Ubiquiti NBE-2AC-13 | airMAX NanoBeam 2AC
Ubiquiti NBE-2AC-13 | airMAX NanoBeam 2AC
A 2.4 GHz point-to-multipoint station for outdoor wireless links where range matters more than peak throughput and 5 GHz coverage is already congested or blocked.
Why this one
- 2.4 GHz propagates through foliage and around soft obstructions that stop a 5 GHz link dead, so this is the practical choice when the path isn't completely clear.
- 13 dBi integrated antenna and 150+ Mbps throughput support links beyond 10 km — enough for a farm outbuilding, remote gate, or inter-site backhaul that rules out cable.
- The 24V passive PoE adapter is included, so you can power the unit directly from the supplied injector without needing an 802.3af switch at the far end.
- Rated to survive 200 km/h winds and salt fog tested to IEC 68-2-11, so it holds up in coastal or exposed rural installs without additional weatherproofing.
Good fit if you're bridging two buildings or extending connectivity to a remote point across a partially obstructed path up to 10+ km, and the link will operate in a 2.4 GHz environment with manageable interference.
Worth considering something else if you have a clear line of sight and need maximum throughput — the airMAX LiteBeam 5AC Long-Range (LBE-5AC-LR) operates on the less congested 5 GHz band and suits clean point-to-point links in the same price band.
What you'll also need
A matching NanoBeam 2AC or compatible airMAX radio at the far end, outdoor-rated Cat5e or better for the PoE run, and a UISP or airOS-capable controller to manage the link; the pole mount kit is included, but a wall mount or window mount is sold separately if the installation point doesn't suit a pole.
Technical specifications
Mechanical
| Dimensions | ⌀189 x 125 mm (⌀7.4 x 4.9") |
| Weight | 530 g (1.2 lb) |
| Enclosure Materials | UV-stabilized plastic |
| Mounting | Pole mount kit (Included) Wall mount (Not included) Window mount (Not included) |
| Wind Loading | 45.4 N at 200 km/h (10.2 lbf at 125 mph) |
| Wind Survivability | 200 km/h (125 mph) |
Hardware
| Networking Interface | (1) GbE RJ45 port |
| Power Method | Passive PoE 2-pair (4, 5+; 7, 8 return) |
| Power Supply | 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter (Included) |
| Supported Voltage Range | 20–27V DC |
| Max. Power Consumption | 7.5W |
| ESD Protection | Air/contact: ± 24kV |
| Buttons | (1) Factory reset |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -40 to 80° C (-40 to 176° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
Qualifications
| Salt Fog Test | IEC 68-2-11 (ASTM B117) Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G method 509.5 |
| Temperature shock test | IEC 68-2-14 |
| UV test | IEC 68-2-5 at 40° C (104° F) Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4 |
| Vibration test | IEC 68-2-6 |
| Wind-Driven Rain Test | ETS 300 019-1-4 Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G method 506.5 |
System
| Total Throughput | 150+ Mbps |
| Channel Bandwidth | 10/20/40 MHz |
| Antenna Gain | 13 dBi |
| Max. VSWR | 1.5:1 |
| Polarization | Dual linear |
| Worldwide | 2412 - 2472 MHz |
| US/CA | 2412 - 2462 MHz |
Management Radio (MHz)
| Worldwide | 5150 - 5250 MHz |
| US/CA | U-NII-3: 5725 - 5850 MHz |
