UBIQUITI LBE-5AC-Gen2 LiteBeam Ultra Lightweight AirMAX AC CPE User Guide

UBIQUITI LBE-5AC-Gen2 LiteBeam Ultra Lightweight AirMAX AC CPE

Product Information

Model: LBE-5AC-Gen2

The LBE-5AC-Gen2 is a radio device designed for outdoor use, providing directional outdoor coverage. It comes with an antenna reflector assembly, feed receiver, and various mounting accessories. The product package includes a Gigabit PoE (Power over Ethernet) adapter, power cord, and a quick start guide. The LiteBeam AC can be mounted outdoors with the reflector installed for enhanced coverage, or without the reflector for outdoor-to-indoor coverage using the included 3 dBi Antenna Feed. Installation requirements for the LBE- 5AC-Gen2 include the ES-8-150W and ETH-SP devices, as well as shielded Ethernet cable and proper earth grounding for warranty compliance.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Assemble the antenna reflector by attaching the Side Reflector
   Panels to the Center Reflector Panel:

2. Insert the heads of the two mounting studs on the Center Reflector Panel into the large opening of the slotted holes of the Side Reflector Panel.

3. Slide the Side Reflector Panel down until the top edges of the panels align. The Side Reflector Panel is captured when both heads of the mounting studs are positioned over the narrow opening of the slotted holes.

4. Repeat the assembly for the other Side Reflector Panel.

5. Hold the reflector assembly by hand (do not use a tabletop or flat surface) and insert the Feed Receiver into the reflector assembly to secure the panels:

6. Align the arrows on the Center Reflector Panel and the Feed Receiver, and insert both edges of the Side Reflector Panels and Center Reflector Panels into the Securing Arms of the Feed Receiver.

7. Insert the Feed Receiver into the Center Reflector Panel by pressing the top and bottom snap hooks into the slots of the Center Reflector Panel.
   WARNING: Do not install the Feed Receiver into the reflector assembly by pushing down onto a tabletop or other flat surface as this can deform the panels. Hold the reflector assembly by hand.

8. For additional support, use the eight machine screws to secure the Side Reflector Panels to the antenna assembly.

9. Insert the Antenna Feed into the Feed Receiver until it locks into place.

10. Turn the Port Cover counterclockwise to reveal the Ethernet Port on the Antenna Feed.

11. Take one end of an Ethernet cable and push it through the rubber housing on the Port Cover, then connect it to the Ethernet Port.

12. Reattach the Port Cover to the Feed Receiver by turning it clockwise until it is secure.

For more detailed instructions and safety information, refer to the product’s user manual.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® LiteBeam® 5AC Gen 2 radio. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms.

Package Contents

Included only in the single-pack of the LBE-5AC-Gen2. Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice.

TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™ is designed for outdoor installations. It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements

• 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
• 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 Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
• Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations. We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors, model ETH-SP, one near the LiteBeam and the other at the entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power surges and safely discharge them into the ground.

Application Examples
The LiteBeam AC mounted outdoors with the reflector installed provides directional outdoor coverage (gain reflector-dependent).

The LiteBeam AC mounted outdoors without the reflector installed provides outdoor-to-indoor coverage using the 3 dBi Antenna Feed only.

Hardware Overview

**Bottom View

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LEDs

• Ethernet The LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is made and flash when there is activity.
• Power The LED will light blue when the device is connected to a power source.

Button

• Reset To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the LiteBeam AC is powered on. The LiteBeam AC may also be reset remotely using the auxiliary Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE adapter.
• Port Ethernet Supports 10/100/1000 connections and passive PoE. This port should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.

Hardware Installation

The LiteBeam AC was designed for outdoor use and quick mounting on a pole.

1. Assemble the antenna reflector by attaching the Side Reflector Panels to the Center Reflector Panel:
2. Insert the heads of the two mounting studs on the Center Reflector Panel into the large opening of the slotted holes of the Side Reflector Panel.
3. Slide the Side Reflector Panel down until the top edges of the panels align. The Side Reflector Panel is captured when both heads of the mounting studs are positioned over the narrow opening of the slotted holes.
4. Repeat the assembly for the other Side Reflector Panel.
5. Hold the reflector assembly by hand (do not use a tabletop or flat surface) and insert the Feed Receiver into the reflector assembly to secure the panels:
6. Align the arrows on the Center Reflector Panel and the Feed Receiver, and insert both edges of the Side Reflector Panels and Center Reflector Panels into the Securing Arms of the Feed Receiver.
7. Insert the Feed Receiver into the Center Reflector Panel by pressing the top and bottom snap hooks into the slots of the Center Reflector Panel. WARNING: Do not install the Feed Receiver into the reflector assembly by pushing down onto a tabletop or other flat surface as this can deform the panels. Hold the reflector assembly by hand.
8. For additional support, there are eight machine screws that secure the Side Reflector Panels to the antenna assembly.
9. Insert the Antenna Feed into the Feed Receiver until the feed locks into place.
10. Turn the Port Cover counterclockwise to reveal the Ethernet Port on the Antenna Feed.
11. Take one end of an Ethernet cable and push it through the rubber housing on the Port Cover and connect it to the Ethernet Port.
12. Reattach the Port Cover to the Feed Receiver by turning it clockwise until it is secure.

