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Ubiquiti UISP airMAX PowerBeam M5 400 mm Bridge PBE-M5-400
The Ubiquiti airMAX PowerBeam M5 400 mm Bridge (PBE-M5-400) is a 5 GHz, 25 dBi bridge with 150+ Mbps throughput and a 25+ km link range. It has one GbE RJ45 port, runs on passive PoE with a 24V gigabit PoE adapter included, and comes with a pole mount. Ubiquiti rates it for -40 to 70° C and wind survivability of 200 km/h.
Quick Glance
Key Features
5 GHz, 25 dBi bridge for 25+ km links
A 25 dBi antenna and 26 dBm maximum TX power give Ubiquiti's rated 25+ km link range and 150+ Mbps throughput. Ubiquiti lists a worldwide supported frequency range of 5170 - 5875 MHz, and 5725 - 5850 MHz for the US and Canada.
Gigabit port with PoE adapter included
One GbE RJ45 port carries data and passive PoE 2-pair power, with a 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter included. Maximum power consumption is 8W across a 20–27V DC supported range. Four signal-strength LEDs, software-adjustable to custom RSSI levels, help with aiming.
Built for outdoor masts, with improved mounting
A UV-stabilized polycarbonate enclosure rated for -40 to 70° C, wind loading of 342.5 N at 200 km/h and wind survivability of 200 km/h. Ubiquiti lists salt fog, temperature shock, UV, vibration and wind-driven rain tests, and an improved pole mount that is included.
Detailed Specifications
All specifications are Ubiquiti's own, from its official tech specs and store pages for the airMAX PowerBeam M5 400 mm Bridge (PBE-M5-400). Link range and throughput are Ubiquiti's ratings; usable frequencies depend on local regulations.
Need-to-Know
- Ubiquiti lists a worldwide supported frequency range of 5170 - 5875 MHz and a narrower 5725 - 5850 MHz range for the US and Canada. The channels you can use depend on local regulations.
- A 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter is included. Ubiquiti does not state the adapter's mains plug type.
- Ubiquiti's tech specs for this model list no operating modes or software features. Contact us if you need to confirm a mode or a radio at the other end of the link before ordering.
- The 25+ km link range and 150+ Mbps throughput are Ubiquiti's ratings; real links depend on line of sight, channel width and the radio at the other end.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- A 25 dBi antenna and 26 dBm TX power for 25+ km 5 GHz links
- 150+ Mbps throughput over one GbE RJ45 port
- PoE adapter and improved pole mount both included in the box
- Rated for -40 to 70° C and 200 km/h wind survivability
- Signal-strength LEDs adjustable to custom RSSI levels for aiming
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Ubiquiti rates the PowerBeam M5 400 for a 25+ km link range and 150+ Mbps throughput, with a 25 dBi antenna and 26 dBm maximum TX power. Real-world results depend on clear line of sight, the channel width allowed locally and the radio at the far end.
By passive PoE 2-pair over its single GbE RJ45 port (pairs 4, 5 positive; 7, 8 return), with a supported voltage range of 20–27V DC and 8W maximum consumption. A 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter is included; Ubiquiti does not state its plug type.
Ubiquiti rates the ambient operating temperature at -40 to 70° C with 5 to 95% noncondensing humidity, wind survivability at 200 km/h, and lists salt fog, UV, temperature shock, vibration and wind-driven rain tests. The enclosure is UV-stabilized polycarbonate.
Ubiquiti lists a worldwide supported frequency range of 5170 - 5875 MHz, and 5725 - 5850 MHz for the US and Canada. Which channels you may use depends on local regulations, so check the frequency plan for your site.
With the pole mount, which Ubiquiti lists as included and describes as improved mounting. The PowerBeam measures 420 x 420 x 275 mm and weighs 1.8 kg, with wind loading of 342.5 N at 200 km/h.
Planning a point-to-point link?
Tell us the distance between your sites and what you need to carry over the link, and we will help you check whether the PowerBeam M5 400 fits.

