Ubiquiti UISP WaveFiber ONU
The Ubiquiti UISP WaveFiber ONU is a compact and reliable GPON optical network unit, designed to deliver high-speed fibre connectivity to homes and small businesses on UISP-based fibre networks. With support for up to 2.5 Gbps downlink and 1.2 Gbps uplink, it offers strong, stable performance across distances of up to 20 km, making it ideal for modern FTTH and FTTP deployments.
Equipped with a GPON port and a Gigabit RJ45 LAN port, the WaveFiber ONU provides seamless distribution of fibre broadband to local devices. The unit is powered by 24V PoE, allowing both power and data to run over a single cable for easy, clutter-free installation.
Fully managed through the UISP application, this ONU simplifies remote provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting, making it a smart choice for ISPs—and a future-ready solution for end users needing fast, dependable fibre access.
Any EU products are supplied with the appropriate UK power method at no extra cost.
Tech Specs
View the Ubiquiti UISP WaveFiber ONU datasheet here.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 76.5 x 26.4 mm (3 x 3 x 1") |
| Weight | 78 g (2.8 oz) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| Hardware | |
| Networking Interface | (1) SC/APC, ITU-G.984 GPON WAN port (1) 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 LAN port |
| Management Interface | Ethernet in-band |
| PON Power Method | PoE, 0.3A |
| Power Supply | 24V passive PoE 2-pair (4, 5+; 7, 8-) |
| Supported Voltage Range | 20–28V DC |
| Max. Power Consumption | 5W |
| Total Non-Blocking Line Rate | Downstream: 2.488 Gbps Upstream: 1.244 Gbps |
| Normal Range of Optical Module | TX: 1.5 to 5 dBm RX: -8 to -28 dBm |
| Mounting | Desktop, wall |
| Button | (1) Factory reset |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -15 to 45° C (5 to 113° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% noncondensing |
| Certifications | FCC, IC, CE |
| LEDs | |
| PON Status | (3) signal LEDs All-OFF: bootup 1x red: signal too low (< -28 dB) 1x white: signal low (>= -28 dB) 2x white: signal good (>= -25 dB) 3x white: signal strong (>= -11 dB) 1x red + 2x white: signal too strong (>= -8 dB) 3x red: no signal LEDs alternate between red and a signal strength indicator: No authority |
| Ethernet | Steady white: link up Blinking white: activity OFF: link down |
| Power | White: ON |
| Software | |
| Mode | ONU/ONT layer 2/3 Ethernet switch |
| Services | Web server, telnet, NAT, bridging and routing, firewall features, and application passthrough features |
| Utilities | Dashboard, monitoring, alarms, and logs |
| Security | GEM Port Encryption |
| Other | Remote reset, remote reboot, remote firmware upgrade, VLAN support |
| Fiber | |
| Operating Wavelength | TX: 1310 nm RX: 1490 nm |
| Line Code | Scrambled NRZ |
| Optical Interface Nominal Bit Rate | Downstream: 2488.32 Mbit/s Upstream: 1244.16 Mbit/s |
| Physical Reach | 20 km |
FAQs
Q1: What is the Ubiquiti WaveFiber ONU and what is it used for?
A: The Ubiquiti WaveFiber ONU is an optical network unit designed to terminate passive optical network (PON) fibre connections and convert them to copper Ethernet for high‑speed broadband access in enterprise, campus, or service provider environments.
Q2: How does the WaveFiber ONU connect to a fibre network?
A: The WaveFiber ONU connects to the optical distribution network (ODN) via a fibre connector from a PON system and converts that optical signal into Ethernet or network data for local devices and network equipment.
Q3: What interfaces are typically available on the WaveFiber ONU?
A: This ONU normally includes one or more Ethernet ports that provide data output from the optical link to switches, routers, or end‑user networks, enabling high‑speed internet delivery over fibre.
Q4: What types of networks is the WaveFiber ONU suitable for?
A: It is suited for fibre‑to‑the‑premises (FTTP), fibre‑to‑the‑office (FTTO), campuses, and service provider installations where PON technology delivers broadband services to multiple endpoints.
Q5: What physical and deployment features does the WaveFiber ONU offer?
A: The ONU is designed with a compact form factor that fits easily in racks, cabinets, or customer premises installations. It provides reliable fibre termination and conversion while simplifying integration into existing network infrastructure.