Ubiquiti Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2
airMAX ac BaseStation with airPrism Technology

Overview:

Ubiquiti Networks has designed airMAX ac radios with high performance and ease of installation in mind. The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 features both airMAX ac and airPrism technologies for maximum wireless performance in high-density areas.

Pair the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 with airMAX ac antennas for optimal performance:

• PtP backhaul - RocketDish ac Antenna
• PtMP links - airMAX ac Sector

Worldwide 5 GHz Coverage

Deploy the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 anywhere in the world. It delivers complete coverage of the 5 GHz spectrum with a single radio. The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 allows for flexibility in configuring channel bandwidths (subject to local country regulations).

Application Example

airMAX Technology Included

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 airtime efficiency, so airMAX ac technology provides performance improvements in latency, noise immunity, scalability, and throughput compared to other outdoor systems in its class.

• Intelligent QoS - Priority is given to voice/video seamless streaming.
• Scalability - High capacity and scalability.
• Long Distance - Capable of high-speed, carrier-class links.

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

Superior Performance

The next-generation airMAX ac technology boosts the advantages of our proprietary TDMA protocol.

Ubiquiti's airMAX engine with custom IC dramatically improves TDMA latency and network scalability. The custom silicon provides hardware acceleration capabilities to the airMAX scheduler, to support the high data rates and dense modulation used in airMAX ac technology.

Throughput Breakthrough

airMAX ac supports high data rates, which require dense modulation: 256QAM – a significant increase from 64QAM, which is used in airMAX.

With their use of proprietary airMAX ac technology, airMAX ac products supports up to 500+ Mbps* (maximum 80 MHz channel width) real TCP/IP throughput – up to triple the throughput of standard airMAX products.

Superior Throughput Performance

Features:

Revolutionary Filtering Technology

Ubiquiti’s patented airPrism technology provides breakthrough radio selectivity in unlicensed wireless band performance. airPrism technology isolates signals within the operating channel to increase capacity and throughput in co-location deployments.

Designed for High Performance

The Rocket5ac Prism features EMI-shielded metal housing, GPS, airPrism circuitry, and the airView real-time spectrum analyzer to deliver maximum spectral efficiency/throughput.

Full-Band 5 GHz Coverage

The Rocket5ac Prism delivers complete coverage of the 5 GHz spectrum with a single radio.

To enhance airMAX ac performance, Ubiquiti Networks introduces our patented airPrism technology, which is featured on the Rocket5ac Prism, model R5AC-PRISM.

Improves SNR
High data rates require a high Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), which is challenging to achieve, especially in noisy, high-density areas. Integrated into Ubiquiti’s custom silicon, airPrism technology creates a high SNR by isolating signals within the operating channel and rejecting interference using specialized circuitry, the High-Selectivity Receiver (HSR).

Removes Interference
Depending on the product model and operating mode, available channel widths may include 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and/or 80 MHz. Theoretically APs operate on different channels; however, because of the wider channel bandwidths, there can be overlap in spectrum usage. airPrism technology removes up to an additional 30+ dB of adjacent channel interference through the active filtering design, so an airMAX ac AP with airPrism technology can provide significantly greater performance than a typical AP.

Facilitates AP Co-Location
Co-location is vital in many scenarios. For example, a WISP may have limited tower space, so it must co-locate all APs within that allotted footprint. Shielding and other means can lessen interference but may be impractical. By deploying airMAX ac APs with airPrism technology, you can co-locate APs and enhance the overall performance of your wireless network.

Addition Features

The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 is designed to deliver maximum spectral efficiency and up to 500+ Mbps Real TCP/IP throughput.

• 5 GHz Frequency Band
  With plenty of available spectrum, this unlicensed band works well for long-distance links. The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 features full-band 5 GHz coverage and maximizes output power for the US market, meeting strict OOBE requirements.
• airView
  Use the real-time spectrum analyzer so you can identify noise signatures and design your wireless links to minimize noise interference.
• High Performance
  To take full advantage of its design and capabilities, deploy the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 for PtP or PtMP links in high RF noise environments.
• airPrism Sector Antenna
  You can mount three Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 radios on the airPrism 5 GHz 3x30° HD Sector Antenna, model AP-5AC-90-HD, for PtMP links. Each Rocket radio corresponds with a specific 30° beamwidth and independently transmits and receives.
• Dedicated Management Radio
  Access the airOS configuration interface instantly through the UMobile app to set up and manage your Rocket 5AC Prism Gen 2.
• Robust Die Cast Aluminum Casing
  Helps protect the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 against electromagnetic interference.
• GPS for Superior Co-Location Performance
  Precise GPS frame synchronization enable co-located Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 radios to transmit and receive data without interfering with each other, allowing for better frequency reuse and increased network stability.
• Improved Surge Protection
  The Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2 utilizes the latest ESD protection to help protect against power surges.
• Gigabit Ethernet
  Delivers high throughput over its wired connection.
• Plug and Play
  Every airMAX antenna has a built-in Rocket mount, so no tools are needed to install the Rocket Prism 5AC Gen 2. (airMAX ac antennas are recommended for optimal performance.)

