UBIQUITI NETWORKS UF-LOCO Low Cost GPON Optical Network Unit User Guide

UBIQUITI NETWORKS UF-LOCO Low Cost GPON Optical Network Unit

GPON CPE
Model: UF-LOCO

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® U Fiber loco. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation and also includes the warranty terms.

Package Contents

• Included only in the single-pack of the UF-LOCO.

System Requirements

• Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality)

TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and indoor cabling requirements.

Hardware Overview

Reset Button

The Reset button serves two functions for the UF-LOCO:

• Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly. The three signal LEDs will flash amber.
• Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the Reset button for more than five seconds. The three signal LEDs will light amber in this sequence with a 100-ms delay between patterns:

Ports

LEDs

Ethernet LED

Power LED

Signal LEDs

Hardware Installation

The UF-LOCO can be mounted on a wall or placed on a desktop.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the UF-LOCO to rain or moisture.

Wall Mounting

1. Use the Wall Mount Bracket as a template and drill four 6 mm holes as shown below.

2. Insert a Screw Anchor into each hole, and then fasten the Wall Mount Bracket using four Screws.
   

3. Mount the UF-LOCO by inserting the top of the UF-LOCO into the Mount Bracket and then pivot the bottom into the bracket until it locks into place.

Connecting Fiber
Connect the fiber optic cable from the Passive Optical Network to the PON port.

Connecting LAN

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
2. If you are using PoE, go to Connecting Power.
   If you are using the Micro-USB Power Adapter, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN.

Connecting Power

• Connect the power using one of the following options:
  • Using the Micro-USB Power Adapter: Go to Connecting to the Micro-USB Power Adapter.
  • Using an airCube™ (not included): Go to Connecting to the airCube.
• Note: The airCube provides Wi-Fi connectivity with PoE passthrough, so it is the ideal complement to the UF-LOCO for CPE installations.
• Using a PoE switch (not included): Connect the Ethernet cable from the UF-LOCO to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch.
• WARNING: The PoE switch must comply with the power specifications listed in the Specifications section of this Quick Start Guide.

Connecting to the Micro-USB Power Adapter

1. Connect the Micro-USB Power Adapter to the power port.
2. Plug the Micro-USB Power Adapter into a power outlet.

Connecting to the airCube

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the UF-LOCO to the WAN 24V PoE OUT port on the back of the airCube (not included).
2. To power the airCube, follow the instructions in its Quick Start Guide.

Accessing the Configuration Interface

1. Ensure that your computer (or other host system) is connected to the UF-LOCO.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Click Login.

The U Fiber Configuration Interface will appear. Customize settings as needed. For more information, refer to the UFiber resources, which are available at:
http://ubnt.link/UFiber-Support

OLT Compatibility Profiles

• The UF-LOCO is compatible with most major brands of OLT (Optical Line Terminal) and offers four compatibility profiles.
• By default the UF-LOCO is set to Profile 1 – Ubiquiti Networks U Fiber OLT. For other brands, manually select Profile 2, 3, or 4.

1. Log into the U Fiber Configuration Interface.

2. The Dashboard screen will appear. Click the Settings tab.

3. On the Network screen, click the System tab.

4. Select the appropriate profile from the OLT Profile drop-down menu:

5. Profile 1 Ubiquiti Networks U Fiber OLT

6. Profile 2 Other brands

7. Profile 3 Other brands

8. Profile 4 Other brands
   Note: For more information, visit: https://ubnt.link/Supported-3rd-Party- OLTs

9. Click Save Changes.
   The UF-LOCO will automatically restart with the new profile.

Specifications

UF-LOCO

Dimensions|

• 76.5 x 76.5 x 26.4 mm
• (3.01 x 3.01 x 1.04″)

Weight| 77 g (2.72 oz)
Networking Interfaces|

• (1) SC/APC, GPON WAN
• (1) RJ45, Ethernet LAN

Networking Interface Speeds|

• (1) GPON WAN, ITU G.984, 2.488 Gbps Downstream, 1.244 Gbps Upstream
• (1) GbE LAN, 10/100/1000 Mbps

Management Interface| In-Band Ethernet PON
Normal Optical Power Range|

• TX (Class B+): 1.5 to 5 dBm
• RX: -28 to -8 dBm

Power Method| Micro-USB: 5V, 1A 24V Passive PoE (Pins +4, 5; -7, 8)
Power Supply| Micro-USB Power Adapter*: 5V, 1A
Max. Power Consumption| 3.5W
Supported Voltage Range| 4.7 to 5.3V
Processor Specs| MIPS-32, 240 MHz
Memory Information| 128 MB DDR3
Button| (1) Reset
Operating Temperature| -10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F)
Operating Humidity| 10 to 90% Noncondensing
Certifications| CE, FCC, IC

Included only in the single-pack of the UF-LOCO.

Safety Notices

1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4. WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water.
5. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
6. WARNING: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT – Do not look into the ends of the fiber optic cable or SFP modules while converters are powered.

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.

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.

NOTE: 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.

ISED Canada

• CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
  This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-003.

• 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.

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.

Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, declares that this UF-LOCO device, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.ubnt.com/compliance

Online Resources

• Support help.ubnt.com
• Community community.ubnt.com
• Downloads downloads.ubnt.com

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References

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

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