Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X User manual

DATA
MGMT
GPS
LINK
DATA
MGMT
GPS
LINK
5 GHz Carrier
Backhaul Radio
Model: AF-5X
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview................................................1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents ................................................................1
airFiber Configuration Interface SystemRequirements ............................1
Hardware Overview ..............................................................1
Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................3
Installation Requirements ........................................................3
Installation Overview .............................................................3
Connecting Power over Ethernet..................................................3
airFiber Configuration ............................................................4
Hardware Installation.............................................................5
Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installer Compliance Responsibility ..............................................10
Chapter 3: Navigation .............................................11
Accessing the airFiber Configuration Interface ...................................11
Product Verification .............................................................12
Interface Tabs ...................................................................12
Chapter 4: Main Tab ...............................................13
Status ...........................................................................13
Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Monitor .........................................................................15
Chapter 5: Wireless Tab ............................................16
Basic Wireless Settings...........................................................16
Frequency Settings ..............................................................17
Wireless Security ................................................................18
Chapter 6: Network Tab ...........................................19
Management Network Settings ..................................................19
Chapter 7: Advanced Tab ..........................................21
Wireless Settings ................................................................21
DATA Port Ethernet Settings .....................................................21
MGMT Port Ethernet Settings ....................................................23
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Chapter 8: Services Tab ...........................................24
Ping Watchdog..................................................................24
SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Telnet Server ....................................................................26
NTP Client.......................................................................26
Dynamic DNS ...................................................................26
System Log......................................................................26
Device Discovery ................................................................26
Chapter 9: System Tab ............................................27
Firmware Update................................................................27
Device ..........................................................................28
Date Settings....................................................................28
System Accounts ................................................................28
Miscellaneous ...................................................................28
Location ........................................................................29
Device Maintenance.............................................................29
Configuration Management .....................................................29
Chapter 10: Tools..................................................30
Align Antenna...................................................................30
Discovery .......................................................................31
Ping.............................................................................31
Traceroute ......................................................................31
airView..........................................................................31
Appendix A: Specifications ........................................35
Appendix B: Safety Notices ........................................36
Electrical Safety Information .....................................................36
Appendix C: Warranty .............................................37
Limited Warranty ................................................................37
Appendix D: Compliance Information .............................39
Installer Compliance Responsibility ..............................................39
FCC .............................................................................39
Industry Canada.................................................................39
RF Exposure Warning ............................................................40
Australia and New Zealand ......................................................40
CE Marking......................................................................40
Frequency Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region ........................41
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement ..............................................44
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Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity ............................45
Appendix F: Contact Information ..................................46
Ubiquiti Networks Support ......................................................46
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Hardware Overview
Port Cover
LED
Panel
Connects to
External GPS
Antenna
Chain 0:
Connects to
+45° on
airFiber Antenna
Chain 1:
Connects to
-45° on
airFiber Antenna
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
airFiber® AF-5X 5GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio. This User
Guide is for use with airFiber model AF-5X, and provides
installation instructions, explains how to set up an airFiber
link, and shows how to access and use the airFiber
Configuration Interface.
Package Contents
airFiber AF-5X GPS Antenna
Mount
External GPS Antenna Metal Strap
5GHz Carrier
Backhaul Radio
Model:AF-5X
DATA
MGMT
GPS
LINK
DATA
MGMT
GPS
LINK
Cable Ties
(Qty. 2)
airFiber PoE Adapter
with Mounting Bracket
(24V, 1A)
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
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.
airFiber Configuration Interface
SystemRequirements
• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8; Linux; or Mac OS X
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google
Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
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Ports
Reset
Button
Management
Port
Data
Port
Management Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet
port for configuration. In-Band Management is enabled
by default in the airFiber Configuration Interface. When
In-Band Management is disabled, the MGMT port is the
only port that can monitor, configure, and/or update
firmware.
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold
the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the
device is already poweredon.
Data Port Gigabit PoE port for handling all user traffic
and powering the device.
LEDs
Signal LEDs
Signal 4 LED will light blue when on.
Signal 3 LED will light green when on.
Signal 2 LED will light yellow when on.