Product Views:

Front, Side, and Back View

The Rocket5ac Prism is compatible with the following RocketDish and Sector antennas.

Specifications:

Rocket 5ac Prism Specifications
Physical / Electrical / Environmental Information
Dimensions	88 x 40 x 230 mm (3.47 x 1.58 x 9.06")
Weight	400 g (14.11 oz)
Networking Interface	(1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
RF Connectors	(2) RP-SMA (Waterproof), (1) GPS* (Waterproof)
LEDs	(4) Signal Strength, GPS*, LAN, Power
Enclosure	Die-Cast Aluminum with White Powder Coating
Max. Power Consumption	9.5W
Power Supply	24V, 1A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method	Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Processor Specs	Atheros MIPS 74Kc
Memory	128 MB DDR2 SDRAM
Supported Voltage Range	18-26VDC
Signal Strength LEDs	Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels
Channel Sizes	PtP Mode 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz PtMP Mode 10/20/30/40 MHz
ESD/EMP Protection	± 24 kV Contact / Air for Ethernet
Operating Temperature	-40 to 80° C (-40 to 176° F)
Operating Humidity	5 to 95% Noncondensing
Shock and Vibration	ETSI300-019-1.4
Software Information
Modes	Access Point, Station
Services	Web Server, SNMP, SSH Server, Telnet , Ping Watchdog, DHCP, NAT, Bridging, Routing
Utilities	airMagic, airView, Antenna Alignment Tool, Discovery Utility, Site Survey, Ping, Traceroute, Speed Test
Distance Adjustment	Dynamic Ack and Ackless Mode
Power Adjustment	Software Adjustable UI or CLI
Security	WPA2 AES Only
QoS	Supports Packet Level Classification WMM and User Customer Level: High/Medium/Low
Statistical Reporting	Up Time, Packet Errors, Data Rates, Wireless Distance, Ethernet Link Rate
Channel Sizes	PtP Mode: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz PtMP Mode: 10/20/30/40 MHz
Other	Remote Reset Support, Software Enabled/Disabled, VLAN Support, 256QAM, GPS*, TX Filter
Ubiquiti Specific Features	30/50/60 MHz Channels, airMAX ac Mode, Traffic Shaping with Burst Support, Discovery Protocol, Frequency Band Offset, Ackless Mode
Regulatory / Compliance Information
Wireless Approvals	FCC, IC, CE
RoHS Compliance	Yes

Operating Frequency:

RP-5AC-Gen2 Output Power: 28 dBm
TX Power Specifications				RX Power Specifications
	DataRate	Avg. TX	Tolerance		DataRate	Sensitivity	Tolerance
airMAX ac	1x BPSK (1/2)	28 dBm	± 2 dB	airMAX ac	1x BPSK (1/2)	-96 dBm	± 2 dB
	2x QPSK (1/2)	28 dBm	± 2 dB		2x QPSK (1/2)	-95 dBm	± 2 dB
	2x QPSK (3/4)	28 dBm	± 2 dB		2x QPSK (3/4)	-92 dBm	± 2 dB
	4x 16QAM (1/2)	28 dBm	± 2 dB		4x 16QAM (1/2)	-90 dBm	± 2 dB
	4x 16QAM (3/4)	28 dBm	± 2 dB		4x 16QAM (3/4)	-86 dBm	± 2 dB
	6x 64QAM (2/3)	28 dBm	± 2 dB		6x 64QAM (2/3)	-83 dBm	± 2 dB
	6x 64QAM (3/4)	27 dBm	± 2 dB		6x 64QAM (3/4)	-77 dBm	± 2 dB
	6x 64QAM (5/6)	26 dBm	± 2 dB		6x 64QAM (5/6)	-74 dBm	± 2 dB
	8x 256QAM (3/4)	24 dBm	± 2 dB		8x 256QAM (3/4)	-69 dBm	± 2 dB
	8x 256QAM (5/6)	22 dBm	± 2 dB		8x 256QAM (5/6)	-65 dBm	± 2 dB

Antenna Compatibility:

Plug and Play Integration

Rocket radios and airMAX antennas have been designed to seamlessly work together. Every airMAX antenna has a built‑in Rocket mount, so installation requires no special tools.

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.

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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

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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 Prism AC Gen2 Datasheet (PDF).