Ubiquiti Rocket M Series
Powerful 2x2 MIMO AirMax BaseStation Platforms

Overview:

The Rocket M Series are a rugged, hi-power, very linear 2x2 MIMO radio with enhanced receiver performance. It features incredible range performance (50+km) and breakthrough speed (150+Mbps real TCPI/IP). The device is specifically designed for outdoor PtP bridging and PTMP Airmax base-station applications.

Versatile

Rocket M is a rugged, hi-power, very linear 2x2 MIMO radio with enhanced receiver performance. It features incredible range performance (50+km) and breakthrough speed (150+Mbps real TCP/IP).

Rocket M combines the "brains" in one robust unit; it can be paired with your choice of AirMax BaseStation or Rocket Antennas. This versatility gives network architects unparalleled flexibility and convenience.

On the right is one example of how Rockets can be deployed:

1. Internet Backbone
2. ISP Network
3. RocketDish with Rocket M
4. RocketDish with Rocket M
5. AirMax BaseStation with Rocket M
6. Corporate building with NanoStation M client.
7. House with NanoStation M client.
8. Small business with NanoStation M client.
9. Lightpole with NanoStation M daisychained to a PicoStation M to create a wireless hotspot.

Utilize airMAX Technology

Unlike the standard WiFi 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 air time efficiency. It provides many magnitudes of 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 access.
• Scalability - High capacity and scalability.
• Long Distance - Capable of high speed 50km+ links
• Latency - Multiple features dramatically reduce noise.

Easy Installation

Rocket M and AirMax BaseStation/Rocket Antennas have been designed to seamlessly work together.

Installing Rocket M on AirMax BaseStation and Rocket Antennas requires no special tools, you simply snap it securely into place with the universal Rocket mount built into the antennas.

Features:

Plug and Play Integration

Rocket™ radios seamlessly work together with airMAX Sector, RocketDish™, Omni and Yagi antennas for PtP and PtMP links. Every airMAX antenna has a built-in Rocket mount, so no tools are needed to install the Rocket.

Advanced Software Technology

Ubiquiti’s airMAX technology is proven in millions of deployments worldwide, exhibiting outstanding performance in outdoor environments. The TDMA airMAX protocol enables unprecedented scalability, high throughput and low latency in unlicensed, multipoint networks.

Frequency and Channel Flexibility

Built to survive harsh environments, the Rocket™M is available in several frequency models and supports multiple channel bandwidths, depending on the specific model and local country regulations.

Spectrum Analysis Tools

The airView Spectrum Analyzer allows operators to identify noise signatures and analyze frequency usage and activity levels onsite, so new access points can be set up on the least-used channels to optimize wireless performance.

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Specifications:

	Rocket M Series
System Information
Processor Specs	Atheros MIPS 24KC, 400MHz
Memory Information	64MB SDRAM, 8MB Flash
	M	M GPS
Networking Interface	1 X 10/100 BASE-TX (Cat. 5, RJ-45) Ethernet	2 X 10/100 BASE-TX (Cat. 5, RJ-45) Ethernet
Physical / Electrical / Environmental
Enclosure Size	17 x 8 x 3cm (length, width, height)
Weight	0.5kg
Enclosure Characteristics	Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
Mounting Kit	Pole Mounting Kit included
Power Supply	24V, 1A POE Supply included
Power Method	Passive Power over Ethernet (pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 return)
Operating Temperature	-30C to 75C
Operating Humidity	5 to 95% Condensing
Shock and Vibration	ETSI300-019-1.4
	M	M GPS
RF Connector	2x RP-SMA (Waterproof)	2x RP-SMA and 1x SMA (Waterproof)
	M (Except M5), M GPS (Except M5 GPS)	M5, M5 GPS
Max Power Consumption	6.5 Watts	8 Watts

Regulatory / Compliance Information
	M900, M2, M5, M2 GPS, M5 GPS	M3	M365, M365 GPS
Wireless Approvals	FCC Part 15.247, IC RS210, CE	-	FCC Part 90Y
RoHS Compliance	Yes

Compatible Antennas
M900	M2, M2 GPS	M3	M365, M365 GPS	M5, M5 GPS
AirMax Sector 900M-13-120	AirMax Sector 2G-16-90 2G-15-120	AirMax Sector 3G-18-120	AirMax Sector 3G-18-120	AirMax Sector 5G-17-90 5G-16-120 5G-20-90 5G-19-120
	Rocket Dish 2G-24	Rocket Dish 3G-26	Rocket Dish 3G-26	Rocket Dish 5G-30 5G-34
Compatible Antennas
M900	M2, M2 GPS	M3	M365, M365 GPS	M5, M5 GPS
902-928	2412-2462	3400-3700	3650-3675	5470-5825*

