Ubiquiti Rocket Prism AC GEN 2 RP-5AC-Gen2 User manual

5 GHz airMAX®ac Radio
BaseStation with airPrism®
Active RF Filtering Technology
Model: RP-5AC-Gen2

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® Rocket® Prism
RP-5AC-Gen2. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
Rocket Prism 5AC GPS Antenna
5GHz airMAX®ac Radio
BaseStationwith airPrism®
ActiveRF Filtering Technology
Model:RP-5AC-Gen2
Gigabit PoE (24V, 1A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
• The GPS Antenna needs to have clear line of sight to thesky
for proper GPS operation.
• 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
GPS
Antenna
Connector
RP-SMA
Antenna
Connector:
Chain 1
RP-SMA
Antenna
Connector:
Chain 0
LED Panel
Port Cover

LED Panel
Signal In airOS®, you can modify the wireless
signal strength threshold values for each LED on
the Wireless tab under Signal LED Thresholds. The
default values are shown below:
LED will light blue when the wireless
signal strength is above -65 dBm.
LED will light blue when the wireless
signal strength is above -73 dBm.
LED will light blue when the wireless
signal strength is above -80 dBm.
LED will light blue when the wireless
signal strength is above -94 dBm.
GPS GPS The GPS LED will light steady blue when the
GPS signal strength is sufficient. This requires a
minimum of three satellite connections.
LAN LAN The LAN LED will light steady blue when an
active Ethernet connection is made to the LAN
port and flash when there is activity.
Power The Power LED will light blue when the
device is connected to a power source.

Ports
LAN Port
Reset
Button
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold
the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the Rocket
Prism is poweredon. Alternatively, the Rocket Prism may be
reset remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the
Gigabit PoE adapter.
LAN The Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power
and should be connected to the LAN.

Hardware Installation
The Rocket Prism is designed to mount directly onto a Ubiquiti
airMAX RocketDish™antenna for Point-to-Point use or an
airMAX Sector antenna for Point-to-MultiPoint use.
1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the Rocket Prism
and slide the Port Cover off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
3. Replace the Port Cover.

4. Connect the RF cables to the RP-SMA Antenna Connectors
located on top of the Rocket Prism.
5. Attach the Rocket Prism to the antenna.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the Rocket
Prism with the mounting slots on the antenna.
b. Slide the Rocket Prism down until it locks into place.
H
V
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
Mounting on a RocketDish Mounting on a Sector Antenna

6. Attach the other end of the RF cables to the RF connectors
on the antenna.
H
V
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
Connecting to a RocketDish Connecting to a Sector Antenna
7. Connect the GPS Antenna to the GPS Antenna Connector on
the Rocket Prism.
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
H
V
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN 0
Connecting the GPS Antenna Connecting the GPS Antenna

8. Attach the protective shroud.
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
H
V
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
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 Prism
until it locks into place on the
Sector antenna.
9. Place the GPS Antenna on the mounting hardware.
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
CHAIN1 GPS CHAIN0
Placement on a Dish Antenna Placement on a Sector Antenna

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 Rocket Prism’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 Rocket Prism’s LAN
port to the adapter’s POE port.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the adapter’s
LAN port.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter’s power port.
Connect the other end of 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 UMobile App and Web Portal. Both are
available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the
Rocket Prism. If necessary, you can power cycle the Rocket
Prism to re-enable its Wi-Fi.
UMobile App
1. Download the U Mobile app from the AppStore (iOS) or
Google Play™(Android).
2. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the Rocket Prism SSID
named: RP-5AC-Gen2:<MAC Address>
3. Launch the app.
Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your
Wi‑Fiadapter.
4. Tap the Rocket Prism on the Connections screen.

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

7. Customize your settings as needed.

Web Portal
1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the Rocket Prism SSID
named: RP-5AC-Gen2:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that your Wi-Fi connection has DHCP
enabled.
2. Launch your web browser and type the following URL into
the address bar: http://setup.ubnt.com
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.
RocketPrism 5AC Gen2
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 documentation.ubnt.com/airmax
*640-00278-03*
640-00278-03

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 and
OutputPower fields are provided to the professional installer to
assist in meeting regulatory requirements.

Specifications
RP-5AC-Gen2
Dimensions 88 x 40 x 230 mm (3.47 x 1.58 x 9.06")
Weight 400 g (14.11 oz)
Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
RF Connectors (2) RP-SMA (Waterproof)
(1) GPS (Waterproof)
LEDs (4) Signal Strength, GPS, Power, LAN
Enclosure Die-Cast Aluminum with
White Powder Coating
Max. Power Consumption 9.5W
Power Supply 24V, 1A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Processor MIPS 74Kc
Memory 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM
Operating Temperature -40 to 80° C (-40 to 176° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
ESD/EMP Protection ± 24KV Contact / Air for Ethernet
Shock and Vibrations ETSI300-019-1.4
Certications CE, FCC, IC
Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 2400 - 2483.5
5150 - 5875
USA U-NII-1 U-NII-2A U-NII-2C U-NII-3
5150 - 5250 5250 - 5350 5470 - 5725 5725 - 5850

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.

Limited Warranty
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the
product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) 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 and liability under
the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion,
to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above
warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and
reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty
period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its
original term.
Warranty Conditions
The above warranty does not apply if the Product:
(I) has been modified and/or altered, or an addition made thereto,
except by Ubiquiti Networks, or Ubiquiti Networks’ authorized
representatives, or as approved by Ubiquiti Networks in writing;
(II) has been painted, rebranded or physically modified in any way;
(III) has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling;
(IV) has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal physical,
electromagnetic or electrical stress, including lightning strikes, or
accident;
(V) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party
firmware;
(VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original
Ubiquiti label(s); or
(VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of
the RMA.
In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been
properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material
respects, with the applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling
runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet
cabling is used, and for indoor installations, indoor cabling requirements
are followed.

Returns
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining
a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS
during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI
NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of
UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not
be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
Information on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be
found at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty.
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