Ubiquiti UniFi FlexHD Access Point | Wave 2 Mesh Wi-Fi AP

Ubiquiti UniFi FlexHD Access Point (UAP-FLEXHD)

The Ubiquiti UAP-FLEXHD is an enterprise-grade, dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point designed to deliver flexible, high-density wireless coverage. Departing from traditional wide ceiling-saucer designs, the FlexHD features a uniquely compact, sleek cylindrical form factor. This low-profile geometry allows the device to be deployed discreetly near clients—on tabletops, desks, poles, or walls—maximizing line-of-sight signal delivery.

With an aggregate over-the-air throughput rate of 2.0 Gbps, this agile node is optimized for high-traffic environments requiring low latency, seamlessly handling 200+ active user connections.

802.11ac Wave 2 Multi-User Performance

The primary advantage of deploying the FlexHD is its implementation of advanced Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 technology, which radically improves data handling compared to older Wave 1 hardware:

• 4x4 MU-MIMO Stream Capacity: Features a high-capacity 4x4 spatial array on its primary 5 GHz radio band. This allows the access point to transmit data to multiple laptops, mobile phones, and terminal clients concurrently, cutting multi-user wait states and data congestion.

• Dynamic Mesh Backhaul: The radio architecture is natively optimized for wireless mesh deployment. If physical network copper runs are missing, multiple FlexHD units can self-heal over the air, building a high-throughput 4x4 spatial bridge to transport data back to the core network switch.

Bandwidth & Antenna Gain Allocation

The internal antenna arrays shape spatial streams to maintain stable, balanced data routing across both operating frequencies:

Versatile Mounting Forms & Rugged Protection

• All-Surface Deployment Toolkit: Out of the box, the UAP-FLEXHD includes a multi-use mounting kit. This allows field engineers to configure the unit for simple desktop standing, flush wall mounting, structural pole strapping, or recessed ceiling insertion (using the optional ceiling adapter sleeve, sold separately).

• Weatherproof Exterior Barrier: Built with a rugged, industrially sealed plastic shell certified for heavy outdoor use. It easily handles rain, dust ingress, and sub-zero outdoor locations down to -30°C and up to 70°C.

• Standard 802.3af Low-Voltage Supply: Runs efficiently off standard auto-sensing active 48V Power over Ethernet (802.3af) feeds, drawing a peak power maximum of 10.5 Watts under high multi-user stress.

Full Standalone Power Inclusion: Unlike larger corporate multipacks, this standalone single-pack completely includes a 48V, 0.32A Gigabit PoE adapter injector and matching UK power cord inside the box. This allows for immediate standalone configuration or direct deployment alongside unpowered non-PoE network switches right out of the box.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: Ø 48.5 mm x 159.5 mm

• Weight: 315 grams

• Wired Data Interface: 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port

• Power Input Ranges: 44V DC to 57V DC

• Max. TX RF Power: 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm | 5 GHz: 26 dBm

• Wireless Security Ciphers: WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 support)

• Traffic Management Layer: 802.1Q Virtual LAN Tagging, Advanced Guest Isolation

• Minimum System Requirements: UniFi Network Application Version 6.0.45 or later

Box Contents

• Ubiquiti UniFi AP FlexHD Chassis

• Tabletop Base Stand Mount

• Outdoor Protection Mount

• Wall/Pole Fixing Bracket

• 2 x Plastic Cable Ties

• 48V, 0.32A Gigabit PoE Adapter Injector

• UK Mains Power Input Cable

• Chassis Security Locking Screw & Bracket Screws Kit