Ubiquiti R5AC-LITE User Manual

5 GHz Carrier Class
airMAX® ac BaseStation

Model: R5AC-Lite

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® Rocket®5ac
Lite

. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through

installation and also includes warranty terms.

Package Contents

5 GHz Carrier Class

®

airMAX

ac BaseStation

Model: R5AC-Lite

Rocket5ac

Installation Requirements

• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for
all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded
through the AC ground of the PoE.

We recommend that you protect your networks from
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial‑grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit

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 professional installer’s responsibility to follow local
country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Lite

Gigabit PoE Adapter

(24V, 0.5A)

Power Cord Quick Start

Guide

www.ubnt.com/toughcable

Hardware Overview

RP-SMA Antenna

Connectors

Port Cover

LED Panel

LED Panel

Signal In airOS®, you can modify the wireless

signal strength threshold values for each LED on
the Wireless tab under Signal LED Thresholds. The
default values are shown below:

LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑65 dBm.

LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑73 dBm.

LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑80 dBm.

LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑94 dBm.

LAN LAN The main Ethernet LED will light steady blue

when an active Ethernet connection is made to
the LAN port and flash when there is activity.

Power The Power LED will light blue when the

device is connected to a power source.

Ports

Reset

Button

LAN Port

LAN This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power

and should be connected to the LAN.

Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the

Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is

poweredon. Alternatively, the device may be reset remotely

via a Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE
Adapter.

Switching Gigabit Power Supply / PoE

Reset

Button

RESET

Hardware Installation

The Rocket5ac Lite is designed to mount directly onto a
Ubiquiti airMAX RocketDish
an airMAX Sector antenna for Point‑to‑MultiPoint use.

1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the Rocket and slide

the Port Cover off.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.

™

antenna for Point‑to‑Point use or

*640-00104-11*

640-00104-11

3. Replace the Port Cover.

4. Connect the RF cables (included with the antenna) to the

RP-SMA Connectors located on top of the Rocket.

5. Attach the Rocket to the antenna.

a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the Rocket with

the four mounting slots on the antenna.

b. Slide the Rocket down until it locks into place.

H

V

Mounting on a RocketDish Mounting on a Sector Antenna

6. Attach the other end of the RF Cables to the RF connectors

on the antenna.

H

V

Connecting to a RocketDish Connecting to a Sector Antenna

7. Attach the Protective Shroud.

H

V

Align the hash mark on the top
of the shroud with the notch on
the RocketDish. Rotate the shroud
clockwise until it locks into place.

Slide the Protective Shroud
down over the Rocket until it
locks into place on the Sector
antenna.