of 23 dBi.
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
which can be determined by turning the equipment Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs,
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisies de
interference by one or more of the following measures: façon que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une
• Increase the separation between the equipment and communication réussie.
receiver. Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit exempts de licence norme(s). Son fonctionnement est
different from that to which the receiver is connected. soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 1. Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et
technician for help. 2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris
Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will fonctionnement du dispositif.
be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Les utilisateurs devraient également noter que radars
This radio transmitter (FCC: SWX-AF5X) has been approved haute puissants sont alloués comme principaux utilisateurs
by FCC to operate with the antenna types listed below (c’est-à-dire les utilisateurs de priorité) des bandes 5250-
with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna 5350 MHz et 5650 à 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna causer des interférences ou dommages aux dispositifs LAN.
types not included in this list, having a gain greater than Cet émetteur radio (IC: 6545A-AF5X) a été approuvée par
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly Industrie Canada pour l’exploitation avec l’antenne types
prohibited for use with this device. énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximal admissible
et requis l’impédance de l’antenne pour chaque type
• Dish antenna, gain: 34 dBi d’antenne indiqué. Types d’antenne non inclus dans cette
DFS Regulatory Regions liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximal indiqué
pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour une utilisation
Operation in DFS regulatory regions requires an antenna avec cet appareil. Immédiatement suite à la remarque, le
with minimum gain of 23 dBi. fabricant doit fournir une liste de tous les types d’antenne

approuvé pour une utilisation avec l’émetteur, ce qui

indique le gain maximal d’antenne permis (en dBi) et
requis d’impédance pour chacun.
• Antenne parabolique, gain: 34 dBi
Régions Réglementaires DFS
Opération dans les régions réglementaires DFS nécessite
une antenne avec un gain minimum de 23 dBi.
RF Exposure Warning
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed
to provide a separation distance of at least 126 cm from
all persons and must not be located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être
installé en considérant une distance de séparation de
toute personnes d’au moins 126 cm et ne doivent pas être
localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre antenne ou
transmetteur.
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic

environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in
compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.
Alert sign! follows CE marking
Alert sign must be indicated if a restriction on use applied
to the product and it must follow the CE marking.

Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region

The product can be operated in the countries and regions listed in the following table, within the stated frequency ranges
and output power (EIRP) limits.
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:
5.1 GHz 5.2 GHz 5.4 GHz 5.8 GHz
Country/Region Frequency Range Max. Frequency Range Max. Frequency Range Max. Frequency Range Max.
(Band Edges in EIRP (Band Edges in EIRP (Band Edges in EIRP (Band Edges in EIRP
MHz) (dBm) MHz) (dBm) MHz) (dBm) MHz) (dBm)
Argentina 5150-5250 49 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
5470-5600,
Australia 30 5725-5855 36
5650-5725
Bahrain 5735-5835 20
Barbados 5725-5850 36
Belize 5735-5835 30
Bolivia 5735-5835 30
Brazil 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 30
Brunei
5735-5835 20
Darussalam
5470-5600,
Canada 5250-5350 30 30 5725-5850 54
5650-5725
Chile 5250-5350 30 5735-5835 20
China 5735-5835 30
Colombia 5250-5350 30 5735-5835 30
Costa Rica 5735-5835 30
5725-5795,
Denmark 5470-5725 30 36
5815-5850
Dominican
5735-5835 30
Republic
Ecuador 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 5735-5835 30
El Salvador 5735-5835 30
5725-5795,
Finland 5470-5725 30 36
5815-5850
Germany 5470-5725 30 5755-5875 36
Greece 5470-5725 30 5725-5795 36
Grenada 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Guatemala 5735-5835 30
Honduras 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Hong Kong 5250-5350 30 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Iceland 5470-5725 30 5725-5875 36
India 5825-5875 36
Iraq 5735-5835 36
Ireland 5470-5725 30 5725-5875 33
Jamaica 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Kenya 5250-5350 30 5735-5835 30
Korea Republic 5490-5710 30 5735-5815 30

