Ubiquiti PBE-M5-300-ISO-US, PBE-M5-400, PBE-M5-300 Specsheet

Datasheet

High-Performance airMAX® Bridge

Models: PBE-M5-620, PBE-M5-400, PBE-M5-300, PBE-M2-400

Uniform Beamwidth Maximizes Noise Immunity

Innovative Mechanical Design

High-Speed Processor for Superior Performance

Overview

Packet Prioritization

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Starting with the rst-generation

NanoBridge®, Ubiquiti Networks
pioneered the all-in-one design for an
airMAX® product functioning as a CPE
(Customer Premises Equipment). Now
Ubiquiti Networks launches the latest
generation of CPE, the PowerBeam®.

Improved Noise Immunity

The PowerBeam directs RF energy in a
tighter beamwidth. With the focus in
one direction, the PowerBeam blocks

or spatially lters out noise, so noise

immunity is improved. This feature
is especially important in an area
crowded with other RF signals of the
same or similar frequency.

Integrated Design

Ubiquiti’s InnerFeed® technology
integrates the radio into the feedhorn
of an antenna, so there is no need for
a cable. This improves performance
because it eliminates cable losses.

Providing high performance and
innovative mechanical design at a
low cost, the PowerBeam is extremely
versatile and cost-effective to deploy.

Application Examples

PtMP Client Links

The PowerBeam used as a CPE device for each client in an airMAX PtMP network.

Wireless Client

PtP Link

airMAX Technology Included

Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol,
Ubiquiti’s Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol
allows each client to send and receive
data using pre-designated time
slots scheduled by an intelligent AP
controller.

This time slot method eliminates
hidden node collisions and

maximizes airtime efciency. It
provides signicant performance

improvements in latency, throughput,
and scalability compared to all other
outdoor systems in its class.

Intelligent QoS Priority is given to
voice/video for seamless streaming.

Scalability High capacity and
scalability.

Long Distance Capable of
high-speed, carrier-class links.

The PowerBeam as a powerful

wirelessclient.

airMAX TDMA Technology

Timeline

Time Slots

Time Slot 1

Use a PowerBeam on each side of a

PtPlink.

Time Slot 2

Time Slot 3

Time Slot 4

Data

VOIP

Up to 100 airMAX stations can be connected to an airMAX Sector; four airMAX
stations are shown to illustrate the general concept.

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VOIP

VOIP

Software

airOS® is an intuitive, versatile,

highly developed Ubiquiti rmware

technology. It is exceptionally
intuitive and was designed to require
no training to operate. Behind
the user interface is a powerful

rmware architecture, which

enables high-performance, outdoor
multi-point networking.

• Protocol Support

• Ubiquiti Channelization

• Spectral Width Adjustment

• ACK Auto-Timing

• AAP Technology

• Multi-Language Support

Integrated on all Ubiquiti M
products, airView® provides
advanced spectrum analyzer
functionality: waterfall, waveform,
and real-time spectral views allow
operators to identify noise signatures
and plan their networks to minimize
noise interference.

• Waterfall Aggregate energy over

time for each frequency.

• Waveform Aggregate energy

collected.

• Real-time Energy is shown in real

time as a function of frequency.

• Recording Automate airView to

record and report results.

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airControl® is a powerful and
intuitive, web-based server network
management application, which
allows operators to centrally manage
entire networks of Ubiquiti devices.

• Network Map

• Monitor Device Status

• Mass Firmware Upgrade

• Web UI Access

• Manage Groups of Devices

• Task Scheduling

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Hardware Overview

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Innovative Mechanical Design

• Built-in mechanical tilt The mounting bracket

conveniently offers 20° of uptilt and up to 20° of
downtilt.

• Quick assembly The number of fasteners was reduced

to simplify assembly. Tools are required only when the

technician mounts the PowerBeam on thepole.

• Easy removal The antenna feed can be detached with

thepush of a button.

Corrosion Resistance

• Fasteners GEOMET-coated for improved corrosion

resistance when compared with zinc-plated fasteners.

• Dish and brackets Made of galvanized steel that is

powder-coated for superior corrosion resistance.
The redesigned pole bracket for the 400 mm dish and

fender washers for the 300 mm dish prevent paint from
being removed from the metal brackets for improved
corrosion resistance.

Model Comparison

PBE-M5-620 PBE-M5-400 PBE-M5-300 PBE-M2-400

Frequency Band 5 GHz 5 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz

Antenna Gain 29 dBi 25 dBi 22 dBi 18 dBi

Dish Reector 620 mm 400 mm 300 mm 400 mm

Throughput 150+ Mbps 150+ Mbps 150+ Mbps 150+ Mbps

Network Interface 10/100/1000 10/100/1000 10/100 10/100

Model

PBE-RAD-400

A protective radome is available as an optional accessory for the
PBE-M2-400 and PBE-M5-400.

PBE-M2-400 PBE-M5-400 PBE-M5-300

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