Signal 1 LED will light red when on.
Bootup to airOS When powering on, the Power, GPS,
LINK, and Signal 1-4 LEDs light on. Once the CPU code
takes over, the GPS, LINK, and Signal 1-3 LEDs turn off.
Signal 4 LED remains on to indicate the boot sequence is
underway.
Initializing airFiber Software When the airFiber
application begins to boot under airOS, the Signal 4 LED
goes from solidly on to a 2.5 Hz flash. This continues until
the AF-5X is fully booted.
Signal Level Once fully booted, the Signal 1-4 LEDs act
as a bar graph showing how close the AF-5X is to ideal
aiming. This is auto-scaled based on the link range, the
antenna gains, and the configured TX power of the
remote AF-5X. Each Signal LED has three possible states:
On, Flashing, and Off. All Signal LEDs would be solidly on in
an ideal link. If the link has a 1 dB loss, the Signal4 LED will
flash; a 2 dB loss and the Signal 4 LED will turn off. The full
bar graph LED states are shown below.
dB
loss 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13
1 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1 F F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1111111111 F F F 0
0 = Off, 1 = On, F = Flashing
Additional LEDs
LED State Status
LINK
Off RF Off
Short Flash* Syncing
Normal Flash* Beaconing
Long Flash* Registering
On Operational
GPS
Off No GPS Synchronization
Normal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal)
On Operational (Strong Signal)
MGMT
Off No Ethernet Link
On Ethernet Link Established
Random Flashing Ethernet Activity
DATA
Off No Ethernet Link
On Ethernet Link Established
Random Flashing Ethernet Activity
Off No Power
On Powered On
* Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)
Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)
Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)
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Chapter 2: Installation
Installation Requirements
The airFiber AF-5X radio operates only with an airFiber
antenna or a retrofitted RocketDish™ antenna.
airFiber antenna models:
• AF-5G23-S45
• AF-5G30-S45
• AF-5G34-S45
Retrofit accessory for RocketDish (RD-5G30/RD-5G34):
• AF-5G-OMT-S45
See the antenna’s Quick Start Guide for antenna
installation instructions.
Other Requirements
• Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
• Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation
• Vertical mounting orientation
• 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 radio to
grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your
airFiber radio will void your warranty.
• (Recommended) 2 Outdoor Gigabit 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 RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired
Ethernet connections.
Installation Overview
We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber
AF-5X radios before site installation. 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 MGMTport.
• Configure the device settings in the airFiber
Configuration Interface.
• Install a ground wire and mount the AF-5X on an
airFiber compatible antenna.
• At the installation site, install the dish antenna (see the
antenna’s Quick Start Guide for installation instructions).
• Secure the ground wire and mount the GPS antenna.
• Establish and optimize the RF link.
Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF-5X and
slide the Port Cover off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port to the
Ethernet port labeled POE on the airFiber PoE Adapter.
WARNING: Use only the included airFiber PoE
adapter, Model: GP-H240-100G-4. Failure to do
so can damage the unit and void the product
warranty.
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4. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the
airFiber PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the
Power Cord to a powersource.
airFiber Configuration
The instructions in this section explain how to access
the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the
following settings:
• Wireless Mode Configure one AF-5X as the Master and
the other as the Slave.
• Frequency Setting The operating Frequency must be
the same on both the Master and the Slave.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the
MGMT port on the AF-5X.
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.
Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S.
Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC
regulations.
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.
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. Configure the Basic Wireless Settings:
a. For one AF-5X, select Master as the Wireless Mode. For
the other AF‑5X, 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. If needed, change the Channel Bandwidth, (Master) Duty
Cycle, Output Power and/or Maximum Modulation Rate
settings.
9. Configure the Frequency Settings. The selected
Frequency must be the same on both airFiber radios.
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10.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).
11.Click Change and then click Apply.
12.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 AF-5X. After you have configured
the airFiber radios, disconnect them and move them to
your installation site.
Hardware Installation
Install a Ground Wire
1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point located
on the back of the AF-5X.
Ground
Bonding
Point
2. Attach a ground wire (min. 10 AWG or 5 mm2) to the
lug and replace the nut to secure the wire.
