Ubiquiti LiteBeam 5AC Long Range (LBE-5AC-LR)

High-Gain, Long-Range airMAX AC CPE for Point-to-Point Applications

The Ubiquiti LiteBeam LBE-5AC-LR is a cost-effective, high-performance customer premises equipment (CPE) solution designed for long-range point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) wireless bridging. Ideal for ISPs and network professionals, it features a 26 dBi directional antenna, enhanced surge protection, and a larger reflector for extended reach and improved noise immunity.

Engineered with Ubiquiti’s advanced airMAX ac technology and AirOS 8, the LiteBeam LR delivers fast, reliable throughput across long distances—while remaining lightweight, affordable, and easy to deploy.

🔑 Key Features:

• 📡 26 dBi Directional Gain – Optimized for long-distance wireless links

• 🔧 Three-Axis Mounting Flexibility – Separate azimuth and elevation adjustments for precise alignment

• ⚡ Enhanced ESD Protection – Built to withstand ±24 kV surge events

• 📱 Integrated WiFi Management Radio – Use the UISP mobile app for quick configuration

• ⚙️ AirOS 8 Support – Real-time RF analytics and advanced networking features

• 🧰 Tool-Free Assembly – Snap-together design; only one wrench required for pole mounting

• 💡 Lightweight & Low-Cost – Ideal for expanding wireless coverage while maintaining ROI

⚙️ Technical Specifications

General:

• Dimensions: 512.5 x 385.75 x 258.3 mm (20.18 x 15.19 x 10.17″)

• Weight:

  • Without Mount: 1.36 kg (2.998 lb)

  • With Mount: 1.735 kg (3.825 lb)

• Enclosure: Reflector (Aluminum) / Housing (Polycarbonate)

• Mounting: Pole-Mount Kit Included

Performance:

• Antenna Gain: 26 dBi

• Networking Interface: 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port

• Processor: MIPS 74Kc

• Memory: 64 MB DDR2

• Max Power Consumption: 7W

• Power Method: Passive PoE (Pairs 4,5+; 7,8 Return)

• Power Supply: 24V, 0.3A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)

• Voltage Range: 24V ±10%

Wireless Capabilities:

• Channel Widths:

  • PtP Mode: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz

  • PtMP Mode: 10/20/30/40 MHz

• Surge/ESD Protection: ±24 kV (Contact/Air)

• Wind Loading: 550 N @ 200 km/h (123.6 lbf @ 125 mph)

• Wind Survivability: 200 km/h (125 mph)

Environment:

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% Noncondensing

• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC

✅ Ideal Applications:

• Long-range wireless links (rural broadband, surveillance backhaul)

• High-throughput PtP connections between buildings or network towers

• Remote network extension with directional signal reliability