Ubiquiti AF-5U, AF5 Quick Start Guide

5 GHz Point to Point

1.0+ Gbps Radio

Model: AF-5, AF-5U

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber® 5GHz
Point-to-Point 1.0+ Gbps Radio. This Quick Start Guide is designed

to guide you through the installation, show you how to access
the airFiber Configuration Interface, and explain how to set up

an airFiber link. This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty

terms and is for use with the following models:

Model Description Operating Frequency*

AF-5 Supports mid-band frequencies 5470 - 5950 MHz

AF-5U Supports high-band frequencies 5725 - 6200 MHz

* Refer to the Specifications section for more information.

Package Contents

airFiber

AF-5/AF-5U

Pole Clamps

(Qty. 2)

Serrated Flange Bolts

(M8x14, Qty. 4)

Cable Ties

(Qty. 2)

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

outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including

operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

requirements.

I-Bracket Upper Mount Bracket

M10x150 Carriage Bolts

Azimuth Support Brackets

GigE PoE Adapter

(50V, 1.2A)

with Elevation Rod

(Qty. 4)

(Qty. 2)

Power Cord Quick Start Guide

Lower Mount

Bracket

M10x100 Carriage Bolts

(Qty. 2)

Serrated Flange Nuts

(M10, Qty. 6)

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Hardware Overview

Side

Elevation Rod

Hex Nut

to adjust

Elevation Rod

Pre-Installed

M10 x25

Flanged Bolts

Lanyard Attachment

Loop

Grounding Point

Lanyard Attachment

Loop

Assembled View

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Interfaces

AUX

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

Hardware Overview

MASTER

MANAGEMENT DATA

Interface Description

Reset Button

Remote Display

Local Display

GPS

LINK

RESET

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X TO 0.25X

To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the

Reset button for more than five seconds while

the unit is already powered on.

Displays the received signal strength in dBm of
the remote airFiber radio.

Displays the received signal strength in dBm of
the local airFiber radio.

Management Port

default, this is the only port that can monitor,
configure, and/or update firmware.

Aux Port Port for audio tone aiming.

Data Port 10/100/1000 Mbps port handles all user traffic.

10/100 Mbps, secured port for configuration. By

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AUXMANAGEMENT DATA

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

LEDs

GPS

MASTER

LINK

RESET

LED State Status

Off No GPS Synchronization

GPS

On Operational (Strong Signal)

Normal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal)

Off Slave mode

Master

On Master mode

Off RF Off

Short Flash* Syncing

Link

Normal Flash* Beaconing

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

Remote On

4

Long Flash* Registering

On Operational

Displays the received signal
strength in dBm of the remote
airFiber radio.

LED State Status

Hardware Overview

Local On

strength in dBm of the local

airFiberradio.

Overload Fast Flash Overload Condition

(Unlabeled) On 10x (1024QAM MIMO)

8x On 256QAM MIMO

6x On 64QAM MIMO

On 16QAM MIMO

Long Flash* QPSK MIMO

4x to 0.25x

Normal Flash* 1x QPSK xRT™**

Short Flash* ¼x QPSK xRT**

Displays the received signal

* Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)

Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)

Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)

** xtreme Range Technology

Port LEDs

LED State Status

Off No Ethernet Link

Act

On Ethernet Link Established

Random Flashing Ethernet Activity

Speed

Management

Act

Speed

Data

Off 10 Mbps

On 100 Mbps

Off No Ethernet Link

On Ethernet Link Established

Random Flashing Ethernet Activity

Off 10/100 Mbps

On 1000 Mbps

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Installation Requirements

Pre-Assembly Tool

• 13 mm wrench

Pole-Mounting Tool

• 17 mm wrench

Other Requirements

• Clear line of sight between airFiber radios

• Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation

• Vertical mounting orientation

• Mounting location with < 0.5° displacement due to twist and
sway under wind loading

• 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 radios to grounded

masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.

WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber

units will void your warranty.

• (Recommended) 2 Outdoor GigE 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

RJ45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet connections.

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Installation Overview

Installation Overview

We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber radios
before mounting. Below is an overview of the installation with
specific details in the following instructions:

• Connect Power over Ethernet to the Data port, and
connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and the

Managementport.

• Configure the device settings in the airFiber Configuration
Interface.

• Once configuration is complete, disconnect the cables to move
the airFiber radios.

• Pre-assemble the mounting hardware.

• Install the airFiber radios at the site.

• Establish and optimize the RF link.

Note: The AF-5 and AF-5U models share the same

installation and configuration instructions.

Connecting Power over Ethernet

1. Push the button and slide the port cover down to access the

cableports. (The port cover cannot be completely removed.)

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AUXMANAGEMENT DATA

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Data port.

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

MASTER

RESET

GPS

LINK

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the Data

port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the GigE PoE Adapter.

4. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the GigE

PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a

powersource.

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airFiber Configuration

SlaveMaster

SlaveMaster

airFiber Configuration

The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber
Configuration Interface and configure the following settings:

• Wireless Mode Configure one airFiber radio as the Master and
the other as the Slave.

• Duplex The airFiber radio supports both half-duplex and

full-duplex operation. Half-duplex operation provides more

frequency planning options at the cost of higher latency
and throughput. Full-duplex operation provides the highest
throughput and lowest latency; however, you have fewer
frequency management options.

- Half Duplex (default) The TX and RX Frequencies can be the
same or different to suit local interference.

RX

Frequency A

Frequency A

TX

Half-Duplex Diagram

RX

TX

- Full Duplex The TX and RX Frequencies should be different.

RX

Frequency B

Frequency A

TX

Full-Duplex Diagram

RX

TX

• TX and RX Frequencies The TX Frequency on the Master must

match the RX Frequency on the Slave, and vice versa.

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AUXMANAGEMENT DATA

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the
Management port on the airFiber radio.

MASTER

GPS

LINK

RESET

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static
IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.

3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in the

address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac).

4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and
Password fields. Select your Country and Language. You must

agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login.

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

Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

airFiber Configuration

5. The Main tab will appear. Click the Tools drop-down and
select Link Calculator. This tool will guide you on how to best

minimize bandwidth and power/interference issues.

Note: If you do not see the Link Calculator, then upgrade

the firmware on your airFiber radios. Download the
firmware at: downloads.ubnt.com/airfiber

6. Enter the requirements of your link, and then click Calculate.
Adjust the values as needed to get the optimal result, and then
write down the settings needed for your configuration.

7. Click the Wireless tab.

8. Enter the Basic Wireless Settings:

a. For one airFiber radio, select Master as the Wireless Mode.

For the other airFiber radio, keep the default,Slave.

b. Enter a name in the Link Name field. This should be the

same on both the Master and the Slave.

c. For the Duplex drop-down:

Half Duplex The default mode. The TX and RX Frequencies

can be the same or different to suit local interference.

Full Duplex The TX and RX Frequencies should be different.

d. Select a TX Frequency. This must match the RX Frequency on

your other airFiber radio.

e. Select a RX Frequency. This must match the TX Frequency of

your other airFiber radio.

f. If needed, change the Output Power and/or Maximum

Modulation Rate settings.

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9. Configure the Wireless Security:

a. Select the AES Key Type, HEX or ASCII.
b. For the Key field:

HEX Enter 16 bytes (eight, 16-bit HEX values: 0-9, A-F, or

a-f). You can omit zeroes and use colons, similar to the
IPv6 format.

Note: The airFiber Configuration Interface supports

IPv6 formats excluding dotted quad and "::"

(double-colon) notation.

ASCII Enter a combination of alphanumeric characters (0-9,

A-Z, or a-z).

10. Click Change and then click Apply.

11. In-Band Management is enabled by default, so each airFiber
radio must have a unique IP Address. (If the airFiber radios use
the same IP Address, you may lose access to the airFiber radios
via the Data ports.) Click the Network tab.

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 section on
your other airFiber radio. After you have configured the airFiber
radios, disconnect them and move them to your installation site.

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Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

The mounting hardware of the airFiber radio can be pre-assembled
before pole-mounting.

Mounting Hardware Pre-Assembly

1. Insert two M10x150 Carriage Bolts into the Lower Mount Bracket.

2. Insert two M10x150 Carriage Bolts into the Upper Mount Bracket
with Elevation Rod.

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3. Attach the Lower Mount Bracket to the I-Bracket using two
Serrated Flange Bolts. Ensure that the slots face up and securely

tighten the bolts.

Proper slot orientation

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Hardware Installation

4. Attach the Upper Mount Bracket with Elevation Rod to the
I-Bracket using two Serrated Flange Bolts.

Note: Ensure that the orientation of the Upper Mount

Bracket matches the illustration below, with the
Elevation Rod on the correct side.

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5. Attach the Pole Clamps to the Mount Brackets.

a. Slide the slotted hole of each Pole Clamp over one upper

and one lower M10x150 CarriageBolt.

b. Place one Serrated Flange Nut on each M10x150

CarriageBolt.

