IS-5AC - Ubiquiti airMAX IsoStation 5AC Bridge

The Ubiquiti airMAX IsoStation 5AC (IS-5AC) is a compact 5 GHz WiFi bridge designed for professional point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless deployments. With its innovative isolation antenna design, this UISP-ready bridge delivers exceptional performance in challenging RF environments, making it an ideal solution for outdoor wireless connectivity.

Built with enhanced surge protection and featuring an interchangeable horn antenna system, the IS-5AC offers versatility and reliability for demanding network installations. The device achieves 450+ Mbps throughput and supports link distances of 10+ km, making it perfect for long-range wireless bridging applications.

Key Features:

• 5 GHz frequency with airMAX AC technology for high-speed wireless performance
• 450+ Mbps real TCP/IP throughput for demanding data applications
• 10+ km link range suitable for long-distance point-to-point connections
• Isolation antenna design effectively rejects RF noise for improved signal quality
• Interchangeable horn antenna system – includes default Horn-5-45 (45° beamwidth, 14 dBi gain)
• Compatible with optional horn antennas: Horn-5-30, Horn-5-60, Horn-5-90, and U-OMT-Dish
• Dedicated spectral analysis radio for real-time RF environment monitoring
• Gigabit Ethernet port (GbE RJ45) for high-speed wired connectivity
• Enhanced ESD surge protection for reliable outdoor operation
• 24V passive PoE with included gigabit PoE adapter (0.5A)
• UISP-ready for seamless integration with Ubiquiti's network management platform
• Compact dimensions: 131 x 131 x 65 mm without horn; 174 x 174 x 150 mm with horn
• Lightweight design: 408.2 g without horn; 725.7 g with horn
• Pole mount bracket included for easy installation
• Wind survivability: 200 km/h (125 mph)

Ideal for: WISPs, enterprise networks, remote site connectivity, campus backhaul, security camera links, and outdoor deployments requiring reliable point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless bridges in RF-congested environments.

Compatible Products

airMAX PrismStation Horn Antennas: The IS-5AC supports interchangeable horn antennas (Horn-5-30, Horn-5-45, Horn-5-60, Horn-5-90) for flexible beam shaping from 30° to 90° beamwidth, allowing customisation for specific deployment requirements.

Ethernet Surge Protector (ETH-SP-G2): Ubiquiti recommends using Ethernet surge protectors for all outdoor installations – one near the IsoStation and another at the building entry point for comprehensive lightning and ESD protection.

TOUGHCable: Shielded Category 5 or higher cabling with drain wire is required for warranty compliance and optimal performance in outdoor installations.

PrismStation 5AC: The IS-5AC works seamlessly with the PrismStation 5AC base station in point-to-multipoint network configurations.

Additional IsoStation 5AC units: Point-to-point links require an IsoStation 5AC on each end of the wireless bridge connection.