Ubiquiti airFiber 11 AF-11 in Dubai, UAE
The AF-11 is designed for organisations that need a dedicated outdoor wireless bridge between two fixed locations and are prepared to plan the frequency, antenna, mounting and regulatory details correctly. It is best approached as an engineered backhaul system, not as an ordinary wireless access point.
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Share the two site locations, target capacity, proposed antenna arrangement and preferred installation scope for a model-specific quotation.
Direct answer for buyers
Ubiquiti airFiber 11 AF-11 is a full-duplex outdoor point-to-point radio for licensed 11 GHz backhaul. It is mainly used to carry business or service-provider traffic between two fixed sites where clear line of sight and a properly engineered RF path are available. Enterprises, operators, campuses, public-sector networks and industrial sites may consider it when fibre is unavailable, expensive or slow to extend. Before proceeding, confirm that the required 11 GHz channel can be licensed for the deployment, that the correct high-band or low-band duplexers are selected, that antennas and mounts suit the calculated path, and that the complete link budget supports the required availability target.
What the AF-11 does
The AF-11 creates a directional wireless Ethernet bridge between two fixed points. In a typical design, one radio and antenna are installed at each end of the path. Traffic enters through the Gigabit Ethernet interface, crosses the licensed microwave link and exits at the remote site. This can provide a practical alternative or complement to fibre for building interconnection, tower backhaul, remote-site access, temporary infrastructure, resilient secondary paths and network expansion.
Because the system operates in a licensed band, it requires more planning than unlicensed outdoor wireless. The frequency assignment, transmit and receive arrangement, channel width, antenna gain and permitted output power must comply with regional rules. The benefit of this approach is controlled spectrum planning and the possibility of building a more predictable point-to-point path when the engineering and licensing work are completed correctly.
Who should consider it
The AF-11 may be suitable for internet service providers, managed network operators, enterprise campuses, logistics sites, utilities, industrial estates, hospitality groups, education networks and public-sector projects. It is especially relevant where two facilities have a clear physical path and the organisation wants a dedicated backhaul connection without trenching fibre across the entire route.
It is not usually the right choice for indoor Wi-Fi, mobile users, point-to-multipoint access or buyers seeking a device that can be mounted and operated without frequency coordination. Organisations without access to suitable towers, rooftops, grounding, licensed spectrum or professional alignment support should first evaluate whether a different wireless band or a managed connectivity service is more practical.
Business challenges the AF-11 can address
Sites beyond the fibre edge
A remote warehouse, tower, branch or operational building may need more capacity than mobile connectivity can provide. A planned point-to-point path can extend the network without waiting for a new civil fibre build.
Expensive leased circuits
Where recurring carrier charges are difficult to justify, an owned microwave link may be evaluated as an infrastructure option. The business case should include licensing, towers, installation, maintenance and replacement planning.
Need for a diverse path
A wireless route can provide physical diversity from an existing terrestrial connection. True resilience still depends on power, switching, routing, tower access and whether both paths share upstream infrastructure.
Controlled spectrum planning
Licensed operation can support a more organised RF plan than busy unlicensed bands. The link remains dependent on approved channels, correct duplexer orientation and compliance with local regulations.
Core capabilities that matter in a backhaul design
Full-duplex architecture
The radio is designed for simultaneous transmission and reception, supporting backhaul applications where traffic must move in both directions without a shared time slot.
Selectable channel widths
Multiple channel-width choices allow the design to be aligned with the approved spectrum assignment and required capacity. Available widths are region dependent.
SISO and MIMO options
The platform supports single-chain and dual-chain configurations. MIMO requires additional duplexer planning and a bill of materials that matches both ends of the link.
Outdoor deployment design
Weatherproof RF connectivity, passive PoE or direct DC power options and a broad operating-temperature range support outdoor infrastructure when mounting and protection are handled correctly.
