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airMAX® ac CPE with Dedicated Management Radio

Model: NBE-5AC-Gen2

Uniform Beamwidth Maximizes Noise Immunity

Dedicated Wi-Fi Radio for Management

airMAX ac Processor for Superior Performance

Overview Application Examples
Ubiquiti Networks launches the PtMP Client Links
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latest generation of airMAX® CPE

(Customer Premises Equipment), the
NanoBeam® 5AC Gen 2.

Improved Noise Immunity

The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 directs
RF energy in a tighter beamwidth.
With the focus in one direction, the
NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 blocks or
spatially filters out noise, so noise
immunity is improved. This feature
is especially important in an area
crowded with other RF signals of the
same or similar frequency.

Integrated Design
The radio and antenna are combined
to create a more efficient and compact The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 used as a CPE device for each client in an
CPE. The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 gets airMAX PtMP network.
maximum gain out of the smallest
footprint.
PtP Link
Providing high performance and
an innovative form factor, the
NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 is versatile and
cost‑effective to deploy.

Software
airOS® 8 is the revolutionary operating Use a NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 on each side of a PtP link.
system for Ubiquiti® airMAX ac
products.

Powerful Wireless Features

• Access Point PtMP airMAX Mixed
Mode
• airMAX ac Protocol Support
• Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP)
Link Mode
• Selectable Channel Width
• PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
• PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz
• Automatic Channel Selection
• Transmit Power Control:
Automatic/Manual
• Automatic Distance Selection
(ACK Timing)
• Strongest WPA2 Security

Usability Enhancements
• airMagic® Channel Selection Tool
• Redesigned User Interface
• Dynamic Configuration Changes
• Instant Input Validation
• HTML5 Technology
• Optimization for Mobile Devices
• Detailed Device Statistics
• Comprehensive Array of Diagnostic
Tools, including RF Diagnostics and
airView® Spectrum Analyzer
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Advanced RF Analytics Multi-Radio Architecture
airMAX ac devices feature a
multi‑radio architecture to power a

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revolutionary RF analytics engine.

An independent processor on the

PCBA powers a second, dedicated
radio, which persistently analyzes
the full 5 GHz spectrum and every
received symbol to provide you with
the most advanced RF analytics in the
industry.

Real-Time Reporting
airOS 8 displays the following RF Constellation Diagrams
information:
• Persistent RF Error Vector
Magnitude (EVM) constellation
diagrams
• Signal, Noise, and Interference (SNI)
diagrams
• Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise
Ratio (CINR) histograms

Spectral Analysis SNI Diagram and CINR Histogram

airView allows you to identify noise
signatures and plan your networks to
minimize noise interference. airView
performs the following functions:
• Constantly monitors environmental
noise
• Collects energy data points in Dedicated Spectral Analysis
real‑time spectral views
• Helps optimize channel selection,
network design, and wireless
performance
airView runs in the background
without disabling the wireless link, so
there is no disruption to the network.

In airView, there are three spectral

views, each of which represents
different data: waveform, waterfall,
and ambient noise level.

airView provides powerful spectrum

analyzer functionality, eliminating the
need to rent or purchase additional
equipment for conducting site
surveys.
UNMS Configuration Screen
UNMS App
The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 integrates
a separate Wi-Fi radio for fast and easy
setup using your mobile device.

Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi

The UNMS™ app provides instant
accessibility to the airOS configuration
interface and can be downloaded
from the App Store (iOS) or Google
Play™ (Android). UNMS allows you to
set up, configure, and manage the
NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 and offers
various configuration options once
you're connected or logged in.
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Technology airMAX ac TDMA Technology
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Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol,

Ubiquiti’s Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol
allows each client to send and receive Timeline
data using pre-designated time
slots scheduled by an intelligent AP
controller.

Time Slot 1

Time Slot 2

Time Slot 3

Time Slot 4
This time slot method eliminates
hidden node collisions and maximizes
airtime efficiency, so airMAX Time Slots

technology provides performance

VOIP

VOIP

VOIP
Data
improvements in latency, noise
Packet Prioritization
immunity, scalability, and throughput
compared to other outdoor systems in Up to 100 airMAX ac stations can be connected to an airMAX ac Sector;
its class. four airMAX ac stations are shown to illustrate the general concept.

Intelligent QoS  Priority assigned to

voice/video for seamless streaming.

Scalability  High capacity and airMAX Network Scalability

scalability.

Long Distance  Capable of

high‑speed, carrier-class links.

Superior Performance
The next-generation airMAX ac
technology boosts the advantages of
our proprietary TDMA protocol.

Ubiquiti’s airMAX engine with custom U-AME-G1-BR4A

NKC966.001B
1412
TAIWAN

IC dramatically improves TDMA

latency and network scalability. The
custom silicon provides hardware
acceleration capabilities to the airMAX
scheduler, to support the high data
rates and dense modulation used in
airMAX ac technology.