3. At the installation site, secure the other end of the
ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or
grounding bar.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your
airFiber radio 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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Mount to an Antenna
The AF-5X can be mounted to an airFiber antenna or a
retrofitted RocketDish. The airFiber Dish Antenna
(AF-5G30-S45) is shown in the following steps:
1. Attach the AF-5X to the mounting bracket.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the AF-5X
with the mounting bracket.
b. Slide the AF-5X down to lock it into place.
2. Attach the RF cables from the antenna feed to the RF
connectors on the AF-5X in this combination: +45°to
Chain 0 and -45° to Chain 1.
3. Attach the External GPS Antenna to the RF connector
labeled GPS. Then, place the magnetic External GPS
Antenna on the bracket (this is temporary; you will
mount the External GPS Antenna on the GPS Antenna
Mount at the site).
4. Attach the protective shroud.
a. Align the hash mark on the top of the shroud with the
notch on the dish antenna.
b. Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place.
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Mount the External GPS Antenna
Locate a mounting point that has a clear view to the sky,
and is above and as far away as possible from the AF-5X.
1. Attach the GPS Antenna Mount to the pole using the
metal strap,or attach it to a wall using the appropriate
fasteners (notincluded).
2. Place the External GPS Antenna on the mount.
3. Secure the cable of the External GPS Antenna to the
mount with a Cable Tie.
Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF-5X and
slide the Port Cover off.
2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the
DATA port.
3. Connect the other end of the cable from the DATA port
to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the airFiber PoE
Adapter.
WARNING: Use only the included airFiber PoE
adapter, Model: GP-H240-100G-4. Failure to do
so can damage the unit and void the product
warranty.
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4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the
Ethernet port labeled LAN on the airFiber PoE Adapter.
5. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the
airFiber PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the
Power Cord to a power source.
Mount the PoE Adapter (Optional)
1. Remove the Mounting Bracket from the adapter by
sliding the bracket downward.
2. Place the Mounting Bracket at the desired location and
mark the holes for the fasteners. Pre-drill the holes if
necessary, then secure the bracket to wall using two
fasteners (not included).
3. Attach the airFiber PoE Adapter to the bracket by
aligning the four slots and tabs, and then slide the
adapter downward.
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Surge Protection
For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such
as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP,
at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector
within one meter of the airFiber DATA port, and install the
second surge protector at the ingress point of the location
housing the wired network equipment.
Ground to Pole, Tower,
or Grounding Block:
Max. 1 m from AF-5X
Max. 1 m
airFiber
PoE Adapter
EdgeRouter™
Power Source
ETH-SP
GPS Antenna
ETH-SP
AF-5X
Mounted on
AF-5G30-S45
Alignment
Tips
• To accurately align the airFiber radios for best
performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at
a time.
• 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.
Establishing a Link
Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to
establish a link. The following guide features the airFiber
antenna, AF-5G30-S45:
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. Master Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust
the Master’s position:
a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the
airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.
b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on
the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.
Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on
the Master and Slave.
2. Slave Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the
Slave’s position:
a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the
airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.
b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on
the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.
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3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK
LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the Slave
are displaying signal levels.
4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the
strongest signal level on the Master.
Note: Refer to “Signal LEDs” on page 2 for
details on the signal values.
Note: Maximum signal strength can best be
achieved by iteratively sweeping through both
azimuth and elevation.
5. Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the
strongest signal level on the Slave.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you achieve an optimal link,
with all four Signal LEDs solidly lit. This ensures the best
possible data rate between the airFiber radios.
7. Lock the alignment on both airFiber antennas by
tightening all the nuts and bolts.
8. Observe the Signal LEDs of each airFiber radio
to ensure that the values remain 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 antenna again,
and retighten the nuts and bolts.
Refer to the following chapters of this User Guide for
details on the airFiber Configuration Interface:
• “Main Tab” on page 13
• “Wireless Tab” on page 16
• “Network Tab” on page 19
• “Advanced Tab” on page 21
• “Services Tab” on page 24
• “System Tab” on page 27
• “Tools” on page 30
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 Output Power, Antenna Gain, Cable Loss, and Frequency
fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in
meeting regulatory requirements.
