Ubiquiti RocketM User manual

Rocket Metal Strap PoE Adapter (24V, 1A) (24V,
0.5A RocketM2 only)
Power Cord
Package Contents
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. For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable
Hardware Overview
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RP-SMAAntenna Connectors
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Signal LEDs
Used to attach RF cables (not included).
The Power LED will light green when the device is connected to a power source.
The Ethernet LED will light steady green when an active Ethernet connection is
made and flash when there is activity.
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LAN
Reset Button
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:
The 10/100 Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected
to the LAN and DHCP server.
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10
seconds while the device is already powered on.
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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Pole-Mounting
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Connecting Power
WARNING: The switch port must comply with the power specifications
listed in this Quick Start Guide.
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Accessing airOS
Verify connectivity in 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 and type https://192.168.1.20 in the address field.
Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
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.
The airOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your
settings as needed. For details, refer to the User Guide available at
ui.com/download/airmax
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti Internet Service Provider
Application. Setup using the UISP™ 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.
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. Note the requirements and antenna types listed below.
Cable Loss (When applicable)
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