Ubiquiti airFiber 11FX User manual

11 GHz FDD
Backhaul Radio
Models: AF‑11FX‑H, AF‑11FX‑L

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber®
AF-11FX. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation.
Package Contents
airFiber AF-11FX Duplexer1Cable Ties
(Qty. 2)
11 GHz FDD
Backhaul Radio
Models: AF-11FX-H, AF-11FX-L
airFiber Gigabit PoE
(50V, 1.2A)
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
1. High-band Duplexer (AF-11FX-H) or low-band Duplexer (AF-11FX-L)
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.

Antenna Compatibility
The airFiber AF-11FX radio is designed for use with the
following airFiber X antenna models:
• AF-11G361
Installation Requirements
• Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
• 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.
• (Optional) DC power source (if not using PoE)
• Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and
shielded RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet
connections.
² Check your local/regional regulations for the maximum antenna gain
allowed for your application.

Hardware Overview
Port Cover
LED
Panel
Duplexer
Shroud
CH1 Port
(Under Cap)
CH0 Port:
Connects to
AF-11G36
Antenna

Ports
Reset
Button
Management
Port
Data
Port VDC
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.
VDC The VDC terminal block, labeled (+) and (-), is used to
power the AF-11FX using 50VDC instead of PoE.