Ubiquiti airFiber 24 (AF-24)

Ubiquiti airFiber 24 (AF-24) is a high-performance 24 GHz point-to-point wireless bridge designed for carrier-grade backhaul solutions. Offering up to 1.5 Gbps full-duplex throughput with ultra-low latency (<1 ms). AirFiber 24 (AF-24) it features airFiber proprietary technology, high-gain dual-polarized antennas, GPS synchronization, and rugged IP-rated housing.

AirFiber 24 (AF‑24) is Ideal for long-range deployments up to 13+ km, the AF‑24 delivers reliable, interference-resistant wireless connectivity in dense environments.

Detailed Specifications for Ubiquiti airFiber 24 (AF‑24)

🔧 Mechanical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 649 × 426 × 303 mm; Weight: 10.5 kg (with mount)
• Mounting: Included pole-mount kit; ±20° alignment adjustment tone via RJ-12
• Wind Survivability: 200 km/h; Wind Load: 480 N @ 200 km/h
• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +55 °C; Certifications: CE, FCC, IC; NDAA compliant

⚡ Networking & Power

• Data Port: 1 × Gigabit RJ45; Config Port: 1 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45; Auxiliary: 1 × RJ‑12 alignment tone
• Power Supply: 50 V, 1.2 A Gigabit PoE adapter (included); Passive PoE over 4‑pair; Voltage range: 42–58 V DC; Max draw: ~50 W

📡

airFiber 24 (AF‑24) RF Performance

• Operating Frequency: 24.05–24.25 GHz; Channels: 24.1, 24.2 GHz; Bandwidth: 100 MHz
• Modulation: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK MIMO/SISO, ¼× QPSK
• Throughput:
  • FDD mode: up to 1.5 Gbps (dual 100 MHz channels)
  • TDD mode: ~760 Mbps (single 100 MHz)
• EIRP: ~33 dBm (FCC/IC), ~20 dBm (CE), ~40 dBm (other regions)
• TX Gain: 33 dBi; RX Gain: 38 dBi; Beamwidth: < 3.5°; Front‑to‑Back: 70 dB; Cross‑pol Isolation: > 28 dB; Dual‑slant polarization

🌐 System & Features

• GPS Clock Sync: Yes, for synchronized links
• PPS: GPS improves TCXO frequency accuracy from ±2.5 ppm to ±0.2 ppm
• Latency: < 1 ms full-duplex; < 2 ms half-duplex
• Security: 128‑bit AES encryption; Hardware-accelerated
• Packet Rate: > 1 Mpps
• LEDs: 8 status indicators (link, GPS, RF mode, master/slave, signal level) + 2-digit dBm display

🌍Ubiquiti airFiber 24 (AF‑24) Range & Link

• Distance: 13+ km range for full throughput performance

✅ Conclusion

The Ubiquiti airFiber 24 (AF‑24) is a rugged 24 GHz, carrier-grade PtP bridge offering up to 1.5 Gbps throughput, <1 ms latency, GPS sync, high-gain antennas, and hardened IP-rated durability—ideal for long-distance backhauls.

Datasheet