The
PBE-5AC-500 (airMAX PowerBeam 5AC 500) is a
5 GHz PtP wireless bridge featuring a 500 mm diameter integrated dish reflector delivering
27 dBi gain with an optional radome for additional weather protection — ideal for East African outdoor tower and rooftop PtP link deployments. Measuring
520 × 520 × 308 mm (20.5 × 20.5 × 12.1") without radome or 525 × 525 × 315 mm (20.7 × 20.7 × 12.4") with radome and weighing
2.35 kg (5.2 lb) without or 3.2 kg (7 lb) with radome in a
UV-stabilised plastic enclosure with included
pole mount kit.
Wind survivability of 96 km/h (60 mph).
±24 kV air/contact ESD/EMP protection. Environmental testing includes salt fog, vibration, temperature shock, UV, and wind-driven rain.
Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). Fully
NDAA compliant.
Must be purchased in pairs to form links.
The
PBE-5AC-500 operates across
5150–5875 MHz worldwide delivering
450+ Mbps throughput over 25+ km links with
27 dBi integrated dish gain, dual-linear polarization, and 1.5:1 maximum VSWR.
PtP channel sizes of 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz and PtMP channel sizes of 10/20/30/40 MHz.
Software-adjustable signal strength LEDs. Powered via
passive PoE 2-pair at 8.5W maximum (20–27V DC) with included
24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter.
Additional specifications:
- FCC, IC, CE, and RoHS certified, fully NDAA compliant
Ideal for
building-to-building links, enterprise wireless backhaul, ISP CPE deployments, medium to long-range PtP wireless links, and deployments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East and Central Africa region requiring
5 GHz 27 dBi dish bridge performance with 25+ km range, 450+ Mbps throughput, and dedicated management radio.
Purchased in pairs to form links.