Pole Mounting

1. Attach the Elevation Mount to the Feed Receiver by lining up the notches with the pins on the Feed Receiver and pressing forward until the Elevation Mount snaps on.
2. Using the Wingnut Kit, install the carriage bolt and hex head cap through the Elevation Mount and loosely fasten the carriage nut and nylock nut.
3. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the slot of the Azimuth Mount.
4. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the strap to the pole.
5. Attach the Elevation Mount to the Azimuth Mount as shown below. Do not tighten the Wingnuts completely until the LiteBeam assembly has been adjusted and aimed properly.
6. Aim the LiteBeam toward the other end of the wireless link. Use the bubble level on the back of the Feed Receiver to ensure proper level alignment.
7. Lock the aim by hand-tightening the Wingnuts clockwise on both the Elevation Mount and the Azimuth Mount.

Connect the power using one of the following options:

• Using the included Gigabit PoE Adapter: Go to Connecting to the PoE Adapter.
• Using a separate PoE switch: Connect the Ethernet cable from the LiteBeam’s Ethernet port to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch.

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

Connecting to the PoE Adapter

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the LiteBeam AC to the POE port on the Power Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port on the Power Adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Adapter, and then plug the Power Cord to a power outlet.

Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)

1. Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place the bracket at the desired location, and mark the two holes.
2. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket using two fasteners (not included).
3. Align the adapter’s slots with the tabs of the PoE Mounting Bracket, and then slide the adapter down.

Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi
Verify connectivity in the airOS Configuration Interface. There are two methods, the UNMS™ App and Web Portal. Both are available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the device. If necessary, you can power cycle the LiteBeam AC to re-enable its Wi-Fi.

Proceed to the appropriate instructions:

UNMS App

1. Download the UNMS app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play™ (Android).

2. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the LiteBeam AC SSID named: LBE-5AC-Gen2:
   Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your Wi‑Fi adapter.

3. Launch the app.

4. Tap the LiteBeam 5AC on the Connections screen.

5. Tap Connect on the Login screen.

6. Select your Country and tap Done.

7. Under Configuration, customize your settings as needed.

Web Portal

1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the LiteBeam 5AC SSID named: LBE-5AC-Gen2:
   Note: Ensure that your Wi‑Fi connection has DHCP enabled.

2. Launch a web browser and go to: http://setup.ubnt.com

3. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select  your Country and Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login. Note: The Country setting for U.S. product versions is restricted to a choice of Canada, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. to ensure compliance with FCC/IC regulations.

The airOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed. For additional details on the airOS Configuration Interface, refer to the User Guide available at www.ubnt.com/download/airmax

Installer Compliance Responsibility

Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements.

The Output Power field is provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.

Specifications

• Only the single-pack of the LBE-5AC-Gen2 includes a PoE adapter.

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 a 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
7. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
8. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.

Limited Warranty

UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation. UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive obligation and liability under the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion, to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its original term.

Warranty Conditions

The above warranty does not apply if the Product:

• has been modified and/or altered, or an addition made thereto, except by Ubiquiti Networks, or Ubiquiti Networks’ authorized representatives, or as approved by Ubiquiti Networks in writing;
• has been painted, rebranded or physically modified in any way;
• has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling;
• has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal physical, electromagnetic or electrical stress, including lightning strikes, or accident;
• has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party firmware;
• has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s); or
• has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the RMA.

In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet cabling is used, and for indoor installations, indoor cabling requirements are followed.

Returns
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal. Information on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be found at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty

Disclaimer

EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY DATA, SERVICE, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PROVIDERS HEREBY DISCLAIM AND MAKE NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, QUALITY OF SERVICE OR RESULTS, AVAILABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, LACK OF VIRUSES, QUIET ENJOYMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON- INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER UBIQUITI NETWORKS NOR ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS CONTROL BUYER’S EQUIPMENT OR THE TRANSFER OF DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, AND THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING. In addition, UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant that the operation of the Products will be error-free or that operation will be uninterrupted. In no event shall UBIQUITI NETWORKS be responsible for damages or claims of any nature or description relating to system performance, including coverage, buyer’s selection of products (including the Products) for buyer’s application and/or failure of products (including the Products) to meet government or regulatory requirements.

Limitation of Liability

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Note
Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY TERMS DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to any transactions regarding the sale of the Products.

Compliance

FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This radio transmitter (FCC ID: SWX-LBE5ACG2) has been approved by FCC to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Antenna Information: Antenna, Gain: 23 dBi

ISED Canada

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-LBE5ACG2) has been approved by ISED Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Antenna Information: Antenna, Gain: 23 dBi

RF Exposure Warning

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 67 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Australia and New Zealand

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CE Marking

CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.

Country List

BFWA (Broadband Fixed Wireless Access) members noted in blue
Note: This device meets Max. TX power limit per ETSI regulations.

The following apply to products that operate in the 5 GHz frequency range:

Note: This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 – 5350 MHz frequency range within all member states.
Note: All countries listed may operate at 30 dBm. BFWA member states may operate at 36 dBm.
Note: Operation in the 5.8 GHz frequency band is prohibited in BFWA member states. Other countries listed may use the 5.8 GHz frequency band.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS declares that the radio equipment type LBE-5AC-Gen2 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.ubnt.com/compliance

Online Resources

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References

• community.ubnt.com
• UniFi - Rethinking IT - Ubiquiti
• UniFi - Introduction - Ubiquiti
• Ubiquiti - Compliance
• UniFi - Rethinking IT - Ubiquiti
• Ubiquiti - Warranty
• UniFi - Introduction - Ubiquiti

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