Ubiquiti RocketM Series Quick Start Guide

Package Contents

The package typically includes:

• RocketM device
• Metal Strap
• PoE Adapter (24V, 1A) or (24V, 0.5A for RocketM2 only)
• Power Cord

Installation Requirements

Use shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling for all wired Ethernet connections. Ensure cabling is grounded through the AC ground of the PoE adapter. It is recommended to use industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti to protect networks from harsh outdoor environments and destructive ESD events. For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable.

Hardware Overview

The RocketM device features:

• 1. RP-SMA Antenna Connectors: Used to attach RF cables (not included).
• 2. Power LED: Lights green when the device is connected to a power source.
• 3. Ethernet LED: Lights steady green for an active Ethernet connection and flashes during activity.
• 4. Signal LEDs: Indicate signal strength. The advanced LED threshold values are shown below:
  • -94 dBm
  • -80 dBm
  • -73 dBm
  • -65 dBm
• 5. LAN Port: The 10/100 Ethernet port connects to the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.
• 6. Reset Button: Press and hold for more than 10 seconds while the device is powered on to reset to factory defaults.

Hardware Installation

The Rocket is designed to mount directly onto a Ubiquiti airMAX RocketDish™ antenna for Point-to-Point use or an airMAX Sector antenna for Point-to-MultiPoint use. Follow the numbered steps for mounting:

1. Mounting the Rocket onto an antenna.
2. Connecting RF cables to the Rocket.
3. Connecting the Ethernet cable.
4. Securing the Rocket.
5. Attaching the Rocket to the antenna mount.
6. Connecting the RF cables to the antenna.
7. Connecting the Ethernet cable to the PoE adapter.
8. Connecting the PoE adapter to the power source.

Pole-Mounting

Follow these steps to mount the device on a pole:

1. Attach the metal strap to the Rocket device.
2. Position the Rocket device on the pole.
3. Tighten the metal strap using a screwdriver.

Connecting Power

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

Connect the Ethernet cable from the Rocket to the PoE adapter, and then connect the PoE adapter to the power source.

Accessing airOS

To configure the device using the airOS Configuration Interface:

1. Ensure your host system is connected via Ethernet to the Rocket device.
2. Configure your host system's Ethernet adapter with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser and navigate to https://192.168.1.20.
4. Enter 'ubnt' for both Username and Password. Select your Country and Language. Agree to the Terms of Use to proceed. Click Login.

The airOS Configuration Interface will allow you to customize your settings. For detailed information, refer to the User Guide available at ui.com/download/airmax.

Installer Compliance Responsibility

Devices must be professionally installed. The professional installer is responsible for ensuring the device operates within local country regulatory requirements.

The airOS interface allows configuration of various settings, including:

• Wireless Mode: Access Point
• SSID: PTMPM
• Country Code: United States
• IEEE 802.11 Mode: A/N mixed
• Channel Width: 40 MHz
• Frequency: auto
• Hide SSID: Enable
• Extension Channel: None
• Calculate EIRP Limit: Enable
• Antenna: AMO-5010 (2x2)-10
• Output Power: 27 dBm
• Wireless Security: WPA2-AES
• MAC ACL: Enable

Antenna

Select your antenna from the list. If 'Calculate EIRP Limit' is enabled, transmit output power is automatically adjusted to comply with applicable country regulations. Refer to the requirements and antenna types listed below.

Cable Loss (When applicable)

Enter the cable loss in dB. Output power is adjusted to compensate for loss between the radio and the antenna.

Certified Antenna Types

This radio transmitter (FCC ID: SWX-R5M / IC : 6545A-R5M or similar) has been approved by FCC / ISED Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, or those with a gain greater than the maximum indicated, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Specifications

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 locations 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 with voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer's label is required. Connecting to a different power source than specified may result in improper operation, equipment damage, or fire hazard.
2. No operator-serviceable parts are inside this equipment. Service should only be provided by a qualified service technician.
3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord with an integral safety ground wire for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
• Do not substitute the power cord with a non-approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet, as this will defeat the grounding wire continuity.
• The use of the ground wire is essential for safety certification. Modification or misuse can lead to electric shock, serious injury, or death.
• Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if you have questions about installation before connecting the equipment.
• Protective earthing is provided by the Listed AC adapter. Building installation must provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
• Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.

Limited Warranty

The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis. For details, visit ui.com/support/warranty.

Compliance

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.
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 has been approved by FCC.

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.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This radio transmitter has been approved by ISED Canada.

The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) (French)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISDE Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par ISDE Canada.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Radiation Exposure Statement

• This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 75 cm (RocketM2), 23 cm (RocketM9), or 252 cm (RocketM5) between the radiator and your body.

AVIS IMPORTANT (French)

Déclaration sur l'exposition aux rayonnements

• Cet équipement est conforme aux limites prévues pour l'exposition aux rayonnements dans un environnement non contrôlé.
• Lors de l'installation et de la mise en fonctionnement de l'équipement, assurez-vous qu'il y ait une distance minimale de 75 cm (RocketM2), 23 cm (RocketM9), ou 252 cm (RocketM5) entre l'élément rayonnant et vous.
• Cet émetteur ne doit être installé à proximité d'aucune autre antenne ni d'aucun autre émetteur, et ne doit être utilisé conjointement à aucun autre de ces appareils.

Australia and New Zealand

Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.

Brazil

Nota: Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.

Japan

R003WWA11252

CE Marking

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

CE

Country List

AT BE BG CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK

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: