- Description
- Specifications
Lightweight 5 GHz Sector Access Point with 120-Degree Coverage and airMAX ac Protocol
The Ubiquiti LiteAP AC (LAP-120) is a compact 5 GHz sector access point with a built-in 2x2 MIMO antenna covering a 120-degree beamwidth. Running airOS 8 with airMAX ac protocol support, it delivers up to 450+ Mbps real throughput to multiple CPE devices within its sector. The integrated antenna-and-radio design eliminates separate antenna purchases and RF cables, making it one of the most cost-effective sector APs for small to mid-size WISP deployments.
The LAP-120 targets operators who need airMAX ac sector coverage without the cost and complexity of separate Rocket radios and sector antennas. The lightweight form factor mounts on a pole with a single wrench, and the ball-joint mount provides three-axis alignment for precise sector positioning. It communicates with any airMAX ac CPE device (NanoBeam, PowerBeam, LiteBeam, NanoStation) within its 120-degree coverage area.
Where the LAP-120 Fits
- Small WISP base stations where the cost of a Rocket radio plus separate sector antenna exceeds the budget, and the LAP-120's integrated design provides 120-degree airMAX ac coverage at a fraction of the price
- Secondary or fill-in sectors on existing towers where a lightweight, low-profile AP adds coverage to an underserved direction without significant wind load or structural requirements
- Rapid deployment sites where tool-free assembly and single-wrench pole mounting get the sector online quickly for temporary events, construction sites, or new coverage areas being tested before permanent buildout
What the LAP-120 Delivers
- 120-degree sector coverage with integrated 2x2 MIMO antenna: Built-in sector antenna covers a full third of the horizon. No separate antenna to purchase, mount, or cable. The radio and antenna are a single, optimized unit.
- airMAX ac protocol, 450+ Mbps throughput: airOS 8 with airMAX ac TDMA scheduling supports both point-to-multipoint AP mode and point-to-point link mode. Selectable channel widths from 10 to 80 MHz on PtP and 10 to 40 MHz on PtMP.
- Lightweight pole-mount design: At 14.82 oz, the LAP-120 adds minimal wind load to any pole or mast. Ball-joint mount provides three-axis alignment and assembles without tools.
- 24V PoE powered with GbE backhaul: Ships with a 24V 0.5A PoE adapter. Single Ethernet cable delivers power and Gigabit connectivity from the ground to the AP.
