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airMAX Rocket AC Lite

The R5AC-Lite (airMAX Rocket 5AC Lite) is a 5 GHz basestation radio with airMAX AC technology delivering 500+ Mbps throughput, 50+ client capacity, and dedicated spectral analysis for PtMP and PtP deployments across East Africa. This 5 GHz airMAX AC basestation radio with RP-SMA connectors delivers:
  • 5 GHz airMAX AC technology
  • 500+ Mbps throughput
  • 50+ client capacity
  • Dedicated spectral analysis radio
  • (2) RP-SMA waterproof RF connectors for external antenna connection
  • Operating frequency: 5150–5875 MHz worldwide
  • Passive PoE 2-pair powered at 8.5W maximum (20–27V DC)
  • 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter included
  • (1) GbE RJ45 networking interface
  • ±24 kV air/contact ESD/EMP protection
  • 162 × 84 × 37 mm (6.4 × 3.3 × 1.5") — 250 g (8.8 oz)
  • UV-stabilised plastic enclosure
  • ETSI 300-019-1.4 shock and vibration tested
for WISP PtMP infrastructure, ISP sector deployments, enterprise wireless backhaul, and campus connectivity across Kenya, Uganda, and the region.
Perfect for WISP PtMP infrastructure, ISP sector deployments, enterprise wireless backhaul, campus connectivity, and any deployment requiring an affordable 5 GHz airMAX AC basestation radio with 500+ Mbps throughput, 50+ client capacity, and external RP-SMA antenna compatibility across East and Central Africa.

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About the airMAX Rocket AC Lite

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.

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Countries Of Operation

Simplifi Networks is Master Distributor of networking and communications equipment in the following countries:

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