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Hardware Installation

6. Attach the Azimuth Support Brackets together.

a. Insert the two M10x100 Carriage Bolts into the Azimuth

Support Bracket that has two slotted holes.

b. Slide the slotted hole of the other Azimuth Support Bracket

over one M10x100Carriage Bolt.

c. Place one Serrated Flange Nut on each M10x100

CarriageBolt.

7. Check the four Pre-Installed M10x25 Flanged Bolts to ensure that
there is a 13 mm gap between each bolt head and its trunnion.

13 mm

13 mm

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Pole-Mounting

1. Attach the Azimuth Support Brackets to the pole just beneath
the area where the airFiber radio will be attached.

Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a

Ø 38.1 - 101.6 mm (1.5" - 4.0") pole.

a. Orient the Azimuth Support Brackets around the pole so it is

aimed in the direction of the other airFiber radio.

b. Slide the open slot of the Azimuth Support Bracket over the

corresponding M10x100Carriage Bolt.

c. Tighten the Serrated Flange Nuts to approximately 50N-m.

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Hardware Installation

2. Attach the mounting assembly to a pole.

a. Orient the mounting assembly around the pole so it is

aimed in the direction of the other airFiber radio.

b. Slide the open slot of each Pole Clamp over the

corresponding M10x150 CarriageBolt.

c. Tighten the Serrated Flange Nuts of the M10x150

CarriageBolts to secure the mounting assembly to the pole.

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3. Lift the airFiber radio and align the two lower Pre-Installed
M10x25 Flanged Bolts with the slots on the Lower Mount
Bracket. Seat the bolts in the slots.

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Hardware Installation

4. Align the two upper Pre-Installed M10x25 Flanged Bolts of the
airFiber radio next to the slots on the Upper Mount Bracket. Lift

the airFiber radio and seat the bolts in theslots.

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5. Attach a ground wire:

a. Remove the nut from the Grounding Point.

b. Attach a ground wire (min. 8 AWG or 10 mm2) to the lug and

replace the nut to secure the wire.

c. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded

mast, pole, tower, or grounding bar.

WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber

units will void your warranty.

Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible

and no longer than one meter in length.

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Connecting Ethernet

Connecting Ethernet

1. Push the button and slide the port cover down to access the

cableports. (The port cover cannot be completely removed.)

2. Connect the Data/PoE Ethernet cable:

a. Feed an outdoor, shielded CAT6 cable up through the

rightmost cable feed slot on the bottom of the port cover.
b. Connect the cable to the Data port.
c. Create a strain relief for the Ethernet cable by feeding a

Cable Tie through the tie slot to the side of the cable.
d. Wrap the Cable Tie around the cable and tighten.

GPS

MASTER

LINK

RESET

MANAGEMENT DATA

REMOTE

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

AUX

LOCAL

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

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3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the Data
port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the GigE PoE Adapter.

4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Ethernet
port labeled LAN on the GigE PoE Adapter.

5. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the GigE PoE
Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power
source.

Note: For added protection, we recommend installing two

GigE PoE surge protectors. Install the first surge protector

within 1 m of the airFiber Data port, and install the second
surge protector at the ingress point of the location housing
the wired network equipment.

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Connecting Ethernet

Below is a diagram of a finished installation with recommended
surge protectors installed.

Max. 1 m

Outdoor GigE PoE

Surge Protector

Outdoor GigE PoE

Surge Protector

Ground to Pole, Tower,

or Grounding Block:

Max. 1 m from

Ground Bonding Point

GigE PoE Adapter

Power Source

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Alignment

Tips

• To accurately align the airFiber radios for best performance, you

MUST align only one end of the link at a time.

• For more convenient alignment, you may consider using

long-range scopes (not included) temporarily attached to your

airFiber radios.

• You may need to use additional hardware to compensate for

issues such as the improper orientation of a mounting pole or
significant elevation differences between airFiber radios.

Before a link is established, the Master's LED Display looks likethis:

• GPS and Master LEDs are solidly lit

Note: The GPS LED may not be lit if there is a weak GPS

signal. A GPS signal is not required for alignment.

• Link Status LED flashes (Normal Flash 1:1)

• Remote and Local LED Displays show a double dash

MASTER

RESET

GPS

LINK

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

AUXMANAGEMENT DATA

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

Note: The Local LED Display may briefly flash a large number

(such as 95) when there is no link.

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Alignment

Establishing a Link

Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to establish a link.

