AirWire is a high-performance WiFi USB adapter featuring STR MLO (Simultaneous Transmit and Receive Multi-Link Operation) technology, designed to provide faster, more stable, and lower-latency wireless connections for any PC, Mac, or compatible mobile device.

STR MLO (Simultaneous Transmit and Receive with Multi-Link Operation) enables full-duplex wireless communication across 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, delivering significantly higher throughput, lower latency, and more efficient performance than traditional WiFi connections.

Most modern desktops and laptops provide up to 15W via USB-C, which is sufficient to run AirWire at real-world 5 Gbps speeds (2.5 Gbps full duplex). 

For Enhanced mode, which increases performance to 10 Gbps (5 Gbps full duplex), a 20W auxiliary power adapter is recommended.

AirWire performance scales based on power availability. Due to the 15W output limitations of some host devices, AirWire might operate in Standard mode (2.5 Gbps). Connecting to a 20W+ Power Delivery (PD) capable host or using the AUX port unlocks Enhanced mode, enabling the full 5 Gbps throughput potential.

AirWire supports Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and can also be used with iOS and Android devices when powered externally. Only iPhones and iPads with native USB-C or Thunderbolt interfaces are supported.

The UniFi WiFi Wireless Meshing feature connects AirWire to nearby UniFi Access Points using the 5 GHz and/or 6 GHz bands when available.

The Super Antenna is a built-in directional antenna that enhances WiFi performance. Open it and aim it toward the nearest access point for the strongest signal.

Yes. AirWire requires a UniFi WiFi AP. 

It is compatible with older UniFi APs and still provides extended range and connectivity benefits. However, to enable full simultaneous Multi-Link Operation (MLO), a UniFi U7 or E7 AP is required. Support for UDR7 and Express 7 will be available soon via Early Access.