AF-5U - Ubiquiti airFiber 5 GHz High-Band Bridge

Ubiquiti AF-5U airFiber 5 GHz High-Band Bridge

The Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5U is a carrier-class 5 GHz point-to-point wireless bridge engineered to deliver high-capacity, long-range wireless backhaul for Internet service providers, enterprises, and industrial networks. It provides aggregate throughput exceeding 1.2 Gbps and supports wireless links over 100 km under optimal deployment conditions. Equipped with integrated high-gain antennas, GPS synchronization, advanced modulation, and AES encryption, the AF-5U ensures reliable, secure, and low-latency connectivity for building-to-building links, tower backhaul, and rural broadband deployments. Its rugged outdoor enclosure and Passive PoE power design make it well suited for demanding outdoor installations requiring exceptional performance, durability, and dependable operation.

Application & Use Cases:

ISP backhaul

Enterprise campus links

Building-to-building connectivity

Rural broadband deployments

Surveillance network backhaul

Carrier-grade wireless transport

Key Specifications:

Product Family: UISP airFiber

Model: AF-5U

Product Type: Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

Frequency Band: 5GHz High Band

Operating Frequency: 5725–6200 MHz (region dependent)

Maximum Throughput: 1.2+ Gbps

Maximum Range: 100+ km (deployment dependent)

Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit RJ45, 1 × 10/100 RJ45 Management

Power Method: Passive 50 V PoE

Maximum Power Consumption: 40W

Radio Synchronization: GPS

Encryption: 128-bit AES

Integrated Antenna Gain: 23 dBi (TX/RX)

Channel Widths: 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 MHz

Modulation: Up to 1024-QAM MIMO

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 55°C

Mounting: Pole Mount

Certifications: CE, FCC, IC

NDAA Compliant: Yes

Features:

Delivers 1.2+ Gbps aggregate wireless throughput

Operates in the 5 GHz high-band (5725–6200 MHz)

Supports 100+ km point-to-point wireless links

Integrated 23 dBi dual-polarized antenna

GPS synchronization for co-location deployments

1024-QAM modulation for improved spectral efficiency

128-bit AES encryption for secure wireless communication

Supports 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 MHz channel widths

Gigabit Ethernet data port with dedicated management port

Powered via 50V Passive PoE

Designed for carrier-class outdoor deployments

Pole-mount enclosure built for harsh environments

Compatible with UISP network management platform

LED indicators for power, GPS, Ethernet, and wireless link status

• Benefits:
• 1.2+ Gbps wireless throughput
• Supports links over 100 km
• GPS synchronization
• AES-128 encrypted links
• Integrated high-gain antenna
• Carrier-grade outdoor design