Ubiquiti Networks AF-5 wireless access point 1000 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE) (AF-5)

Ubiquiti
Networks AF-5 wireless access point 1000 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
Revolutionary Wireless Technology

Introducing airFiber®, a truly revolutionary Point-to-Point wireless
platform from Ubiquiti Networks. Housed in a compact, highly efficient form
factor, airFiber delivers amazing wireless gigabit+ performance, low latency,
and long range. airFiber ushers in a new era in price-disruptive wireless
technology ideal for carrier backhaul, building-to-building enterprise use,
or public safety applications.

Efficient by Design

Every detail of airFiber was designed and engineered by the Ubiquiti
R&D Team. From the silicon chip up to the innovative split-antenna
architecture, the Ubiquiti R&D Team created airFiber to deliver superior
throughput with efficiency. airFiber was purpose?built to create a high
performance backhaul.

Designed for Freedom

airFiber operates in worldwide, license-free, 24 or 5 GHz frequencies.
Anyone around the world can purchase and operate airFiber without any special
permits, paperwork, or added licensing costs. Users are free to locate,
deploy, and operate airFiber practically anywhere they choose (subject to
local country regulations).

Built for Speed and Range

airFiber delivers gigabit performance at 1.2+ Gbps for airFiber AF-5/AF-5U,
1.4+ Gbps for airFiber AF-24, and 2 Gbps for airFiber AF-24HD. To put this in
perspective, airFiber can transmit a 100 MB file in less than a second.
Rivaling common broadband providers, airFiber download speed is up to 100x
faster. With speed and throughput surpassing conventional wired backhauls,
airFiber prevails over expensive and labor-intensive wired infrastructures.

Innovative Proprietary Modem Technology

Ubiquiti’s innovative proprietary modem technology was purpose-built to
address the specific challenges of outdoor, PtP (Point?to-Point) bridging and
high-performance network backhauls. Every aspect of the radio has been
carefully simulated and designed to optimize range, speed, and latency
performance in the harshest RF noise environments.

Synchronous Data Transmission and Reception

Conventional wireless standards impose a latency by having to receive a
packet before a packet is transmitted. airFiber can transmit data
synchronously without any wait time. airFiber features traditional TDD and
FDD modes of operation in addition to the proprietary Hybrid Division
Duplexing (HDD) mode, which provides a breakthrough in range and spectral
efficiency performance.

Based on the ranging algorithm built into the air protocol, the airFiber
radios use patent-pending HDD technology to calculate the propagation delay
and know when each radio can transmit and receive, so they send packets in
precise synchronization. Packet transmission latency is virtually
eliminated.

Innovative Dual-Antenna Architecture

airFiber features a dual-independent, 2×2 MIMO, high-gain reflector antenna
system. Separate yet integrated transmit (TX) and receive (RX) antennas help
extend link budgets by eliminating the extra RF losses caused by the switches
or duplexers required in systems with common TX/RX antennas.

Superior Processing

Ubiquiti Networks introduces our proprietary INVICTUS™ core communications
processing engine. The speed, power, and efficiency of this integrated
circuit enhances the performance of the airFiber AF-5/AF-5U.

Efficient Use of 5 GHz Band

airFiber AF-5/AF-5U features 1 MHz center channel resolution with
market?leading Power Envelope Tracking technology. The airFiber AF-5/AF-5U
accurately and continuously controls transmit power relative to the band
edge. The power level automatically tracks to optimize performance near band
edges, allowing you to choose the part of the band with the least
interference.

Long-Range Links

Newly developed for the airFiber AF-5/AF-5U, the patent-pending xRT feature
uses an innovative, adaptive multi-channel coding scheme to enhance radio
transceiver performance, thereby maximizing your link budget and spectrum
utilization – while still maintaining regulatory compliance. This results in
links that can span distances from 10 m up to 100+ km.

Quick and Easy Installation

The unique sliding-clamp design of the airFiber AF-5/AF-5U allows mounting
hardware to be pre?assembled prior to installation – no more dropped screws
at the top of the tower. As an added convenience, the drop?in cradle mount
design allows the installer to attach mounting hardware to the pole without
having to support the weight of the airFiber radio during installation.

Plug and Play Deployment

Based on Ubiquiti’s innovative and intuitive airOS®, the airFiber
Configuration Interface enables quick deployment. With installation
efficiency in mind, the mechanical design allows easy installation by one
person. A two?person installation crew can effectively install and align an
airFiber link.

To fine-tune the alignment, the received signal levels can be conveniently
accessed via any of these methods:

airFiber LED display
airFiber Configuration Interface
Audio tone feature
Network Management

airFiber supports a variety of features to help you manage your
network:

Network management options A choice between the greater security of
out?of-band management and the convenience of in-band management.
SNMP support Full SNMP support to aid in network management.
Local and remote airFiber status information Available on the Main tab of
the airFiber Configuration Interface.