Ubiquiti Networks Loco5ac-5-US 5 GHz 802.11ac 450 Mbps access point

Compact 5 GHz CPE for fixed wireless links

The Ubiquiti NanoStation AC loco 5 is a compact customer-premises radio that delivers 450 Mbps over 802.11ac airMAX AC. It integrates a dedicated Wi-Fi management radio so installers can configure and align the link from a mobile device without a laptop. The indoor/outdoor enclosure suits pole or wall mounting for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint deployments.

Suits WISPs and integrators needing low-cost PtP

Buyers who require a full-featured router with multiple LAN ports and advanced QoS should look elsewhere. This unit is a bridged radio, not a standalone gateway, and its single secondary Ethernet port only provides software-enabled PoE pass-through for one auxiliary device such as a camera. Networks needing higher aggregate throughput or multi-band operation will need a different platform.

450 Mbps airMAX AC throughput decides fit

The 450 Mbps PHY rate sets the practical capacity ceiling for each link. If the design calls for sustained rates above this figure, a higher-tier radio is required. For typical last-mile or backhaul segments within this budget, the rated throughput matches the spec.