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Chapter 3: Navigation
The airFiber Configuration Interface is an advanced
operating system capable of powerful wireless and
routing features, built upon a simple and intuitive user
interface foundation.
The AF-5X uses the airFiber Configuration Interface for
easy configuration and management via a web browser.
There are two ways to access the airFiber Configuration
Interface:
• Management Port Enabled by default. Use a direct
connection to the Management port for out-of-band
management.
• In-Band Management Enabled by default. In-band
management is available through the local Data port
or the Data port at the other end of the link. You can
disable it on the Network tab. (See “Management
Network Settings” on page 19 for more details.)
Accessing the airFiber Configuration
Interface
Connect to the airFiber Configuration Interface.
1. Make sure that your host machine is connected to the
LAN that is connected to the Management port on the
AF-5X.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system
with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for
example, 192.168.1.100).
3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.20 in
the address field and press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. Upon initial login, the Terms of Use appear on the login
screen. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields,
and select the appropriate choices from the Country
and Language drop-down lists. Check the box next to
Iagree to these terms of use, and click Login.
Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S.
Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC
regulations.
5. The airFiber Configuration Interface will appear,
allowing you to customize your settings as needed.
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Product Verification
The airFiber Configuration Interface will verify whether a
product is genuine or counterfeit.
For a genuine airFiber AF-5X, the airFiber Configuration
Interface will display a Genuine Product logo in the lower
left corner of the screen.
For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the
airFiber Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit
warning. Please contact Ubiquiti at [email protected]
regarding this product.
Note: For product models introduced prior to 2012,
the airFiber Configuration Interface will NOT display
any logo in the lower left corner of the screen.
Interface Tabs
The airFiber Configuration Interface contains six main tabs,
each of which provides a web-based management page
to configure a specific aspect of the AF-5X. This User Guide
covers each tab with a chapter. For details on a specific
tab, refer to the appropriate chapter.
• Main The “Main Tab” on page 13 displays device
status, statistics, and network monitoring links.
• Wireless The “Wireless Tab” on page 16 configures
basic wireless settings, including the wireless mode, link
name, frequency, output power, speed, and wireless
security.
• Network The “Network Tab” on page 19 configures
the management network settings, Internet Protocol (IP)
settings, management VLAN, and automatic IP aliasing.
• Advanced The “Advanced Tab” on page 21
provides more precise wireless interface controls,
including advanced wireless settings and advanced
Ethernet settings.
• Services The “Services Tab” on page 24 configures
system management services: Ping Watchdog, Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP), servers (web,
SSH, telnet), Network Time Protocol (NTP) client,
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) client, system
log, and device discovery.
• System The “System Tab” on page 27 controls
system maintenance routines, administrator account
management, location management, device
customization, firmware update, and configuration
backup. You can also change the language of the web
management interface.
Each page also contains network administration and
monitoring tools:
• “Align Antenna” on page 30
• “Discovery” on page 31
• “Ping” on page 31
• “Traceroute” on page 31
• “airView” on page 31
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Chapter 4: Main Tab
The Main tab displays a summary of the link status
information, current values of the basic configuration
settings, network settings and information, and traffic
statistics.
Status
Device Name Displays the customizable name or
identifier of the device. The Device Name (also known
as host name) is displayed in registration screens and
discovery tools.
Operating Mode Displays the mode of the AF-5X: Slave,
Master, or Reset.
RF Link Status Displays the status of the AF-5X: RFOff,
Syncing,Beaconing,Registering,Enabling, Listening,
Operational, DFS CAC, or RADAR Detected.
Note: Most of the RF Link Statuses map to specific
flash rates of the Link Status LED (See “LEDs” on
page 2 for more details.)
Status Flash Rate of LED
RF Off Off
Syncing
DFS countries only:
• DFS CAC
• RADAR Detected
Short Flash (1:3 on/off cycle)
Beaconing Normal Flash (1:1 on/off cycle)
Registering Long Flash (3:1 on/off cycle)
Operational On
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When the AF-5X operates in a DFS country, it performs a
Channel Availability Check (CAC) before operating. The
rules vary by country and frequency, but in general:
• FCC domains If the AF-5X operates in the DFS band (5.4
GHz band), then the following rule applies:
• If the TX and RX Frequencies are the same, then the
AF-5X performs a 60-second check on the Masteronly.
