Package Contents
airFiber X Antenna |
Protective Shroud |
Mount Bracket |
Clamp Bracket |
U-Bolt |
Cable Tie |
Hex Bolts with Washer Set (Qty. 4) |
Flange Nuts (Qty. 2) |
Hex Nuts (Qty. 2) |
Installation Requirements
- 5 GHz airFiber radio (sold separately)
- 13 mm wrench
Other Requirements
- Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
- Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation
- Vertical mounting orientation
- Mounting point:
- At least 1 m below the highest point on the structure
- For tower installations, at least 3 m below the top of the tower
- Ground wires – min. 10 AWG (5 mm2) and max. length: 1 m. As a safety precaution, ground the airFiber radio to grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
- (Recommended) 2 Outdoor Gigabit PoE surge protectors
- Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and shielded RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet connections.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your warranty. |
Note: For guidelines about grounding and lightning protection, follow your local electrical regulatory codes. |
Hardware Installation
IMPORTANT: Handle the antenna with care. Deformations in its reflector may reduce the antenna’s effectiveness. |
Note: The GPS antenna is included with the airFiber radio. |
Aligning the Antenna
Optimize the airFiber link by adjusting one end of the link at a time. Refer to the airFiber X radio Quick Start Guide for additional details.
Note: Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed to optimize the link. |
Specifications
AF-5G23-S45 |
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Dimensions |
378 x 378 x 290 mm (14.88 x 14.88 x 11.42") |
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Weight |
3.4 kg (7.5 lb) |
Frequency |
5.1 - 5.9 GHz |
Gain |
23 dBi |
Max. VSWR |
1.5:1 |
Wind Survivability |
200 km/h (125 mph) |
Wind Loading |
190 N @ 200 km/h (43 lbf @ 125 mph) |
Polarization |
Dual Linear |
F/B Ratio |
33 dB |
ETSI Specification |
EN 302 326 DN2 |
Mounting |
Universal Pole Mount for |