Ubiquiti Rocket M Series User manual

Carrier Class
airMAX®BaseStation
Models: M900/M2/M3/M365/M5/M6

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® Rocket®.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
Rocket Metal Strap PoE Adapter
(24V, 1A)
CarrierClass
airMAX®BaseStation
Models:M900/M2/M3/M365/M5/M6
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
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
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial‑grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
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 customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Hardware Overview
Antenna
Connectors
Port Cover
LAN
Ethernet
Port
Reset
Button
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the Rocket is
already poweredon.

LEDs
Power The Power LED will light green when the
device is connected to a power source.
Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady
green when an active Ethernet connection is
made and flash when there is activity.
Signal In airOS, you can modify the wireless
signal strength threshold values for each LED on
the Advanced tab under Signal LED Thresholds.
The default values are shown below:
LED will light red when the wireless signal
strength is above ‑94 dBm.
LED will light amber when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑80 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑73 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑65 dBm.

Hardware Installation
1. Remove the Port Cover by lifting the release latch on the
bottom of the Rocket and sliding the Port Cover off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
3. Replace the Port Cover.

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4. Attach the RF cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and
Chain 1 on the Rocket.
5. Attach the Rocket to an antenna. Align the mounting tabs
on the Rocket with the mounting slots on the antenna.
Slide the Rocket down until it locks into place. (For
pole‑mounting, refer to the Pole‑Mounting section.)
Mounting on a Dish Antenna Mounting on a Sector Antenna

6. Attach the RF cables from the Rocket to the connectors on
the antenna.
Connecting to a Dish Antenna Connecting to a Sector Antenna
7. Attach the Protective Shroud.
Align the hash mark on the top of the
shroud with the notch on the RocketDish.
Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks
into place.
Slide the Protective Shroud down
over the Rocket until it locks into
place on the Sector Antenna.

Pole‑Mounting
To mount the Rocket on a pole, use the included Metal Strap
and perform the following steps:
1. Open the Metal Strap by turning the screw
counter‑clockwise. You can loosen it by hand or use a
flathead screwdriver.
2. Straighten out the end of the Metal Strap and slide it
through the back of the Rocket.

3. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. To tighten the strap,
turn the screw clockwise using a flathead screwdriver.

Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the
Rocket 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.
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.