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Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5XHD — 5GHz LTU Radio

The Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5XHD is a high-performance, outdoor 5 GHz LTU radio designed for long-range PtP backhaul links. Featuring I nvictus™ silicon, it delivers over 1 Gbps real throughput, supports flexible channel bandwidths up to 100 MHz, and includes GPS-synchronized framing and redundant PoE ports for mission-critical resilience. Ideal for WISP and carrier deployments requiring ultra-high capacity and reliability.

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Description

The Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5XHD is engineered specifically for the Wireless ISP and carrier-grade backhaul market. Built on custom LTU silicon, it offers exceptional 21.2 bps/Hz spectral efficiency, enabling line-rate packet processing up to 1.34 Gbps real-world throughput, assuming 4096QAM with the required firmware.

This radio supports 10–100 MHz channel widths, full-band DFS operation, and features such as GPS synchronization, Programmable TX/RX duty cycles, adaptive modulation up to 4096QAM, and split TX/RX frequencies/widths (firmware-dependent). Dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports provide PoE failover, and the integrated AlignLock™ antenna aiming guard enhances link reliability.

With support for over 100 km link range, AES-256 encryption, and real-time spectral analysis, the AF-5XHD is purpose-built for ultra-long-distance, low-latency PtP deployments.

Application

WISP and carrier-grade point-to-point backhaul, long-distance bridging, last-mile gigabit delivery, high-capacity outdoor links

Key Features

  • Revolutionary LTU-based design with 21.2 bps/Hz spectral efficiency

  • >1 Gbps real throughput, 100 MHz channel bonding support

  • GPS-synchronized frames, programmable TX/RX duty cycles

  • Adaptive modulation up to 4096QAM (firmware update required)

  • Split TX/RX frequencies and bandwidths (feature availability depends on firmware)

  • Dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports

  • Bluetooth wireless configuration, AlignLock™ antenna aiming guard

  • AES-256 encryption, real-time spectral analysis

  • Long-distance reach—>100 km range, robust for carrier use

  • Rated NDAA-compliant, supports wide voltage range and IP67 with optional kit

Specifications

SpecificationDetails
BrandUbiquiti
Model / Product CodeairFiber AF-5XHD
Silicon/ChipsetCustom LTU ASIC (“Invictus”)
Max Throughput>1 Gbps real throughput (up to 1.34 Gbps with 4096QAM)
Max Range>100 km
Frequency Band5 GHz (Full-band, DFS-certified)
Channel Bandwidths10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 80 / 100 MHz selectable
TX PowerUp to +29 dBm (region-dependent)
ModulationUp to 1024QAM (4096QAM with firmware)
GPS Synchronization2 / 2.5 / 4 / 5 ms frames supported
Ethernet PortsDual Gigabit RJ45 (PoE redundancy)
LEDs / IndicatorsAlignLock antenna guard, spectral analysis capability
Power MethodPassive PoE, 24V 1A Gigabit adapter included; voltage 18–54 V DC range
Max Power Consumption~12 W
Dimensions224 × 82 × 48 mm (8.82 × 3.23 × 1.89 in)
Weight0.35 kg (12.3 oz)
GPS AntennaExternal, magnetic base included
MountingairFiber X or Rocket mount compatible; GPS pole mount included
Operating Temp–40 to 55 °C (–40 to 131 °F)
CertificationsCE, FCC, IC, NDAA compliant; IP67 (with kit)
WarrantyPer vendor limited warranty

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