Ubiquiti airFiber 11 High-Band Complete AF11-Complete-HB in Dubai, UAE
A complete high-band radio and dish platform for organisations planning dedicated outdoor wireless backhaul where licensed spectrum, predictable link engineering and controlled deployment matter more than plug-and-play convenience.
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Share both site locations, target capacity, tower details and required service scope so the correct bill of materials can be reviewed.
Outdoor licensed-band PtP backhaul
11 GHz, region dependent
SISO-ready high-band configuration
Licensing and path design required
Direct answer for buyers
The AF11-Complete-HB is a Ubiquiti airFiber package for a high-band licensed 11 GHz point-to-point wireless link. It is mainly used to carry network traffic between two fixed sites, such as buildings, towers, campuses, resorts, industrial locations or service-provider points of presence. It should be considered by buyers who can obtain the required spectrum authorisation and who need a carefully engineered alternative or complement to fibre. Before proceeding, confirm the exact transmit and receive frequency plan, regulatory permission, line of sight, path clearance, link budget, required throughput, mounting structure, power arrangement, grounding, surge protection and whether SISO or MIMO is required.
What the package does
The system creates a dedicated full-duplex wireless bridge between two fixed points. Instead of sharing crowded unlicensed spectrum, it operates in the licensed 11 GHz market, subject to local frequency planning and approval. This makes it relevant where interference control and engineered link behaviour are central purchasing requirements.
The complete high-band package combines an AF-11 radio, an AF-11G35 dish and one high-band duplexer installed for SISO. A functioning link normally needs appropriately configured equipment at both ends, with complementary transmit and receive arrangements.
Who it suits
The product may suit internet service providers, education and healthcare campuses, large hospitality properties, logistics operators, utility sites, industrial estates and enterprises connecting geographically separated facilities. It is especially relevant when trenching fibre is difficult, expensive or slow, yet the organisation can support professional RF planning.
It is less suitable for buyers seeking an unlicensed, self-installed bridge or a link that has not been checked for spectrum permission, structural loading, path clearance and safe outdoor installation.
Business challenges this platform can address
Connecting separated sites
A point-to-point link can carry business network traffic between buildings or towers where direct cabling is impractical. The path must have suitable clearance and must be engineered for the intended distance and availability target.
Reducing unlicensed-band congestion
Licensed operation can provide a more controlled RF environment than busy shared bands, but the benefit depends on correct coordination, authorised frequencies and disciplined deployment.
Building a fibre alternative
A microwave backhaul may support projects that need connectivity before fibre arrives or where civil work is not economical. It should be evaluated against fibre for capacity, maintenance, weather margin and lifecycle cost.
Extending carrier or campus networks
The system can be used as part of a wider routed or switched network. VLAN design, redundancy, power backup, monitoring and operational ownership remain separate design decisions.
Core capability band
Actual usable capacity depends on channel width, mode, modulation, signal quality, regulatory limits and link design.
The package is SISO-ready. MIMO requires an additional AF-11-DUP-H duplexer and appropriate licensing for both polarisations.
Supported channel options are subject to country and regulatory availability; the licensed channel plan must drive configuration.
The radio and 35 dBi dish are intended for fixed outdoor links with professional mounting, alignment and grounding.
Product-fit decision matrix
| Requirement | Suitable when | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed microwave backhaul | The organisation can obtain and operate within an approved 11 GHz channel plan. | Regulator, assigned frequencies, bandwidth and polarisation. |
| High-capacity site link | The target capacity fits the radio design and path conditions. | Traffic profile, availability target, modulation margin and Ethernet design. |
| SISO deployment | One licensed polarisation and the included high-band duplexer meet the requirement. | Complementary frequency arrangement at both ends. |
| MIMO deployment | Additional capacity is required and both polarisations can be licensed. | Second AF-11-DUP-H per radio and two-polarisation licensing. |
| Long outdoor path | Line of sight, Fresnel clearance and fade margin are acceptable. | Professional path profile, rain analysis, tower height and wind loading. |
Licensing, compatibility and prerequisite notice
AF11-Complete-HB is not simply an outdoor bridge that can be installed on any convenient frequency. The 11 GHz band is licensed, and the permitted channels, bandwidths, transmit power, polarisation and coordination process depend on the destination country and regulator. A buyer should not place an order based only on distance or a desired throughput figure.
