Ubiquiti RD-2G24 Quick Start Guide

airMAX™ Carrier Class
2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna

Model: RD-2G24

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™ RocketDish™,

™

an airMAX

Carrier Class 2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
the installation of the antenna. This Quick Start Guide also
includes the warranty terms and is for use with the RocketDish,
model RD-2G24.

Package Contents

Dish Reflector Antenna Feed Mount Bracket Pole Clamps

Stabilizer Brackets

(Qty. 2)

M10x100 Bolts

(Qty. 2)

Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice.

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.

Elevation Rod M10x150 Carriage Bolts

M10x25 Carriage Bolts

(Qty. 3)

M4 Bolts

(Qty. 4)

(Qty. 4)

(Qty. 2)

airMAX™ Carrier Class
2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna

Model: RD-2G24

Quick Start

Guide

Installation Requirements

• RocketM2 (sold separately)

• Phillips #1 screwdriver

• 16 mm or 5/8 in. wrench

• 24 mm wrench

• 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 the
most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks
with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable

Hardware Overview

Elevation Rod

Pole Clamp

Antenna Feed

Main Mounting Bracket

Rocket Mounting Bracket

Pole Clamp

Stabilizer Brackets

Fully Assembled Back View

Hardware Installation

Important: Handle the Dish Reflector with care.

Deformations in its shape may reduce the RocketDish's
effectiveness.

1. Each M4 Bolt includes a lock washer. Remove these and use

them to secure the bolts when assembling.

2. The Dish Reflector and Antenna Feed are keyed so the

Antenna Feed can only be installed in a single orientation.
Attach the Antenna Feed to the Dish Reflector in the
following steps:

a. Line up the alignment pin on the Dish Reflector with the

hole on the Antenna Feed.

b. Insert the four M4 Bolts into the Antenna Feed and Dish

Reflector.

c. Tighten the four M4 Bolts.

Important: Do not handle the RocketDish by the Antenna

Feed once the feed is connected.

3. Attach the RocketM to the Dish Reflector.

a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the RocketM

with the Rocket Mounting Bracket located below the
Antenna Feed.

b. Slide the RocketM down to lock it into place.

4. Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and

Chain 1 on the RocketM.

5. The Elevation Rod includes washers and nuts. Remove one

washer, one spring lock washer, and one nut. Use them to
secure the Elevation Rod when assembling.

6. Attach the Elevation Rod to the Main Mounting Bracket.

a. Insert the Elevation Rod into the Main Mounting Bracket.
b. Secure the Elevation Rod with the washer, spring lock

washer, and nut.

7. Each M10x150 Carriage Bolt includes a washer, spring lock

washer, and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the
bolts when assembling in step 13.

8. Insert the four M10x150 Carriage Bolts into the Main

Mounting Bracket.