Ubiquiti LiteBeam 5AC Gen2 – LBE-5AC-Gen2

Ubiquiti LiteBeam 5AC Gen2 (LBE-5AC-Gen2) is a lightweight, high-performance, and cost-effective wireless bridge that operates in the 5 GHz frequency band. It is part of Ubiquiti’s airMAX AC series, designed for outdoor, long-range wireless networking in point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) configurations. Its high-gain directional antenna makes it ideal for bridging networks over long distances while offering excellent throughput.

LBE-5AC-23 – Ubiquiti airMAX LiteBeam 802.11ac 23dBi 5GHz Wireless Broadband CPE is a part of the airMAX family. This CPE is US-locked so operates between 5725 and 5850 MHz, with a 23 dBi antenna

Specifications:

• Model: LiteBeam 5AC Gen2 (LBE-5AC-Gen2)
• Operating Frequency: 5150 – 5875 MHz (5 GHz)

Hardware:

• Processor: Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 560 MHz
• Memory: 64 MB DDR2 RAM
• Networking Interface: 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
• Power Supply: 24V, 0.3A PoE Adapter (included)
• Max Power Consumption: 7 Watts

Wireless:

• Standards: IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 450+ Mbps
• Max Range: Up to 12+ km (depending on line of sight and environmental conditions)
• Antenna Gain: 23 dBi (high-gain directional antenna)
• Polarization: Dual Linear
• Beamwidth: 19° (H-Pol), 19° (V-Pol)
• Output Power: Up to 25 dBm (depending on country-specific regulations)
• Modulation: 802.11ac: OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM

Software and Features:

• Operating System: airOS 8, providing advanced wireless networking and management tools.
• airMAX Technology: Incorporates Ubiquiti’s proprietary TDMA-based airMAX protocol for improved scalability, latency, and throughput in PtP and PtMP deployments.
• Channel Width: Configurable from 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz, 60 MHz, 80 MHz.
• Wireless Security: WPA2 encryption, MAC address filtering.
• Management:
  • Web-based UI, SSH, Telnet.
  • airView: Spectrum analyzer for real-time diagnostics and frequency analysis.
  • airMagic: Auto-channel selection tool for optimizing performance.
  • Mobile App Integration: Integrated management radio for setup and configuration via the Ubiquiti UMobile app.
• QoS: Advanced traffic prioritization for optimal performance.

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Weather Resistance: Durable, UV-stabilized plastic housing designed for outdoor use.

Physical Dimensions:

• Dimensions (Mount Included): 358 x 271.95 x 272.5 mm (14.1 x 10.7 x 10.7 inches)
• Weight: 0.8 kg (1.76 lbs) without mount; 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs) with mount

Antenna:

• Reflector Size: 358 mm (14.1 inches) diameter for focused directional beam.
• Feed Design: Simple, single-feed parabolic reflector for ease of installation and precision alignment.