Product-fit decision matrix
| Requirement | Suitable when | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Building-to-building connection | There is clear line of sight and suitable rooftop access. | Path profile, mounting height, Fresnel clearance and permitted frequency. |
| Service-provider backhaul | The expected throughput fits the engineered channel and modulation plan. | Traffic forecast, Ethernet handoff, redundancy and monitoring requirements. |
| Resilient secondary path | Wireless routing is physically diverse from the primary circuit. | Independent power, switching, upstream routing and failover policy. |
| Long-distance microwave link | A professional link budget supports the availability objective. | Rain fade, antenna size, tower loading, alignment accuracy and regulatory EIRP. |
| Quick plug-and-play bridge | Usually not the best fit when licensing and RF engineering are unavailable. | Consider whether a simpler unlicensed or managed service is more appropriate. |
Verified technical information
The following data reflects official Ubiquiti product information for the AF-11 platform. Regional regulations can limit operating frequency, channel widths, transmit power and antenna gain, so final values must be checked against the deployment country and approved licence.
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
|---|---|
| Product name | airFiber 11 |
| Model | AF-11 |
| Product type | Licensed point-to-point outdoor backhaul radio |
| Operating frequency | 10.7–11.7 GHz, dependent on regional regulations |
| Maximum conducted transmit power | Up to 30 dBm, region dependent |
| Frequency accuracy | ±1 ppm |
| Channel bandwidths | 3.5, 5, 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 40, 50 and 56 MHz selectable; available widths depend on local rules |
| Wireless modes | SISO and MIMO |
| Maximum stated throughput | 1.2+ Gbps under supported configuration and operating conditions |
| Maximum stated range | 300+ km; practical design depends on path engineering, antenna choice, regulations and environment |
| Encryption | 128-bit AES |
| Data interface | One Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port |
| Management interface | One 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 port |
| Power method | Passive PoE on four pairs or terminal-block direct wire |
| Included power supply | 50 V DC, 1.2 A Gigabit PoE adapter |
| Supported voltage | 38–56 V DC |
| Maximum power consumption | 36 W |
| Dimensions | 327 × 112 × 86 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Mounting compatibility | AF-11G35 mount compatible |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 55 °C |
| RF connectors | Four weatherproof SMA connectors and two waterproof N-type connectors |
| Antenna guidance | Designed for use with the AF-11G35 antenna; permitted gain must be checked regionally |
| Duplexer guidance | High-band and low-band configurations are available; paired radios require the correct complementary arrangement |
| Availability | Contact FourTeck for current UAE model, quantity and lead-time options |
Configuration and regulatory dependencies
The AF-11 cannot be selected accurately from the radio model alone. A working link requires two endpoints, a valid channel plan and a complete hardware arrangement. Ubiquiti offers high-band and low-band duplexer configurations, and the transmit/receive relationship at opposite ends must be planned correctly. A SISO link normally uses one chain, while a MIMO design uses both chains and therefore requires additional duplexer hardware. Ordering only the radio without confirming the duplexer configuration can result in components that do not match the licensed channel or the remote endpoint.
The antenna is another critical dependency. The AF-11 is designed for use with the AF-11G35 antenna platform, but final antenna size, gain, mounting arrangement and permitted EIRP must follow the approved design. The radio’s stated maximum range is not a promise that every long path will work. Path clearance, Earth curvature, antenna heights, rain attenuation, interference, cable quality, grounding and alignment determine real performance and availability.
Buyers in the UAE should also confirm the applicable telecommunications licensing process before procurement or installation. FourTeck can help organise the technical information required for a quotation, but regulatory approval, assigned frequencies and site permissions remain project dependencies that should be resolved with the relevant authority and qualified engineering parties.
A practical purchase and deployment journey
Define the business objective
State whether the link will carry internet backhaul, private WAN traffic, CCTV, voice, replication, operational technology or a mix. Include the current and expected traffic demand, latency sensitivity and redundancy requirement.
