PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-Gen2-US PowerBeam 5AC Gen2 5GHz airMAX AC PtP Bridge
The Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-Gen2-US PowerBeam 5AC Gen2 is a high-performance 5 GHz airMAX AC point-to-point bridge designed for long-range outdoor wireless links, WISP deployments, building-to-building connectivity, remote network extensions, and high-throughput CPE applications. With an integrated dish reflector, 25 dBi antenna gain, and airMAX AC technology, the PowerBeam 5AC Gen2 focuses RF energy in a narrow beam to improve signal performance and reduce noise from surrounding interference.
Built for professional outdoor wireless networks, the PBE-5AC-Gen2-US supports 450+ Mbps throughput and includes a dedicated WiFi management radio, allowing installers to configure and align the device from a mobile device without disrupting the main 5 GHz radio link. Its integrated mechanical design combines the radio and antenna into a compact, efficient bridge for reliable point-to-point and customer premises installations.
The PowerBeam 5AC Gen2 includes a Gigabit Ethernet port, passive 24V PoE power, outdoor-rated hardware, and support for airMAX AC features such as PtP and PtMP channel widths, bridging, routing, monitoring, and traffic shaping. In normal human language: it is for serious outdoor wireless links, not for improving the WiFi in your kitchen unless your kitchen is, for some reason, across a field.
Key Features
- 5 GHz high-performance airMAX AC wireless bridge
- Designed for point-to-point and CPE wireless deployments
- Integrated dish reflector antenna with 25 dBi gain
- 450+ Mbps throughput performance
- Dedicated WiFi management radio for setup and configuration
- Improved noise immunity with focused beam performance
- Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired connectivity
- Passive 24V PoE power support
- Supports access point and station operating modes
- Supports bridging, routing, SNMP, SSH, web management, and traffic shaping
- Outdoor design with -40°C to 70°C operating temperature range
- Compatible with UISP management for supported deployments
Long-Range 5 GHz Wireless Bridge
The PBE-5AC-Gen2-US is built for directional 5 GHz wireless links where range, throughput, and interference resistance matter. Its dish reflector concentrates RF energy toward the remote endpoint, helping improve link quality in outdoor PtP and WISP environments.
airMAX AC Performance
Ubiquiti airMAX AC technology enables efficient wireless performance for outdoor broadband and bridge applications. The PowerBeam 5AC Gen2 supports PtP channel widths up to 80 MHz and PtMP channel widths up to 40 MHz, giving installers flexibility when designing wireless links.
Dedicated WiFi Management Radio
The integrated management radio allows local wireless configuration and alignment through a mobile device. This makes installation easier in the field, because climbing a pole just to plug into a radio is the kind of ritual nobody should romanticize.
Ideal Applications
- Point-to-point wireless bridge links
- WISP customer premises equipment
- Building-to-building network connectivity
- Remote camera or surveillance backhaul
- Outdoor broadband distribution
- Farm, warehouse, campus, and industrial wireless links
- Long-range 5 GHz airMAX AC deployments
Compatibilities
- International version
Technical Description:
- Mechanical
- Enclosure materials: UV-stabilized plastic, powder-coated SPCC
- Wind loading: 380 N at 200 km/h (85.4 lbf at 125 mph)
- Wind survivability: 200 km/h (125 mph)
- Mounting: Pole mount kit (Included)
- Hardware
- Networking interface: (1) GbE RJ45 port
- Power method: Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
- Max. power consumption: 8.5W
- Power supply: 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE adapter (Included)
- Supported voltage range: 20-26V DC
- ESD/EMP protection: Air/contact: ± 24 kV
- LEDs: (1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN
- 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 temperature: -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
- Operating humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing
- Certifications: CE, FCC, IC
- System
- Gain: 25 dBi
- Channel sizes: PtP Mode: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
- PtMP Mode: 10/20/30/40 MHz
- Operating Frequency (MHz)
- USA
- U-NII-1: 5150-5250 MHz
- U-NII-2A: 5250-5350 MHz
- U-NII-2C: 5240-5725 MHz
- U-NII-3: 5725-5850 MHz
- USA
- Management Radio (MHz)
- Worldwide: 2412 - 2472 MHz
- US/CA: 2412 - 2462 MHz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-Gen2-US, also known as the PowerBeam 5AC Gen2, is an outdoor 5 GHz airMAX AC radio designed for point-to-point wireless bridge applications. It is commonly used to connect two buildings, extend network access, provide internet to remote locations, and support WISP or business wireless backhaul deployments.
This model combines a directional antenna and integrated radio in one unit, helping installers create stable long-range wireless links with strong signal focus and improved noise isolation.
Yes. The PBE-5AC-Gen2-US is a popular choice for outdoor point-to-point links because it is built for long-range 5 GHz wireless connectivity using Ubiquiti airMAX AC technology. For best results, installers typically use two compatible airMAX AC radios, one on each side of the link.
Performance depends on proper alignment, clear line of sight, mounting height, interference levels, and Fresnel zone clearance.
The single-unit Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-Gen2-US includes a PoE injector used to power the device through Ethernet. This makes installation cleaner because power and data can run through the same Ethernet cable.
The Ubiquiti PowerBeam 5AC Gen2 is designed for long-distance outdoor wireless links, but real-world distance depends heavily on the installation environment. A clear line of sight between both radios is essential for stable performance.
Range can be affected by trees, buildings, terrain, antenna alignment, wireless interference, rain fade, cable quality, and mounting height. For best performance, the link should be planned with proper signal levels and Fresnel zone clearance.
For a complete point-to-point wireless bridge, you normally need two compatible airMAX AC devices: one installed at the main network side and one installed at the remote location. One PBE-5AC-Gen2-US by itself is usually not enough to create a complete bridge.
A single unit can be used as a replacement radio, as part of an existing airMAX AC network, or when paired with another compatible Ubiquiti 5 GHz airMAX AC device.
Yes, the PBE-5AC-Gen2-US is part of Ubiquiti’s airMAX AC product family and is intended to work with compatible 5 GHz airMAX AC radios. For the best throughput and link stability, it is recommended to use airMAX AC devices on both sides of the wireless link.
Mixing airMAX AC equipment with older airMAX M devices is generally not recommended when maximum performance and compatibility are required.
Yes. The Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-Gen2-US is built for outdoor wireless installations and is commonly mounted on poles, towers, rooftops, and exterior walls. Proper installation is important for long-term reliability.
For outdoor deployments, use outdoor-rated Ethernet cable, proper grounding, and surge protection when needed. Good installation practices help protect the device and network equipment from electrical surges and harsh weather conditions.
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