Designed to mount and interface with the separately purchased Ubiquiti Networks RocketDish antennas, the RP-5AC-GEN2 rocket PRISM AC-Gen2 5 GHz airMAX ac Radio BaseStation uses airMAX ac technology to provide up to 500+ Mbps throughput. With a die-cast aluminum enclosure, this BaseStation can be installed in some of the harshest conditions, allowing for the data signal to reach greater distances.

Inside the enclosure, you will find an Atheros MIPS 74Kc processor complete with 128MB of DDR2 RAM for enhanced processing power to allow for a stronger, more stable signal. Ports on the BaseStation include one Gigabit Ethernet port and two waterproof RP-SMA RF connections to prevent against water damage.

The BaseStation is capable of operating in both Access Point and Station modes allowing you to configure it to suit a variety of networking needs. Integrated QoS functionality allocates network resources to provide enhanced streaming of data while the airMAX engine with custom IC improves TDMA latency. Improved TDMA latency greatly increases data throughput and provides enhanced network speeds.

Die-Cast Aluminum Enclosure    Atheros MIPS 74Kc Processor    128MB DDR2 SDRAM    1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface    2 x RP-SMA Waterproof RF Connections    Signal Strength, GPS, Power, LAN LEDs    Intelligent QoS    High Capacity & Scalability    High-Speed, Carrier-Class Links    airMAX ac Technology

Deploy the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 anywhere in the world. It delivers complete coverage of the 5 GHz spectrum with a single radio. The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 allows for flexibility in configuring channel bandwidths (subject to local country regulations).

Powerful Wireless Features

• Access Point PtMP airMAX Mixed Mode

• airMAX ac Protocol Support

• Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP) Link Mode

• Selectable Channel Width

- PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz

- PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz

• Automatic Channel Selection

• Transmit Power Control: Automatic/Manual

• Automatic Distance Selection (ACK Timing)

• Strongest WPA2 Security

Usability Enhancements

• airMagic Channel Selection Tool

• Redesigned User Interface

• Dynamic Configuration Changes

• Instant Input Validation

• HTML5 Technology

• Optimization for Mobile Devices

• Detailed Device Statistics

• Comprehensive Array of Diagnostic Tools, including RF Diagnostics and airView Spectrum Analyzer

Advanced RF Analytics

airMAX ac devices feature a multi‑radio architecture to power a revolutionary RF analytics engine. An independent processor on the PCBA powers a second, dedicated radio, which persistently analyzes the full 5 GHz spectrum and every received symbol to provide you with

advanced RF analytics capabilities.

Data from the spectrum analysis and RF performance monitoring is displayed on the Main tab and airView Spectrum Analyzer.

Real-Time Reporting

airOS 8 displays the following RF information:

• Persistent RF Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) constellation diagrams

• Signal, Noise, and Interference (SNI) diagrams

• Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (CINR) histograms

Spectral Analysis

airView allows you to identify noise signatures and plan your networks to minimize noise interference. airView performs the following functions:

• Constantly monitors environmental noise

• Collects energy data points in real-time spectral views

• Helps optimize channel selection, network design, and wireless performance

airView runs in the background without disabling the wireless link, so there is no disruption to the network.

In airView, there are three spectral views, each of which represents different data.

• Waterfall Aggregate energy collected for each frequency

• Waveform Aggregate energy collected

• Ambient Noise Level Background noise energy shown as a function of frequency

airView provides powerful spectrum analyzer functionality, eliminating the need to rent or purchase additional equipment for conducting site surveys.

Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol, Ubiquiti's Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) airMAX ac protocol allows each client to send and receive data using pre-designated time slots scheduled by an intelligent AP controller.

This time slot method eliminates hidden node collisions and maximizes airtime efficiency, so airMAX ac technology provides performance improvements in latency, noise immunity, scalability, and throughput compared to other outdoor systems in its class.

Intelligent QoS Priority assigned to voice/video for seamless streaming.

Scalability High capacity and scalability.

Long Distance Capable of high‑speed, carrier-class links.

Enhanced Performance

The next-generation airMAX ac technology boosts the advantages of our proprietary TDMA protocol.

Ubiquiti's airMAX engine with custom IC dramatically improves TDMA latency and network scalability. The custom silicon provides hardware acceleration capabilities to the airMAX

scheduler, to support the high data rates and dense modulation used in airMAX ac technology.

Throughput Breakthrough

airMAX ac supports high data rates, which require dense modulation:

256QAM - a significant increase from 64QAM, which is used in airMAX.

With their use of proprietary airMAX ac technology, airMAX ac products support up to 500+ Mbps (maximum 80 MHz channel width) real TCP/IP throughput - up to triple

the throughput of standard airMAX products.

To enhance airMAX ac performance, Ubiquiti Networks introduces the patented airPrism technology, which is featured on the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2, model RP-5AC-Gen2.

Improves SNR

High data rates require a high Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio (SNR), which is challenging to achieve, especially in noisy, high‑density areas.

