
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX Wireless
Ubiquiti airMAX NanoStation 5AC Loco (Loco5AC)
The NanoStation 5AC Loco is a compact, UISP-ready WiFi radio from Ubiquiti with the classic NanoStation design and an updated airMAX AC chipset. Ubiquiti rates it at 450+ Mbps throughput and a 10+ km link range on 5 GHz, with a 13 dBi dual-linear antenna, a dedicated spectral analysis radio and a GbE port. It runs on 24V passive PoE; the PoE supply is not included.
Quick Glance
Key Features
450+ Mbps over 10+ km on 5 GHz
An updated airMAX AC chipset and a 13 dBi dual-linear antenna with a 45° beamwidth give 450+ Mbps throughput and a 10+ km link range, per Ubiquiti. Channel widths run from 10 to 80 MHz, including airMAX 30/50/60 MHz channels, and a dedicated spectral analysis radio helps pick a clean channel.
Access point or station, managed in UISP
The Loco5AC operates as an access point or a station, with bridging, routing, DHCP, SNMP, SSH, a webserver and ping watchdog. It is UISP-ready, with traffic shaping with burst support, WMM QoS, Ackless Mode and Dynamic Ack distance adjustment, and statistics for data rates, uptime and wireless distance.
Small, light and easy to mount
A UV-stabilized polycarbonate enclosure of 179 x 77.5 x 59.1 mm and 180 g, with the pole mount included and an ambient operating range of -40 to 70° C. One GbE RJ45 port carries data and 24V passive PoE power, with a maximum power consumption of 7W; signal strength LEDs help with aiming.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are Ubiquiti's own, from its official tech specs and store listing for the airMAX NanoStation 5AC Loco (Loco5AC), and are per unit. The 24V PoE supply is not included. Ubiquiti may update specifications without notice.
Need-to-Know
- The PoE supply is NOT included. Ubiquiti specifies a 24V, 0.3A gigabit PoE supply (Not Included) and passive PoE 2-pair power in the 22–27V DC range, so order a suitable 24V passive PoE supply with each unit.
- A point-to-point link needs a radio at each end. The Loco5AC operates as an access point or a station, so a link uses one unit in each mode.
- Ubiquiti's 10+ km link range and 450+ Mbps throughput are its rated figures. Real results depend on line of sight, alignment and interference.
- Ubiquiti lists the supported frequency ranges by region (Worldwide and US/CA). Channel use must follow local regulations in the UAE.
- Ubiquiti's spec lists a second frequency section of 2412 - 2472 MHz (Worldwide) but does not state what that section is used for, so no client WiFi on that range is claimed.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- 450+ Mbps and 10+ km link range from a compact 180 g radio
- Works as an access point or a station, so one model covers both ends of a link
- Pole mount included, with signal strength LEDs to help with aiming
- Expert help choosing the right 24V passive PoE supply and planning the link
- VAT invoice issued with every order for UAE business buyers
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ubiquiti lists the power supply as a 24V, 0.3A gigabit PoE supply (Not Included). The radio takes passive PoE 2-pair power in the 22–27V DC range, with a maximum power consumption of 7W, so a compatible 24V passive PoE supply is needed for each unit.
Ubiquiti rates the NanoStation 5AC Loco at 450+ Mbps throughput and a 10+ km link range on 5 GHz. It has a 13 dBi dual-linear antenna with a 45° beamwidth. Actual results depend on line of sight, alignment and interference.
Two for a simple point-to-point link: one set as an access point and the other as a station. Ubiquiti lists both operating modes. The Loco5AC is sold per unit.
With the included pole mount. The radio measures 179 x 77.5 x 59.1 mm, weighs 180 g, has a UV-stabilized polycarbonate enclosure and is rated for -40 to 70° C ambient operation. Ubiquiti does not state the pole diameter range or an IP rating.
Yes. Ubiquiti describes the NanoStation 5AC Loco as UISP-ready. It also offers a webserver, SSH and SNMP, with statistics for data rates, Ethernet link rate, packet errors, uptime and wireless distance.
Linking two buildings?
Tell us the distance between the sites and what you need to connect, and we will help you check whether the NanoStation 5AC Loco suits the link and which PoE supply to order.