The high-band and low-band arrangements at opposite ends must be designed around the assigned transmit and receive frequencies. In SISO mode, each radio uses one matching duplexer, positioned so that the paired radios have complementary frequency orientation. MIMO adds a second chain and requires another duplexer of the same band type for each radio, together with licences that support the second polarisation.
Compatibility should also cover tower and pole dimensions, antenna loading, Ethernet equipment, PoE arrangements, grounding, surge protection, cable type, weatherproofing, network design, monitoring responsibilities and access for maintenance. FourTeck can help organise the commercial bill of materials, but regulatory approval and a qualified path and structural assessment remain essential project inputs.
A practical purchase and deployment journey
Define the business requirement
Document both sites, expected traffic, peak demand, latency sensitivity, availability target, required service date and whether the link is primary, backup or temporary infrastructure.
Complete the path and regulatory study
Check coordinates, elevation, obstructions, Fresnel clearance, rain region, fade margin, antenna height, spectrum assignment and any local approval or coordination requirement.
Build the complete bill of materials
Confirm two link ends, duplexer mode, mounts, shielded cabling, surge protection, grounding materials, power backup, switches, routers, spares and any installation or configuration services.
Install, align and validate
Use qualified personnel for tower work, grounding and precision alignment. Record RSSI, modulation, capacity, error rates, Ethernet status, frequency settings and failover behaviour against the design.
Document and operate
Keep the licensed frequency plan, credentials, diagrams, photographs, grounding records, baseline performance, maintenance access and escalation contacts with the network documentation.
Capacity that must be engineered
The maximum throughput figure is useful for product positioning, but it is not a guaranteed application rate. Channel width, SISO or MIMO mode, modulation, link distance, receive level, interference, regulatory power limits and packet profile affect achieved performance. A good design starts with the required committed traffic and builds sufficient margin rather than selecting solely by the largest published number.
Buyers should also consider Ethernet overhead, routed or bridged topology, VLANs, QoS, multicast, redundancy and the capacity of connected switches and routers. Monitoring should track both RF and Ethernet health so that degradation is identified before users experience a major impact.
Frequency and duplex planning
The AF-11 platform uses frequency-division duplexing, so transmit and receive frequencies are separated and reversed between the two ends. The duplexer orientation and high-band selection must align with the licensed plan. Incorrect pairing can prevent the link from operating even when the radios and antennas are otherwise installed correctly.
For MIMO, the second high-band duplexer is not merely an optional performance accessory; it becomes part of the RF architecture and licensing discussion. The final order should therefore identify SISO or MIMO explicitly and state the assigned channel pair and polarisation plan.
Outdoor reliability foundations
Reliable microwave service depends heavily on installation quality. Tower rigidity, antenna alignment, grounding, shielded outdoor cable, drip loops, connector weatherproofing, surge protection, stable power and adequate UPS runtime should be treated as part of the product decision rather than afterthoughts.
The dish has a narrow beamwidth, so precision alignment and secure mounting are important. Structural suitability and wind loading must be checked for the actual mounting position. Scheduled inspection should verify mounting hardware, corrosion, cable condition, grounding continuity and link statistics.
Ideal business environments and use cases
Campus building interconnect
Connect administration, teaching, clinical, accommodation or operations buildings where a clear fixed path exists and licensed spectrum is preferred.
ISP and WISP backhaul
Transport aggregated subscriber traffic between tower sites or network nodes, subject to capacity planning, redundancy and regulatory coordination.
Industrial and logistics sites
Link warehouses, yards, processing locations or remote operational facilities where trenching is disruptive and outdoor access can be managed safely.
Hospitality and resort networks
Extend core connectivity to detached properties, service buildings or remote amenities when visual, structural and licensing requirements are acceptable.
Temporary fibre replacement
Support planned interim connectivity while a permanent circuit is arranged, provided the licensing timeline and mounting investment make commercial sense.