Integrated into Ubiquiti's custom silicon, airPrism technology creates a high SNR by isolating signals within the operating channel and rejecting interference using specialized circuitry,

the High‑Selectivity Receiver (HSR).

Removes Interference

Depending on the product model and operating mode, available channel widths may include 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and/or 80 MHz.

Theoretically APs operate on different channels; however, because of the wider channel bandwidths, there can be overlap in spectrum usage.

airPrism technology removes up to an additional 30+ dB of adjacent channel interference through the active filtering design, so an airMAX ac AP with airPrism technology can provide

significantly greater performance than a typical AP.

Facilitates AP Co-Location

Co-location is vital in many scenarios. For example, a WISP may have limited tower space, so it must co‑locate all APs within that allotted footprint. Shielding and other means can lessen interference but may be impractical.

By deploying airMAX ac APs with airPrism technology, you can co‑locate APs and enhance the overall performance of your wireless network.

The RocketPrism 5AC Gen 2 integrates a separate Wi-Fi radio for fast and easy setup using your mobile device.

Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi

The UMobile App provides instant accessibility to the airOS configuration interface and can be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). UMobile allows you to set up, configure, and manage the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 and offers various configuration options once

you're connected or logged in.

The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 is designed to deliver maximum spectral efficiency and up to 500+ Mbps Real TCP/IP throughput.

5 GHz Frequency Band

With plenty of available spectrum, this unlicensed band works well for long‑distance links. The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 features full-band 5 GHz coverage and maximizes output power for

the US market, meeting strict OOBE requirements.

airView

Use the real-time spectrum analyzer so you can identify noise signatures and design your wireless links to minimize noise interference.

High Performance

To take full advantage of its design and capabilities, deploy the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 for PtP or PtMP links in high RF noise environments.

airPrism Sector Antenna

You can mount three Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 radios on the airPrism 5 GHz 3x30° HD Sector Antenna, model AP‑5AC‑90‑HD, for PtMP links. Each Rocket radio corresponds with a

specific 30° beamwidth and independently transmits and receives.

Dedicated Management Radio

Access the airOS configuration interface instantly through the UMobile app to set up and manage your Rocket 5AC Prism Gen 2.

Robust Die Cast Aluminum Casing

Helps protect the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 against electromagnetic interference.

GPS for Superior Co-Location Performance

Precise GPS frame synchronization enable co-located Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 radios to transmit and receive data without interfering with each other, allowing for better frequency reuse and increased network stability.

Improved Surge Protection

The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 utilizes the latest ESD protection to help protect against power surges.

Gigabit Ethernet

Delivers high throughput over its wired connection.

Plug and Play

Every airMAX antenna has a built-in Rocket mount, so no tools are needed to install the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2. (airMAX ac antennas are recommended for optimal performance.)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What small form-factor antenna(s) are recommended for use with these for a PtP link of under 1000m?

A: Unfortunately, there are currently no rated small form factor antennas, from Ubiquity, at this time.

Q: 2. Does this have the same functionality as the Bullet MX, but covers both bands (2.4 and 5ghz)?

A: Yes, this is the dual band version of that hardware.

Q: 3. Is this the internationational version or locked to us?

A: RP-5AC-GEN2-US is for use in the US.

Q: 4. so can you have multiple of these, like one as host and others as client and limit the speed of each "client" individually?

A: Yes within the AirOS this can be done.

Q: 5. Can the front of the dome be painted dark ???

A: Painting it will void the warranty but you can do it as long as you are comfortable with that and don't use metallic paint. Ideally using paint for plastic, spraying it will work better than brushing it.

Q: 6. Do the nanobeams have to be paired with the same exact model or can you pair a gen2 with a gen1?

A: I have gen2 and gen1 mixed. Both linked to a Rocket AC. Just choose a frequency that is in range for all of your devices.

Q: 7. Excuse my ignarance, is this NanoBeam allow me to connect to the internet?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks NBE-5AC-GEN2 NanoBeam ac Gen2 airMAX BH #UBNBE5ACG2US is designed to be used as a bridge so you would need two units to send a signal from point A to point B, wirelessly. If the unit is connected to a paid internet subscription through one of your local providers, yes, it would give you internet access but this would not give you internet access by itself.

Q: 8. Do these come with mates or do I have to buy each individually?

A: The NBE-5AC-GEN2 NanoBeam are sold individually but are used in pairs to form a point-to-point outdoor wireless connection.

Q: 9. Is this Nano Beam allow me to connect to the internet from my cousin's house at 500 meters in the Dominican Republic? If this is the case, do I need two Nano Beams?

A: Using two of them with line of sight and no obstructions, yes, you could do that using 2 x NBE-5AC-GEN2.

Q: 10. Ubiquity pro access point. Will it work automatically once it’s plugged in using adaptor. Or do y have to have special ubiquity software

A: You will need to use the Unifi controller software in order to configure the access point.