1Chapter 1: OverviewairFiber® X User GuideUbiquiti Networks, Inc.Hardware OverviewPort CoverLEDPanelConnects toExternal GPSAntennaChain 0:Connects to+45° onairFiber AntennaChain 1:Connects to-45° onairFiber AntennaChapter 1: OverviewIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®airFiber® X Carrier Backhaul Radio. This User Guide is foruse with the following models:Model Description Operating Frequency*AF-2X 2.4 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio 2400 - 2500 MHzAF-3X 3 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio 3300 - 3900 MHzAF-5X 5 GHz Carrier Backhaul Radio 5150 - 5925 MHz* Depends on Regulatory Region. Refer to “Specifications”on page 37 for more information.This User Guide provides installation instructions, explainshow to set up an airFiber link, and shows how to accessand use the airFiber Configuration Interface.Note: Throughout this User Guide, airFiber X radiorefers to all models listed above. Unless notedotherwise, illustrations for a specific model areapplicable to all airFiber X radio models andaccessories.Package ContentsairFiber AF-2X,AF-3X, or AF-5XGPS AntennaMountExternal GPS Antenna Metal Strap5 GHz CarrierBackhaul RadioModel: AF-5XDATAMGMTGPSLINKDATAMGMTGPSLINKCable Ties(Qty. 2)airFiber PoE (24V, 1A)with Mounting BracketPower Cord Quick Start GuideTERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable andearth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™ is designed foroutdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, includingoperation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)requirements.airFiber Configuration InterfaceSystem Requirements• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8; Linux; or Mac OS X• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, GoogleChrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)