Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-M5-400 airMAX 5GHz CPE

Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-M5-400 AirMax CPE

Product Description

The Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-M5-400 is a high-performance outdoor wireless CPE designed for long-range point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) connectivity. Operating on the 5GHz band with a high-gain directional dish antenna, it delivers stable and reliable wireless links over long distances, making it ideal for ISPs, enterprise backhaul, and remote networking solutions. With Ubiquiti’s airMAX TDMA technology and integrated radio design, it ensures improved noise immunity, efficient bandwidth usage, and consistent performance in challenging outdoor environments.

Key Features & Specifications

• Wireless Speed: 150+ Mbps real throughput
• Frequency: 5GHz (5170–5875 MHz)
• Range: Up to 20–25+ km (Line-of-Sight)
• 1× Gigabit Ethernet Port (PoE supported)
• Wireless Standard: Proprietary airMAX (TDMA protocol)
• CPU: Embedded high-performance processor
• RAM: 64MB DDR2, 8MB Flash
• 25 dBi high-gain directional dish antenna
• Passive PoE power (24V adapter included)

Performance & Use Case
Ideal for:

• ISP wireless backhaul and last-mile connectivity
• Building-to-building network links
• Rural broadband deployment
• CCTV/IP camera backhaul systems

Handles:

• Long-distance wireless data transmission
• Stable outdoor connectivity in noisy RF environments
• High-throughput point-to-point links
• Multi-client connections in PtMP setups

⚠️ Not recommended for:

• Indoor home Wi-Fi usage
• Users needing plug-and-play consumer routers
• Short-range networking where standard routers suffice

Pros & Cons
✅ Pros

• Long-range connectivity up to 25+ km
• High-gain antenna with strong signal focus
• Reliable airMAX TDMA technology
• Durable outdoor design with weather resistance

❌ Cons

• Requires line-of-sight for optimal performance
• Needs technical expertise for setup
• Not suitable as a regular Wi-Fi router
• Limited to 5GHz frequency band

Summary
The Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-M5-400 is a powerful solution for long-distance wireless networking, especially for ISPs and enterprise deployments. It is best suited for outdoor use where stable, high-range connectivity is required, offering excellent performance and reliability in professional networking environments.

Contact Information

• Phone: 01877-778074, 01877-778075
  
• Email: centurycomputers534@yahoo.com
• Address: 1103/B, Level-11, Multiplan Center, New Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh