Ubiquiti Rocket R5AC-Lite User manual

5 GHz Carrier Class
airMAX®ac BaseStation
Model: R5AC-Lite

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® Rocket®5ac
Lite.This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
5GHz Carrier Class
airMAX®acBaseStation
Model:R5AC-Lite
Rocket5ac
Lite
Gigabit PoE Adapter
(24V, 0.5A)
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 professional installer’s responsibility to follow local
country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Hardware Overview
RP-SMA Antenna
Connectors
Port Cover
LED Panel

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 equal to or above ‑65 dBm.
LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑73 dBm.
LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑80 dBm.
LED will light blue when the wireless signal
strength is equal to or above ‑94 dBm.
LAN LAN The main Ethernet 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
LAN This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power
and should be connected to the LAN.
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is
poweredon. Alternatively, the device may be reset remotely
via a Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE
Adapter.
RESET
Switching Gigabit Power Supply/ PoE
Reset
Button

Hardware Installation
The Rocket5ac Lite 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 and slide
the Port Cover off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
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3. Replace the Port Cover.
4. Connect the RF cables (included with the antenna) to the
RP-SMA Connectors located on top of the Rocket.
5. Attach the Rocket to the antenna.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the Rocket with
the four mounting slots on the antenna.
b. Slide the Rocket down until it locks into place.
H
V
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
Connecting to a RocketDish Connecting to a Sector Antenna
7. Attach the Protective Shroud.
H
V
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.

Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the
device to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the Gigabit
PoE Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet
port labeled LAN on the Gigabit PoE Adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the Gigabit
PoE Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a
power outlet.

Accessing airOS
Connect to the airOS Configuration Interface.
1. Make sure that your host system is connected via Ethernet
to the device.
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. Type https://192.168.1.20 in
the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
https://192.168.1.20
4. 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: 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 www.ubnt.com/download/airmax
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti Network
Management System. Setup using the UNMS™app requires
the U‑Installer, sold separately.

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.

Specifications
Rocket5ac Lite
Dimensions 162 x 84 x 37 mm (6.4 x 3.3 x 1.5")
Weight 250 g (8.82 oz)
Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
RF Connectors (2) RP‑SMA (Waterproof)
LEDs Power, LAN, (4) Signal Strength
Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
Max. Power Consumption 8.5W
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
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 Vibration ETSI300‑019‑1.4
Certications CE, FCC, IC
Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 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
Disclaimer
EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, 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, QUIET ENJOYMENT, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT AND ANY
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR
TRADE PRACTICE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER UBIQUITI NETWORKS NOR
ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS CONTROL 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 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 ANY
OF THE FOREGOING. In addition, UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant
that the operation of the Products will be 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 (including
the Products) for buyer’s application and/or failure of products (including
the Products) to meet government or regulatory requirements.

Limitation of Liability
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL
UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR
DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES
(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING
OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
Note
Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied
warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to
state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY TERMS DO
NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE
MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY
SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply
to any transactions regarding the sale of the Products.

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.
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.
This radio transmitter FCC ID: SWX‑R5ACL has been approved by FCC
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.
• 13 dBi omni (50 ohm)
• 20 dBi sector (50 ohm)
• 34 dBi dish (50 ohm)

ISED Canada
CAN ICES‑3(A)/NMB‑3(A)
This device complies with ISED 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.
This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A‑R5ACL) has been approved by ISED
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.
• 13 dBi omni (50 ohm)
• 20 dBi sector (50 ohm)
• 34 dBi dish (50 ohm)
CAN ICES‑3(A)/NMB‑3(A)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 6545A‑R5ACL) a été approuvé par ISDE
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.
• 13 dBi omnidirectionnelle (50 ohm)
• 20 dBi secteur (50 ohm)
• 34 dBi parabolique (50 ohm)

RF Exposure Warning
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 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
20 cm et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre
antenne ou transmetteur.
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all
directives that are applicable to it.
Country List
AT BE BG CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU
IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK
BFWA (Broadband Fixed Wireless Access) members noted in blue
Note: This device meets Max. TX power limit per ETSI regulations.
The following apply to products that operate in the 5 GHz frequency range:
Note: This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating
in the 5150 ‑ 5350 MHz frequency range within all member states.
Note: All countries listed may operate at 30 dBm. BFWA member
states may operate at 36 dBm.
Note: Operation in the 5.8 GHz frequency band is prohibited in
BFWA member states. Other countries listed may use the 5.8 GHz
frequency band.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
English
European Directive 2012/19/EU 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.
Deutsch
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2012/19/EU 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.