airMAX LiteBeam 5AC is an ultra-lightweight point-to-point bridge from Ubiquiti, built around the proprietary airMAX ac chipset with dedicated management WiFi for fast, convenient setup through the UISP mobile app. This combination of light weight and mobile-friendly configuration makes it a genuinely accessible entry point into Ubiquiti’s 5AC lineup.

The airMAX LiteBeam 5AC delivers total throughput exceeding 450+ Mbps, with an integrated 23 dBi antenna and maximum power output of 25 dBm. It operates across the 5150–5875 MHz frequency range worldwide, with US/CA coverage spanning U-NII-1 through U-NII-3 bands, giving it solid performance for standard point-to-point links.

A defining feature of the airMAX LiteBeam 5AC is its dedicated management radio, operating on the 2412–2472 MHz band worldwide. Unlike models that require a laptop or wired connection for initial configuration, this separate management WiFi channel is specifically designed to work with the UISP mobile app, letting installers set up and configure the device directly from a smartphone — a genuinely convenient advantage for field technicians working without a laptop on hand.

Channel bandwidth support covers 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz in PtP mode and 10/20/30/40 MHz in PtMP mode, giving network designers flexibility depending on the link configuration. The airMAX LiteBeam 5AC supports airMAX AC Mode, Ubiquiti’s proprietary TDMA-based protocol that improves scalability and reduces collision-related performance loss, along with Discovery Protocol, Frequency Band Offset, and Traffic Shaping with Burst Support.

Distance adjustment features include both Ackless Mode and Dynamic Ack, tuning acknowledgment timing to maximize throughput efficiency over the link. QoS is handled through WMM packet classification with High, Medium, and Low priority tiers, while a full services suite covers bridging, DHCP, ping watchdog, routing, SNMP, SSH, and webserver access.

The airMAX LiteBeam 5AC is genuinely lightweight, weighing just 800g without the mount (980g with it) at 358 x 271.95 x 272.5mm — among the lightest units in Ubiquiti’s 5AC lineup. It’s rated to withstand wind loading of 275N at 200km/h (125mph), with matching wind survivability at that same rating, showing genuine durability despite its compact size.

Connectivity includes 1 GbE RJ45 port, powered via passive PoE 2-pair using the included 24V, 0.3A gigabit PoE adapter, with a supported voltage range of 22-27V DC and maximum power consumption of just 7W. The unit operates across an extreme -40°C to 70°C temperature range, is NDAA compliant, and carries CE, FCC, and IC certification.

For installers and WISPs who want fast, mobile-friendly setup combined with a genuinely lightweight and easy-to-mount bridge, the airMAX LiteBeam 5AC delivers dependable point-to-point performance without unnecessary bulk or setup complexity.