* Only 5745 - 5825 MHz is supported in the USA

Operating Frequency:

Rocket M900
Operating Frequency		902-928 MHz
Output Power		28 dBm
900 MHz TX Power Specifications				900 MHz RX Power Specifications
AirMax	MCS0	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB	AirMax	MCS0	-96 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS1	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS1	-95 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS2	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS2	-92 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS3	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS3	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS4	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS4	-86 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS5	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS5	-83 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS6	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS6	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS7	21 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS7	-74 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS8	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS8	-95 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS9	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS9	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS10	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS10	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS11	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS11	-87 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS12	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS12	-84 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS13	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS13	-79 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS14	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS14	-78 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS15	21 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS15	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB
Rocket M2
Operating Frequency		2412-2462 MHz
Output Power		28 dBm
2.4 GHz TX Power Specifications				2.4 GHz RX Power Specifications
11g	DataRate	Avg. TX	Tolerance	11g	DataRate	Avg. TX	Tolerance
	1-24 Mbps	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		1-24 Mbps	-97 dBm min	+/- 2 dB
	36 Mbps	26 dBm	+/- 2 dB		36 Mbps	-80 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	48 Mbps	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		48 Mbps	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	54 Mbps	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		54 Mbps	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB
11n / AirMax	MCS0	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB	11n / AirMax	MCS0	-96 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS1	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS1	-95 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS2	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS2	-92 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS3	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS3	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS4	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS4	-86 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS5	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS5	-83 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS6	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS6	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS7	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS7	-74 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS8	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS8	-95 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS9	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS9	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS10	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS10	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS11	28 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS11	-87 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS12	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS12	-84 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS13	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS13	-79 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS14	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS14	-78 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS15	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS15	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB
Rocket M3
Operating Frequency		3400-3700 MHz
Output Power		25 dBm
TX Power Specifications				RX Power Specifications
AirMax	MCS0	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB	AirMax	MCS0	-94 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS1	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS1	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS2	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS2	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS3	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS3	-89 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS4	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS4	-86 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS5	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS5	-83 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS6	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS6	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS7	20 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS7	-74 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS8	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS8	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS9	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS9	-91 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS10	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS10	-89 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS11	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS11	-87 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS12	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS12	-84 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS13	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS13	-79 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS14	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS14	-78 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS15	20 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS15	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB
Rocket M365
Operating Frequency		3650-3675 MHz
Output Power		25 dBm
TX Power Specifications				RX Power Specifications
AirMax	MCS0	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB	AirMax	MCS0	-94 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS1	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS1	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS2	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS2	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS3	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS3	-89 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS4	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS4	-86 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS5	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS5	-83 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS6	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS6	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS7	20 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS7	-74 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS8	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS8	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS9	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS9	-91 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS10	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS10	-89 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS11	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS11	-87 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS12	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS12	-84 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS13	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS13	-79 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS14	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS14	-78 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS15	20 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS15	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB
Rocket M5
Operating Frequency		5470-5825 MHz*
Output Power		27 dBm
5 GHz TX Power Specifications				5 GHz RX Power Specifications
11g	DataRate	Avg. TX	Tolerance	11g	DataRate	Avg. TX	Tolerance
	6-24 Mbps	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		6-24 Mbps	-94 dBm min	+/- 2 dB
	36 Mbps	25 dBm	+/- 2 dB		36 Mbps	-80 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	48 Mbps	23 dBm	+/- 2 dB		48 Mbps	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	54 Mbps	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		54 Mbps	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB
11n / AirMax	MCS0	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB	11n / AirMax	MCS0	-96 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS1	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS1	-95 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS2	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS2	-92 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS3	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS3	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS4	26 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS4	-86 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS5	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS5	-83 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS6	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS6	-77 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS7	21 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS7	-74 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS8	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS8	-95 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS9	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS9	-93 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS10	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS10	-90 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS11	27 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS11	-87 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS12	26 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS12	-84 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS13	24 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS13	-79 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS14	22 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS14	-78 dBm	+/- 2 dB
	MCS15	21 dBm	+/- 2 dB		MCS15	-75 dBm	+/- 2 dB

* Only 5725 - 5850 MHz is supported in the USA

Software:

Software to Easily Manage Devices and Reach Customers

AirOS is an intuitive, versatile, highly developed Ubiquiti firmware technology that resides on Ubiquiti Station products. It is exceptionally intuitive and was designed to require no training to operate. Behind the user interface is a powerful firmware architecture which enables hi-performance outdoor multipoint networking.

airOS Version 7

Sporting an all-new design for improved usability, airOS v7 is the revolutionary operating system for Ubiquiti airMAX ac products.