Note: The Master must be aimed first at the Slave because

the Slave does not transmit any RF signal until it detects
transmissions from the Master.

1. Ensure that the following bolts and nuts are loose:

• Four Pre-Installed M10x25 Flanged Bolts on the airFiber radio

(two on each side)

• Four M10 Hex Nuts used to lock the elevation alignment on

the Upper Mount Bracket (two on each side)

2. Ensure that the pole mount is snug yet the four Serrated Flange
Nuts attaching the Pole Clamps are loose enough to allow

rotation around the pole for azimuth alignment.

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3. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust the
Master's position:

a. Rotate the airFiber radio on the pole to align the azimuth.
b. Use the hex nut on the Elevation Rod to adjust the elevation.

Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the

Master and Slave.

4. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the Slave's
position:

a. Rotate the airFiber radio on the pole to align the azimuth.
b. Use the hex nut on the Elevation Rod to adjust the elevation.

5. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the Link Status
LED is solidly lit green and the Remote and Local LED Displays of
the Slave are displaying signal levels.

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MASTER

RESET

GPS

LINK

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

AUXMANAGEMENT DATA

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

Alignment

6. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the strongest
signal level on the Remote LED Display of the Slave.

Note: Values on the LED Displays are displayed in

negative (-) dBm. For example, 67 represents a received
signal level of -67 dBm. Smaller numerical values indicate
stronger received signallevels. For example, a reading of

49 is stronger than a reading of 55.

Note: Maximum signal strength can best be achieved

by iteratively sweeping through both azimuth and

elevation.

7. Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the strongest
signal level on the Remote LED Display of the Master.

Note: If the Overload LED lights up, refer to the

airFiberAF-5/AF-5U User Guide at:

documentation.ubnt.com/airfiber

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you achieve a symmetric link, with
the signal levels within 1 dB of each other. This ensures the
best possible data rate between the airFiber radios.

MASTER

RESET

GPS

LINK

REMOTE

LOCAL

OVERLOAD

8X

6X

4X to 0.25X

AUXMANAGEMENT DATA

ACT SPEED ACT SPEED

9. Lock the alignment on both airFiber radios by tightening the
nuts and bolts.

10. Observe the Local and Remote LED Displays of each airFiber
radio to ensure that the values remains 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 radio again, and retighten the nuts
and bolts.

11. For each airFiber radio, close the port cover and ensure that the
Ethernet cable stays in the cable feed slot.

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There are three methods for determining the received signal level:

• LED Displays (described above)

• airFiber Configuration Interface (webpage)

• Audio tone (optional equipment required)

Refer to the airFiber AF-5/AF-5U User Guide for instructions on the

airFiber Configuration Interface and audio tone methods.

Installer Compliance Responsibility

Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional
installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within
local country regulatory requirements.

The Frequency and Output Power fields are provided to the
professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.

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Specifications

Specifications

airFiber AF-5/AF-5U

Dimensions 938.4 x 468.4 x 281.4 mm

Weight

Mount Not Included
Mount Included

Operating Frequency
AF-5

FCC 15.247, 15.407, IC RSS 210
ETSI EN 301 893, EN 302 502
Other Regions

AF-5U

FCC 15.247, IC RSS 21
ETSI EN 302 502
Other Regions

Max Power Consumption 40 W

Power Supply 50V, 1.2A PoE GigE Adapter

Power Method Passive Power over Ethernet

Certications CE, FCC, IC

Mounting Pole Mount Kit (Included)

Wind Loading 863 N @ 200 km/hr

5470 - 5600 MHz, 5650 - 5850 MHz

(36.94 x 18.44 x 11.08 in)

11.5 kg (25.35 lb)
16 kg (35.27 lb)

5470 - 5875 MHz
5470 - 5950 MHz

5725 - 5850 MHz
5725 - 5875 MHz
5725 - 6200 MHz

(Included)

(42-58VDC)

(194 lbf @ 125 mph)

Wind Survivability 200 km/hr (125 mph)

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

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Receive Sensitivity

Rate Modulation

10x 1024QAM -63 dBm -60 dBm -59 dBm -58 dBm

8x 256QAM -70 dBm -67 dBm -66 dBm -65 dBm

6x 64QAM -77 dBm -74 dBm -73 dBm -72 dBm

4x 16QAM MIMO -84 dBm -81 dBm -80 dBm -79 dBm

2x QPSK MIMO -90 dBm -87 dBm -86 dBm -85 dBm

1x ½ Rate

QPSK xRT**

¼x ¼ Rate

QPSK xRT

Sensitivity

(10 MHz)

