Tired of slow, unreliable backhaul links that choke your network traffic? You need a solution that delivers carrier-grade speed without the expense of fiber. The Ubiquiti airFiber 5 AF-5 gives you crystal-clear, gigabit-class connectivity over distances that would defeat most wireless gear.
Ubiquiti airFiber 5 AF-5 5GHz PtP Bridge 1000Mbps Carrier Backhaul
Designed for outdoor point-to-point (PtP) bridging, the airFiber 5 combines a high-isolation dual-antenna system with full-duplex FDD operation. It pushes real throughput beyond 1.2 Gbps, outpacing many wired solutions while keeping latency under 1 ms. Operating in the unlicensed 5 GHz band, it can be deployed anywhere the local regulations allow, making it ideal for remote sites, campus links, or ISP backbones.
The unit supports 1024-QAM modulation and offers Ethernet LAN speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, so you can connect standard switches or routers without additional adapters. With PoE input at 50 V and a modest 1.2 A draw, power requirements stay low even on rugged installations. Its rugged enclosure tolerates temperatures from -40 °C to 55 °C, and the 16 kg chassis is built for mounting on towers, rooftops, or pole-top brackets.
Benefits
You get carrier-class reliability without digging trenches. The dual-antenna design reduces RF interference, delivering stable links even in noisy urban environments. Low latency and high throughput enable real-time services such as VoIP, video streaming, and cloud applications to run smoothly across long distances.
Features
- Dual high-isolation antennas
- Full-duplex FDD mode
- Up to 1.2 Gbps real throughput
- 100+ km maximum range
- 128-bit AES encryption
- Web-based management interface
- PoE support, 50 V input
- Operating temp -40 to 55 °C
Usage
Deploy the airFiber 5 between two line-of-sight points to create a high-speed backbone for ISP networks, enterprise campuses, or remote industrial sites. Because it runs in the license-free 5 GHz band, you can install it quickly without waiting for spectrum approvals. The intuitive web UI lets you configure channels, power levels, and security settings in minutes, so you spend less time troubleshooting and more time delivering service.
Specifications
| Features |
| Maximum outdoor range |
100000 m |
| Modulation |
1024-QAM, 128-QAM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, QPSK |
| Frequency band |
5 GHz |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
1000 Mbit/s |
| 5 GHz |
Yes |
| Security |
| Security algorithms |
128-bit AES |
| Management features |
| Web-based management |
Yes |
| Power |
| Input current |
1.2 A |
| AC input voltage |
50 V |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
Yes |
| Design |
| Internal |
No |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
16 kg |
| Height |
938.4 mm |
| Depth |
281.4 mm |
| Width |
468.4 mm |
| Other features |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 55 °C |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 55 °C |
