- Description
- Specifications
2.4 GHz Point-to-Point Radio with Integrated 13 dBi Antenna for Non-Line-of-Sight and Foliage Penetration
The Ubiquiti NanoBeam 2AC (NBE-2AC-13) is a 2.4 GHz airMAX AC radio with an integrated 13 dBi directional antenna for point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) wireless links. The 2.4 GHz band penetrates foliage, walls, and obstacles better than 5 GHz, making this the right CPE for links where trees or building materials partially obstruct the path and a 5 GHz radio cannot maintain a stable connection.
The integrated design combines the radio and antenna into a single compact unit with a focused beamwidth that rejects off-axis interference. A dedicated Wi-Fi management radio lets you configure the device from a phone without disconnecting the main 2.4 GHz link. Pole mount hardware and a 24V PoE adapter ship in the box for a complete install kit.
Where the NBE-2AC-13 Fits
- Wooded and semi-obstructed paths where a 5 GHz link drops out due to seasonal foliage but the 2.4 GHz signal penetrates enough leaf cover to maintain a stable connection year-round
- Building-to-building links through partial obstructions where the 2.4 GHz band diffracts around corners, through light walls, or past small obstacles that block higher-frequency radios
- WISP subscriber connections in dense residential areas where 5 GHz spectrum is congested and the 2.4 GHz band offers cleaner channels despite lower throughput, with the directional antenna filtering noise from neighboring networks
What the NBE-2AC-13 Delivers
- 2.4 GHz airMAX AC: Proprietary TDMA protocol on the 2.4 GHz band. Up to 330 Mbps throughput with improved spectral efficiency and latency management compared to standard 802.11.
- 13 dBi integrated directional antenna: Focused beamwidth maximizes gain in the target direction and rejects interference from adjacent networks. The compact design integrates radio and antenna with no external cable losses.
- Dedicated management Wi-Fi radio: Separate 2.4 GHz radio for device configuration via the UISP mobile app. Set up and tune the radio from a phone at the pole without disrupting the active data link.
- Flexible mounting: Pole, wall, and window mount options. Full azimuth and elevation adjustment for precise link alignment during installation.
- PoE powered with included adapter: 24V passive PoE adapter and pole mount kit included. One cable carries data and power from the adapter to the antenna location.
Build and Specs
2.4 GHz airMAX AC CPE. Integrated 13 dBi directional antenna. MIMO. Up to 330 Mbps. 1x Gigabit RJ45. 24V passive PoE (adapter included). airOS v8 management. Dedicated Wi-Fi management radio. Pole/wall/window mount. Dimensions: 4.9 x 7.4 x 7.4 in. Weight: 1.17 lb. Includes 24V 0.5A PoE adapter and pole mount kit. Part Number: NBE-2AC-13-US.