-93 dBm -90 dBm -89 dBm -88 dBm

-95 dBm -93 dBm -93 dBm -92 dBm

Sensitivity

(20 MHz)

Sensitivity

(30 MHz)

Receive Sensitivity

Rate Modulation

10x 1024QAM -57 dBm 1280 Mbps 640 Mbps

8x 256QAM -64 dBm 1024 Mbps 512 Mbps

6x 64QAM -71 dBm 768 Mbps 384 Mbps

4x 16QAM MIMO -78 dBm 512 Mbps 256 Mbps

2x QPSK MIMO -84 dBm 256 Mbps 128 Mbps

1x ½ Rate

QPSK xRT**

¼x ¼ Rate

QPSK xRT

Sensitivity

(50 MHz)

-87 dBm 128 Mbps 64 Mbps

-91 dBm 32 Mbps 16 Mbps

FDD Capacity* TDD Capacity*

Sensitivity

(40 MHz)

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* FDD = (2) 50 MHz channels and TDD = (1) 50 MHz channel

** xtreme Range Technology

Safety Notices

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.

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Limited Warranty

UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the
product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation. UBIQUITI
NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive obligation and liability under the foregoing
warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion, to repair or

replace any Product that fails to conform to the above warranty during the
above warranty period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any
Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty period of any repaired
or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its original term.

Warranty Conditions

The above warranty does not apply if the Product:

(I) has been modified and/or altered, or an addition made thereto, except

by Ubiquiti Networks, or Ubiquiti Networks’ authorized representatives,

or as approved by Ubiquiti Networks in writing;

(II) has been painted, rebranded or physically modified in any way;
(III) has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling;
(IV) has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal physical,

electromagnetic or electrical stress, including lightning strikes, or
accident;

(V ) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party firmware;
(VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original

Ubiquiti label(s); or

(VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the

RMA.

In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been
properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material
respects, with the applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling

runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet

cabling is used, and for indoor installations, indoor cabling requirements are
followed.

WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber units

will void your warranty. (Please follow the instructions on

page 22 for installation of the ground wires.)

Returns

No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining

a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS
during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI
NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of
UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not

be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.

Information on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be found

at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty.

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Compliance

AF-5

FCC

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This radio transmitter FCC ID: SWX-AF5 has been approved by FCC to operate

with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain
and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna
types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Antenna Information: Dish antenna, Gain: 23 dBi

Industry Canada

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 equivalent isotropically radiated power

(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-AF5) has been approved by Industry

Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with
this device.

Antenna Information: Dish antenna, Gain: 23 dBi

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Compliance

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne
et son gain doivent être choisies de façon que la puissance isotrope

rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une

communication réussie.

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempts de
licence norme(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions

suivantes:

1. Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et

2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences
qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.

Cet émetteur radio (IC: 6545A-AF5) a été approuvée par Industrie Canada

pour l’exploitation avec l’antenne types énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain
maximal admissible et requis l’impédance de l’antenne pour chaque type
d’antenne indiqué. Types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ayant un gain
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits
pour une utilisation avec cet appareil. Immédiatement suite à la remarque,
le 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.

Informations d’antenne: Antenne parabolique, Gain: 23 dBi

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AF-5U

FCC

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This radio transmitter FCC ID: SWX-AF5U has been approved by FCC to

operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this
device.

Antenna Information: Dish antenna, Gain: 23 dBi

Industry Canada

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 equivalent isotropically radiated power

(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-AF5) has been approved by Industry

Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with
this device.

Antenna Information: Dish antenna, Gain: 23 dBi

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Compliance

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne
et son gain doivent être choisies de façon que la puissance isotrope

rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une

communication réussie.

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempts de
licence norme(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions

suivantes:

1. Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et

2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences
qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.

Cet émetteur radio (IC: 6545A-AF5) a été approuvée par Industrie Canada

pour l’exploitation avec l’antenne types énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain
maximal admissible et requis l’impédance de l’antenne pour chaque type
d’antenne indiqué. Types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ayant un gain
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits
pour une utilisation avec cet appareil. Immédiatement suite à la remarque,
le 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.

Informations d’antenne: Antenne parabolique, Gain: 23 dBi

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RF Exposure Warning

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a

separation distance of at least 126 cm (AF-5) or 123 cm (AF-5U) 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 (AF-5) ou 123 cm (AF-5U) 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.

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Compliance

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

English

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this
symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with
unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should
be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your
responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment
via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local
authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential
negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more
detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please
contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you
purchased the product.

