Ubiquiti Rocket5 AC Prism Gen2, Outdoor, 5GHz

The Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 is made for network operators, WISP providers, businesses, and professional installers who need long‑range wireless connectivity.

It works with Ubiquiti airMAX antennas such as omnidirectional, sector, and dish antennas. This lets the same radio platform be set up for network needs. Ubiquiti lists antenna options of 13 dBi omni, 22 dBi sector, and 34 dBi dish for the platform.

The built‑in airPrism active RF filtering technology improves RF performance when many wireless signals are present.

Key Features

• 5 GHz outdoor wireless base station
• Supports Point‑to‑Point (PtP) and Point‑to‑Multipoint (PtMP) setups
• Supports data speeds up to 500 Mbps
• Uses airMAX AC technology
• Uses airPrism active RF filtering technology
• One Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
• Waterproof RP‑SMA RF connectors
• Dedicated GPS connectivity
• Built‑in LEDs for signal strength, GPS, power and LAN
• Passive PoE power
• Includes a 24V 1A Gigabit PoE adapter
• Rugged die‑cast aluminium enclosure
• Made for outdoor use
• Can operate from –40 °C to 80 °C
• Supports 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz channels in PtP mode
• Supports 10/20/30/40 MHz channels in PtMP mode

Supports management and networking functions such as DHCP, routing, SNMP, SSH and QoS.

Technical Specifications

• Product | airMAX Rocket Prism 5AC
• Model | RP-5AC-Gen2
• Wireless Frequency | 5 GHz
• Worldwide Frequency Range | 5150–5875 MHz
• Wireless Technology | airMAX AC
• RF Technology | airPrism
• Network Interface | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• Operating Modes | Access Point / Station
• PtP Channel Width | 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
• PtMP Channel Width 10/20/30/40 MHz
• RF Connectors | 2 × Waterproof RP‑SMA
• GPS Connector | 1 × Waterproof GPS
• Management Radio | 2412–2472 MHz worldwide
• Maximum Power Consumption | 9.5 W
• Power Supply | 24 V 1 A Gigabit PoE adapter
• Power Method | Passive PoE
• Supported Voltage | 18–27 V DC
• Dimensions | 88 × 40 × 230 mm
• Weight | 400 g
• Enclosure | Die‑cast aluminium
• Operating Temperature | –40 °C to 80 °C
• Operating Humidity | 5–95 % non‑condensing
• GPS | Yes
• ESD/EMP Protection | ±24 kV contact/air for Ethernet
• Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, RoHS
• Wind Loading | 342.5 N at 200 km/h

Where Can You Use Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2?

• Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
• Rural and remote‑area Internet connectivity
• Point‑to‑Point links between buildings
• Point‑to‑Multipoint wireless networks
• Campus and university networks
• Industrial sites
• Warehouses and large facilities
• Hotels and resorts
• CCTV/IP camera backhaul networks
• Connecting offices in different buildings
• Temporary or remote network deployments
• Outdoor broadband distribution
• Long‑distance wireless networking
• ISP and telecommunications infrastructure

For example, a business can use a pair of compatible Rocket‑based wireless systems to make a wireless link between two buildings when running fibre or Ethernet cable is difficult.

How It Works. Simple Explanation

Think of the Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 as the radio that links your network to an external antenna.

The Ethernet cable brings the network connection to this model.  The Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 then receives the wireless signal through a compatible 5 GHz antenna.

• For a Point‑to‑Point connection, radios can be placed at two spots to form a bridge.
• For a Point‑to‑Multipoint network, one base station can talk to remote stations, which is useful for distributing wireless Internet.

The GPS connection and dedicated management features also make the Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 suitable for network setups.

Weight

The outdoor radio measures:

• 88 × 40 × 230 mm (3.5 × 1.6 × 9.1 inches)
• Weight: 400 g (14.1 oz)

Its die‑cast aluminium enclosure is meant for outdoor use with an official operating temperature range of –40 °C to 80 °C.

What’s Included?

According to Ubiquiti’s Quick Start Guide, the package includes:

• – Rocket Prism 5AC
• – GPS antenna
• – Gigabit PoE adapter, 24V 1A
• – Mounting bracket
• – Power cord

Why Do Customers Need the Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2?

If you need to build an outdoor wireless network, link buildings without cables, distribute broadband, or create Point‑to‑Point / Point‑to‑Multipoint wireless links, the Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 gives you a ready‑made solution.

The Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen2 uses 5 GHz wireless connectivity, airMAX AC, airPrism RF filtering, Gigabit Ethernet, GPS, Passive PoE and rugged outdoor construction. These features make it fit for wireless networking, not for ordinary home Wi‑Fi.