Ubiquiti M2 GPS Rocket M Series User manual

Carrier Class
AirMax BaseStation
Models:
M2/M3/M365/M5/M900 GPS

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Rocket M GPS series product.
This Quick Start Guide is for use with the following models:
Model Operating Frequency Ethernet Ports
Rocket M900 GPS 902 - 928 MHz 1
Rocket M2 GPS 2402 - 2482 MHz 2
Rocket M3 GPS 3370 - 3730 MHz 1
Rocket M365 GPS 3650 - 3675 MHz 1
Rocket M5 GPS 5170 - 5875 MHz* 2
* Only 5725-5850 MHz supported in the USA
Package Contents
Rocket Metal Strap 24V PoE Adapter Power Cord
Carrier Class
AirMax BaseStation
Models:M2/M3/M5 GPS
GPS Patch Antenna Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
• Antenna needs to have clear line of sight to the sky.
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling 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 the
most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks
with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable

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Rocket M GPS
Hardware Overview
Connects to Sector
Antenna
Connects to Sector
Antenna
Connects to GPS
Patch Antenna
Removable Cover
Secondary
Ethernet Port*
* Secondary
Ethernet Port
included only on
Rocket M2/M5 GPS
Primary
Ethernet Port
Note: Secondary Ethernet Port is capable of 24V Power over
Ethernet output which can provide power to a secondary
device. It can be enabled using the airOS interface.

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power The Power LED will light steady green when
the Rocket is connected to a power source.
Primary Ethernet The first Ethernet LED will light
steady green when an active Ethernet connection
is made to the Primary Ethernet Port and flash when
there is activity.
Secondary Ethernet The second Ethernet LED
will light steady green when an active Ethernet
connection is made to the Secondary Ethernet Port.
The Secondary Ethernet Port is included only on the
Rocket M2/M5 GPS.
GPS The GPS LED lights up green when the GPS
signal strength can sustain AirSync operation. This
requires a minimum of 3 satellite connections.
Signal The first Signal LED is lit when the wireless
signal strength is above -94 dBm, the second LED
when the wireless signal strength is above -65 dBm.
Note: By default, the Signal LEDs represent the wireless
signal strength with default threshold values. In the airOS
interface, you can modify the threshold values for each LED
or configure the LEDs to display the GPS connection quality
instead. The settings can be configured on the Advanced tab
under Signal LED Thresholds.

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Rocket M GPS
Adapter
The Rocket M GPS includes a pre-installed adapter for use on
dish antenna installations. The adapter can remain on when
connecting the Rocket M GPS to a sector antenna except when
connecting to the 900 MHz sector antenna. You must remove the
adapter for 900 MHz sector antenna installations. Removal for
other sector antenna installations is optional.
To remove the pre-installed adapter from the Rocket M GPS, lift up
the latch and slide the adapter off.
Connecting the Rocket M GPS
1. Connect the RF cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and
Chain 1 on the Rocket M GPS.

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Connecting the Rocket M GPS
2. Slide the Rocket M GPS on to the antenna mount with the
pre-installed adapter connected.
Mounting on a Dish Antenna Mounting on a Sector Antenna
3. Attach the RF cables from the Rocket M GPS to the connectors
on the antenna.
Connecting to a Dish Antenna Connecting to a Sector Antenna

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Rocket M GPS
4. Connect the GPS Patch Antenna to the center connector
labeled GPS on the Rocket.
5. Place the GPS Patch Antenna on the mounting hardware.
Dish Antenna Placement

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Connecting Power over Ethernet
Sector Antenna Placement
Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Remove the port cover by lifting the release latch on the
bottom of the Rocket M GPS and sliding the cover off.

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Rocket M GPS
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Primary Ethernet Port and to
the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port
labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.
4. Connect the power cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter.
Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet.