Ubiquiti NS-5AC | airMAX NanoStation 5AC
Ubiquiti NS-5AC | airMAX NanoStation 5AC
A 5 GHz point-to-point radio for connecting two buildings or delivering a wireless link to a customer premises where 15+ km range and 450+ Mbps real throughput are the target.
Why this one
- The 16 dBi integrated antenna delivers 15+ km link range without an external dish, which means fewer parts to mount and align on a rooftop or pole.
- Dual GbE ports let you pass traffic through to a local device at the remote end — no additional switch needed just to feed a router or access point.
- The included 24V passive PoE adapter powers the unit over the same cable carrying data, so there's no separate power run at either end of the link.
- A –40 to 70°C operating range and UV-resistant polycarbonate housing mean it can sit on an exposed rooftop through an Australian summer without a shroud.
Good fit if you're running a short- to medium-range 5 GHz point-to-point or point-to-multipoint link — building-to-building, wireless backhaul to a shed or outbuilding, or last-mile CPE delivery — and need something self-contained and managed through UISP.
Worth considering something else if your link exceeds roughly 15 km or demands higher throughput headroom, in which case the airFiber 5XHD (AF-5XHD) is built for that tier; if you need a full 360° sector deployment rather than a directional link, a Rocket and separate sector antenna suit that topology better.
What you'll also need
A matched NanoStation 5AC (or compatible airMAX ac radio) at the far end, outdoor-rated Cat5e or better for each run, and UISP for management — the 24V gigabit PoE adapter ships in the box, and pole and wall mounts are included.
Technical specifications
Mechanical
| Dimensions | With Mount: 257 x 84 x 41 mm (10.1 x 3.3 x 1.6") Without Mount: 257 x 84 x 30 mm (10.1 x 3.3 x 1.2") |
| Weight | 233 g (8.2 oz) |
| Enclosure Materials | UV-resistant polycarbonate |
| Mounting | Pole and Wall Mount (Mounts Included) |
Hardware
| Networking Interface | (2) GbE RJ45 ports |
| Power Method | Passive PoE 2-pair (4, 5+; 7, 8 return) PoE alternative A (pairs 1, 2+; 3, 6 return) |
| Power Supply | 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter (Included) |
| Supported Voltage Range | 44–54V DC 22–27V DC |
| Max. Power Consumption | 9W |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, Anatel: 09603-19-08356 |
Software
| Operating Modes | Access Point Station |
| QoS | WMM packet classification with user-level priority: High, Medium, Low |
System
| Channel Bandwidth | 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz |
| Antenna Gain | 16 dBi |
| Max. VSWR | 1.6:1 |
| Polarization | Dual-Linear |
| Antenna beamwidth | 45° (H-pol) / 45° (V-pol) / 45° (Elevation) |
| Cross-Pol Isolation | Min. 20 dB |
Radio Frequency
| Worldwide | 5150 - 5875 MHz |
| US/CA | U-NII-1: 5150-5250 MHz U-NII-2A: 5250-5350 MHz U-NII-2C: 5470-5725 MHz U-NII-3: 5725-5850 MHz |
Management Radio (MHz)
| Worldwide | 2412 - 2472 MHz |
| US/CA | 2412 - 2462 MHz |
