- Description
- Specifications
Long-Range 5 GHz CPE for Point-to-Point Links and WISP Subscriber Connections
The Ubiquiti LiteBeam 5AC LR Gen2 (LBE-5AC-LR) is a 5 GHz airMAX AC client device with a directional dish antenna designed for long-range point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) wireless links. The InnerFeed design integrates the radio directly into the antenna feedhorn, eliminating cable losses between radio and antenna for maximum signal efficiency over distance.
The LR model uses a larger reflector dish than the standard LiteBeam 5AC Gen2, focusing RF energy into a tighter beamwidth for extended reach and improved noise rejection. This makes it the right CPE for WISP subscriber installs, campus-to-building backhaul, and any outdoor link where running fiber is not practical and the distance exceeds what the standard-range LiteBeam covers.
Where the LBE-5AC-LR Fits
- WISP subscriber installs where the CPE needs to reach a tower-mounted base station at extended range, and the tighter beamwidth filters out co-channel interference from neighboring WISPs
- Campus and estate backhaul connecting an outbuilding, barn, workshop, or guard house back to the main network without trenching fiber or running cable between structures
- Temporary site connectivity for construction trailers, event venues, or remote monitoring stations where a quick pole mount and line-of-sight path replaces weeks of permit and cable work
What the LBE-5AC-LR Delivers
- 5 GHz airMAX AC: Proprietary TDMA protocol optimizes throughput and latency across the link. Channel widths up to 80 MHz in PtP mode and 40 MHz in PtMP mode.
- InnerFeed directional antenna: The radio is integrated into the feedhorn of a large-diameter dish reflector. No pigtail cable means no connector losses, and the focused beamwidth rejects off-axis noise from neighboring networks.
- Lightweight pole mount: Three-pound assembly mounts on any pole or mast with the included hardware. Full azimuth and elevation adjustment for precise aiming during installation.
- Dedicated management Wi-Fi radio: A separate 2.4 GHz radio lets you configure the device from a phone or laptop via the UNMS/UISP app without disconnecting the main 5 GHz link.
- PoE powered with included adapter: 24V passive PoE adapter and mounting kit ship in the box. One Ethernet cable carries data and power from the switch or adapter to the pole-mounted unit.
Build and Mounting
Pole-mount 5 GHz airMAX AC CPE. Directional dish antenna with InnerFeed radio. 1x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet port. 24V passive PoE powered (adapter included). airOS v8 management. Channel widths: PtP 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz, PtMP 10/20/30/40 MHz. WPA2 security. Dedicated Wi-Fi management radio for mobile setup. Dimensions: 10.2 x 20.2 x 15.2 in. Weight: 3 lb. Includes pole-mounting kit. Part Number: LBE-5AC-LR-US.