Survey both endpoints
Record coordinates, rooftop or tower heights, available mounting structures, cable routes, power, grounding, access restrictions and nearby obstructions. A desktop path study should be followed by appropriate field validation.
Confirm spectrum and link budget
Identify the permitted channel pair, required duplexer bands, channel width, transmit power and antenna gain. Model expected receive levels and fade margin against the target service availability.
Build the bill of materials
Confirm radios, antennas, high- or low-band duplexers, mounts, surge protection, outdoor cable, grounding, power accessories, switches, routers and spare parts. Include a second duplexer per radio where MIMO is required.
Install, align and validate
Use qualified outdoor-radio installers. Verify grounding, weather sealing, antenna orientation, signal level, modulation stability, Ethernet performance, error rates and failover behaviour before acceptance.
Document and monitor
Record frequencies, channel widths, firmware, passwords, IP addressing, cabling, grounding, serial numbers, alignment readings and test results. Establish monitoring thresholds and a maintenance path for future troubleshooting.
Capacity planning without overpromising
The AF-11 platform is specified for up to 1.2+ Gbps throughput, but the usable result is configuration and path dependent. Channel width, SISO or MIMO mode, modulation, receive level, interference, Ethernet overhead and regulatory limits all affect actual capacity. A buyer should avoid treating the headline number as a guaranteed application throughput figure.
Start with the required committed traffic, then add growth, protocol overhead and resilience margin. For CCTV or replication, consider burst behaviour rather than relying only on average traffic. Where the link will carry several services, quality-of-service policies and upstream switching capacity should be reviewed as part of the design.
Link availability and environmental margin
Microwave link performance is determined by more than distance. At 11 GHz, rainfall, antenna alignment, path clearance and fade margin are important. A link that works during clear weather may not meet the required business availability if the design leaves insufficient margin for seasonal conditions.
The right antenna and mounting height must therefore come from a link calculation, not a visual guess. Structural movement, tower sway, rooftop vibration and poor brackets can also reduce alignment stability. For critical sites, the design should include monitoring, suitable spares and a defined response plan.
Operational control and maintenance
A professionally deployed AF-11 link should be treated as managed infrastructure. Administrators need protected management access, consistent addressing, firmware governance, configuration backups, performance baselines and alarms for degraded signal or Ethernet errors. Physical inspection should cover weather seals, grounding, cable condition and mount stability.
Maintenance access is an important procurement consideration. A radio installed on a difficult tower may have a higher service cost than the hardware itself. Include safe access arrangements, spare units, compatible duplexers and documented replacement procedures in the lifecycle plan.
Ideal business environments and use cases
Campus interconnection
Connect offices, warehouses, accommodation blocks or teaching facilities where trenching is disruptive and rooftop line of sight is available.
Carrier and WISP backhaul
Transport aggregated subscriber or access-network traffic between towers and points of presence, subject to correct capacity and redundancy design.
Industrial and utility sites
Extend network access to remote operational facilities where fibre construction is impractical and stable fixed-site connectivity is required.
Video and security transport
Carry camera traffic between facilities when the traffic profile, retention architecture and failure consequences are included in the bandwidth plan.
Temporary or phased projects
Provide a planned link while permanent fibre is pending, provided licensing, structures and installation effort are justified for the expected project duration.
Network path diversity
Add a wireless route to complement a terrestrial circuit, with routing and power designs that avoid hidden single points of failure.
Integration and operational considerations
The AF-11 presents Ethernet connectivity, so it can sit between switches, routers, firewalls or service-provider edge equipment. The radio does not replace the network design around it. VLAN handling, routing, loop prevention, quality of service, multicast, monitoring and failover are controlled by the wider architecture. Buyers should define whether the link will operate as a transparent bridge, carry routed traffic or connect into a protected service edge.
Power and surge protection deserve particular attention. The included passive PoE adapter supports the radio, but outdoor cable paths require correct grounding and surge protection practices. Where business continuity is important, connect the indoor power and network equipment to suitable UPS capacity. Direct DC power may be relevant at some tower sites, but the supported voltage and wiring must be followed precisely.
