Ubiquiti GigaBeam GBE User manual

60 GHz/5 GHz Radio System
with 1Gbps+ Throughput
Model: GBE

Package Contents
GBE Ball Joint
Mount
Lock Ring
Metal Strap Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord

Installation Requirements
• Pole-mounting: 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
• Wall-mounting: wall fastener (not included)
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire
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
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti.
For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable
• Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations.
We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors,
model ETH-SP-G2, one near the device and the other at
the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP-G2 will absorb
power surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
LAN
ETH-SP-G2
ETH-SP-G2
ES-8-150W
GBE

Hardware Overview
1Reset Button
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more
than 10 seconds while the device is poweredon. Alternatively, the
device may be reset remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom
of the Gigabit PoE Adapter.
2Ethernet Port
This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be
connected to the LAN and DHCP server.

LEDs
3
4 6
57
3
GPS
Lights steady blue when there is a strong GPS signal. .
460 GHz
Lights steady blue when 60 GHz link is ready.
55 GHz
Lights steady blue when the 5 GHz link is ready.
6
LAN
The LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is
made to the Ethernet port and ash when there is activity.
7
Power/Status
Color Status
Flashing White Bootup is in progress.
White Ready for use; UNMS is disabled.
Blue Ready for use; UNMS is enabled and connected.
Steady Blue with
Occasional Flashing
Ready for use; UNMS is enabled but not
connected.
Quickly Flashing Blue Used to locate device from UNMS or web.
Alternating
Blue/White Firmware upgrade is in progress.

Hardware Installation
Go to the appropriate mounting instructions: Pole Mounting
or “Wall Mounting”.
Pole-Mounting
1.
2.

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4.

Wall Mounting
The device must be mounted directly to a wood stud or other
structurally stable surface to avoid damage to the mounting
hole when you adjust the aim.
Optional Accessory
To enhance stability, you can use the NanoBeam® Wall Mount
Kit, model NBE-WMK (soldseparately).
Note: Center screw included. Two optional screws (not
included) provide additional stability.
Installation Instructions
1.

2.
3.
OR
Fastener (not included) NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit
4.

Aiming
1.
2.