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Ubiquiti Rocket 5ac Lite — Outdoor airMAX ac BaseStation

The Ubiquiti Rocket 5ac Lite (R5AC-Lite) is a high-performance, outdoor 5 GHz airMAX ac base station optimized for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless deployments. Featuring a 720 MHz MIPS CPU, 128 MB RAM, and dual RP-SMA connectors, it delivers up to 8.5 W power consumption via passive PoE—making it lightweight and perfect for long-range links in challenging outdoor environments.

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Description

The Rocket 5ac Lite is designed for network professionals seeking reliable, scalable, and interference-resistant wireless links. Powered by Ubiquiti’s proprietary airMAX ac technology, it provides hardware-accelerated TDMA for ultra-low latency, enhanced noise immunity, and support for dense environments.

With full support for PPP and PMP modes, the R5AC-Lite is field-ready and can be seamlessly paired with airMAX antennas or launched in PtMP setups with a firmware upgrade to airOS 7.1+. Robust construction—including UV-stable plastic housing, wide temperature tolerance (–40 °C to 80 °C), and ESD protection—ensures reliable outdoor performance even in harsh conditions.

Application

Long-range Point-to-Point (PtP) links, Wireless ISP (WISP) CPE, Multi-client Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) setups, Outdoor network expansions

Key Features

  • Supports airMAX ac (TDMA) for low-latency, high-efficiency wireless networking

  • Lightweight and compact (162 × 84 × 37 mm, 250 g) outdoor enclosure

  • Passive 24 V PoE-powered; consumes just 8.5 W

  • 720 MHz MIPS CPU with 128 MB RAM and 16 MB FLASH storage

  • Dual RP-SMA RF connectors with high resistance to interference

  • Wide operating temperature and humidity tolerances

  • PPE-ready with advanced RF tools like spectrum analyzer and antenna alignment

Specifications

Specification Details
Brand Ubiquiti
Model / Product Code Rocket 5ac Lite (R5AC-Lite)
Device Type Outdoor airMAX ac BaseStation
CPU Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz
Memory 128 MB DDR2, 16 MB NOR FLASH
Data Interface 1 × Gigabit RJ45
Wireless Frequencies 5150–5875 MHz (country-dependent)
Power Input Passive PoE, 24 V via pairs 4/5+,7/8 return
Max Power Consumption 8.5 W
Enclosure UV-stabilized outdoor-rated plastic
Connector Type 2 × RP-SMA waterproof
Physical Dimensions 162 × 84 × 37 mm
Weight 250 g
Temperature Range –40 °C to +80 °C
Certifications CE, FCC, IC; NDAA compliant
Environmental Protect ESD/EMP ±24 kV, Shock & Vibration ETSI300-019
Management airOS 7 with airMAX ac platform tools
Warranty 24 months

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