Overview:
The airFiber X Antennas feature significant advances in noise isolation and beam performance to complement the airFiber X radios for carrier backhauls and Point-to-Point (PtP) bridging (airFiber X radio sold separately).
Powerful Performance
The airFiber X antenna delivers 2x2, dual-polarity performance. On the right is one example of how the airFiber X antenna with an airFiber X radio can be deployed as endpoints in a backhaul link to deliver bandwidth from a WISP network out to a neighborhood tower. From there, an airMAX Sector antenna with a Rocket radio delivers bandwidth to the WISP's customers.
Application Example
Carrier-Class Construction
Incorporating a dish reflector design for excellent beam directivity, the airFiber X antennas feature robust mechanical design using industrial‑strength hardware for outdoor application use.
Plug and Play Integration
airFiber X antennas and airFiber X radios have been designed to seamlessly work together. Every airFiber X antenna has a built-in airFiber X radio mount, so installation requires no special tools. Snap the airFiber X radio securely into place and mount the antenna; you then have the optimal combination of airFiber X antenna and airFiber X radio for your PtP application.
Mounting the AF-5X (airFiber X radio sold separately)
Features:
Innovative Mechanical Design
- Secure Pole-Mounting
Maintains the position of the
dish during harsh outdoor conditions.
- Low-Profile Form Factor of the AF-5G23-S45
Reduces
wind-loading.
Weatherproof Design
- Protective Shroud
Protects the cables and connectors
from the elements.
- Integrated Radome of the AF-5G23-S45
Shields the radio
from the environment.
Compact Footprint for Deployment Flexibility
The compact form factor allows the airFiber X Antennas to be used in various applications, from carrier backhauls between towers to PtP bridging between buildings.
The airFiber X supports ± 45° slant polarization for improved noise immunity and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). The compact
form factor of the airFiber X allows it to fit into the radio mount of Ubiquiti antennas, so installation requires no special tools.
The airFiber X antennas are purpose-built with 45° slant polarity for seamless integration with the airFiber X.
Avanced RF Isolation Design
The innovative industrial design improves RF isolation to significantly reduce interference and deliver superior gain for high-capacity, multipoint networks. The near-field plot of the AF-5G23-S45 is displayed in watts and uses a linear scale. The strength of the electromagnetic field is color-coded:
- Red: Highest strength
- Green: Medium strength
- Indigo: Lowest strength
airFiber X Conversion Kit
The 5 GHz RocketDish to airFiber Antenna Conversion Kit, model AF-5G-OMT-S45, converts the RocketDish RD-5G30 or RD-5G34 antenna for use with the airFiber AF-5X radio.
Specifications:
| airFiber AF-5G23-S45 Specification |
| Dimensions* |
ø 378 x 290 mm
(ø 14.88 x 11.42") |
| Weight** |
3.4 kg (7.50 lb) |
| Frequency
Range |
5.1 - 5.9 GHz |
| Gain |
23 dBi |
| + 45° Beamwidth |
10° (3 dB) |
| - 45° Beamwidth |
10° (3 dB) |
| F/B Ratio |
30 dB |
| Max. VSWR |
1.5:1 |
| Wind Loading |
190 N @ 200 km/h
(43 lbf @ 125 mph) |
| Wind Survivability |
200 km/h (125 mph) |
| Polarization |
Dual-Linear |
| Cross-pol Isolation |
35 dB Min. |
| ETSI Specification |
EN 302 326 DN2 |
| Mounting |
Universal Pole Mount, airFiber X Radio Bracket, and Weatherproof RF Connectors Included |
* Dimensions exclude pole mount and airFiber X radio (airFiber X radio sold separately)
** Weight includes pole mount and excludes airFiber X radio (airFiber X radio sold separately)
Antenna Information:
| AF-5G23-S45 |
Return Loss
 |
Azimuth, 5500 MHz
 |
Azimuth Specs
 |
Elevation, 5500 MHz
 |
Elevation Specs
 |
Software:
Loaded with Powerful Features
airOS F is an intuitive, versatile, highly developed Ubiquiti firmware technology that resides on airFiber. It is exceptionally intuitive and was designed to require no training to operate. Behind the user interface is a powerful firmware architecture which enables hi-performance network backhauls.
airOS F Tools
- Speed Test
- Antenna Alignment
- Device Discovery
- Site Survey
- Ping
- Traceroute
airOS F Integrated Technologies
airFiber's purpose-built hardware provides superior wireless performance, higher capacity, and lower latency. Unlike standard WiFi protocols, Ubiquiti airFiber's Hybrid Division Duplex (HDD) provides the best of both worlds — latency performance of Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) with the spectral efficiency of Time Division Duplex (TDD).
Wireless Modes
Wireless Network Configuration
- Transmit Frequency
- Receive Frequency
- Output Power
- Modulation Rate
- Automatic Modulation Rate Adaptation
- Duplex: Half or Full
- High/Low RX Gain
- Wireless Security: AES-128
Network Mode
- Transparent Layer 2 Bridge
Network Configuration
- In-Band Management
- Management VLAN
Management
- Automatic check for airOS F Updates
- Configuration Test Mode
- Firmware Recovery via TFTP
- Reset to Factory Defaults
- Configuration Management: Backup/Restore Device Configuration
- Administrator/Read-Only Access
- WEB/SSH/Telnet Access
- Dynamic DNS
- NTP Client
- Ping Watchdog
- SNMP v1 Support
- System Log: Local/Remote
- Full Statistical Performance Reporting
Tools
- Speed Test
- Antenna Alignment
- Device Discovery
- Ping
- Traceroute
