Ubiquiti UF-LOCO Quick Start Manual

GPON CPE

Model: UF-LOCO

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® U Fiber loco.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the
installation and also includes the warranty terms.

Package Contents

U Fiber loco Wall Mount Bracket Screws

(Qty. 4)

GPON CPE

Model: UF-LOCO

Screw Anchors

(Qty. 4)

Micro-USB Power Adapter*

(5V, 1A)

Quick Start

Guide

* Included only in the single-pack of the UF-LOCO.

System Requirements

• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10

• Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have
limited functionality)

TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional
installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal
frequency channels, output power, and indoor cabling requirements.

Hardware Overview

Reset Button

The Reset button serves two functions for the UF-LOCO:

• Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly. The
three signal LEDs will flash amber.

• Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the
Reset button for more than five seconds. The three signal

LEDs will light amber in this sequence with a 100-ms delay

between patterns:

Ports

Port Description

PON

SC/APC GPON port supports WAN connections of

2.488 Gbps downstream and 1.244 Gbps upstream.

The Micro-USB Power Adapter connects to thisport.

The RJ45 Ethernet port supports a

10/100/1000Mbps connection and passive 24V

PoE to power the device.

LEDs

Signal

Ethernet

Power

Ethernet LED

LED State Status

Off Ethernet connection down

White Ethernet connection up

Power LED

LED State Status

Off Power off

White Power on

Signal LEDs

LED State Status

Off Bootup

(1) White

Signal strength: low

≥ -28 dBm

(2) White

Signal strength: good

≥ -25 dBm

(3) White

Signal strength: strong

≥ -11 dBm

(1) Amber

Signal strength: too low

< -28 dBm

Check the quality of the fiber
connection, and calculate the total
optical loss of the optical splitters.

(1) Amber
(2) White

Signal strength: too strong

≥ -8 dBm

Add an optical splitter, or add

a 5 or 10dB optical attenuator.

(3) Amber

No signal

Check the fiber cables and
connectors, and ensure that the OLT
functions properly.

(Varies)

Alternating
Between
(2) Amber
(1) White

and

Signal
Strength

No authority

The UF-LOCO has not been
authorized or cannot communicate
with the OLT. Check passwords and
OLT settings.

Hardware Installation

The UF-LOCO can be mounted on a wall or placed on a
desktop.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose the UF-LOCO to rain or moisture.

Wall Mounting

1. Use the Wall Mount Bracket as a template and drill four

6mm holes as shown below.

40 mm

40 mm

2. Insert a Screw Anchor into each hole, and then fasten the

Wall Mount Bracket using four Screws.

*640-00355-03*

640-00355-03

3. Mount the UF-LOCO by inserting the top of the UF-LOCO

into the Mount Bracket and then pivot the bottom into the
bracket until it locks into place.

Connecting Fiber

Connect the fiber optic cable from the Passive Optical Network
to the PON port.