The ANPA AP-3204AB is a gigabit 4-port fiber media converter that merges a four-port gigabit switch with a long-haul single-fiber uplink. It provides four 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports for local high-bandwidth devices and one SC single-fiber WDM (BiDi) uplink deployed as an A/B pair, so four 4K cameras, Wi-Fi 6 APs or workstations share one fiber backbone across distances up to 20km. By integrating switch and converter in one rugged appliance, the AP-3204AB delivers gigabit edge aggregation with fewer boxes, fewer power points and fewer failure points. Request a quote for pair pricing.
ANPA sells factory-direct with wholesale and OEM/ODM terms. Pricing is quoted per project — contact our sales team for volume discounts and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Model | AP-3204AB |
|---|---|
| Category | Fiber Optical Transceiver |
| Ports Configuration | 1 Fiber (A/B) + 4 RJ45 |
| Transmission Rate | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| PoE Standard | N/A |
| Power Budget | N/A |
| Key Features | A/B Port, CE |
| MOQ | 2 pairs |
Product Overview
The AP-3204AB is the gigabit answer to the fiber-fed edge node. Its integrated switching fabric aggregates four gigabit copper ports onto a single SC fiber uplink, replacing the traditional stack of a separate gigabit switch plus media converter, their patch cords and their two power supplies. Installers get a one-box node for remote IDF closets, camera clusters and building floors.
The fiber uplink uses single-fiber WDM (BiDi) over single-mode fiber with matched A/B ports — complementary wavelengths on one strand — sustaining gigabit throughput over long-haul optical budgets (typically up to 20km). All four RJ45 ports auto-negotiate 10/100/1000Mbps and auto-MDI/MDIX, with per-port LEDs plus a fiber-link indicator for fast verification. Store-and-forward switching ensures wire-speed, error-free delivery for 4K video and data alike.
Fiber provides the physical-layer advantages that matter most on long, exposed runs: EMI immunity near industrial loads, lightning surge protection and electrical isolation between buildings. The durable metal chassis supports desktop and wall/cabinet mounting for continuous duty. Every AP-3204AB is CE, FCC and RoHS certified and leaves ANPA’s Chaozhou factory only after the 9-step QC process, with gigabit traffic and optical link tests performed on 100% of units.
Application Scenarios
Gigabit Edge Aggregation in Remote Closets
Serve four high-bandwidth devices from one IDF closet and backhaul them all over a single fiber strand — one appliance instead of a switch-plus-converter stack, with gigabit headroom for 4K and Wi-Fi 6.
4K Camera Clusters
Groups of 4K/8MP cameras in parking decks, stadiums and logistics hubs saturate Fast Ethernet; the AP-3204AB carries four gigabit camera streams to the NVR over EMI-immune fiber up to 20km away.
Inter-Building High-Speed Links
Link floors or buildings at full gigabit with electrical isolation between structures, protecting core equipment from ground loops and surges while aggregating local devices at the edge.
Industrial Gigabit Nodes
Factory and infrastructure sites get four gigabit ports for machine vision, scanners and APs plus a fiber uplink immune to the electromagnetic noise of the plant floor.
Why Choose ANPA
ANPA has manufactured PoE and fiber networking equipment since 2006 — 20 years of production experience. Every switch, converter and accessory is built in our single 15,000 m² facility in Chaozhou, Guangdong (with a dedicated R&D center in Shenzhen), across 8 production lines and 16 sets of assembly and test equipment. Our 3 R&D engineers and 7 QA/QC specialists enforce a rigorous 9-step quality control process with 100% inspection, full-load burn-in and CE, FCC and RoHS certification on every batch.
- Four gigabit RJ45 ports plus integrated SC single-fiber WDM uplink — gigabit switch + converter in one.
- Long-haul single-mode reach (up to 20km) with matched A/B single-fiber pairing.
- Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000M ports, store-and-forward switching and per-port LEDs.
- Built in ANPA’s 15,000 m² Chaozhou factory with 100% gigabit/optical QC; CE/FCC/RoHS.
Compatible & Related Products
For Fast Ethernet versions see the 4-port AP-3204AB-100M (100M) and 8-port AP-3118AB; for a single gigabit link use the AP-3201AB; SFP flexibility is offered by the AP-SFP-MC; pair with ANPA PoE switches such as the AP-30316GE at the core.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many devices can the AP-3204AB connect?
Four local gigabit RJ45 devices (cameras, APs, workstations) plus the fiber uplink. The four copper ports operate as an integrated gigabit switch; their aggregated traffic travels over the single SC fiber port.
2. What speed does it support?
All ports are gigabit-capable (10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation), and the single-fiber WDM uplink sustains gigabit throughput over long-haul single-mode links — suitable for 4K video, Wi-Fi 6 and data backbones.
3. What are the A/B ports?
The single-fiber WDM design requires matched optics: unit A and unit B use complementary wavelengths on one strand. AP-3204AB units are deployed as an A/B pair at the two ends of the fiber run.
4. How far can it transmit?
Single-mode WDM optics support long-haul distances, commonly up to 20km; exact reach depends on the optical modules and fiber. ANPA recommends configurations based on your measured route length.
5. Is this different from buying a switch and a converter separately?
Yes — it combines both functions in one appliance, reducing equipment count, power outlets, patch cords and potential failure points at remote nodes, while guaranteeing the switch fabric and optics are engineered to work together.
6. Does fiber protect against EMI and lightning?
Yes. Fiber carries light, so it is unaffected by electromagnetic interference from machinery and cannot conduct lightning surges. It also electrically isolates buildings with different ground potentials, preventing ground-loop damage.
7. What are MOQ and OEM terms?
MOQ is 2 pairs, with OEM/ODM customization (logo, packaging, firmware, documentation) from ANPA’s own factory. Request a quote for volume pricing and lead times.
Get a Quote from the Manufacturer
Ready to specify the AP-3204AB for your project? ANPA ships factory-direct worldwide with flexible MOQs, OEM/ODM customization and CE/FCC/RoHS documentation. Tell us your port count, fiber distance or power requirements and our team will reply with pricing and lead time.
ANPA sells factory-direct with wholesale and OEM/ODM terms. Pricing is quoted per project — contact our sales team for volume discounts and lead times.