Ubiquiti M5 GPS Rocket M Series User manual

Carrier Class
airMAX™BaseStation
Model: RM5-GPS

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™Rocket™M5
GPS, model RM5-GPS. This Quick Start Guide is designed to walk
you through installation and show you how to access the airOS™
Configuration Interface.
Package Contents
RocketM5 GPS Metal Strap 24V PoE Adapter Power Cord
Carrier Class
airMAX™BaseStation
Model:RM5-GPS
GPS Patch Antenna Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
• The GPS Patch 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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Hardware Overview
Connects to Sector
Antenna
Connects to Sector
Antenna
Connects to GPS
Patch Antenna
Removable Cover
Secondary
Ethernet Port
Primary
Ethernet Port
Note: The 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 RocketM5 GPS 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.
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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Adapter
The RocketM5 GPS includes a pre-installed adapter for use on
dish antenna installations. The adapter can remain on when
connecting the RocketM5 GPS to a sector antenna. Removal for
sector antenna installations is optional.
To remove the pre-installed adapter from the RocketM5 GPS, lift
up the latch and slide the adapter off.
Hardware Installation
1. Remove the Port Cover by lifting the release latch on the
bottom of the RocketM5 GPS and sliding the Port Cover off.

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Hardware Installation
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Primary Ethernet Port.
3. If you need to connect the Secondary Ethernet Port, then do so
at this time. Replace the Port Cover.
4. Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and
Chain 1 on the RocketM5 GPS.

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5. With the pre-installed adapter connected, attach the RocketM5
GPS to an antenna. Align the mounting tabs on the back of
the RocketM5 GPS with the mounting bracket on the antenna.
Slide the RocketM5 GPS down until it locks into place.
Mounting on a Dish Antenna Mounting on a Sector Antenna
6. Attach the RF Cables from the RocketM5 GPS to the connectors
on the antenna.
Connecting to a Dish Antenna Connecting to a Sector Antenna

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Hardware Installation
7. Connect the GPS Patch Antenna to the center connector
labeled GPS on the RocketM5 GPS.
Connecting the GPS Patch Antenna Connecting the GPS Patch Antenna
8. Attach the Protective Shroud.
Align the arrow on the top of the shroud
with the short hash mark on the Dish
Antenna, and then rotate the shroud
clockwise until it aligns with the long hash
mark to lock it into place.
Slide the Protective Shroud down
over the RocketM until it locks into
place on the Sector Antenna.

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9. Place the GPS Patch Antenna on the mounting hardware.
Placement on a Dish Antenna Placement on a Sector Antenna
Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the RocketM
to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port
labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.

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Accessing airOS
3. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter.
Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.
Accessing airOS
Verify connectivity in the airOS interface.
1. Make sure that your host machine is connected via Ethernet to
the RocketM5 GPS.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a
static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser and type http://192.168.1.20 in the
address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. The login screen will appear. 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: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country
Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

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5. The airOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to
customize your settings as needed. On the Main tab, you can
verify the GPS Signal Quality. Click the GPS Details tab under
Monitor to view the Satellite and Signal details.
GPS Details tab
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.
Since Ubiquiti Networks equipment can be paired with a variety
of antennas and cables, the Antenna Gain, Cable Loss, and Output
Power fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in
meeting regulatory requirements.

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airSync Capabilities
airSync Capabilities
Many situations require the use of multiple airMAX M series
devices on the same tower. For example, add an airMAX
basestation on an existing tower to service a new area, or increase
the capacity of an existing network by using multiple basestations
with narrow coverage areas instead of one basestation with a wide
coverage area.
If the devices are using the same RF band (e.g. 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz),
even if they are configured onseparatefrequencies, the devices
would interfere with each other. Additionally some RF bands like
900 MHz and 3.65 GHz have only 1 20 MHz channel requiring all
the basestations to use the same frequency. This interference
will cause Receive (RX) errors on the basestation when it receives
packets from associated stations that are typically miles away.
With airSync, the basestations make use of a common clock source
using the built-in GPS receiver. One device is configured as the
synchronization master and the others are configured in Slave
Mode and provided with the MAC address of the Master.
Once this is done, the Master and Slave devices synchronize their
transmit and receive cycles so that they transmit at the same time
and receive at the same time. This resolves the interference issues.
Enabling Master/Slave Mode
1. Launch your web browser and log in to the airOS interface (see
page 9 for login details).
2. Go to the Ubiquiti tab.

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3. Select the appropriate mode: Master Mode should be selected
on your master device and Slave Mode should be selected on
all of your slave devices with the MAC address of the Master in
the Sync Master field.
4. Click Change to save your selection.
Specifications
RocketM5 GPS Specications
Dimensions 16 x 8 x 3 cm
Weight 0.5 kg
Ports (2) 10/100 Ethernet Port
RF Connectors (2) RPSMA and (1) SMA (Waterproof)
Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
Max Power Consumption 8 Watts
Power Supply 24V, 1A PoE Supply Included
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7,8 Return)
Operating Temperature -30 to 75° C
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Condensing
Shock and Vibrations ETSI300-019-1.4
Operating Frequency 5170 - 5875 MHz*
* Only 5725 - 5850 MHz supported in the USA
(US units with FCC ID: SWX-RM5 are allowed 5250-5850 MHz.)

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Safety Notices
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged
by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current
requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a
different power source than those specified may result in improper
operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations
are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service
should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an
integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety
outlet.
a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided
approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet
as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the
safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard
that can result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions
about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building
installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national
wiring rules and regulations.
General Warranty
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) represents and warrants
that the Products furnished hereunder shall be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by
UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation. UBIQUITI NETWORKS
sole and exclusive obligation under the foregoing warranty shall be to repair
or replace, at its option, any defective Product that fails during the warranty
period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any item is not included in
this warranty.

