The
R5AC-Lite (airMAX Rocket 5AC Lite) is an
affordable 5 GHz airMAX AC basestation radio providing high-throughput PtMP and PtP wireless performance with external antenna flexibility across East African WISP and ISP deployments. In a compact
162 × 84 × 37 mm (6.4 × 3.3 × 1.5") UV-stabilised plastic enclosure weighing just 250 g (8.8 oz), the R5AC-Lite connects to any external sector or dish antenna via its
(2) RP-SMA waterproof RF connectors.
ETSI 300-019-1.4 shock and vibration testing.
±24 kV air/contact ESD/EMP protection.
Operating temperature: -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F). Fully
NDAA compliant.
The
R5AC-Lite operates across
5150–5875 MHz worldwide delivering
500+ Mbps throughput to 50+ simultaneous clients using
airMAX AC technology. The
dedicated spectral analysis radio enables real-time RF environment monitoring without disrupting link traffic. Powered via
passive PoE 2-pair at 8.5W maximum (20–27V DC) with included
24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter.
Power, LAN, and (4) signal strength LEDs.
Additional specifications:
- CE, FCC, and IC certified, fully NDAA compliant
Ideal for
WISP PtMP infrastructure, ISP sector deployments, enterprise wireless backhaul, campus connectivity, and airMAX AC basestation deployments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East and Central Africa region requiring
affordable 5 GHz 500+ Mbps airMAX AC basestation performance with 50+ client capacity, dedicated spectral analysis, and external RP-SMA antenna compatibility.
