The ANPA AP-3201AB-Q is the QoS-enhanced gigabit single-fiber media converter in ANPA’s long-reach fiber family. Like the AP-3201AB it bridges 10/100/1000Mbps copper to single-mode fiber over a single-fiber WDM (BiDi) SC port up to 20 kilometers, but adds QoS traffic prioritization so voice and video stay smooth when the link is saturated by file transfers or backups. For converged networks carrying VoIP, IPTV and 4K surveillance across one fiber strand, the AP-3201AB-Q protects real-time traffic without a managed switch. 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-3201AB-Q |
|---|---|
| Category | Fiber Optical Transceiver |
| Ports Configuration | 2 (1 Fiber + 1 RJ45) |
| Transmission Rate | 10/100Mbps |
| PoE Standard | N/A |
| Power Budget | N/A |
| Key Features | QoS, Single-mode |
| MOQ | 2 sets |
Product Overview
The “Q” variant answers a common installer problem: a gigabit fiber link shared by cameras, phones and data transfers can still experience jitter and dropped frames when bulk traffic fills the pipe. The AP-3201AB-Q applies QoS priority queuing at the media-conversion layer, recognizing and forwarding latency-sensitive traffic first — so VoIP calls and live video keep their quality even during heavy data loads.
Mechanically and optically it matches the proven AP-3201AB platform: one gigabit RJ45 port with auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDIX, one single-mode SC single-fiber WDM port shipped as a matched A/B pair, and an optical budget supporting up to 20km. Setup remains fully plug-and-play — QoS defaults favor real-time traffic with no management interface required — while LEDs confirm copper and optical link status.
Single-fiber WDM keeps long-run costs low (one strand, two wavelengths), and single-mode fiber delivers the distance headroom large sites need. As with all fiber, the link is immune to EMI, safe from lightning surges and isolates ground potentials between buildings. The AP-3201AB-Q is CE, FCC and RoHS certified, manufactured in ANPA’s Chaozhou factory, and verified under the 9-step QC process including gigabit link and QoS priority testing on 100% of units.
Application Scenarios
Converged Voice, Video & Data Links
Where one fiber link carries VoIP phones, 4K cameras and office data between buildings, QoS keeps voice and video ahead of bulk transfers so calls and live feeds never stutter.
QoS-Guaranteed CCTV Backhaul
In mixed-traffic surveillance networks, video streams receive priority over scheduled backups and downloads, preserving frame rate and latency for security operations centers.
Hospitality & Multi-Tenant Networks
Hotels and campuses delivering IPTV, guest Wi-Fi backhaul and service VLANs over inter-building fiber use the AP-3201AB-Q to protect guest-facing services from background traffic.
Industrial Real-Time Data Over Fiber
Production sites running real-time monitoring alongside large data transfers benefit from priority forwarding across EMI-heavy, 20km-class spans.
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.
- Hardware QoS prioritization for voice/video — no managed switch needed to protect real-time traffic.
- Gigabit 10/100/1000M over single-fiber WDM up to 20km as a matched A/B pair.
- Plug-and-play defaults, auto-negotiation and status LEDs — zero configuration deployment.
- Built in ANPA’s 15,000 m² Chaozhou factory with 100% link and QoS QC; CE/FCC/RoHS.
Compatible & Related Products
The standard gigabit single-fiber model is the AP-3201AB; dual-fiber gigabit is the AP-3202AB; the 100M long-reach option is the AP-3101AB. For SFP interchangeability see the gigabit AP-SFP-MC; full VLAN/QoS web management is available on managed switches such as the AP-3348GE.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the Q in AP-3201AB-Q mean?
It denotes the QoS-enabled variant. The converter applies hardware traffic prioritization so real-time voice and video packets are forwarded ahead of bulk data — maintaining call and image quality during congestion without any software configuration.
2. Do I need to configure the QoS settings?
No. The unit ships with plug-and-play QoS defaults that favor latency-sensitive traffic. It suits installers who want managed-style priority behavior on a fiber link without deploying or administering a managed switch.
3. Speed and distance?
Gigabit 10/100/1000Mbps over single-mode single-fiber WDM, with a standard optical budget up to 20 kilometers. The AP-3201AB-Q ships as a matched A/B pair for point-to-point links.
4. Single-fiber or dual-fiber?
Single-fiber WDM (BiDi) — two wavelengths on one strand. If your plant standard is dual-fiber (two strands, same wavelength), use the AP-3202AB gigabit dual-fiber converter instead.
5. How does QoS on a converter compare to a managed switch?
A managed switch offers full, configurable QoS policies plus VLANs and port control; the AP-3201AB-Q provides automatic hardware prioritization at the fiber edge with zero setup. For total control, pair it with an ANPA managed PoE switch such as the AP-3348GE.
6. Can it interoperate with other vendors’ devices?
Yes. It follows standard gigabit Ethernet and WDM optical conventions, auto-negotiating with any standards-compliant switch, camera or NVR. Just match single-fiber SC optics and wavelengths at both ends.
7. What MOQ and customization apply?
MOQ is 2 sets, with full OEM/ODM support — logo, pair packaging, firmware and documentation branding — from ANPA’s own factory. Request a quote for volume terms and lead times.
Get a Quote from the Manufacturer
Ready to specify the AP-3201AB-Q 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.