Ubiquiti LiteBeam LBE-5AC-LR User manual

5 GHz airMAX®AC Long-Range
CPE with InnerFeed®Technology
Model: LBE-5AC-LR

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
LiteBeam®5AC LR. 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)
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Mounting Bracket Rear Housing Pivot Panels
(Qty. 2)
M4 SEM
Screws
(Qty. 8)
M8 SEM
Screws
(Qty. 4)
Metal Straps
(Qty. 3)
Gigabit PoE
(24V, 0.3A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord

Installation Requirements
• Phillips screwdriver
• 13 mm wrench
• 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-LR

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

Hardware Overview
Bottom View
Technology
Reset Button
Port Cover
Ethernet Port
LEDs
Reflector Assembly
Antenna Feed
Rear Housing
Pivot Panels
Mounting Bracket

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 is
poweredon. The LiteBeam may also be reset remotely using
the auxiliary Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit
PoEadapter.
Reset Button
Ethernet Port
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 was designed for outdoor use and quick
mounting on a pole.
1. Hold the Center Reflector Panel by hand (do not use a
tabletop or flat surface) and insert the Rear Housing:
WARNING: Do not install the Rear Housing into
the Center Reflector Panel by pushing down onto a
tabletop or other flat surface as this can deform the
panel. Hold the Center Reflector Panel by hand.
a. Line up the three snap hooks and two mounting studs
of the Rear Housing with the corresponding slots and
holes of the Center ReflectorPanel.
b. Press the top snap hook into the top slot until it locks
into place.

c. Press the bottom two snap hooks into the bottom
twoslots until they lock into place.
Back View Front View
d. Press the heads of the two mounting studs into the
correspondingholes until they lock into place.
Back View Front View

2. Assemble the antenna reflector by attaching the
SideReflector Panels to the Center Reflector Panel:
a. Insert the two locating pins on the Center Reflector Panel
into the corresponding holes of the Side Reflector Panel.
b. Use two M4 SEM Screws to fasten the top and bottom of
the two panels.
c. Repeat the assembly for the other Side Reflector Panel.

3. Use two M4 SEM Screws to fasten each Pivot Panel to the
Reflector Assembly.

4. Insert the Antenna Feed into the Rear Housing until the feed
locks into place.
5. Turn the Port Cover counterclockwise to access the
EthernetPort on the Antenna Feed. Then remove the
rubberplug.

6. Take one end of an Ethernet cable and push it through
the rubber plug on the Port Cover and connect it to the
Ethernet Port.
7. Replace the rubber plug and reattach the Port Cover to the
Rear Housing by turning it clockwise until it is secure.

Pole Mounting
1. Open a Metal Strap and feed it through a slot of the
Mounting Bracket. Repeat for the remaining Metal Straps.
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2. To mount the Mounting Bracket, wrap each 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.
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3. To mount the LiteBeam, start with one side: insert the
locating pin on one Pivot Panel into the corresponding hole
of the Mounting Bracket. Then insert the locating pin of the
other Pivot Panel into its corresponding hole.
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4. Install the four M8 SEM Screws loosely.
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5. You have ±15° of elevation adjustment available. Aim the
LiteBeam toward the other end of the wireless link.
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6. Lock the aim by tightening the four M8 SEM Screws.
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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 device 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 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 SSID named:
LBE-5AC-LR:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your
Wi‑Fiadapter.
3. Launch the app.
4. Tap the LiteBeam on the Connections screen.

5. Tap Connect on the Login screen.
6. Select your Country and tap Done.

7. Under Configuration, customize your settings as needed.

Web Portal
1. Connect your device’s Wi‑Fi to the LiteBeam SSID named:
LBE-5AC-LR:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that your Wi‑Ficonnection has DHCP
enabled.
2. Launch a web browser and go to: http://setup.ubnt.com
http://setup.ubnt.com
3. Select your Country and Language. You must agree to the
Terms of Use to use the product. Click Continue.
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.
4. Create a username and password. Confirm your new
password and then click Save.
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