Ubiquiti airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 is a high-performance outdoor airMAX ac base station designed for dense wireless ISP deployments. Featuring airPrism technology for advanced interference filtering, GPS synchronization for scalable co-location, and over 500 Mbps real throughput, it ensures reliable and efficient 5 GHz PtMP or PtP networking.

Housed in a rugged IP67-rated aluminum casing with dual RP-SMA connectors and PoE support, it offers robust performance in harsh environments. Ideal for professional-grade wireless backhauls and access points.

Detailed Specifications for Ubiquiti airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 (RP‑5AC‑Gen2)

🛠 Mechanical & Build

• Dimensions: 88 × 40 × 230 mm
• Weight: 400 g
• Enclosure: IP67-rated die-cast aluminum housing
• Mounting: Pole-mount kit included
• Wind Load: 342.5 N at 200 km/h
• Environmental Tolerance: –40 °C to +80 °C, 5–95% non-condensing humidity
• Shock/Vibration Compliance: Meets ETSI 300-019-1.4
• ESD Protection: ±24 kV (contact/air)
• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, RoHS, NDAA-compliant

🌐 airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 Networking & Power

• Ethernet: 1 × Gigabit RJ45 port
• RF Connections: 2 × waterproof RP-SMA antennas; 1 × waterproof GPS
• Power: 24 V 1 A passive PoE (pairs 4,5+; 7,8–) included
• Voltage Range: 18–27 V DC
• Power Consumption: 9.5 W max
• LED Indicators: 4 × signal strength (software-adjustable), plus GPS, LAN, Power

📡 RF & Wireless Performance

• Frequency Range: 5150–5875 MHz (worldwide)
• Channels Supported:
  • PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
  • PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz
• Max Transmit Power: 27 dBm ±2 dB
• Modulation & Rates: Supports up to 256‑QAM (airMAX ac)
• Real TCP/IP Throughput: 500+ Mbps with 80 MHz channels

🧠 Processor & Memory

• CPU: Atheros MIPS 74Kc @ 720 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB DDR2 RAM
• Storage: 16 MB NOR flash

⚙️ Software & Features

• Operating Modes: PtP bridge or PtMP AP (Station mode), selectable
• airOS 8 with airMAX ac & airPrism:
  • High-selectivity airPrism filtering for co-located AP environments
  • RF analytics: airView spectral analysis, constellation plots, CINR/SNR
  • Link diagnostics: dynamic ACK timing, airMagic channel selection, alignment tools
• Services: Web server, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ping watchdog, DHCP, NAT, VLAN, routing, WMM QoS
• Security: WPA2-AES encryption
• Advanced: Ackless mode, Tx power control, GPS sync, customizable channel offsets

📶 Performance Metrics

• Aggregation Capacity: Up to 500+ Mbps real-world throughput in 80 MHz mode
• Client Scalability: GPS synchronization enables co-location; airPrism reduces interference up to 30+ dB

✅ Conclusion

The Ubiquiti airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 is a durable, high-capacity 5 GHz base station with airMAX ac, airPrism filtering, GPS sync, and 500+ Mbps real throughput—perfect for dense wireless ISP deployments.

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