Ubiquiti UISP airMAX Rocket Lite AC 5GHz Radio

The Ubiquiti UISP airMAX Rocket Lite AC 5GHz Radio (R5AC-LITE) is a compact and cost-effective wireless solution designed for Point-to-MultiPoint (PtMP) and Point-to-Point (PtP) deployments. Leveraging airMAX ac technology, it delivers up to 500 Mbps throughput, making it suitable for high-speed data transmission in various environments. The device operates in the 5 GHz frequency band (5150–5875 MHz) and supports channel widths ranging from 20 to 80 MHz, providing flexibility to optimize performance based on specific deployment needs.

Its robust design ensures reliable operation in harsh conditions, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to 80°C and compliance with ETSI 300-019-1.4 standards for shock and vibration. The Rocket Lite AC is compatible with a wide range of Ubiquiti antennas, allowing for tailored solutions to meet diverse connectivity requirements. Additionally, the device features a dedicated 2.4 GHz management radio, facilitating easy setup and management through the UISP network management platform

📦 Mechanical

• Dimensions: 162 x 84 x 37 mm (6.4 x 3.3 x 1.5″)

• Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz)

• Enclosure Material: UV-stabilized plastic

• Mounting: Pole mount kit included

• Wind Loading: 342.5 N at 200 km/h (77 lbf at 125 mph)

⚙️ Hardware

• Networking Interface: 1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)

• Power Method: Passive PoE (pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 return)

• Power Supply: 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE adapter (included)

• Supported Voltage Range: 20–27V DC

• Max Power Consumption: 8.5W

• Processor: Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz

• Memory: 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 16 MB NOR FLASH

• RF Connectors: 2× RP-SMA (waterproof)

• LED Indicators: Power, LAN, 4× signal strength

• Operating Temperature: -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)

• Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing

• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC

• ESD/EMP Protection: ±24 kV contact/air for Ethernet

• Shock and Vibration: ETSI300-019-1.4

📡 Radio Frequency

• Operating Frequency (Worldwide): 5150–5875 MHz

• Output Power: 27 dBm

• Channel Sizes (PtP Mode): 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz

• Channel Sizes (PtMP Mode): 10/20/30/40 MHz

🛠️ Software & Management

• Operating Modes: Access Point, Station

• Services: Web server, SNMP, SSH server, Telnet, Ping watchdog, DHCP, NAT, Bridging, Routing

• Utilities: Antenna Alignment Tool, Discovery Utility, Site Survey, Ping, Traceroute, Speed Test

• Distance Adjustment: Dynamic Ack and Ackless mode

• Power Adjustment: Software adjustable UI or CLI

• Security: WPA2 AES only

• Quality of Service (QoS): Supports packet-level classification WMM and user/customer level: High/Medium/Low

• Statistical Reporting: Up time, packet errors, data rates, wireless distance, Ethernet link rate

• Ubiquiti Specific Features: 30/50/60 MHz Channels, airMAX ac mode, traffic shaping with burst support, discovery protocol, frequency band offset, Ackless mode