Ubiquiti LiteBeam AC GENZ User manual

5 GHz airMAX®ac Radio with
InnerFeed®Technology
Model: LBE-5AC-Gen2

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
LiteBeam®5AC Gen 2 radio. This Quick Start Guide is
designed to guide you through installation and also includes
warrantyterms.
Package Contents
Antenna Feed Center Reflector
Panel
Side Reflector Panels
(Qty. 2)
Feed Receiver Azimuth Mount Elevation Mount Metal Strap
5GHz airMAX®ac Radio with
InnerFeed®Technology
Model:LBE-5AC-Gen2
Wingnut Kit Gigabit PoE* (24V, 0.3A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord* Quick Start
Guide
* Included only in the single-pack of the LBE-5AC-Gen2.
Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice.
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 professional installer’s responsibility to follow local
country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements
• 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
• 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
Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
• Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations.
We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors,
model ETH-SP, one near the LiteBeam and the other at the
entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power
surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
To LAN
ETH-SP
ETH-SP
ES-8-150W
LBE-5AC-Gen2

Application Examples
The LiteBeam AC mounted outdoors with the reflector
installed provides directional outdoor coverage (gain
reflector-dependent).
The LiteBeam AC mounted outdoors without the reflector
installed provides outdoor-to-indoor coverage using the 3 dBi
Antenna Feed only.

Hardware Overview
Bottom View
Antenna Feed
Reector Assembly
Feed Receiver
Azimuth Mount
Elevation Mount
Reset Button
Securing Arms
Port Cover
Ethernet Port
LEDs
Technology

LEDs
Ethernet The LED will light steady blue when an
active Ethernet connection is made and flash when
there is activity.
Power The LED will light blue when the device is
connected to a power source.
Button
Reset To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset
button for more than 10 seconds while the LiteBeamAC is
poweredon. The LiteBeam AC may also be reset remotely
using the auxiliary Reset button located on the bottom of the
Gigabit PoEadapter.
Port
Ethernet Supports 10/100/1000 connections and passive PoE.
This port should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.

Hardware Installation
The LiteBeam AC was designed for outdoor use and quick
mounting on a pole.
1. Assemble the antenna reflector by attaching the
SideReflector Panels to the Center Reflector Panel:
a. Insert the heads of the two mounting studs on the
Center Reflector Panel into the large opening of the
slotted holes of the Side Reflector Panel.
b. Slide the Side Reflector Panel down until the top edges
of the panels align. The Side Reflector Panel is captured
when both heads of the mounting studs are positioned
over the narrow opening of the slotted holes.
c. Repeat the assembly for the other Side Reflector Panel.

2. Hold the reflector assembly by hand (do not use a tabletop
or flat surface) and insert the Feed Receiver into the
reflector assembly to secure the panels:
a. Align the arrows on the Center Reflector Panel and the
Feed Receiver, and insert both edges of the Side Reflector
Panels and Center Reflector Panels into the Securing Arms
of the Feed Receiver.
b. Insert the Feed Receiver into the Center Reflector Panel by
pressing the top and bottom snap hooks into the slots
of the Center Reflector Panel.
*640-00276-05*
640-00276-05

WARNING: Do not install the Feed Receiver into the
reflector assembly by pushing down onto a tabletop or
other flat surface as this can deform the panels. Hold the
reflector assembly by hand.
c. For additional support, there are eight machine screws
that secure the SideReflector Panels to the antenna
assembly.

3. Insert the Antenna Feed into the Feed Receiver until the feed
locks into place.
4. Turn the Port Cover counterclockwise to reveal the
EthernetPort on the Antenna Feed.

5. Take one end of an Ethernet cable and push it through
the rubber housing on the Port Cover and connect it to the
Ethernet Port.
6. Reattach the Port Cover to the Feed Receiver by turning it
clockwise until it is secure.

Pole Mounting
1. Attach the Elevation Mount to the Feed Receiver by lining up
the notches with the pins on the FeedReceiver and pressing
forward until the Elevation Mount snaps on.
2. Using the Wingnut Kit, install the carriage bolt and hex
head cap through the Elevation Mount and loosely fasten
the carriage nut and nylock nut.
3. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the slot of the
AzimuthMount.

4. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket
wrench or screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise and
securely fasten the strap to the pole.
5. Attach the Elevation Mount to the Azimuth Mount as shown
below. Do not tighten the Wingnuts completely until the
LiteBeam assembly has been adjusted and aimed properly.
Wingnut
Wingnut

6. Aim the LiteBeam toward the other end of the wireless link.
Use the bubble level on the back of the Feed Receiver to
ensure proper level alignment.
7. Lock the aim by hand-tightening the Wingnuts clockwise
on both the Elevation Mount and the Azimuth Mount.

Connect the power using one of the following options:
• Using the included Gigabit PoE Adapter: Go to Connecting
to the PoE Adapter.
• Using a separate PoE switch: Connect the Ethernet cable
from the LiteBeam’s Ethernet port to a PoE-enabled
Ethernet port on the switch.
WARNING: The switch port must comply with the
power specifications listed in the Specifications
section of this Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to the PoE Adapter
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LiteBeam AC to the
POE port on the Power Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port
on the Power Adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Adapter, and then
plug the Power Cord to a power outlet.
Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)
1. Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place
the bracket at the desired location, and mark the two holes.
2. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket
using two fasteners (not included).
3. Align the adapter’s slots with the tabs of the PoE Mounting
Bracket, and then slide the adapterdown.

Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi
Verify connectivity in the airOS Configuration Interface. There
are two methods, the UNMS™ App and Web Portal. Both are
available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the
device. If necessary, you can power cycle the LiteBeam AC to
re-enable its Wi-Fi.
Proceed to the appropriate instructions:
UNMS App
1. Download the UNMS app from the AppStore (iOS) or
Google Play™(Android).
2. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the LiteBeam AC SSID
named: LBE-5AC-Gen2:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your
Wi‑Fiadapter.
3. Launch the app.
4. Tap the LiteBeam 5AC on the Connections screen.
LiteBeam 5AC Gen 2
LBE-5AC-Gen2
192.168.1.20

5. Tap Connect on the Login screen.
LiteBeam 5AC Gen 2
LBE-5AC-Gen2:F09FC25EXXXX
6. Select your Country and tap Done.
United Kingdom
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus

7. Under Configuration, customize your settings as needed.
LiteBeam 5AC Gen 2
Built-In - 23 dBi

Web Portal
1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the LiteBeam 5AC SSID
named: LBE-5AC-Gen2:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that your Wi‑Ficonnection has DHCP
enabled.
2. Launch a web browser and go to: http://setup.ubnt.com
3. 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: The Country setting for U.S. product versions is
restricted to a choice of Canada, Puerto Rico, or the
U.S. to ensure compliance with FCC/IC regulations.
The airOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you
to customize your settings as needed. For additional details
on the airOS Configuration Interface, refer to the User Guide
available at www.ubnt.com/download/airmax

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 field is provided to the professional installer
to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.