• If the TX and RX Frequencies are different, then the
AF-5X performs a 60-second check on both the Master
and Slave.
• ETSI domains For most frequencies, the AF-5X
performs a 60-second check on the Master and Slave;
however, if it operates in the 5600-5650 MHz range, then
the AF-5X performs a 10-minute check.
While the AF-5X is performing this check, the RF Link Status
displays DFS CAC, and the RF Link Timeout is displayed.
If radar is detected, the RF Link Status displays RADAR
Detected, and the RF Link Timeout is displayed.
RF Link Timeout (Available only if the RF Link Status is
DFS CAC or RADAR Detected.) During the DFS CAC or RADAR
Detected state, the RF Link Timeout counts down the time
remaining before the AF-5X can move to the next RF link
state.
Link Name Displays the name of your link.
Security AES-128 is enabled at all times.
Version Displays the airFiber Configuration Interface
software version.
Uptime This is the total time the device has been running
since the latest reboot (when the device was powered up)
or software upgrade. The time is displayed in days, hours,
minutes, and seconds.
Link Uptime This is the total time the airFiber link has
been continuously operational. The time is displayed in
days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
Remote MAC Displays the Management Ethernet MAC
address of the remote AF-5X.
Remote IP Displays the Management Ethernet IP address
of the remote AF-5X.
Date Displays the current system date and time. The
date and time are displayed in YEAR-MONTH-DAY
HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS format. The system date and
time is retrieved from the Internet using NTP (Network
Time Protocol). The NTP Client is enabled by default on
the Services tab. The AF-5X doesn’t have an internal clock,
and the date and time may be inaccurate if the NTP Client
is disabled or the device isn’t connected to the Internet.
Frequency Displays the current frequency. The AF-5X
uses the radio frequency specified to transmit and
receivedata.
Channel Width Size of the channel in MHz.
Duty Cycle Displays the duty cycle.
Regulatory Domain Displays the regulatory domain
(FCC/IC, ETSI, or Other), as determined by country
selection.
Chain 0/1 Signal Strength Displays the absolute power
level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain.
The software calculates the proper signal strength based
on the measured distance and power levels, and then it
scales the Signal Strength bar graphs so that when the link
is aimed correctly, the bar graphs are full-scale. If the bar
graphs are not full-scale, then they indicate that your link
is not optimally aimed.
Remote Chain 0/1 Signal Strength Displays the absolute
power level (in dBm) of the received signal for each chain
of the remote AF-5X. The bar graphs will display as full-
scale once the link is aimed correctly.
Local Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate:
• 8x (256QAM MIMO)
• 6x (64QAM MIMO)
• 4x (16QAM MIMO)
• 2x (QPSK MIMO)
• 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT™*)
• ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT)
*xtreme Range Technology
If Automatic Rate Adaptation is enabled on the Wireless
tab, then Local Modulation Rate displays the current speed
in use and depends on the Maximum Modulation Rate
specified on the Wireless tab and current link conditions.
Remote Modulation Rate Displays the modulation rate
of the remote AF-5X:
• 8x (256QAM MIMO)
• 6x (64QAM MIMO)
• 4x (16QAM MIMO)
• 2x (QPSK MIMO)
• 1x (½ Rate QPSK xRT)
• ¼x (¼ Rate QPSK xRT)
TX Capacity Displays the potential TX throughput,
how much the AF-5X can send, after accounting for the
modulation and error rates.
RX Capacity Displays the potential RX throughput, how
much the AF-5X can receive, after accounting for the
modulation and error rates.
TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average transmit
output power (in dBm) of the AF-5X.
Note: If “(Limited)” is displayed, then the transmit
output power has been limited to a value less than
the selected value, to comply with regulatory region
requirements. For a list of maximum output power
values by country and region, refer to “Frequency
Ranges and Power Levels per Country/Region” on
page 41.
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Remote TX Power (EIRP) Displays the current average
transmit output power (in dBm) of the remote AF-5X.
Distance Displays the distance between the airFiber
radios.
GPS Signal Quality Displays Global Positioning System
(GPS) signal quality as a percentage value on a scale of
0-100%.
Latitude/Longitude Based on GPS tracking, reports the
device’s current latitude and longitude. Clicking the link
opens the reported latitude and longitude in a browser
using Google Maps™(http://maps.google.com).
Altitude Based on GPS tracking, reports the device’s
current altitude relative to sea level.
Synchronization airFiber uses GPS to synchronize the
timing of its transmissions. By default, this option is
disabled.
Ethernet
MGMT MAC Displays the MAC address of the
Management port.
MGMT Displays the speed and duplex of the Management
port.
DATA Displays the speed and duplex of the Data port.
DATA Cable Length Displays the Ethernet cable length
from radio to remote port. This is displayed only for cables
longer than 20 m.
DATA Pair 0 (Pins 1,2) If the cable is functioning properly,
displays the SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a
fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is
administratively shut down, this field displays “normal”.
DATA Pair 1 (Pins 3,6) If the cable is functioning properly,
displays the SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a
fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is
administratively shut down, this field displays “normal”.
DATA Pair 2 (Pins 4,5) If the cable is functioning properly,
displays the SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a
fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is
administratively shut down, this field displays “normal”.
DATA Pair 3 (Pins 7,8) If the cable is functioning properly,
displays the SNR of the twisted pair; if the cable has a
fault, displays the fault (“open” or “short”) and the distance
at which the fault has occurred. If the remote port is
administratively shut down, this field displays “normal”.
Monitor
There are two monitoring tools accessible via the links
on the Main tab. The default is Performance, which is
displayed when you first open the Main tab.
Performance
Throughput and Capacity charts display the current and
potential data traffic.
Throughput
Throughput displays the current data traffic on the Data
port in both graphical and numerical form. The chart scale
and throughput dimension (Bps, Kbps, Mbps) change
dynamically depending on the mean throughput value.
The statistics are updated automatically.
Capacity
Capacity displays the potential data traffic on the Data
port in both graphical and numerical form. The chart scale
and throughput dimension (Bps, Kbps, Mbps) change
dynamically depending on the mean throughput value.
The statistics are updated automatically.
Refresh If there is a delay in the automatic update, click
Refresh to manually update the statistics.
Log
When logging is enabled (see “System Log” on page
26 to enable logging), this option lists all registered
system events. By default, logging is not enabled.
Clear To delete all entries in the system log, click Clear.
Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh.
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Chapter 5: Wireless Tab
The Wireless tab contains options to set up the wireless
part of the link. This includes wireless mode, link name,
frequencies, output power, speed, and wireless security.
Change To save or test your changes, click Change.
A new message appears. You have three options:
• Apply To immediately save your changes, click Apply.
• Test To try the changes without saving them, click
Test. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not
click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is
displayed), the AF-5X times out and resumes its earlier
configuration.
• Discard To cancel your changes, click Discard.
Write down the settings you configure on the Wireless
tab. You will need to enter the same settings on the AF-5X
at the other end of your PtP link. The exceptions are as
follows:
• Wireless Mode Configure one AF-5X as the Master and
the other as the Slave.
Basic Wireless Settings
In this section, configure the basic wireless settings, such
as wireless mode, link name, country code, frequencies,
output power, speed, and gain.
Wireless Mode By default, the Wireless Mode is Slave. You
must configure one AF-5X as Master because each PtP
link must have one Master.
Link Name Enter a name for your PtP link. This name
must be the same on both Master and Slave radios in
order for them to connect.
Country Code Each country has its own power level and
frequency regulations. To ensure the airFiber AF‑5X operates
under the necessary regulatory compliance rules, you must
select the country where your device will be used. The
frequency settings and output power limits will be tuned
according to the regulations of the selected country. For
details, refer to this table, “Frequency Ranges and Power
Levels per Country/Region” on page 41.
This radio is restricted to use with a license and to use only in
certain EU countries or geographical areas of EU countries.
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