Ubiquiti Rocket 5AC Lite (R5AC-LITE)

The Ubiquiti Rocket 5AC Lite is a compact, outdoor airMAX® ac BaseStation engineered for high-performance Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-MultiPoint (PtMP) wireless deployments. Designed for Internet service providers and outdoor wireless networks, the Rocket 5AC Lite delivers enterprise-grade throughput and scalability in a weatherproof enclosure.

Key benefits:

• High throughput: airMAX ac technology for up to 500+ Mbps (manufacturer claim).
• Multi-client support: Designed to support 50+ clients depending on network configuration and antenna choice.
• Full 5 GHz coverage: Operates across the 5150–5875 MHz band (region dependent).
• Dedicated spectral analysis: Built-in management/spectrum-analysis radio for interference diagnostics without impacting network traffic.
• Outdoor-ready: UV-stabilized plastic enclosure and weatherproof RP-SMA connectors for reliable outdoor deployment.

The Rocket 5AC Lite pairs with external antennas via RP-SMA connectors to create flexible PtP or PtMP links. A single Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) interface supports network connections and it uses passive PoE (24 V, 0.5 A) for power. The compact design and wide operating temperature range make it suitable for diverse outdoor environments.

Ideal use cases:

• WISPs and ISPs building or expanding PtMP networks
• Long-range PtP bridging when paired with directional antennas
• Dense outdoor deployments requiring spectral monitoring and interference detection

Performance and client capacity vary with antenna selection, network configuration, channel width, and local regulatory limits. See the manufacturer's technical datasheet for complete regulatory and installation details.