Ubiquiti airFiber AF-24HD User manual

24 GHz Full Duplex
Point-to-Point 2 Gbps Radio
Model: AF-24HD

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® airFiber® 24GHz
Full Duplex Point-to-Point 2 Gbps Radio. This Quick Start Guide
is designed to guide you through installation, show you how to
access the airFiber Configuration Interface, and explain how to
set up an airFiber link. This Quick Start Guide also includes the
warranty terms and is for use with the model AF-24HD.
Package Contents
airFiber AF-24HD Pole Mount Bracket Pole Clamps
(Qty. 2)
GPS Antenna
Mount
Carriage Bolts
(M10x150, Qty. 4)
Flat Washers
(M10, Qty. 4)
Split Lock
Washers
(M10, Qty. 4)
Hex Nuts
(M10, Qty. 4)
Metal Strap
24 GHz Full Duplex
Point-to-Point 2 Gbps Radio
Model: AF-24HD
External GPS
Antenna
Cable Ties
(Qty. 3)
Gigabit PoE
Adapter
(50V, 1.2A)
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.
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Hardware Overview
Side
0
5
10
5
10
Alignment Bracket
Elevation
Adjustment
Azimuth
Adjustment
Ground
Bonding Point
Lock Bolts
Lock Bolts
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Back
Lock Bolts
Lock Bolts
Lanyard Loop
Lanyard Loop
Azimuth
Adjustment
Lock Bolts
Lock Bolts
Cover LockPort Cover
Elevation
Adjustment
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Interfaces
RESETGPS DATA AUX CONFIGLED Display
Interface Description
GPS Connect the External GPS Antenna to this SMA connector.
RESET
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset
button for more than five seconds while the unit is
already powered on.
DATA 10/100/1000 Mbps port handles all user traffic.
AUX Port for audio tone aiming.
LED Display Digital display used for power, status, and mode
information.
CONFIG
10/100 Mbps, secured port for configuration. By default,
this is the only port that can monitor, configure, and/or
update firmware.
LEDs
Link/Act
Speed GPS
Modulation Link/Act
SpeedRX Power
Master/Slave RF Link Status
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LED State Status
DATA
Speed Off 10/100 Mbps
On 1000 Mbps
Link/Act
Off No Ethernet Link
On Ethernet Link Established
Random Flashing Ethernet Activity
AUX
GPS
Off No GPS Synchronization
On Operational (Strong Signal)
Normal Flash* Operational (Weak Signal)
Modulation
Off ¼x or 1x (QPSK SISO)
Short Flash* 2x (QPSK MIMO)
Normal Flash* 4x (16QAM MIMO)
Long Flash* 6x (64QAM MIMO)
On 8x (256QAM MIMO)
LED Display
RX Power
(-dBm)
Number Decodable RX Signal
Flashing Number Undecodable RX Signal
Overload Condition
Master/
Slave
Off Slave Mode
On Master Mode
RF Link
Status
Off RF Off
Short Flash* Syncing
Normal Flash* Beaconing
Long Flash* Registering
On Operational
CONFIG
Speed Off 10 Mbps
On 100 Mbps
Link/Act
Off No Ethernet Link
On Ethernet Link Established
Random Flashing Ethernet Activity
* 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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Installation Requirements
• 17 mm wrench
• 13 mm socket wrench or driver
• Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
• Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation
• Mounting location with < 0.5° displacement due to twist and
sway under wind loading
• Mounting point:
• At least 1 meter below the highest point on the structure
• For tower installations, at least 3 meters below the top of the
tower
• Ground wires – min. 8 AWG (10 mm2) and max. length: 1 meter.
As a safety precaution, ground the airFiber radios to grounded
masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber
units will void your warranty.
• (Recommended) 2 Outdoor Gigabit PoE surge protectors –
Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP.
Note: For guidelines about grounding and lightning
protection, follow your local electrical regulatory codes.
• Outdoor, shielded Category 5e (or above) cabling and shielded
RJ-45 connectors should be used for all wired Ethernet
connections. Category 6 is required for installations with long
cable runs (up to 100 m).
We recommend that you protect your networks from the
most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks with
industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable and shielded RJ-45
connectors from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit
www.ubnt.com/toughcable
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Installation Overview
We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber radios
before mounting. Below is an overview of the installation with
specific details on the following pages:
• Connect Power over Ethernet to the DATA port, and connect an
Ethernet cable between your computer and the CONFIG port.
• Configure device settings in the airFiber Configuration Interface.
• Once configuration is complete, disconnect the cables to move
the airFiber radios.
• Reconnect at the site.
• After you have mounted the airFiber radios, establish and
optimize the RF link.
Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Turn the Cover Lock to the Unlocked icon. Slide the Port Cover
down to remove it.
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2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the DATA
port to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the Gigabit PoE
Adapter.
4. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the Gigabit PoE
Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power
source.
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