January 2016 Newsletter
News from Ubiquiti Warehouse
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Cisco SFP Module
GLC-SX-MMD 1000BASE-SX SFP for Multi-Mode Fiber
We now have limited stock of this SFP (Fiber) module. We have confirmed it is correctly recognised by, and works in, these products.
Genuine Cisco
This is not a clone or copy.
New Model
The GLC-SX-MMD replaces the GLC-SX-MM and adds the Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) feature. To see an example of the extra DOM information, click on the UniFi-Switch image above.
Details
The 1000BASE-SX SFP, compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard, operates on legacy 50 μm multi-mode fiber links up to 550 m and on 62.5 μm Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)-grade multi-mode fibers up to 220 m. It can support up to 1km over laser-optimized 50 μm multi-mode fiber cable. 850-nm wavelength, extended operating temperature range and DOM port, dual LC/PC connector. More ...
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EdgePoint - Pole Mounted POE Routers/Switches
We expect these in stock in March. So what are they?
Weatherproof Outdoor Enclosure
You typically mount these on a pole, and relatively close to your Ubiquiti radio devices. The devices are rated for -20 to +65 DegC operating temperatures.
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Routers and Switches
Both Router and Switch models exist. They run the powerful EdgeMAX software found in the EdgeRouter and EdgeSwitch product ranges
Flexible POE Out - including airFiber Compatibility
- EP-R8 and EP-S16: Can supply 54 or 24V passive PoE to power all Ubiquiti® products, including airFiber® and airMAX®.
- EP-R6: Can supply 24V passive PoE to power Ubiquiti 24V products.
Redundant Power In
Each EdgePoint supports multiple power sources, in such a way that if one fails the other can take over.
- EP-R8 and EP-S16: Powered by 54VDC (terminal block) and/or by Dual PoE.
- EP-R6: Powered by 24VDC (terminal block) and/or by PoE.
Backhauls: Fiber or CAT5/6 or Radio
Physical data connectivity can be provided by POE (copper) or SFP (Fiber). Fiber is a particularly good option for better ESD (lightning) protection. Or of course - you can use airMAX or airFiber links for external connectivity.
Optional Wireless Management
You can add a PicoM2 externally to provide wireless access to the Management port - may save you climbing the pole if you lock yourself out.
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EdgePoint R6 Example Installation
Example of a new EdgePoint Installation
This user took advantage of the 'all-in-one' features of the Outdoor Router/POE EdgePoint-R6. Simplified his installation, and gave all the benefits of a full router on site.
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Hint: EdgeMAX Hacks
From Ubiquiti
EdgeOS (the firmware in the EdgeRouter, EdgeSwitch, and EdgePoint products) is very powerful. It is based on Open Source software and the system is open so that you can add customisations.
Ubiquiti has even published some 'hacks' to help you get started.
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Hint: UniFi-IW (In Wall) AP
Will not work with all 802.3af Switches
We have done extensive testing of the UniFi-IW after noticing on the Ubiquiti Forum that some people were complaining they would not power up.
It turns out that the great majority of the complainers had not read the datasheet where it says they are to be powered by an 802.3af compatible supply. They were expecting them to power up with passive 48V POE bricks. So most complaints were not justified.
Why Does Ubiquiti Insist on an 803.3af Supply?
In a nutshell: To stop customers accidentally blowing up devices plugged into the POE-OUT socket. The UniFi-IW has a number of safety features built in and will not power up unless powered by an 802.3af POE supply. The reason is that the 802.3af standard includes mechanisms to check the Powered Device (PD) is capable of receiving 48V POE. Because the UniFi-IW has a POE-OUT, and the market includes Hotel rooms, Ubiquiti wants to make sure that a hotel guest does not plug in a device that might be blown up if it receives 48V over the Ethernet wires. This is a good design feature.
But ...
802.3af has a number of variations permitted in the standard. In particular there are:
- Alternative-A: Power on pins 1,2,3,6. This is what is used by MOST 802.3af POE switches.
- Alternative-B: Power on pins 4,5,7,8. This is what is used by MOST 802.3af POE injectors and some brands of 802.3af switches.
The important thing is that the standard says that the 802.3af supply gets to chose what wires the power is on; not the powered device (PD), and a compliant PD MUST accept power on pins 1,2,3,6 or 4,5,7,8.
Well - it does not work with 802.3af Alternative-B power. As such it is NOT fully 802.3af complaint. It works with MOST 802.3af supplies, but not all.
These devices WILL power a UniFi-IW
- Ubiquiti UniFi-Switches
- Ubiquiti EdgeSwitches
- Most brands of 802.3af POE Switches, but not all.
- Most brands of 802.3at POE Switches. (802.3at is a higher power version of 802.3af and is backward compatible with 802.3af), but not all.
These devices WILL NOT power a UniFi-IW
We have asked Ubiquiti to correct the datasheet.
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Online Training
The UniFi Course has been upgraded and is now based on Version 4 of the Controller and runs on a CloudKey.
In a world's first, Online training (developed in Australia) is now available for the Ubiquiti products shown.
You benefit in a number of ways:
- Cheaper - than attending a formal 2-day course in a classroom environment.
- Faster - no need to wait until the next classroom course is scheduled nearby.
- More convenient - the self-paced courses can be scheduled around other demanding work.
- More practical - the Ubiquiti classroom courses are great for students needing to delve deep into theory such as Radio Waves, Antenna design, TDMA protocols, Link-Budgets, UniFi-WiFi site surveys, etc. But in many cases, students just want to know how to setup some very common scenarios. These Installer courses are targeted with less theory and more practice.
The way each course works is ... each student:
- signs up and receives by email a set of detailed course notes. These can be kept as a reference document for use later on-the-job.
- is allocated real test hardware for 7 days. This is hardware the student gets to configure (over the Internet).
- passes an online quiz for each module. When all module quizzes have been passed, the student gets emailed a Certificate of Completion.
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Official Ubiquiti
Train The Trainer Courses
In Bali !
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Ubiquiti has announced the Train The Trainer (TTT) course dates for the 1st 4 months of 2016. And they include Bali!
Students who complete a TTT course are then permitted by Ubiquiti to host their own courses for fee paying customers.
Additional info regarding event & training program:
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