Powerful Wireless Features

• airMAX ac Protocol Support
• Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP) Link Mode
• Selectable Channel Width
• PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
• PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz
• Automatic Channel Selection
• Transmit Power Control: Automatic/Manual
• Automatic Distance Selection (ACK Timing)
• Strongest WPA2 Security

Usability Enhancements

• Dynamic Configuration Changes
• Instant Input Validation
• HTML5 Technology
• Optimization for Mobile Devices
• Detailed Device Statistics
• Comprehensive Array of Diagnostic Tools, including Ethernet Cabling Test, RF Diagnostics, and airView Spectrum Analyzer

Advanced RF Analytics

airMAX ac devices feature a multi-radio architecture to power a revolutionary RF analytics engine.

An independent processor on the PCBA powers a second, dedicated radio, which persistently analyzes the full 5 GHz spectrum and every received symbol to provide you with the most advanced RF analytics in the industry.

Data from the spectrum analysis and RF performance monitoring is displayed on the Main tab and airView Spectrum Analyzer of airOS V7.

Real-Time Reporting

The Main tab displays the following RF information:

• Persistent RF Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) constellation diagrams
• Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (CINR) histograms
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) time series plots

Persistent RF EVM Constellation Diagrams, CINR Histograms, and SNR Time Series

airMAX ac devices have an additional dedicated radio persistently analyzing the full 5 GHz spectrum and every received symbol to provide operators with the most advanced RF analytics in the industry.

Constellation Diagrams and CINR Histograms

SNR Time Series Plots

airOS Integrated Technologies

airMAX – Provides superior wireless performance, more clients per Access Point (AP), and lower latency. Unlike standard WiFi protocol, Ubiquiti's Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol allows each client to send & receive data using pre-designated time slots scheduled by an intelligent AP controller.

This "time slot" method eliminates hidden node collisions & maximizes air time efficiency. It provides many magnitudes of performance improvements in latency, throughput, & scalability.

Spectrum Analyzer by Ubiquiti Networks

signatures and plan your networks to minimize noise interference. airView performs the following functions:

• Constantly monitors environmental noise
• Collects energy data points in real-time spectral views
• Helps optimize channel selection, network design, and wireless performance

airView runs in the background without disabling the wireless link, so there is no disruption to the network.

In airView, there are three spectral views, each of which represents different data.

• Waterfall Aggregate energy collected for each frequency
• Waveform Aggregate energy collected
• Ambient Noise Level Background noise energy shown as a function of frequency

Available with a firmware upgrade to airOS v7.1, airView provides powerful spectrum analyzer functionality, eliminating the need to rent or purchase additional equipment for conducting site surveys.

Waterfall Chart

This time-based graph shows the aggregate energy collected since the start of an AirView session, over time for each frequency. The power of the energy in dBm is shown across the frequency span and one row is inserted in this graph every few seconds.

It is important to note that the color of the energy designates its amplitude. The darker colors (Blues and darker shades) mean very low to low energy levels at that frequency bin, whereas increasingly brighter colors (ie: Green, Yellow, Orange, and finally Red) designate increasingly higher energy levels at the specific frequency bin.

The Waterfall View's legend (top-right corner) provides a numerical guide associating the various colors to power levels (dBm). The low end of that legend (left) is always adjusted with the calculated noise floor, and the high end (right) is set to the highest detected power level since the start of the session.

Channel Usage Chart

This graph is ideal for determining the best channel to setup a WiFi network for optimal performance. In the graph, each 2.4GHz WiFi channel is represented by a bar displaying a percentage representing the relative "crowdedness" of that specific channel.This percentage is calculated by analyzing both the popularity and the strength of RF energy in that channel since the start of a AirView session. An installer could use this view to optimize a network installation by avoiding highly used channels and setting up new AP's on channels showing the least usage.

Waveform Chart

This graph shows the aggregate energy collected since the start of an AirView Session. The power of the energy in dBm is shown across the frequency span. A Blue color will mean energy at a particular strength and frequency appears in the air with a relatively low occurence, whereas increasingly brighter colors (ie: Green, Yellow, Orange, and finally Red) designate energy appearing at a specific power/frequency with higher occurrence. The spectral view over time will essentially display the steady-state RF energy signature of a given environment. An installer could use this view to optimize a network installation by avoiding highly used channels and setting up new AP's on channels showing the least usage.

Real-time Chart

This graph displays a traditional Spectrum Analyzer in which energy (in dBm) is shown real-time as a function of frequency. There are three traces in this view: Max Hold, this trace will update and hold maximum power levels across the frequency since the start of an AirView session. Average, this trace shows the running average energy across frequency. Real-time, this trace shows the real-time energy seen by the AirView device as a function of frequency.

Centrally Manage 1000s of Ubiquiti Devices

AirControl is a powerful and intuitive web based server network management application which allows operators to centrally manage entire networks of Ubiqutii devices.

• Network Map - View access points and stations on a Google Road, Terrain, or Satellite Picture Map to aid in installation planning. Export to KML.
• Monitor Device Status - View status, information, and statistics of devices managed by AirControl on customizable and easy-to-read graphs.
• Mass Firmware Upgrade - Upgrade individual devices or groups of devices with synchronization for wireless association dependency.
• Web UI Access - Access the AirControl user interface through a web browser (HTTP or HTTPS); no installation is required on the client.
• Manage Groups of Devices - User-defined, dynamic, and auto device groups provide easy navigation and device management.
• Task Scheduling - Schedule tasks such as firmware update, reboot, IP range scan, device configuration backups, ping watchdog and custom commands execution.

Powerfully scale your business with airCRM, a suite of WISP applications that help you manage your business. To sign up for the public beta, visit: aircrm.ubnt.com

Provision, monitor, and manage all devices from a central interface. Enjoy quicker deployments, healthier networks, and faster customer service response times.

Use airCRM Control to perform the following tasks:

• Upgrade firmware
• Manage passwords
• Monitor and analyze network traffic
• Manage devices

A streamlined billing and customer management solution delivers automated invoicing, payment reminders, and credit card processing with Authorize.Net.

Use airCRM Billing to perform the following tasks:

• Create invoices
• Manage accounts
• Enable a customer portal
• Generate detailed reports

Miscellaneous:

Protect your networks from the most brutal environments with Ubiquiti's industrialgrade shielded ethernet cable, TOUGHCable.

• Increase Performance - Dramatically improve your ethernet link states, speeds, and overall performance with Ubiquiti TOUGHCables.
• Extreme Weatherproof - TOUGHCables have been built to perform even in the harshest weather and environments.
• ESD Damage Protection - Protect your networks from devastating electrostatic discharge (ESD) attacks.
• Extended Cable Support - TOUGHCables have been developed to have increased power handling performance for extended cable run lengths.

Bulletproof your networks

TOUGHCable is currently available in two versions: PRO Shielding Protection and CARRIER Shielding Protection.

Additional Information:

• 24 AWG copper conductor pairs
• 26 AWG integrated ESD drain wire to prevent ESD attacks and damage
• PE outdoor-rated, weatherproof jacket
• Multi-layered shielding
• Available in lengths of 1000 ft (304.8 m)

TOUGHCable Connectors

Specifically designed for use with Ubiquiti TOUGHCable, TOUGHCable Connectors protect against ESD attacks and Ethernet hardware damage, while allowing rapid field deployment without soldering. The standard TOUGHCable Connectors are available in a box of 100, while the TC-GND versions include ground wires and are available in a box of 20.

ESD attacks are the leading cause for device failures. The diagram below illustrates the areas vulnerable to ESD attacks in a network.	By using a grounded Ubiquiti Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter along with Ubiquiti TOUGHCable and TOUGHCable Connectors, you can effectively protect against ESD attacks.

Advanced Gigabit PoE Managed Switch

Introducing the Advanced Power over Ethernet Controllers, TOUGHSwitch™ PoE from Ubiquiti Networks. TOUGHSwitch PoE delivers reliable passive PoE and fast 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity to attached Ubiquiti devices and other devices that support passive PoE.

To connect your PoE devices, simply enable PoE in the easy-to-use TOUGHSwitch Confi guration Interface. Each port can be individually confi gured to provide PoE, so both PoE and non-PoE devices can be connected.

Simplify Your Deployment

TOUGHSwitch PoE allows network architects to design cleaner, less cluttered deployments. For example, integrating one TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO can eliminate the need for the following:

• 8 PoE adapters
• 8 power cords
• 8 power outlets
• 8 Ethernet patch cables

TOUGHSwitch PoE deployments increase efficiency and greatly reduce potential failure points - resulting in faster installations and less maintenance and troubleshooting.

Documentation:

Download the Ubiquiti Rocket M Series Datasheet (PDF).