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FCC ID SWX-AF5X

Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X wireless bridge FCC filing (SWX-AF5X)

Public FCC record for Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X (SWX-AF5X), a wireless bridge filed by Ubiquiti Inc. Public exhibits include external photos, internal photos, a user manual, and RF exposure information. Radio evidence covers 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Ubiquiti Inc.
SWX-AF5X
wireless bridge
Mar 6, 2015
Plain-English filing summary

What this FCC record tells you

airFiber AF-5X is the wireless bridge filed under FCC ID SWX-AF5X by Ubiquiti Inc.

Public exhibits include internal and external photos, a user manual, RF exposure information, and wireless test reports.

The strongest extracted details are internal and external photos, wireless test measurements, and manual excerpts.

Those exhibits help verify what the device looks like, how its radios were tested, and setup or use details from the manual.

The listed radio coverage includes 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Manual excerpts cover button controls, status lights, and setup.

Terms in this filing

FCC ID
A public identifier assigned to a wireless device authorization.
Grantee Code
The manufacturer/applicant portion of an FCC ID.
DTS
FCC equipment class for digital transmission systems.
Part 15E
FCC rules often associated with 5 GHz and 6 GHz network devices.
Official FCC facts

FCC filing details

Raw application fields from the FCC record, shown separately from the plain-English summary.

Grantee codeSWXThe FCC-assigned applicant code at the start of the FCC ID.
Product code-AF5XThe filing-specific product code. It is not always the retail product name.
Application purposeOriginal EquipmentShows whether the FCC action was an original authorization, change, or related filing update.
FCC equipment classNII - Wi-Fi-style wireless deviceIn plain English, this usually points to 5 GHz or 6 GHz Wi-Fi-style network radios.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesPart 15E is commonly used for 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi or network radios.
Application ID6AtFgmICfwdG8jr5PhSycw==The FCC tracking ID for this application batch.
Filing timeline

What changed in this filing

A quick read on what each public FCC application changed or confirmed, with source links attached.

Mar 6, 2015

Original Equipment

FCC application

This FCC application appears to be the original authorization package for the device, with the matching grant and public exhibits grouped together.

  • Application ID: 6AtFgmICfwdG8jr5PhSycw==
  • Equipment class: NII - Wi-Fi-style wireless device
  • FCC rules: Part 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rules
  • Bands: 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 4 ranges
  • Public exhibits: user manual, external photos, internal photos, RF exposure, RF test report
Wireless test details

Wireless details from FCC tests

This section summarizes what the FCC test documents say about the device's wireless connections and tested frequency ranges. RF exposure or SAR rows are compliance/safety context, not a speed or range claim.

This filing covers Wi-Fi-style wireless operation, including the shared frequency ranges shown below.

FCC equipment classDTS - digital wireless transmitterThe FCC shorthand for the radio behavior reviewed in this filing.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesThe rule sections cited by the grant or test documents.
Frequency bands5 GHz Wi-Fi: 4 rangesThe radio ranges the FCC filing lists for the device.Source: FCC grant; 4 ranges grouped below
Power density1 mW/cm2 | 98 mW/cm2 | 99 mW/cm2 | 0.197 mW/cm2RF exposure/SAR values are FCC compliance checks for radio energy near people, not product performance specs.Source: RF Exposure Info p. 1; RF Exposure Info p. 2
Public photo exhibits

Public FCC photos

Product photos from public FCC exhibits, formatted for easier browsing. External photos show the enclosure and labels; internal photos show boards, antennas, and other compliance-relevant hardware.

Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1
External viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1Source: External Photos p. 1
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2
External viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2Source: External Photos p. 2
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3
External viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3Source: External Photos p. 3
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4
External viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4Source: External Photos p. 4
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 1
Internal viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 1Source: Internal Photos p. 1
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 1
Internal viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 1Source: Internal Photos p. 1
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 2
Internal viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 2Source: Internal Photos p. 2
Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 3
Internal viewUbiquiti airFiber AF-5X internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 3Source: Internal Photos p. 3
Manual shortcuts

Quick troubleshooting

Setup, reset, and status notes from the public manual. Use the official source document for full instructions and safety context.

Public manual

Factory reset

  • Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is already powered on.
Manual page 5
"Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the device is already powered on."

LED and status lights

  • airFiber® AF-5X Quick Start Guide LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on.
Manual page 6
"airFiber® AF-5X Quick Start Guide LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on."
Users Manual

Batch-approved public quick troubleshooting on 2026-05-02 after stricter OCR/source-evidence gate; only high-confidence passed rows with source-backed useful instructions were approved.

User manual

User manual

Searchable manual text plus skimmable details from the public FCC user manual.

Official FCC source: Users Manual40 pages5.6 MB public file

The public manual includes useful button and port, status-light, power, and setup details.

Manual at a glance

  • Installation Overviewp. 9
  • Hardware Installationp. 15

What buttons or ports does the manual describe?

Ports Reset Button Management Port Data Port Management Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet port for configuration.

Source: Users Manual, page 5

What do the status lights mean?

LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on.

Source: Users Manual, page 6

What power or charging details does the manual include?

8.

Source: Users Manual, page 13

How do I set up this device?

Hardware Installation Install a Ground Wire 1.

Source: Users Manual, page 15
Hardware Overview

Ports Reset Button Management Port Data Port Management Port 10/100 Mbps, secured Ethernet port for configuration.

Source: Users Manual, page 5
airFiber® AF-5X Quick Start Guide

LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on.

Source: Users Manual, page 6
Hardware Overview

Additional LEDs LED State Status LINK Off RF Off Short Flash* Syncing Normal Flash* Beaconing Long Flash* Registering On Operational GPS Off No GPS Synchronization Normal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal) On Operat...

Source: Users Manual, page 7
Installation Overview

Installation Overview We recommend that you configure your paired airFiber AF- 5X radios before site installation.

Source: Users Manual, page 9
airFiber Configuration

airFiber Configuration The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings:

  • Wireless Mode Configure one airFiber AF-5X as the Master and t...
Source: Users Manual, page 11
Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation Install a Ground Wire 1.

Source: Users Manual, page 15

Manual diagrams

Visual pages and diagrams from the public FCC manual exhibit.

4 visuals
Installation Overview visual from the manual from the FCC user manual
Installation Overview visual from the manualSource: Users Manual, page 9
Hardware Installation visual from the manual from the FCC user manual
Hardware Installation visual from the manualSource: Users Manual, page 17
Hardware Installation visual from the manual from the FCC user manual
Hardware Installation visual from the manualSource: Users Manual, page 19
Hardware Installation visual from the manual from the FCC user manual
Hardware Installation visual from the manualSource: Users Manual, page 23
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Official FCC documents

Open the original FCC files used to check the details shown here. Badges separate whether a file is public from whether details from that file appear on this page.

FCC grant

Official FCC grant or authorization record.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
Source

Users Manual

Public user manual or setup guide from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: Users ManualApplication ID: 6AtFgmICfwdG8jr5PhSycw==
Source

Internal Photos

Internal product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: Internal PhotosApplication ID: 6AtFgmICfwdG8jr5PhSycw==
Source

External Photos

External product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: External PhotosApplication ID: 6AtFgmICfwdG8jr5PhSycw==
Source

RF Exposure Info (2525050)

RF exposure exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: RF Exposure InfoApplication ID: 6AtFgmICfwdG8jr5PhSycw==
Source

11 additional official FCC documents

Additional FCC exhibits are grouped here by source type instead of repeated as individual rows.

Source index
1 grant record3 RF exposure exhibits4 RF report exhibits3 test report exhibits