Ubiquiti Instant 802.3af Outdoor Gigabit Adapter (INS-3AF-O-G)

The Ubiquiti Instant 802.3af Outdoor Gigabit Adapter (INS-3AF-O-G) is a purpose-built solution designed to enable the use of Ubiquiti devices with 802.3af-compatible PoE switches in outdoor environments. Traditionally, many Ubiquiti products require 24V passive PoE, which limits their compatibility with enterprise-grade PoE switches that follow the 802.3af standard. The INS-3AF-O-G elegantly bridges this gap by converting standard 802.3af PoE input to 24V passive PoE output while supporting Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This makes it an ideal choice for IT professionals and network installers seeking to unify their infrastructure using standard PoE technology without compromising on performance or reliability, especially in rugged outdoor conditions.

Crafted specifically for outdoor deployments, the adapter is housed in a weather-resistant casing rated for extended exposure to environmental elements. Its durable enclosure protects internal circuitry from dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations, ensuring consistent performance in a variety of climates. This resilience makes the INS-3AF-O-G suitable for long-term outdoor installations such as wireless bridges, surveillance systems, and remote access points where traditional power sources are not readily available.

Functionally, the adapter provides a 24V passive PoE output suitable for powering a wide array of Ubiquiti devices, including NanoStation, NanoBeam, and other CPE or access point models. The Gigabit throughput capability guarantees that the connected device will not experience bandwidth bottlenecks, which is essential for data-intensive tasks such as video streaming, VoIP, or large data transfers.

From a deployment standpoint, the INS-3AF-O-G offers plug-and-play simplicity. It requires no configuration and integrates seamlessly with standard 802.3af PoE switches from vendors like Cisco, HP, or Ubiquiti's own UniFi series. This reduces deployment complexity and cost, especially when scaling networks across large campuses or outdoor venues. The adapter supports passive 24V PoE output up to 12W, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of Ubiquiti products that rely on this voltage standard.

Engineered with network safety in mind, the adapter includes built-in surge and electrostatic discharge protection. These safeguards protect both the adapter and the connected device from common power fluctuations and electrical threats present in outdoor environments. This adds an extra layer of reliability, especially in regions prone to electrical storms or unstable power conditions.

In conclusion, the Ubiquiti INS-3AF-O-G combines rugged design, power conversion, and high-speed networking into a single, weatherproof device. It empowers network professionals to simplify their infrastructure by enabling 802.3af PoE compatibility for Ubiquiti outdoor devices while ensuring durable, high-performance connectivity.