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airFiber 5
The AF-5 (airFiber 5 Mid-Band) is a compact wireless PtP mid-band bridge delivering 1.2+ Gbps throughput over 100+ km range with GPS synchronisation, separate integrated TX/RX antennas, and 1024QAM MIMO modulation for carrier-grade wireless backhaul across East Africa. This 5 GHz mid-band 1.2+ Gbps PtP bridge with GPS sync and 23 dBi TX/RX antennas delivers:
Perfect for carrier-grade wireless backhaul, ISP core links, last-mile gigabit connectivity, mission-critical long-range PtP deployments, public safety networks, and any deployment requiring 1.2+ Gbps mid-band PtP performance with GPS synchronisation, 70 dB front-to-back ratio, and 100+ km range across East and Central Africa.
DATASHEET
- 1.2+ Gbps maximum throughput over 100+ km range
- Mid-band operation: 5470–5875 MHz (FCC/IC) / 5470–5875 MHz (ETSI) / 5470–5950 MHz (other regions)
- ~50 dBm EIRP (region and frequency dependent)
- Separate integrated TX and RX antennas — 23 dBi gain each — 6° beamwidth
- 70 dB front-to-back ratio — >28 dB cross-polarity isolation
- Dual-slant polarization
- GPS radio frame synchronisation — GPS clock synchronisation
- GPS frequency accuracy: ±0.2 ppm with GPS / ±2.5 ppm without
- Modulation: 1024QAM MIMO, 256QAM, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, ½ Rate QPSK xRT, ¼ Rate QPSK xRT
- Channel bandwidth: 10/20/30/40/50 MHz — programmable uplink/downlink ratio
- 128-bit AES encryption
- 1+ Mpps processing
- Passive PoE 4-pair powered at 40W maximum (42–58V DC)
- 50V, 1.2A gigabit PoE adapter included
- (1) GbE and (1) 10/100 MbE RJ45 networking interfaces
- (1) RJ-12 alignment tone port
- 200 km/h wind survivability — 863 N wind loading (194 lbf at 125 mph)
- 938.4 × 468.4 × 281.4 mm (36.9 × 18.4 × 11.1") — 16 kg (35.3 lb)
- 12 system status LEDs with calibrated signal strength display
Perfect for carrier-grade wireless backhaul, ISP core links, last-mile gigabit connectivity, mission-critical long-range PtP deployments, public safety networks, and any deployment requiring 1.2+ Gbps mid-band PtP performance with GPS synchronisation, 70 dB front-to-back ratio, and 100+ km range across East and Central Africa.
DATASHEET
About the airFiber 5
The AF-5 (airFiber 5 Mid-Band) is a revolutionary point-to-point wireless backhaul platform delivering gigabit+ performance, ultra-low latency, and 100+ km range using mid-band 5 GHz frequencies — ideal for carrier backhaul, building-to-building enterprise links, and public safety applications across East Africa where freely used mid-band frequencies provide regulatory flexibility. Measuring 938.4 × 468.4 × 281.4 mm (36.9 × 18.4 × 11.1") and weighing 16 kg (35.3 lb) with included pole mount kit. 200 km/h wind survivability with 863 N wind loading. Operating temperature: -40°C to 55°C (-40°F to 131°F). 12 system status LEDs including calibrated remote and local signal strength displays and an RJ-12 alignment tone port simplify installation. Fully NDAA compliant.
The AF-5 features separate integrated TX and RX antennas — each with 23 dBi gain, 6° beamwidth, 70 dB front-to-back ratio, and >28 dB cross-polarity isolation using dual-slant polarization — the separated TX/RX architecture eliminates transmit/receive interference and enables simultaneous full-duplex operation. Mid-band operation covers 5470–5600 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz (FCC/IC), 5470–5875 MHz (ETSI), and 5470–5950 MHz (other regions) with ~50 dBm EIRP (region dependent). 1024QAM MIMO modulation delivers maximum spectral efficiency. GPS radio frame synchronisation and GPS clock synchronisation with ±0.2 ppm frequency accuracy enable precision multi-link coordination. 1.2+ Gbps maximum throughput with 1+ Mpps processing. 128-bit AES encryption. Programmable uplink/downlink ratio in half-duplex mode. Powered via passive PoE 4-pair at 40W maximum (42–58V DC) with included 50V, 1.2A gigabit PoE adapter.
Additional specifications:
Ideal for carrier-grade wireless backhaul, ISP core links, last-mile gigabit connectivity, mission-critical long-range PtP deployments, public safety networks, and enterprise building links across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East and Central Africa region requiring 1.2+ Gbps mid-band 5 GHz PtP performance with GPS synchronisation, 70 dB front-to-back ratio, 100+ km range, 1024QAM MIMO, and AES encryption.
The AF-5 features separate integrated TX and RX antennas — each with 23 dBi gain, 6° beamwidth, 70 dB front-to-back ratio, and >28 dB cross-polarity isolation using dual-slant polarization — the separated TX/RX architecture eliminates transmit/receive interference and enables simultaneous full-duplex operation. Mid-band operation covers 5470–5600 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz (FCC/IC), 5470–5875 MHz (ETSI), and 5470–5950 MHz (other regions) with ~50 dBm EIRP (region dependent). 1024QAM MIMO modulation delivers maximum spectral efficiency. GPS radio frame synchronisation and GPS clock synchronisation with ±0.2 ppm frequency accuracy enable precision multi-link coordination. 1.2+ Gbps maximum throughput with 1+ Mpps processing. 128-bit AES encryption. Programmable uplink/downlink ratio in half-duplex mode. Powered via passive PoE 4-pair at 40W maximum (42–58V DC) with included 50V, 1.2A gigabit PoE adapter.
Additional specifications:
- CE, FCC, and IC certified, fully NDAA compliant
Ideal for carrier-grade wireless backhaul, ISP core links, last-mile gigabit connectivity, mission-critical long-range PtP deployments, public safety networks, and enterprise building links across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East and Central Africa region requiring 1.2+ Gbps mid-band 5 GHz PtP performance with GPS synchronisation, 70 dB front-to-back ratio, 100+ km range, 1024QAM MIMO, and AES encryption.
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