Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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SKU: AF-MPX4-US

Ubiquiti AF-MPX4-US airFiber Wireless Bridge

Point-to-point wireless bridge for campus and remote site connectivity
- Licensed and unlicensed spectrum operation with compact 2.3 lb form factor
- Multiple Ethernet ports bridge across distances without cable infrastructure
- Integrates into Ubiquiti management ecosystem for streamlined deployment
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SKU: AF-MPX8-US

Ubiquiti AF-MPX8-US Licensed Wireless Bridge

Licensed point-to-point wireless bridge for interference-free backhaul
- Transparent Layer 2 bridging—no IP config needed, treats paired units as cable
- Licensed frequency operation reduces interference and link dropout vs. unlicensed
- Compact 4.6 lb form factor mounts on poles or walls for remote sites
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SKU: AF11-COMPLETE-HB

Ubiquiti AF11-COMPLETE-HB airfiber 11, with antenna

Licensed 10 GHz wireless bridge for point-to-point and multipoint backhaul
- Integrated antenna with mounting hardware; ready to deploy out of box
- Sub-millisecond latency in 10.15–10.25 GHz band for time-sensitive links
- UISP centralized management across distributed nodes; 55 lb industrial design
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SKU: AF11-COMPLETE-LB

Ubiquiti AF11-COMPLETE-LB airfiber 11, with antenna,

11 GHz point-to-point wireless bridge with integrated antenna, ready to deploy
- Full duplex operation with adaptive modulation and coding for optimized link performance
- 11 GHz unlicensed spectrum eliminates licensing requirements for enterprise backhaul
- Integrated antenna reduces installation complexity; UISP management for multi-site networks
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SKU: AF60-LR

Ubiquiti AF60-LR 60 GHz Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

60 GHz wireless bridge with 1.9 Gbps over 12+ km without fiber
- 1.9 Gbps true-duplex throughput for simultaneous bidirectional data flow
- 12+ kilometer sustained range with high-gain 38 dBi dish antenna
- Passive PoE 48V powered, -40°C to 60°C operating range, IP-rated aluminum
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SKU: AF60-XG-US

Ubiquiti AF60-XG-US 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

Licensed 60 GHz point-to-point bridge with 5 GHz failover
- 60 GHz primary radio + integrated 5 GHz backup for weather resilience
- GPS timing sync and Bluetooth commissioning for remote deployment
- Gigabit Ethernet uplink on both radios; outdoor pole/tower mount
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SKU: AF60-XR

Ubiquiti AF60-XR 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

60 GHz point-to-point bridge for multi-gigabit wireless backhaul
- Multi-gigabit throughput over unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum
- Phased-array directional antenna for short to medium range links
- Pole-mount design with precision alignment kit for outdoor deployment
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SKU: AFI-INS-R-US

Ubiquiti AFI-INS-R-US Wireless Access Point

Dual-band 802.11ac router with onboard touchscreen for edge deployments
- Gigabit ethernet routing with dual-band 2.4/5 GHz concurrent wireless
- Built-in touchscreen display eliminates need for CLI or web configuration
- Compact 0.49 lb form factor fits space-constrained network closets
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SKU: AFI-INS-US

Ubiquiti AFI-INS-US Router/Gateway

Mesh WiFi system with touchscreen router and MeshPoint for residential coverage
- Touchscreen display on primary router simplifies setup and network management
- Router + MeshPoint kit with Ethernet backhaul extends coverage across larger spaces
- Gigabit Ethernet and WAN ports on router; compatible with Ubiquiti UniFi ecosystem
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SKU: AI-KEY-US

Ubiquiti AI-KEY-US AI-driven threat detection and alerting

Edge AI threat detection for UniFi and SIEM platforms
- Processes 1,800 smart detection events per hour with ML filtering
- Distributed edge processing reduces false positives across multi-site setups
- Compact 1.4 lb design integrates with UniFi Protect and third-party systems
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SKU: AM-2G15-120

Ubiquiti AM-2G15-120 2GHz AirMax BaseStation,15dBi,120 deg, r

120° sector antenna, 15 dBi gain, 2.4 GHz point-to-multipoint coverage
- 15–16 dBi gain with 120° beamwidth for focused sector deployment
- Dual-linear cross-pol isolation (28 dB) in dense multi-user networks
- Withstands 200 km/h winds; includes pole mount and RocketM bracket
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SKU: AM-2G16-90

Ubiquiti AM-2G16-90 2.4 GHz 16 dBi Sector Antenna

16 dBi 2.4 GHz sector antenna with 90° coverage for PtMP base stations
- 16 dBi gain with 90° horizontal beamwidth covers defined sectors without waveaste
- 28 dB cross-pol isolation suppresses interference in dense multi-sector deployments
- 9° electrical downtilt simplifies aiming across varied terrain; survives 200 km/h winds
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SKU: AM-5AC21-60

Ubiquiti AM-5AC21-60 AirMax 5GHZ AC Sector Antenna,60 degrees

21 dBi 5GHz sector antenna, 60° coverage, 200 km/h wind rated
- 21 dBi gain across 5.10–5.85 GHz with 60° horizontal & vertical beamwidth
- Dual-linear cross-polarized elements for point-to-multipoint base stations
- Rated for 200 km/h winds; includes pole mount, RocketM bracket, RF jumpers
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SKU: AM-5AC22-45

Ubiquiti AM-5AC22-45 AirMax 5GHZ AC Sector Antenna,45 degrees

45° sector antenna, 22 dBi gain, 5GHz AC for PtMP networks
- 22 dBi gain across 5.10–5.85 GHz band with dual-linear polarization
- 45° horizontal beamwidth with 2° electrical downtilt for flexible coverage
- Rated for 200 km/h wind loading; NDAA compliant; includes mount & brackets
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SKU: AM-5G16-120

Ubiquiti AM-5G16-120 5GHz Sector Antenna 16dBi 120°

16dBi 5GHz sector antenna with 120° coverage for P2MP networks
- 16dBi gain balances signal strength with 120° horizontal beamwidth
- Lightweight at 0.1 lb; minimal load impact on existing tower mounts
- N-type connector; operates across 5GHz airMAX licensed/unlicensed bands
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SKU: AM-5G17-90

Ubiquiti AM-5G17-90 5GHz Sector Antenna 17dBi 90° Coverage

17dBi 5GHz sector antenna with 90° coverage for point-to-multipoint
- 17 dBi gain extends range and reduces sidelobe interference in target areas
- 90-degree horizontal beamwidth supports both sparse rural and dense multi-sector
- 0.35 lb weight minimizes mechanical load and wind stress on mounting structures
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

PoE Power Budget Math

A 24-port PoE+ switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 outdoor cameras at peak 25W each. Simultaneous peak — not nameplate — is the limit. Always verify per-port PoE allocation and total budget against actual camera load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

328-Foot Ethernet Limit

Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A all top out at 100 meters (328ft) per TIA-568. Past that, you need a media converter to fiber, a PoE extender, or an intermediate switch. Common gotcha: in-wall patch + faceplate + drop + jumper all count against 328ft. Long runs to perimeter cameras frequently exceed the limit — plan for fiber or coax-PoE extension.

Managed vs Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches work for small deployments but provide no VLAN segmentation, no QoS for video traffic, no monitoring, and no remote troubleshooting. Managed switches (Layer 2 or Layer 3) let you isolate cameras on a dedicated VLAN, prioritize video over office traffic, and diagnose link failures from a central SNMP platform. Spec managed for any deployment over 8 cameras.

UPS Sizing & Runtime

NVR + switches + cameras + access control have very different power profiles than office gear. Size UPS for actual wattage of all connected loads + 20% headroom, and calculate runtime with battery-life curves (runtime is non-linear — doubling load often cuts runtime 60%+). Surveillance UPS should provide 15-30 min to accommodate generator transfer or graceful shutdown.

Copper vs Fiber Uplinks

In-rack uplinks on 10G copper (Cat6A) work fine for short runs. Between-building and multi-floor uplinks should be fiber — single-mode for >300m, multimode for under. Fiber is also electrically isolated, which matters in lightning-prone environments. Axis, Hanwha, and Ubiquiti switches include SFP/SFP+ uplinks across most models.

Cooling & Airflow in Racks

Surveillance gear runs 24/7 — a closed rack at 90°F interior temperature will fail drives and switches faster than spec. Specify perforated doors, rack-mount fans, and leave 1U of airflow gap above/below heat-generating equipment. NVRs with internal fans need front-to-back airflow; network switches vary by vendor. Check thermal spec before sealing a wall-mount enclosure.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

802.3af / at / bt PoE Standards

802.3af = 15.4W/port (entry cameras), 802.3at PoE+ = 25.5W/port (most outdoor cameras), 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W (PTZ, heated, multi-sensor). Specify switch support for the highest standard your cameras need — future-proofing with PoE++ switches costs marginally more.

TIA-568 Cabling Standards

Cat5e rated to 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6 rated to 10 Gbps at 55m, 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6A rated to 10 Gbps at 100m with proper grounding. Use Cat6A for new surveillance cabling runs — marginal cost premium over Cat6, meaningful margin for long runs + high PoE.

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ Modules

Small Form-factor Pluggable optics for fiber uplinks. SFP = 1 Gbps, SFP+ = 10 Gbps, QSFP+ = 40 Gbps. Match module to switch vendor compatibility (some vendors lock to their own brand of optics). Multimode fiber with OM3/OM4 for ≤300m, single-mode for longer or future-proof runs.

VLAN Segmentation

Dedicated VLAN for surveillance isolates camera traffic from office network — improves security (camera-to-camera lateral movement blocked), performance (no contention with office traffic), and troubleshooting. Configure access-control and intercom VLANs separately. Managed switches required; unmanaged switches cannot segment.

