Ubiquiti airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC Radio
The airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC is a high-performance 5 GHz basestation engineered for wireless service providers, enterprises, and network integrators deploying point-to-multipoint (PtMP) or point-to-point (PtP) connectivity. Delivering 500+ Mbps data throughput, this Gen2 radio combines Ubiquiti's proprietary airMAX ac technology with advanced airPrism RF filtering to cut through interference and maximize performance in challenging RF environments. The dedicated management Wi-Fi simplifies configuration and remote monitoring, making it ideal for outdoor deployments requiring reliable, high-capacity wireless links across the 5 GHz spectrum.
Key Features
- 500+ Mbps throughput with airMAX ac technology for high-capacity links
- airPrism RF filtering reduces interference in noisy RF environments
- Supports 5150–5875 MHz frequency range covering multiple U-NII bands
- Point-to-multipoint (PtMP) and point-to-point (PtP) deployment flexibility
- Dedicated management Wi-Fi for simplified device configuration and monitoring
- Gen2 design with enhanced thermal management and reliability
- Professional-grade construction for outdoor wireless networks
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Ubiquiti Networks |
| Model |
RP-5AC-Gen2-US |
| Operating Frequency |
5150–5875 MHz (5 GHz) |
| Data Throughput |
500+ Mbps |
| Technology |
airMAX ac with airPrism RF Filtering |
| Deployment Mode |
Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) / Point-to-Point (PtP) |
| Management Interface |
Dedicated Wi-Fi for configuration and monitoring |
| Regional Compliance |
US market (FCC certified) |
| Form Factor |
Outdoor basestation radio |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is airPrism RF filtering and why does it matter?
airPrism RF filtering is Ubiquiti's advanced interference mitigation technology that isolates your 5 GHz basestation signal from competing RF sources. This is critical in dense urban or multi-operator environments where spectrum congestion can degrade performance. The airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC uses this filtering to maintain throughput and reliability even in noisy RF conditions.
Can the airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC be used for both PtMP and PtP deployments?
Yes. The RP-5AC-Gen2-US supports both point-to-multipoint (serving multiple client stations) and point-to-point (dedicated link between two locations) configurations, giving you flexibility to scale from single links to large wireless networks.
How does the dedicated management Wi-Fi improve network administration?
The dedicated management Wi-Fi provides out-of-band access to the basestation for configuration, firmware updates, and real-time monitoring without impacting your production wireless links. This simplifies troubleshooting and reduces downtime during maintenance.
What frequency bands does this 5 GHz basestation support?
The airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC operates across 5150–5875 MHz, covering multiple U-NII bands available in the US market. This broad frequency range allows you to select optimal channels for your deployment and avoid interference from neighboring networks.
