The Ubiquiti airMAX NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 (NBE‑5AC‑GEN2)
blends a compact, integrated radio‑antenna design with advanced airMAX ac performance, ideal for high-speed point‑to‑point links in noise-rich environments.
🛠 Hardware & Mechanical
- Dimensions: 189 × 189 × 125 mm (with mount)
- Weight: 0.53 kg (1.17 lb)
- Enclosure: UV-stabilized plastic; rugged, outdoor-rated for -40 °C to +80 °C; wind survivability up to 200 km/h
- Mounting: Includes pole-mount ball joint; optional wall/window mounts available
🌐 Networking & Power
- Ethernet: 2 × Gigabit RJ45 ports
- Port 1: PoE‑in (24 V passive)
- Port 2: PoE passthrough
- PoE Adapter: 24 V, 0.5 A Gigabit PoE unit (included)
- Power Consumption: ≤ 8.5 W
📡 Wireless & RF Characteristics
- Gain: 19 dBi antenna with dual-linear polarization
- Frequency Range: 5150–5875 MHz (client region-dependent)
- Channel Widths:
- PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
- PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz
- Tx Power: Up to 25 dBm
- Polarization: Dual-linear; VSWR ≤ 1.5:1
🧠 Processor & Memory
- CPU: Atheros MIPS 74Kc @ 720 MHz
- RAM: 128 MB DDR2
- Flash: 8 MB
💾 Software & Management
- OS: airOS 8 with enhanced UI, airView spectrum analyzer, airMagic channel tool
- Security: WPA2-AES; automatic ACK timing & transmit power control
- LEDs: Power, Ethernet link, 4‑level RSSI signal strength indicators (adjustable)
🌩 Environmental & Compliance
- Operating Temp: –40 °C to +80 °C; humidity 5–95% non-condensing
- Certifications: CE, FCC, IC; NDAA compliant; meets IEC & MIL‑STD weather/vibration specs
📶 Performance
- Real Throughput: 450+ Mbps TCP/IP; up to 450 Mbps in PtP links (airMAX ac)
- Noise Immunity: Tight beam suppresses interference; airMAX ac TDMA boosts efficiency & latency
Conclusion
The Ubiquiti NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 is a compact, high-performance 19 dBi 5 GHz airMAX ac CPE featuring dual Ethernet ports, integrated diagnostics, 450+ Mbps real throughput, and robust outdoor durability.
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