The management interface should be placed on a controlled network, not exposed unnecessarily. Establish administrator roles, password standards, backup copies and firmware procedures. For multi-site operations, define who owns frequency records, who monitors performance and who can access the towers. These operational decisions are as important as the initial radio configuration.
Where encryption, application security or regulatory controls are required, review the complete data path. The radio provides 128-bit AES at the wireless layer, but sensitive enterprise traffic may still require IPsec, MACsec, TLS or application-level controls depending on policy and architecture.
Questions to resolve before requesting a quotation
Provide exact coordinates, approximate mounting heights and site access information.
State present traffic, future growth and whether the service requires symmetric capacity.
The approved channel pair determines the high-band and low-band duplexer arrangement.
MIMO affects the number of duplexers and the complete endpoint configuration.
A business-critical link requires more fade margin and a clearer maintenance plan.
Clarify towers, mounts, cabling, grounding, configuration, testing and documentation.
Procurement checklist
☐ Exact radio model and regional version
☐ Quantity of radios for both link endpoints
☐ Assigned 11 GHz frequency pair
☐ Correct high-band and low-band duplexers
☐ SISO or MIMO configuration
☐ AF-11G35 antennas and compatible mounts
☐ Calculated antenna gain and link budget
☐ Outdoor-rated Ethernet cabling
☐ Surge protection and grounding materials
☐ PoE or direct-DC power design
☐ Switch, router and firewall interfaces
☐ Installation, alignment and testing scope
☐ Spare radio or duplexer strategy
☐ Warranty and lead-time confirmation
How FourTeck can assist
FourTeck can help buyers translate a proposed wireless path into a clearer procurement request. This includes reviewing the exact AF-11 requirement, understanding whether the project calls for SISO or MIMO, identifying the expected duplexer arrangement, discussing antenna and mounting needs, and coordinating a quotation for the required equipment.
For business deployments, FourTeck can also discuss installation, configuration and testing scope. The quotation can separate hardware supply from engineering, tower work, cabling, grounding, alignment, network integration and documentation so the buyer can see which responsibilities are included. Frequency licensing and statutory approvals remain subject to the relevant authorities and project parties.
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UAE availability and support guidance
Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability for the Ubiquiti airFiber 11 AF-11, the required high-band or low-band variant, compatible duplexers, antennas and accessories. Availability may depend on model, quantity, regional version and vendor lead time. The quotation should identify whether it covers the radio only, a complete endpoint package or both ends of a link.
FourTeck can discuss delivery and project coordination after the exact requirement is confirmed. Installation and configuration scope should be included in the quotation when required, especially where tower work, rooftop access, grounding, licensed-channel programming and acceptance testing are involved. Warranty terms should also be confirmed against the supplied part number and procurement route rather than assumed from a generic product listing.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman coverage
Businesses planning AF-11 links in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman can approach FourTeck for requirement review, quotation coordination and discussion of installation or configuration needs. Site access, tower conditions, regulatory approvals, delivery arrangements and service availability can vary by project, so buyers should provide the exact locations and desired scope before expecting a final commercial proposal.
GCC Availability
FourTeck can assist organisations evaluating Ubiquiti airFiber 11 projects across GCC markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Assistance may cover requirement review, radio and duplexer selection, antenna planning inputs, quotation coordination, configuration scope, installation planning and regional project discussion. Availability, spectrum licensing, permitted channels, delivery schedules, service visits and vendor lead times can vary by country, model, quantity and final requirement. Buyers should therefore share the destination country, exact AF-11 configuration, number of links, required capacity, license status, deployment locations and expected project timeline. This information helps avoid mismatched duplexers, incomplete endpoint packages or assumptions about region-specific operation. FourTeck does not treat a radio listing as proof that a complete licensed link can be supplied or commissioned in every market without further technical and regulatory confirmation. For Kuwait-related coordination, buyers may also review FourTeck Kuwait technology support information.
