Ubiquiti Networks M900, M2, M3, M365, M5 User guide

Carrier Class
airMAX™ BaseStation

Models:
M900/M2/M3/M365/M5/M6

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Ubiquiti Networks™ Rocket™M
series product. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and show you how to access the airOS
Configuration Interface. This Quick Start Guide also includes
the warranty terms and is for use with the RocketM models
without GPS.

Package Contents

RocketM Metal Strap 24V PoE Adapter

Carrier Class

™

airMAX

BaseStation

Models:
M900/M2/M3/M365/M5/M6

Power Cord Quick Start Guide

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 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

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.

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Hardware Overview

Antenna

Connectors

Port Cover

LAN

Ethernet

Port

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

Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

Reset

Button

LEDs

Power The Power LED will light green when the

device is connected to a power source.

Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady

green when an active Ethernet connection is
made and flash when there is activity.

Signal In airOS, you can modify the wireless

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

LED will light red when the wireless signal
strength is above -94 dBm.

LED will light amber when the wireless
signal strength is above -80 dBm.

LED will light green when the wireless
signal strength is above -73 dBm.

LED will light green when the wireless
signal strength is above -65 dBm.

Hardware Installation

1. Remove the Port Cover by lifting the release latch on the

bottom of the RocketM and sliding the Port Cover off.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.

3. Replace the Port Cover.

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

Chain 1 on the RocketM.

5. Attach the RocketM to an antenna. Align the mounting

tabs on the back of the RocketM with the mounting
bracket on the antenna. Slide the RocketM down until it
locks into place. (If you are mounting the RocketM on a
pole, refer to the Pole‑Mounting section.)

Mounting on a Dish Antenna Mounting on a Sector Antenna

6. Attach the RF Cables from the RocketM to the connectors

on the antenna.

Connecting to a Dish Antenna Connecting to a Sector Antenna

7. Attach the Protective Shroud.

Align the arrow on the top of the
shroud with the short hash mark on
the Dish Antenna, and then rotate
the shroud clockwise until it aligns
with the long hash mark to lock it
into place.

Slide the Protective Shroud
down over the RocketM until it
locks into place on the Sector
Antenna.

Pole-Mounting

To mount the RocketM on a pole, use the included Metal Strap
and perform the following steps:

1. Open the Metal Strap by turning the screw

counter-clockwise. You can loosen it by hand or use a
flathead screwdriver.

2. Straighten out the end of the Metal Strap and slide it

through the back of the RocketM.