Resilient secondary path
Create a physically diverse backup path where routing, power independence and failure-domain separation are designed end to end.
Integration and operational considerations
The AF11 link becomes one segment of the wider network. Decide whether it will extend Layer 2 between sites or sit between routed interfaces. Large bridged domains can simplify some deployments but may also expand broadcast scope and fault impact. Routed design can provide clearer boundaries, while redundancy protocols and dynamic routing may improve resilience when a second path exists.
Management access should be separated and protected. Use strong credentials, restrict administrative source addresses, keep a controlled configuration backup and record the radio management IPs. Time synchronisation, logging and alerting should be integrated into existing operations where practical. The business should know who owns RF troubleshooting, network troubleshooting, physical access and licence administration.
Power planning is equally important. The included adapter supports the radio, but a production link may also require surge protection, conditioned power, a UPS, generator support or monitored DC systems. Backup duration should reflect the role of the link and the recovery time for each site.
Finally, account for maintenance access. A high-mounted dish can require trained climbing personnel, permits and suitable weather conditions for intervention. Keeping a compatible spare radio or duplexer may be justified for critical links, but the spare strategy should match the organisation’s service objective and budget.
Buyer questions to resolve before requesting a quote
A path study needs accurate locations and proposed antenna heights, not only city or building names.
State average, peak and growth expectations, plus any application with strict latency or availability needs.
Provide the approved transmit and receive frequencies, bandwidth, polarisation and power limits when available.
MIMO affects duplexer quantity, licensing, configuration and the final bill of materials.
Confirm pole diameter, loading, access, grounding point, cable route and ownership approvals.
Separate supply, configuration, installation, alignment, testing, documentation and ongoing support requirements.
Procurement checklist
☐ Exact model AF11-Complete-HB and required quantity
☐ Two complete and correctly paired link ends
☐ Assigned high-band transmit and receive frequencies
☐ Approved channel width and polarisation
☐ SISO or MIMO architecture
☐ Additional AF-11-DUP-H units for MIMO
☐ Path profile, fade margin and antenna height
☐ Pole, tower and wind-loading suitability
☐ Shielded Ethernet cable and surge protection
☐ Grounding and lightning-protection scope
☐ PoE, UPS and backup-power requirement
☐ Installation, alignment and test documentation
☐ Network integration and management addressing
☐ Warranty, lead time and regional availability confirmation
How FourTeck can assist
FourTeck can help buyers translate a site-connectivity requirement into a clearer quotation request. Assistance may include validating the requested model, identifying whether the high-band package matches the licensed plan, discussing SISO versus MIMO, preparing an accessory checklist and coordinating supply, configuration or installation scope where available.
For projects that are still at an early stage, share the site coordinates, approximate path distance, target capacity, deployment role and timeline. This allows the conversation to focus on missing engineering inputs rather than producing a premature equipment-only quote. Where a radio path assessment, structural review or spectrum process is required, these should be identified before finalising the purchase.
You can also review related business networking products, discuss installation and configuration services, or contact the FourTeck technology team with the complete requirement.
UAE availability and support guidance
Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability for AF11-Complete-HB, the required quantity and any additional AF-11-DUP-H duplexers. Availability may depend on vendor lead time, regional supply, quantity and the exact configuration. Delivery planning should begin only after the model, duplexer arrangement and destination are confirmed.
Projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman can be discussed through one combined requirement review covering quotation coordination, delivery destination, installation access, configuration scope and documentation expectations. Installation dates, tower access and spectrum approvals are project dependent and should not be assumed from product availability alone.
GCC Availability
FourTeck can assist organisations evaluating AF11-Complete-HB for GCC backhaul projects by reviewing the requested model, high-band frequency requirement, duplexer mode, quantity, accessories and intended deployment scope. Requirements may arise in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman, but the same equipment configuration cannot be assumed to be valid in every market. Licensed channel plans, regulatory procedures, allowed bandwidths, transmit limits, service availability and import arrangements may differ.
