UBIQUITI POWER BEAM M5 AC GEN2 features:
High Gain Integrated Dish: The most noticeable feature is the dish itself. It’s not just an antenna; the radio electronics are built into the base of the dish (a design called an Integrated Antenna Radio). This dish focuses the wireless signal into a very tight beam, which is why it’s excellent for point-to-point links.
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Long Range: Capable of reliable links from several kilometers up to 20+ km (~12+ miles), depending on the environment and specific model variant.
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High Speed: Using 802.11ac technology, it can achieve real-world throughput speeds of 150+ Mbps.
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Tough Design: Built for outdoor use. It’s weatherproof (IP67 rated for dust and water resistance) and includes a built-in Heater for melting snow and ice off the reflector in cold climates.
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Power over Ethernet (PoE): It receives power through its Ethernet cable using an included PoE injector. This simplifies installation as you only need to run a single cable for both power and data.