Throughput Breakthrough Superior Throughput Performance

airMAX ac supports high data rates,
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Mbps
which require dense modulation:
256QAM – a significant increase from
64QAM, which is used in airMAX. 150+ Mbps

With their use of proprietary

airMAX ac technology, airMAX ac 450+ Mbps
products supports up to 450+ Mbps
real TCP/IP throughput – up to triple
the throughput of standard airMAX
products.

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Hardware Overview
The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 features airMAX ac technology Innovative Mechanical Design

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and enhanced protection against ESD events.
• Efficient Footprint  The radio and antenna are combined
into a single body that takes up minimal space. The form
Ease of Installation factor features the highest gain for its size.
• Quick Installation  No fasteners are required for • Aesthetics  The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 is small enough
pole‑mounting, and a single wall fastener (not included) to blend discreetly into the background at a customer's
is required for wall-mounting. location.
• Convenient Alignment  The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 • Versatile Mounting  The NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 can be
pivots on its ball joint 3-axis mount for easy aiming. mounted in almost any position needed for line of sight.

Reset Button

Main Ethernet Port Secondary Ethernet Port

(PoE In) (PoE Passthrough)

Lock Ring

Ball Joint Mount

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Mounting Accessories
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Model: NBE-WMK
A wall mount kit is available as an optional accessory to
enhance stability for wall-mounting.

Model: NBE-19-WM
A suction cup mount is available as an optional accessory to
mount the NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 on a window.

IsoBeam Accessory

Model: ISO-BEAM-19
An RF isolator shield is available as an optional
accessory to enhance signal isolation.

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Specifications

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NBE-5AC-Gen2
Dimensions (Mount Included) 189 x 189 x 125 mm (7.44 x 7.44 x 4.92")
Weight (Mount Included) 0.530 kg (1.17 lb)
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
Max. Power Consumption 8.5W
Gain 19 dBi
(2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Networking Interface
Wi-Fi for Management
Processor Specs Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz
Memory 128 MB DDR2, 8 MB Flash
LEDs Power, Ethernet, (4) Signal Strength
Signal Strength LEDs Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels
Max. VSWR 1.5:1
Channel Sizes PtP Mode PtMP Mode
10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz 10/20/30/40 MHz
Polarization Dual Linear
Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
Mounting Pole-Mount (Kit Included), Wall-Mount
Wind Loading 45.4 N @ 200 km/h (10.2 lbf @ 125 mph)
Wind Survivability 200 km/h (125 mph)
ESD/EMP Protection Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV
Operating Temperature -40 to 80° C (-40 to 176° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications CE, FCC, IC
RoHS Compliance Yes
Salt Fog Test IEC 68-2-11 (ASTM B117), Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 509.5
Vibration Test IEC 68-2-6
Temperature Shock Test IEC 68-2-14
UV Test IEC 68-2-5 at 40° C (104° F), Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4
Wind-Driven Rain Test ETS 300 019-1-4, Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 506.5

Operating Frequency (MHz)

Worldwide 5150 - 5875
USA U-NII-1: U-NII-2A: U-NII-2C: U-NII-3:
5150 - 5250 5250 - 5350 MHz 5470 - 5725 MHz 5725 - 5850

Management Radio (MHz)

Worldwide 2412 - 2472
USA 2412 - 2462

NBE-5AC-Gen2 Output Power: 25 dBm

TX Power Specifications RX Power Specifications
Modulation Data Rate Avg. TX Tolerance Modulation Data Rate Sensitivity Tolerance
1x BPSK (½) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 1x BPSK (½) -96 dBm ± 2 dB
2x QPSK (½) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 2x QPSK (½) -95 dBm ± 2 dB
2x QPSK (¾) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 2x QPSK (¾) -92 dBm ± 2 dB
4x 16QAM (½) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 4x 16QAM (½) -90 dBm ± 2 dB
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4x 16QAM (¾) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 4x 16QAM (¾) -86 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3) 24 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (2/3) -83 dBm ± 2 dB
6x 64QAM (¾) 23 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (¾) -77 dBm ± 2 dB
6x 64QAM (5/6) 22 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (5/6) -74 dBm ± 2 dB
8x 256QAM (¾) 21 dBm ± 2 dB 8x 256QAM (¾) -69 dBm ± 2 dB
8x 256QAM (5/6) 20 dBm ± 2 dB 8x 256QAM (5/6) -65 dBm ± 2 dB

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Vertical Azimuth Vertical Elevation
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Horizontal Azimuth Horizontal Elevation

Return Loss

Specifications are subject to change. Ubiquiti products are sold with a limited warranty described at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty
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