Long-Reach PoE Extension

Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) extends Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. Ethernet-over-UTP extenders push runs to 4,000ft over CAT cable. NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge, and Veracity Highwire are the common product families. Rate-limited to 100 Mbps typically.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs Double-Conversion

Line-interactive UPS switch to battery on power failure — sufficient for office gear. Double-conversion (online) UPS convert AC→DC→AC continuously, providing perfectly conditioned power — required for sensitive SCADA/security gear in dirty-power environments. Specify double-conversion for NVRs at critical sites.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

8-Camera Single-Site Retrofit

Existing network + 8 outdoor IP cameras. Add a 16-port managed PoE+ switch (Ubiquiti UniFi, Axis T85) on a dedicated VLAN. 1U rack UPS for the NVR + switch. 120-160 watts total PoE budget comfortably runs 8 outdoor cameras with heater + IR.

48-Camera Campus Upgrade

Four buildings, 48 cameras total, existing fiber backbone. Per-building 24-port PoE++ switch with SFP+ fiber uplink to core. Dedicated surveillance VLAN, QoS for video traffic, SNMP monitoring. 2-post relay rack in each IDF closet with dedicated surveillance UPS.

Perimeter Fence Line (1,200ft)

6 bullet cameras + 2 PTZs along perimeter fence, main NVR in building. Fiber media converter + outdoor-rated fiber to a PoE++ switch in a weatherproof enclosure at the fence line. Alternative: NVT Phybridge CHARIoT over existing coax for retrofit applications.

Multi-Floor Office Tower

Stacked IDFs on every floor, cameras + access control + intercom on dedicated VLANs. Cisco Catalyst or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro managed switches per floor with 10G fiber uplink to building core. Per-IDF 3U UPS. Integration with VMS and access control head-end at main BDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate PoE budget for a camera deployment?

Sum the peak wattage of every camera (not nameplate — check spec sheet for "PoE class" or "max consumption"). Add 15-20% headroom for inrush during cold-start. The result is your required simultaneous-peak PoE budget. A 24-port PoE+ switch advertised at 370W can only run about 18 outdoor cameras with heaters + IR — see PoE budget planning.

What's the maximum Ethernet cable run for an IP camera?

100 meters (328 feet) per TIA-568 — total distance from switch port to camera port. That includes in-rack patch cords, in-wall cabling, faceplate jack, and camera jumper. For longer runs, use fiber with a media converter or a long-reach PoE extender. Going past 328ft on copper causes intermittent packet loss that looks like camera problems.

Do I need managed or unmanaged PoE switches?

For more than 8 cameras or any mixed-use network (cameras sharing infrastructure with office traffic), specify managed. VLAN segmentation isolates camera traffic for security and performance; QoS ensures video gets bandwidth priority; SNMP monitoring surfaces failures before users call. Unmanaged switches are acceptable only for small standalone deployments.

What UPS runtime should I plan for an NVR + switch?

15-30 minutes of runtime at actual load is typical — enough to ride through brief outages or allow graceful shutdown before battery exhaustion. For sites with generator transfer, 5-10 minutes is sufficient. Size UPS wattage for actual connected load + 20%, and use the vendor's runtime-at-load curve (runtime is non-linear). Double-conversion UPS for sensitive or dirty-power sites.

How far can I extend PoE past 328 feet?

Ethernet-over-Coax extenders (NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge) push Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59/RG6 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. UTP-based extenders reach 2,000-4,000 feet on Cat cable at reduced bandwidth (typically 100 Mbps). For new runs over 328ft, fiber + PoE switch at the camera end is usually cleaner architecture.

Should I put cameras on a separate VLAN?

Yes — always. A dedicated camera VLAN isolates camera traffic from office network for security (blocks camera-to-camera lateral movement if one is compromised), performance (cameras don't contend with office bandwidth), and troubleshooting (camera traffic is cleanly separated for packet capture). Requires managed switches; takes 10 minutes to configure on Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Catalyst, or any enterprise switch.

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Ubiquiti AF-MPX4-US airFiber Wireless Bridge

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Ubiquiti AF11-COMPLETE-HB airfiber 11, with antenna

Ubiquiti AF11-COMPLETE-LB airfiber 11, with antenna,

Ubiquiti AF60-LR 60 GHz Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

Ubiquiti AF60-XG-US 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

Ubiquiti AF60-XR 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

Ubiquiti AFI-INS-R-US Wireless Access Point

Ubiquiti AFI-INS-US Router/Gateway

Ubiquiti AI-KEY-US AI-driven threat detection and alerting

Ubiquiti AM-2G15-120 2GHz AirMax BaseStation,15dBi,120 deg, r

Ubiquiti AM-2G16-90 2.4 GHz 16 dBi Sector Antenna

Ubiquiti AM-5AC21-60 AirMax 5GHZ AC Sector Antenna,60 degrees

Ubiquiti AM-5AC22-45 AirMax 5GHZ AC Sector Antenna,45 degrees

Ubiquiti AM-5G16-120 5GHz Sector Antenna 16dBi 120°

Ubiquiti AM-5G17-90 5GHz Sector Antenna 17dBi 90° Coverage

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