Africa Availability
FourTeck can support businesses and project teams assessing AF-11 backhaul requirements for selected African markets, including deployments in East Africa and other regions where a licensed microwave path is being considered. The discussion can cover radios, duplexers, antennas, accessories, network integration, deployment requirements, support expectations and regional procurement planning. Availability and fulfilment may depend on the destination, quantity, approved frequency plan, licence region, power standards, shipping arrangements, vendor lead time, tower conditions and installation scope. Buyers should provide the destination country, endpoint coordinates, expected capacity, number of links, preferred deployment schedule and any need for remote or on-site support. No assumption should be made about local inventory, immediate shipment, customs outcomes or country-wide field coverage until the project details are reviewed. Organisations can explore FourTeck Africa technology solutions, Kenya project coordination or Uganda technology support information.
Related products and services to consider
AF-11G35 antenna
The purpose-built antenna platform for the AF-11. Final gain and mounting suitability must match the licensed path design.
High-band duplexer
Required where the endpoint channel plan calls for the high-band arrangement. Compatibility must be checked against the paired radio.
Low-band duplexer
Used for the complementary low-band arrangement. Do not order it without confirming the licensed frequency pair.
Outdoor installation service
May include mounting, cabling, grounding, weatherproofing and alignment when the scope and access conditions are agreed.
Link configuration and testing
Frequency programming, network setup, signal verification and throughput testing can be discussed as a separate project scope.
Alternative backhaul platforms
Different bands or fibre may be more suitable where licensing, line of sight, distance or capacity targets do not fit the AF-11 design.
Why businesses contact FourTeck
Buyers often need more than a part number. A licensed microwave order can fail when the two endpoints are quoted independently, the duplexer bands are reversed, the antenna package is incomplete or the project assumes a channel that has not been approved. FourTeck helps organise these questions before the order is finalised.
The practical value is requirement clarification: confirming whether the AF-11 fits the path, understanding the expected link mode, reviewing accessories, coordinating a bill of materials and separating supply from installation or configuration services. This allows procurement teams to compare quotations on a more consistent basis.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the AF-11 a Wi-Fi access point?
No. It is a fixed outdoor point-to-point backhaul radio intended to bridge two locations. It is not designed to provide ordinary client Wi-Fi coverage.
Does one AF-11 create a complete link?
No. A point-to-point link needs equipment at both endpoints, including compatible radios, antennas, duplexers, mounting, power, cabling and network interfaces.
Is an 11 GHz licence required in the UAE?
Operation is subject to UAE telecommunications regulations and frequency assignment. Buyers should confirm the applicable approval process before installation and use.
What is the difference between high-band and low-band duplexers?
They separate the transmit and receive frequency ranges. Opposite endpoints require a complementary arrangement that matches the assigned channel pair.
What is required for MIMO operation?
MIMO uses both radio chains and normally requires an additional compatible duplexer per radio. The complete configuration should be confirmed before ordering.
Can the AF-11 always deliver 1.2 Gbps?
No fixed application throughput should be assumed. Actual capacity depends on channel width, modulation, signal level, configuration, overhead and local regulations.
Which antenna should be used?
Ubiquiti identifies the AF-11G35 as the compatible antenna platform. The permitted gain and appropriate size must still be checked for the path and region.
Can FourTeck provide installation support?
Installation, alignment, cabling, grounding, configuration and testing can be discussed. The final scope depends on site access, tower work and project requirements.
How do I request an accurate quote?
Provide endpoint coordinates, required capacity, quantity, licensing status, SISO or MIMO preference, antenna details, installation scope and expected timeline.
Is current Dubai stock guaranteed?
No. Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability, the exact regional configuration, quantity, warranty terms and vendor lead time.
Confirm the complete AF-11 link before ordering
Share your path details and intended traffic so FourTeck can discuss the correct radio, duplexer, antenna, installation and configuration scope for Dubai or another project location.
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