Buyers should share the destination country, exact site locations, required capacity, SISO or MIMO preference, quantity, target schedule and whether installation, alignment or configuration is part of the request. Product availability, licensing, delivery schedules, service visits and vendor lead times vary by country and project. For regional coordination, explore FourTeck Kuwait resources or submit the complete requirement through the main contact channel.
Africa Availability
Organisations planning licensed microwave links in Africa can contact FourTeck for product and procurement guidance covering the AF11-Complete-HB radio-and-dish package, duplexer selection, accessories, configuration scope and support expectations. The suitability of the platform depends on the destination’s frequency rules, assigned channel, path environment, rain characteristics, mounting infrastructure, power conditions and local project resources. A design that works in one market should not be copied to another without a fresh regulatory and path review.
Share the destination country, site coordinates, quantity, preferred deployment schedule, target capacity and any installation or support expectation. Availability and fulfilment can depend on product lead time, shipping arrangements, licence region, power requirements and local conditions. Buyers in East Africa may review Kenya technology support and Uganda project resources, while wider enquiries can use the FourTeck Africa portal.
Related products and services to consider
AF-11-DUP-H duplexer
Required as a second matching high-band duplexer when MIMO is selected. Quantity and licensing should be confirmed per radio.
Path assessment
A link budget and terrain review help validate antenna height, fade margin and expected performance before equipment is committed.
Grounding and surge protection
Outdoor Ethernet and power protection should be designed as part of the installation, not treated as optional finishing items.
Professional alignment
Narrow-beam microwave links need accurate mechanical alignment, secure mounting and recorded acceptance measurements.
Routing and switching
Evaluate VLANs, redundancy, QoS, failover and management connectivity around the radio link.
Alternative backhaul platforms
Where licensing, path or capacity requirements differ, compare other licensed, unlicensed or fibre options rather than forcing one model into every site.
Why businesses contact FourTeck
The value of a procurement discussion is not limited to confirming a part number. Buyers often need help identifying missing information that could change the order: the licensed frequency pair, high-band versus low-band selection, SISO versus MIMO, duplexer quantity, mounting constraints, power protection and the scope of installation or testing.
FourTeck can coordinate requirement clarification, bill-of-material guidance, quotation preparation, availability checks and service-scope discussions without presenting unconfirmed stock, delivery or performance promises. Learn more about FourTeck or use the contact page to send the project details.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in AF11-Complete-HB?
The package combines the AF-11 radio, AF-11G35 dish antenna and one high-band duplexer pre-installed for SISO operation, together with the stated power adapter and mounting components. Confirm current package contents when ordering.
Do I need two complete units?
A point-to-point link requires equipment at both ends. The exact pairing, frequency orientation and duplexer arrangement must match the licensed channel plan.
Is the 11 GHz licence included?
No licence should be assumed to be included with the hardware. Spectrum authorisation and coordination depend on the destination country and regulator.
What is required for MIMO?
MIMO requires a second AF-11-DUP-H high-band duplexer for each radio and licensing that supports both polarisations. Confirm this before finalising the quantity.
Can the product deliver 1.2+ Gbps on every path?
No fixed result should be assumed. Throughput depends on mode, channel width, modulation, signal quality, regulatory limits, link distance and environmental conditions.
How far can an AF11 link operate?
The manufacturer publishes a very long maximum range figure, but practical distance must be determined by path profile, antenna height, rain fade, legal power and the required availability margin.
Can it be installed without a path study?
That is not advisable for a licensed microwave project. A path and regulatory review reduces the risk of blocked clearance, inadequate fade margin, incorrect frequencies or unsuitable mounting.
Does FourTeck provide installation and alignment?
Installation, alignment, configuration and testing can be discussed as part of the requirement. Scope and regional availability must be confirmed in the quotation.
How can I request an accurate Dubai quote?
Send the model, quantity, both site coordinates, target capacity, assigned frequencies if available, SISO or MIMO preference, mounting details and required service scope.
Confirm the model, frequency plan and complete deployment scope
A reliable AF11 purchase begins with the licensed channel and engineered path. Send FourTeck the site and capacity details for a structured product and service quotation.
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