5.1 GHz 5.2 GHz 5.4 GHz 5.8 GHz
Country/Region Frequency Range Max. Frequency Range Max. Frequency Range Max. Frequency Range Max.
(Band Edges in EIRP (Band Edges in EIRP (Band Edges in EIRP (Band Edges in EIRP
MHz) (dBm) MHz) (dBm) MHz) (dBm) MHz) (dBm)
Lebanon 5735-5835 30
5725-5795,
Liechtenstein 5470-5725 30 36
5815-5875
Macau 5725-5850 36
Malaysia 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 5735-5835 30
Mexico 5735-5835 30
Morocco 5735-5835 20
Nepal 5735-5835 30
New Zealand 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
5725-5795,
Norway 5470-5725 30 54
5815-5850
Oman 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Pakistan 5735-5835 30
Panama 5735-5835 30
Papua New
5735-5835 30
Guinea
Peru 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Philippines 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Portugal 5470-5725 30 5725-5875 36
Puerto Rico 5470-5600,
5250-5350 30 30 5725-5850 54
(U.S. territory) 5650-5725
Qatar 5735-5835 30
Russia 5470-5725 23 5725-5850 23
Singapore 5735-5835 30
South Africa 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
5725-5795,
Spain 5470-5725 30 36
5815-5855
5725-5795,
Switzerland 5470-5725 30 36
5815-5855
Taiwan 5250-5350 30 5490-5710 30 5735-5815 30
Thailand 5250-5350 30 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Trinidad And
5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Tobago
United 5725-5790,
5470-5725 30 36
Kingdom 5815-5850
5470-5600,
United States 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 30 5725-5850 54
5650-5725
Uruguay 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Uzbekistan 5470-5725 30 5725-5850 36
Venezuela 5150-5250 49 5250-5350 30 5735-5835 30

The following table lists the maximum transmit output power (EIRP) for the 5.1 GHz band.
5.1 GHz Band Maximum Transmit

Frequency Range Output Power (EIRP)
Channel Bandwidth in dBm
(Band Edges in MHz)
5155-5175 39
10 MHz 5166-5186 44
5177-5250 49
5156-5180 37
5161-5185 39
20 MHz
5166-5209 44
5190-5250 49
5155-5192 37
5163-5202 39
30 MHz
5173-5211 44
5182-5250 49
5155-5204 37
5165-5219 39
40 MHz
5180-5228 44
5189-5250 49
5155-5214 37
5165-5233 39
50 MHz
5184-5242 44
5193-5250 49

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement Español

La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la 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. Es
English responsabilidad suya desechar este y cualesquiera otros
aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a través de los puntos
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y las
equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/ autoridades locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente
or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted estos aparatos estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles
municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la
should be disposed of separately from regular household salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información más
waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado,
of this and other electric and electronic equipment consulte a las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida
via designated collection facilities appointed by the y eliminación de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la
government or local authorities. Correct disposal tienda donde adquirió el producto.
and recycling will help prevent potential negative
consequences to the environment and human health. For Français
more detailed information about the disposal of your old La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que
equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste l’équipement sur lequel est apposé ce symbole sur le
disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté avec les
product. autres ordures ménagères. Ce symbole indique que
Deutsch le produit doit être éliminé dans un circuit distinct
de celui pour les déchets des ménages. Il est de votre
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout autre
technische Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an matériel électrique ou électronique par les moyens de
der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist , nicht collecte indiqués par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs
zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt publics des collectivités territoriales. L’élimination et le
werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour but de lutter
Produkt von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce type de produits
werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses Gerät sur l’environnement et la santé publique. Pour plus
und andere elektrische und elektronische Geräte über die d’informations sur le mode d’élimination de votre ancien
dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs
Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen. publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou
Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu l’endroit où vous avez acheté le produit.
bei, potentielle negative Folgen für Umwelt und die
menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Italiano
Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, La direttiva europea 2002/96/EC richiede che le
wenden Sie sich bitte an die örtlichen Behörden oder apparecchiature contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul
städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den Händler, bei prodotto e/o sull’imballaggio non siano smaltite insieme
dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben. ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati. Il simbolo indica che
questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai
normali rifiuti domestici. È responsabilità del proprietario
smaltire sia questi prodotti sia le altre apparecchiature
elettriche ed elettroniche mediante le specifiche strutture
di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici
locali. Il corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno
a prevenire conseguenze potenzialmente negative per
l’ambiente e per la salute dell’essere umano. Per ricevere
informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle
vecchie apparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo
a contattare gli enti pubblici di competenza, il servizio di
smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel quale avete acquistato
il prodotto.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Declaration of Conformity
Appendix A: Declaration of Svenska

[Swedish]
Härmed intygar UBIQUITI NETWORKS att denna UBIQUITI
NETWORKS device, står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår
Conformity av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Español Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que

