Uni-Fi UBB User manual

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Package Contents
System Requirements
One of the following:
UniFi Cloud Key (1.0.5 or newer) or UniFi Dream Machine
(1.0.1 or newer)
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer
recommended)
UniFi Controller software v5.12.x (or newer), available
at: ui.com/download/unifi
UBB Quick Start Guide

UniFi Network App (iOS or Android™) or Web Browser
(Google Chrome preferred)
Installation Requirements
Pole-mounting: 8 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
Wall-mounting: wall fastener (not included)
The device 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 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-G2, one near the device and the
other at the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP-G2 will
absorb power surges and safely discharge them into the
ground.

System LED
Hardware Overview
Flashing White Initializing.
White Factory defaults, waiting for
integration.
Alternating
White/Blue
Device is busy; do not touch or
unplug it. This usually indicates that a
process such as a firmware upgrade
is taking place.
Blue Successfully integrated into a network
and working properly.

Reset Button
Flashing
This is used to locate a device.
When you click Locate in the UniFi
Network Controller software, the LED
will flash blue. The software will also
display the location of the device on
the map.
Red with
Circulating Blue
LED
The 60 GHz link cannot be
established or has dropped due to
bad weather. If the UBB fails over to 5
GHz, the LED will remain red. When
the 60 GHz link is re-established, the
LED will turn blue or the custom color
you selected in the UniFi Network
Controller.
Note: If the other bridge
device is within range and
the UBB LED is red, we
recommend moving the
UBB device up or down to
enhance the signal strength.
Green
In the Manage Device section of the
UniFi Network Controller, you can
enable the Alignment Tool. When the
UBB devices are properly aligned, the
LED will turn green.
Note: If the other bridge
device is within range and
the UBB LED is green and
red, we recommend moving
the UBB device up or down
until the LED is green.

Ethernet Port
Resets to factory defaults. The device should be running
after bootup is complete. Press and hold the Reset button
for about 10 seconds until the LED starts flashing and then
becomes solidly lit. After a few seconds, the LED will turn
off, and the device will automatically reboot.
Note: The UBB radios are pre-paired. If a link is
lost due to configuration changes, you can reset
both UBB radios to re-establish the link.
Local UBB radio (source LAN) This Gigabit Ethernet port
is used to connect the power and should be connected to
the LAN and DHCP server.
Remote UBB radio (bridged LAN) This Gigabit Ethernet
port is used to connect the power and should be connected
to the LAN. It will receive its IP address from the DHCP
server via the wireless link to the local UBB radio.

Hardware Installation
For each UBB radio, go to the appropriate mounting
instructions: Pole Mounting or “Wall Mounting”.
Pole-Mounting
1.
2.
3.

4.
Wall Mounting
The device must be mounted directly to a wood stud or other
structurally stable surface to avoid damage to the mounting
hole when you adjust the aim.
Optional Accessory
To enhance stability, you can use the NanoBeam® Wall Mount
Kit, model NBE-WMK (sold separately).

Note: Center screw included. Two optional screws (not
included) provide additional stability.
Installation Instructions
1.
2.

3.
Fastener (not included)
OR
NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit

Aiming
Visually aim the UBB radios at each other:
1.
2.

Connecting Power
For each UBB radio:
1.
2.

3.
4.
WARNING: The switch port must comply with the
power specifications listed in the Specifications
section of this Quick Start Guide.

OR
Optional
Adopting the UBB
The UBB radios are pre-paired. For each UBB radio, you have
the following options:
“Using the UniFi Network App”
“Using the UniFi Network Software”
Note: If a link is lost due to configuration changes, you
can reset both UBB radios to re-establish the link.

Using the UniFi Network App
1.
2.
3.

4.
5. The System LED will turn blue to confirm that it has been
successfully adopted.
Using the UniFi Network Software
1. From the UniFi Network Controller dashboard, click Devices
in the left menu bar.

2. On the Devices screen, locate the UBB in the list of devices
under the Model column. To adopt the UBB, click Adopt.
3. The System LED will turn blue to confirm that it has been
successfully adopted.
Specifications
UBB
Dimensions 140 x 140 x 90 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x
3.54")
Weight 376 g (13.3 oz)
Antenna Gain
2.4 GHz (BLE) 2 dBi
5 GHz 10 dBi

60 GHz 17.2 dBi
GPS Yes
Networking Interface 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Bluetooth for Management
Enclosure UV-Resistant Polycarbonate
Power Method 802.3af Supported
Passive Power over Ethernet (48V)
Power Supply UniFi PoE Switch
48V, 0.32A Gigabit PoE Adapter
(Included)
Max. Power
Consumption
11W
Wind Loading 56 N @ 200 km/h (12.6 lbf @ 125 mph)
Wind Survivability 200 km/h (125 mph)
Mounting Pole-Mount (Kit Included)
Wall-Mount (Not Included)
ESD/EMP Protection ± 24kV Contact/Air
Operating Temperature -40 to 60° C (-40 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications CE, FCC, IC
Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 5150 - 5875
57,000 - 66,000
US/CA U-NII-1: 5150 - 5250
U-NII-2A 5250 - 5350
U-NII-2C 5470 - 5725
U-NII-3: 5725 - 5850
57,000 - 67,000
Bluetooth (MHz)

Worldwide 2400 - 2483.5
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.
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.
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.