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The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, express
or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose and any warranties arising from a course of dealing, usage
or trade practice with respect to the products. Repair or replacement in the
manner provided herein shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of Buyer for
breach of warranty and shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of UBIQUITI
NETWORKS with respect to the quality and performance of the Products.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS reserves the right to inspect all defective Products (which
must be returned by Buyer to UBIQUITI NETWORKS factory freight prepaid).
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining
a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS.
Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will be
returned to Buyer freight collect. UBIQUITI NETWORKS shall have no obligation
to make repairs or replacement necessitated by catastrophe, fault, negligence,
misuse, abuse, or accident by Buyer, Buyer’s customers or any other parties. The
warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its
original term.
EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, UBIQUITI
NETWORKS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY DATA,
SERVICE, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PROVIDERS HEREBY DISCLAIM AND
MAKE NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REPRESENTATIONS,
GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, QUALITY
OF SERVICE OR RESULTS, AVAILABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, LACK OF
VIRUSES, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NEITHER UBIQUITI
NETWORKS NOR ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS CONTROLS BUYER’S EQUIPMENT
OR THE TRANSFER OF DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING
THE INTERNET, AND THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY BE SUBJECT
TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER
PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY
PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS,
CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION,
PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THESE PROBLEMS.
Warranty Conditions
The foregoing warranty shall apply only if:
(I) The Product has not been subjected to misuse, neglect or unusual physical,
electrical or electromagnetic stress, or some other type of accident.
(II) No modification, alteration or addition has been made to the Product
by persons other than UBIQUITI NETWORKS or UBIQUITI NETWORK’S
authorized representatives or otherwise approved by UBIQUITI
NETWORKS.

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Compliance
(III) The Product has been properly installed and used at all times in
accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product
documentation.
(IV) All Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above) shielded cabling.
Disclaimer: UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant that the operation of the
products is error-free or that operation will be uninterrupted. In no event
shall UBIQUITI NETWORKS be responsible for damages or claims of any nature
or description relating to system performance, including coverage, buyer’s
selection of products for buyer’s application and/or failure of products to meet
government or regulatory requirements.
Returns
In the unlikely event a defect occurs, please work through the dealer or
distributor from which this product was purchased.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For MPE and antenna usage details, please visit our website at
www.ubnt.com/products
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary
users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and
that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-RM5) has been approved by Industry Canada
to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum
gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
• 7 dBi omni (50 ohm) • 30 dBi grid (50 ohm)
• 20 dBi sector (50 ohm) • 30 dBi dish (50 ohm)
• 24 dBi panel (50 ohm)
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB-003
Canada.
Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne
et son gain doivent être choisies de façon que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une
communication réussie.
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempts de licence
norme(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences
qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.
Les utilisateurs devraient également noter que radars haute puissants sont
alloués comme principaux utilisateurs (c'est-à-dire les utilisateurs de priorité)
des bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650 à 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient
causer des interférences ou dommages aux dispositifs LAN.
Cet émetteur radio (IC: 6545A-RM5) a été approuvée par Industrie Canada pour
l'exploitation avec l'antenne types énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximal
admissible et requis l'impédance de l'antenne pour chaque type d'antenne
indiqué. Types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur
au gain maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour une
utilisation avec cet appareil. Immédiatement suite à la remarque, le fabricant
doit fournir une liste de tous les types d'antenne approuvé pour une utilisation
avec l'émetteur, ce qui indique le gain maximal d'antenne permis (en dBi) et
requis d'impédance pour chacun.
• 7 dBi omnidirectionnelle (50 ohm) • 30 dBi grille (50 ohm)
• 20 dBi secteur (50 ohm) • 30 dBi parabolique (50 ohm)
• 24 dBi panneau (50 ohm)

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Compliance
RF Exposure Warning
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 37.2cm from all persons and must not be located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé en considérant
une distance de séparation de toute personnes d'au moins 37.2cm et ne
doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre antenne ou
transmetteur.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all
directives that are applicable to it.
Alert Sign (!) Follows CE Marking
Alert sign must be indicated if a restriction on use applied to the product and it
must follow the CE marking.
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
English
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this
symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with
unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should
be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your
responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment
via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local
authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative
consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed
information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your
local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the
product.

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Deutsch
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische Ausrüstung,
die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol
versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt
werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt von regulärem
Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung,
dieses Gerät und andere elektrische und elektronische Geräte über die dafür
zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen Behörden dazu bestimmten
Sammelstellen zu entsorgen. Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln
trägt dazu bei, potentielle negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche
Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung
Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an die örtlichen Behörden oder
städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt
erworben haben.
Español
La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo
en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros
residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en
cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con
vistas a su eliminación. Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y cualesquiera
otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a través de los puntos de recogida que
ponen a su disposición el gobierno y las autoridades locales. Al desechar y
reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles
consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas.
Si desea obtener información más detallada sobre la eliminación segura de
su aparato usado, consulte a las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y
eliminación de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el
producto.
Français
La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement sur lequel est
apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté avec les
autres ordures ménagères. Ce symbole indique que le produit doit être éliminé
dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les déchets des ménages. Il est de votre
responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout autre matériel électrique ou
électronique par les moyens de collecte indiqués par le gouvernement et les
pouvoirs publics des collectivités territoriales. L’élimination et le recyclage en
bonne et due forme ont pour but de lutter contre l’impact néfaste potentiel
de ce type de produits sur l’environnement et la santé publique. Pour plus
d’informations sur le mode d’élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez
prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des
déchets, ou l’endroit où vous avez acheté le produit.