Ubiquiti PowerBridge M3 User manual

Carrier Class
AirMax BaseStation
Models: M3/M365/M5

1
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a PowerBridge M series product. This is
a point-to-point CPE wireless device. This Quick Start Guide is for
use with the following models:
Model Operating Frequency
PowerBridge M3 3300 MHz-3700 MHz
PowerBridge M365 3650 MHz-3675 MHz
PowerBridge M5 5170-5875 MHz*
* Only 5745-5850 MHz is supported in the USA and Canada
Package Contents
PowerBridge 24V PoE
Adapter
Power Cord Antenna Bracket
Clamps (Qty. 2)
Carrier Class
AirMax BaseStation
Models: M3/M365/M5
Pole Bracket
Clamps (Qty. 2)
Serrated
Flange Bolts
(Qty. 4)
Serrated Flange
Lock Nuts
(Qty. 4)
M8X135
Carriage Bolts
(Qty. 4)
Quick
Start
Guide
Installation Requirements
• Adjustable wrench or one 16 mm and one 24 mm wrench
• Flathead screwdriver
• 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

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PowerBridge
Hardware Installation
To install the PowerBridge, perform the following steps:
1. Use a flathead screwdriver to unlock the PowerBridge case.
Turn the screw counter-clockwise until it is loose. The screw
remains attached to the compartment.
Complia nt
RoHS
2. Lift the cover on the PowerBridge by pressing down and raising
it up. Connect an Ethernet cable. There is an opening for the
Ethernet cable. Slide the cover over the cable and secure it with
the screw.

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Hardware Installation
3. Insert the M8X135 Carriage Bolts into the Antenna Bracket
Clamps.
4. Connect the Antenna Bracket Clamps to the PowerBridge using
the four Serrated Flange Bolts.
Compliant
RoHS

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PowerBridge
5. Mount the PowerBridge to the pole by performing the
following steps:
a. Position the PowerBridge in the desired mounting location
on the pole.
b. Slide the Pole Bracket Clamps on to the Carriage Bolts.
c. Use the four Serrated Flange Lock Nuts to secure the
PowerBridge to the pole.
Compliant
RoHS

5
Hardware Installation
6. Adjust the operating angle of the PowerBridge by adjusting the
Serrated Flange Bolts on the top Antenna Bracket Clamp.
Compliant
RoHS

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PowerBridge
7. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the
PowerBridge to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE
Adapter.
Compliant
RoHS

7
Hardware Installation
8. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port
labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.
9. Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter.
Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet.

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PowerBridge
Accessing the AirOS Utility
1. Make sure that your host machine is connected to the LAN that
is connected to the PowerBridge.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a
static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (e.g. 192.168.1.100).
3. Launch your Web browser and 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.
The AirOS Interface will appear allowing you to customize your
settings as needed.
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.