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Rocket2AC Prism GPS Antenna Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A) with
Mounting Bracket
Power Cord
Package Contents
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 with drain wire should be used for all outdoor
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.
For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable
Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations. We recommend that you
use two Ethernet Surge Protectors, model ETH-SP, one near the Rocket and the other at
the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power surges and safely
discharge them into the ground.
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* Shown without the antenna.
Hardware Overview
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RP-SMA  Antenna Connectors
GPS  Antenna Connector
LEDs
Reset Button
LAN
Used to attach RF cables (not included).
Used to attach the GPS Antenna.
Signal In airOS®, you can modify the wireless signal strength threshold values for each
LED on the Wireless tab under Signal LED Thresholds. Each LED will light when the
wireless signal strength is equal to or greater than the LED’s threshold value. The default
values are shown below:
GPS The GPS LED will light steady blue when the GPS signal strength is sufficient. This
requires a minimum of three satellite connections.
LAN The LAN LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is made to
the LAN port and ash when there is activity.
Power The Power LED will light blue when the device is connected to a power source.
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds
while the device is already powered on. Alternatively, the device may be reset remotely
via a Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE adapter.
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The Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected to the
LAN and DHCP server.
Hardware Installation
The Rocket 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.
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4. Skip this step if you are using the RocketDish RD-2G24.
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8. Skip this step if you are using the RocketDish RD-2G24.
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10. Connect the power using:
included Gigabit PoE Adapter
PoE switch
WARNING: The switch port must comply with the power specications listed in
this Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to the PoE Adapter
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the POE port of the PoE adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the PoE adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power Cord into a power
outlet.
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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® Conguration Interface using the UNMS™ app or Web
Portal. Both are available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the device. If
necessary, you can power cycle the device to re-enable its Wi-Fi.
UNMS App
1. Download the UNMS app.
2. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the SSID named: <model>:<MAC Address>
3. Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions.
Web Portal
1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the SSID named: <model>:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your Wi-Fi adapter.
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2. Launch your web browser and go to: http://setup.ui.com
3. Select your Country and Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the
product. Click Continue.
4. Create a username and password. Conrm your new password and then click Save.
Note: Ensure that your Wi-Fi connection has DHCP enabled.
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The airOS Conguration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as
needed. For additional details, refer to the User Guide available at
ui.com/download/airmax-ac
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.
Antenna
Select your antenna from the list. If Calculate EIRP Limit is enabled, transmit output power is
automatically adjusted to comply with the regulations of the applicable country. For a
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Custom antenna, Antenna Gain is entered manually. Note the requirements and antenna
types listed below.
Cable Loss (When applicable)
Enter the cable loss in dB. Output power is adjusted to compensate for loss between the
radio and the antenna.
Certied Antenna Types
This radio transmitter FCC ID: SWX-R2ACN / IC: 6545A-R2ACN has been approved by FCC /
ISED Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list or
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.
Antenna Frequency Gain
Omni 2.4 GHz 13 dBi
Sector 2.4 GHz 17 dBi
Dish 2.4 GHz 24 dBi
Specications
R2AC-PRISM
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 Power, LAN, (4) Signal Strength
Enclosure Die-Cast Aluminum with
White Powder Coating
Max. Power Consumption 9.5W
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 Vibrations ETSI300-019-1.4
Certications CE, FCC, IC
Operating Frequency (MHz)
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Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 2412 - 2472
US/CA 2412 - 2462
Management Radio (MHz)
Worldwide 5150 - 5250
US/CA U-NII-3: 5725 - 5850
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specied 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 specied may result in
improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a re hazard if the limitations are not
followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a
qualied 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 certication,
modication or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualied 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
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and,
where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.
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Compliance
FCC
Changes or modications 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 has been approved by FCC.
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 has been approved by ISED Canada.
The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
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 a été approuvé par ISDE Canada.
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une
utilisation à l’intérieur an de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites
mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 29 cm between the
radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
AVIS IMPORTANT
Déclaration sur l’exposition aux rayonnements
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites prévues pour l’exposition aux rayonnements dans un
environnement non contrôlé.
Lors de l’installation et de la mise en fonctionnement de l’équipement, assurez-vous qu’il y ait une
distance minimale de 29 cm entre l’élément rayonnant et vous.
Cet émetteur ne doit être installé à proximité d’aucune autre antenne ni d’aucun autre émetteur, et
ne doit être utilisé conjointement à aucun autre de ces appareils.
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment
this equipment may cause radio interference.
Brazil
Nota: Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não
pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.
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
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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.
WEEE Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Online Resources
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