The
LBE-5AC-LR (airMAX LiteBeam 5AC Long-Range) is an
affordable airMAX AC CPE engineered to reach new subscribers at extended distances — providing East African ISPs with a cost-effective solution for long-range rural and semi-urban subscriber connections without sacrificing 450+ Mbps throughput capability. Measuring
512 × 385.8 × 258.3 mm (20.2 × 15.2 × 10.2") and weighing
1.4 kg (3 lb) without mount or 1.7 kg (3.8 lb) with mount in an
aluminium and plastic enclosure, the LBE-5AC-LR ships with a
pole mount kit included.
200 km/h wind survivability with 550 N wind loading.
±24 kV air/contact ESD/EMP protection.
Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). Fully
NDAA compliant.
ETA: 14 June 2026.
The
LBE-5AC-LR operates across
5150–5875 MHz worldwide delivering
450+ Mbps throughput over 25+ km links with
26 dBi integrated antenna gain.
PtP channel sizes of 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz and PtMP channel sizes of 10/20/30/40 MHz. The
dedicated WiFi management radio (2412–2472 MHz) enables UISP mobile app management. Powered via
passive PoE 2-pair at 7W maximum (20–27V DC) with included
24V, 0.3A gigabit PoE adapter.
Power and Ethernet LEDs.
Additional specifications:
- CE, FCC, and IC certified, fully NDAA compliant
Ideal for
long-distance ISP CPE deployments, rural subscriber connections, building-to-building links, last-mile wireless access, and extended-range PtP deployments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East and Central Africa region requiring
affordable 5 GHz 26 dBi CPE performance with 25+ km range, 450+ Mbps throughput, and dedicated WiFi management radio.
ETA: 14 June 2026.
