Alignment, Surge protection, Tips – Ubiquiti Networks airFibe5X User Manual

Page 13: Establishing a link

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Chapter 1: Installation

airFiber

®

AF-5X User Guide

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

Surge Protection

For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such
as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH‑SP,
at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector
within one meter of the airFiber DATA port, and install the
second surge protector at the ingress point of the location
housing the wired network equipment.

Ground to Pole, Tower,

or Grounding Block:

Max. 1 m from AF-5X

M

ax. 1 m

airFiber

PoE Adapter

EdgeRouter

Power Source

ETH-SP

GPS Antenna

ETH-SP

AF-5X

Mounted on

AF-5G30-S45

Alignment

Tips

• To accurately align the airFiber radios for best

performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at
a time.

• You may need to use additional hardware to

compensate for issues such as the improper orientation
of a mounting pole or significant elevation differences
between airFiber radios.

Establishing a Link

Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to
establish a link. The following guide features the airFiber
antenna, AF-5G30-S45:

Note:

The Master must be aimed first at the Slave

because the Slave does not transmit any RF signal
until it detects transmissions from the Master.

1.

Master

Visually aim the Master at the Slave. To adjust

the Master’s position:

a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the

airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.

b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on

the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.

Note:

Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on

the Master and Slave.

2.

Slave

Visually aim the Slave at the Master. To adjust the

Slave’s position:

a. Loosen the four pole clamp nuts, and rotate the

airFiber antenna on the pole to align the azimuth.

b. Loosen the six elevation bolts, and use the hex nut on

the elevation rod to adjust the elevation.

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