Ubiquiti airFiber 24 GHz Point-to-Point Gigabit Radio
- SKU: AF-24-US
- Manufacturer: Ubiquiti Networks
- Datasheet: Download
Product Information
airFiber 24 GHz Point-to-Point Gigabit Radio
The airFiber®24 is ideal for outdoor, PtP bridging and carrier-class network backhauls.
Superior 24 GHz Performance
airFiber AF24/AF24HD provides a breakthrough in 24 GHz backhaul performance. Systems for millimeter-wave frequencies typically experience RF losses when part of the RF is lost in the switches and filters.
The Ubiquiti R&D team eliminated such RF losses with separate yet integrated TX and RX antennas, so the link budget is robust and the airFiber AF24/AF24HD has better noise figure and higher transmit power efficiency.
Two airFiber 24 GHz Models
Two models deliver superior speed with spectral efficiency in the worldwide, license-free, 24 GHz radio band. The standard model, AF24, delivers up to 1.4+ Gbps throughput at a range of up to 13+ km.
The heavy-duty model, AF24HD, provides more throughput at up to 2 Gbps and increased range of up to 20+ km. It also includes a more rugged exterior with a metal reflector, to protect against nature’s harshest elements.
airFiber 24 is 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. 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
Specifications
| Operating Frequency | 24.05 – 24.25 GHz |
| Dimensions | 649 x 426 x 303 mm (25.55 x 16.77 x 11.93") |
| Weight | 10.5 kg (23.15 lb) Mount Included |
| Max. Power Consumption | 50 W |
| Power Supply | 50V, 1.2A PoE GigE Adapter (Included) |
| Power Method | Passive Power over Ethernet |
| Supported Voltage Range | 42-58VDC |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| Wind Loading | 480 N @ 200 km/hr (108 lbf @ 125 mph) |
| Wind Survivability | 200 km/hr (125 mph) |
| Mounting | Pole Mount Kit (Included) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 55° C (-40 to 131° F) |
| LEDs | (8) Status LEDs: Data Port Speed Data Port Link/Activity Configuration Port Speed Configuration Port Link/Activity GPS Synchronization Modulation Mode Master/Slave RF Status (1) Two-Digit LED Display Calibrated in dBm |
| Data Port | (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port |
| Configuration Port | (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port |
| Auxiliary Port | (1) RJ-12, Alignment Tone Port |
| Maximum Throughput | 1.4+ Gbps |
| Maximum Range | 13+ km |
| Packets per Second | > 1 Million |
| Encryption | 128-Bit AES |
| Uplink/Downlink Ratio | 50% Fixed |
RX Sensitivity
| Modulation | Sensitivity | FDD Capacity* | TDD Capacity* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64QAM | -66 dBm | 1500 Mbps | 760 Mbps |
| 16QAM | -72 dBm | 1000 Mbps | 507 Mbps |
| QPSK MIMO | -78 dBm | 500 Mbps | 253 Mbps |
| QPSK SISO | -80 dBm | 250 Mbps | 127 Mbps |
| ¼x QPSK SISO | -87 dBm | 62.5 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps |
*FDD=(2) 100 MHz channels and TDD = (1) 100 MHz channel
Radio Frequency
| GPS | GPS Clock Synchronization |
| EIRP | ~33 dBm (FCC/IC), ~20 dBm (CE) |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±2.5 ppm without GPS Synchronization ±0.2 ppm with GPS Synchronization |
| Channel Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Operating Channels | 24.1 GHz, 24.2 GHz |
| Modulation | 64QAM MIMO 16QAM MIMO QPSK MIMO QPSK SISO ¼x QPSK SISO |
| TX Gain | 33 dBi |
| RX Gain | 38 dBi |
| Beamwidth | < 3.5° |
| Front-to-Back Ratio | 70 dB |
| Polarity | Dual-Slant Polarization |
| Cross-Polarity Isolation | > 28 dB |