The Ubiquiti U-POE-AF is a PoE (Power over Ethernet) adapter that adheres to the IEEE 802.3af standard. This is a key distinction from other Ubiquiti PoE injectors, as it is an active PoE device, meaning it negotiates power delivery with the connected device. It's an ideal solution for powering compatible UniFi and airMAX devices without needing a separate power supply.

Key Features and Specifications

• Active PoE (802.3af): The U-POE-AF is an active PoE adapter, which is a safer and more efficient method of power delivery. The adapter "shakes hands" with the connected device to ensure it's PoE-compatible before supplying power, preventing damage to non-PoE devices. This is different from a passive PoE injector, which delivers a constant voltage regardless of the connected device.

• Power Output: It provides a maximum of 15.4W of power, which is sufficient for many standard PoE devices like wireless access points and surveillance cameras.

• Gigabit Connectivity: It features a Gigabit Ethernet port, ensuring it can handle high-speed data transfer up to 1000 Mbps without becoming a network bottleneck.

• Safety & Protection: Like other Ubiquiti power adapters, the U-POE-AF includes crucial safety features like surge, peak pulse, and overcurrent protection to protect your network equipment from electrical damage.

• Compatibility: This adapter is specifically designed to work with a wide range of Ubiquiti products that are 802.3af-compliant and require 15.4W or less. This includes many UniFi access points (like the U6-Lite, U6-Mesh, and UAP-AC-IW), UniFi Protect cameras, and other low-power PoE devices.