[Spanish] el UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, cumple con los requisitos
Česky UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
[Czech] NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES.
Polski Niniejszym, firma UBIQUITI NETWORKS o wiadcza, e produkt serii
[Polish] UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, spełnia zasadnicze wymagania i
Dansk Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at
inne istotne postanowienia Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
[Danish] følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Português UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que este UBIQUITI NETWORKS
[Portuguese] device, está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
Nederlands Hierbij verklaart UBIQUITI NETWORKS dat het toestel UBIQUITI
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[Dutch] NETWORKS device, in overeenstemming is met de essentiële
eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Bij deze verklaart UBIQUITI NETWORKS dat deze UBIQUITI Română Prin prezenta, UBIQUITI NETWORKS declară că acest dispozitiv
NETWORKS device, voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de [Romanian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS este în conformitate cu cerințele esențiale
overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. și alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE.
English Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, declares that this UBIQUITI

NETWORKS device, is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC.
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab UBIQUITI NETWORKS seadme UBIQUITI

[Estonian] NETWORKS device, vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele
ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele
sätetele.
Suomi UBIQUITI NETWORKS vakuuttaa täten että UBIQUITI NETWORKS

[Finnish] device, tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Français Par la présente UBIQUITI NETWORKS déclare que l’appareil

[French] UBIQUITI NETWORKS, device est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE.
Deutsch Hiermit erklärt UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dass sich dieses UBIQUITI

[German] NETWORKS Gerät in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. (BMWi)
Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ UBIQUITI NETWORKS ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ UBIQUITI

[Greek] NETWORKS device, ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ
1995/5/ΕΚ.
Magyar Alulírott, UBIQUITI NETWORKS nyilatkozom, hogy a

[Hungarian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Íslenska Hér me l sir UBIQUITI NETWORKS yfir ví a UBIQUITI NETWORKS

[Icelandic] device, er í samræmi vi grunnkröfur og a rar kröfur, sem ger ar
eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Italiano Con la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS dichiara che questo

[Italian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed
alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/
CE.
Latviski Ar o UBIQUITI NETWORKS deklarē, ka UBIQUITI NETWORKS

[Latvian] ierīce, atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un
citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviškai UBIQUITI NETWORKS deklaruoja, kad šis UBIQUITI NETWORKS

[Lithuanian] įrenginys atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB
Direktyvos nuostatas.
Malti Hawnhekk, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, jiddikjara li dan UBIQUITI

[Maltese] NETWORKS device, jikkonforma malti ijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Norsk UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved at utstyret UBIQUITI

[Norwegian] NETWORKS device, er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Slovensky UBIQUITI NETWORKS t mto vyhlasuje, e UBIQUITI NETWORKS

[Slovak] device, sp a základné po iadavky a v etky príslu né ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.

airFiber® AF-5X User Guide Appendix A: Contact Information
Appendix A: 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.com
2580 Orchard Parkway

San Jose, CA 95131
www.ubnt.com
©2015 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti

Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, airFiber, airOS,
RocketDish, TOUGHCable, and xRT are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in
other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
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Chapter 4: Main Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 5: Wireless Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 6: Network Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 7: Advanced Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Chapter 8: Services Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 9: System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 10: Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Appendix D: Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Chapter 1: Overview Hardware Overview

airFiber AF‑5X GPS Antenna External GPS Antenna Metal Strap

airFiber Configuration Interface

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Management Reset Data 0 = Off, 1 = On, F = Flashing

MGMT On Ethernet Link Established

Random Flashing Ethernet Activity

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Chapter 1: Installation Connecting Power over Ethernet

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Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S.

8. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings:

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10. Configure the Wireless Security: Hardware Installation

2. Attach a ground wire (min. 10 AWG or 5 mm2) to the

a. For the Management IP Address option:

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Mount to an Antenna 3. Attach the External GPS Antenna to the RF connector

4. Attach the protective shroud.

2. Attach the RF cables from the antenna feed to the RF

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Mount the External GPS Antenna Connecting Power over Ethernet

3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the

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5. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the

3. Attach the airFiber PoE Adapter to the bracket by

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Ground to Pole, Tower,

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4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the

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Chapter 1: Navigation 3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in

Accessing the airFiber Configuration

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Product Verification Each page also contains network administration and

For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the

Note: For product models introduced prior to 2012,

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Chapter 1: Main Tab Device Name Displays the customizable name or

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Remote TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average Monitor

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Chapter 1: Wireless Tab

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