User's Manual

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Chapter 2: InstallationairFiber X User Guide
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Alignment
Tips
• To accurately align the airFiberX 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X radios.
Note: If you have AF-5X radios mounted in an
airFiber Multiplexer (AF-MPx4 or AF-MPx8),
perform the procedure in “Establishing a Link”
on page9 on one radio only. This will help
ensure maximum success in registrations. Refer to
“AF-5X and airFiber Multiplexer” on page 45
for additional information on airFiber Multiplexer
installation.
Establishing a Link
Adjust the positions of the Master and the Slave to
establish a link.
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.
Note: The airFiber X antenna AF-5G30-S45 is
shown in the following steps. Instructions for other
antennas are similar. For complete details, refer to
the Quick Start Guide for your specific model.
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.
3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK
LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the Slave
are displaying signal levels.
4. Slave Aim the Slave at the Master to achieve the
strongest signal level on the Master.
Note: Refer to “Signal LEDs” on page 2 for
details on the signal values.
Note: Maximum signal strength can best be
achieved by iteratively sweeping through both
azimuth and elevation.
5. Master Aim the Master at the Slave to achieve the
strongest signal level on the Slave.