Deutsch

Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische
Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem
Symbol versehen ist, nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall
entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt von
regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer
Verantwortung, dieses Gerät und andere elektrische und elektronische
Geräte über die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen
Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen. Ordnungsgemäßes
Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei, potentielle negative Folgen für
Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere
Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich
bitte an die örtlichen Behörden oder städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an
den Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.

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 responsabilidad suya
desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a
través de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y
las autoridades locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos
estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el

medio ambiente y la salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información

más detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado, consulte a las
autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de su

zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el producto.

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Français

La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement sur lequel
est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté
avec les autres ordures ménagères. Ce symbole indique que le produit doit
être éliminé dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les déchets des ménages.
Il est de votre responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout autre
matériel électrique ou électronique par les moyens de collecte indiqués
par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivités territoriales.
L’élimination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour but de lutter
contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce type de produits sur l’environnement
et la santé publique. Pour plus d’informations sur le mode d’élimination de

votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics
locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou l’endroit où vous avez acheté

le produit.

Italiano

La direttiva europea 2002/96/EC richiede che le apparecchiature
contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e/o sull’imballaggio non

siano smaltite insieme 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.

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Declaration of Conformity

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UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohlašuje, že toto UBIQUITI
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Hermed, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, erklærer at denne UBIQUITI
NETWORKS enhed, er i overensstemmelse med de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Hierbij verklaart UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dat deze UBIQUITI
NETWORKS apparaat, in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

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.

Käesolevaga UBIQUITI NETWORKS kinnitab, et antud
UBIQUITI NETWORKS seade, on vastavus olulistele nõuetele
ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ.

Täten UBIQUITI NETWORKS vakuuttaa, että tämä UBIQUITI
NETWORKS laite, on yhdenmukainen olennaisten
vaatimusten ja muiden sitä koskevien direktiivin 1999/5/EY.

Par la présente UBIQUITI NETWORKS déclare que l’appareil
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.

Hiermit erklärt UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dass sich dieses
UBIQUITI NETWORKS Gerät, in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Δια του παρόντος, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, δηλώνει ότι αυτή
η συσκευή UBIQUITI NETWORKS, είναι σε συμμόρφωση με
τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της
οδηγίας 1995/5/ΕΚ.

Ezennel UBIQUITI NETWORKS kijelenti, hogy ez a
UBIQUITI NETWORKS készülék megfelel az alapvető
követelményeknek és más vonatkozó 1999/5/EK irányelv
rendelkezéseit.

Hér, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, því yfir að þetta UBIQUITI
NETWORKS tæki er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur
viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Con la presente, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dichiara che questo
dispositivo UBIQUITI NETWORKS, è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti della direttiva
1999/5/CE.

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Latviski
[Latvian]

Lietuviškai
[Lithuanian]

Malti
[Maltese]

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Slovensky
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Español
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Polski
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Português
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Română
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Ar šo, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, deklarē, ka UBIQUITI NETWORKS
ierīce, ir saskaņā ar būtiskajām prasībām un citiem
attiecīgiem noteikumiem Direktīvā 1999/5/EK.

UBIQUITI NETWORKS deklaruoja, kad šis UBIQUITI
NETWORKS įrenginys atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hawnhekk, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, tiddikjara li dan il-mezz
UBIQUITI NETWORKS huwa konformi mar-rekwiżiti essenzjali
u dispożizzjonijiet rilevanti oħrajn ta ‘Direttiva 1999/5/EC.

Herved UBIQUITI NETWORKS, erklærer at denne UBIQUITI
NETWORKS enheten, er i samsvar med de grunnleggende
kravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktiv
1999/5/EF.

Týmto UBIQUITI NETWORKS, prehlasuje, že toto UBIQUITI
NETWORKS zariadenie, je v súlade so základnými
požiadavkami a ďalšími relevantnými ustanoveniami
smernice 1999/5/ES.

Härmed UBIQUITI NETWORKS, intygar att denna UBIQUITI
NETWORKS enhet är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som
framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara
que este dispositivo UBIQUITI NETWORKS, cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Niniejszym, Ubiquiti Networks, oświadcza, że urządzenie
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymaganiami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que este dispositivo UBIQUITI
NETWORKS, está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Prin prezenta, UBIQUITI NETWORKS declară că acest
dispozitiv UBIQUITI NETWORKS este în conformitate cu
cerințele esențiale și alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei
1999/5/CE.

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