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airMAX ac BaseStation
with airPrism Technology
Model: R2AC-PRISM

Worldwide, Full-Band 2.4 GHz Coverage

airMAX ac Technology for up to 330+ Mbps Throughput

Revolutionary airPrism Active RF Filtering Technology

 Overview
Ubiquiti Networks has designed Application Example
airMAX ac radios with high
performance and ease of installation
in mind. The Rocket2AC Prism RocketDish ac with
Rocket 2AC Prism
features both airMAX ac and airPrism
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technologies for maximum wireless

performance in highdensity areas. Point-to-Point (PtP)
Backhaul Link

Pair the Rocket 2AC Prism with airMAX

Internet ISP
ac antennas for optimal performance: Backbone Network
RocketDish ac with
Rocket 2AC Prism
PtP backhaul RocketDishac
Antenna
PtMP links airMAX ac Sector airMAX ac Sector with
Rocket 2AC Prism

2.4 GHz Coverage Point-to-MultiPoint (PtMP)

airMAX Links
Deploy the Rocket 2AC Prism
anywhere in the world. It delivers
complete coverage of the 2.4 GHz
spectrum with a single radio. The
Rocket 2AC Prism allows for flexibility
in configuring channel bandwidths
(subject to local country regulations).

Software
Corporate Building Residence Internet Cafe Small Business Outdoor Hotspot

Sporting an all-new design for

improved usability, airOS v8 is the
revolutionary operating system for
Ubiquiti airMAX ac products.

Powerful Wireless Features ROCKET 2AC PRISM

Access Point PtMP airMAX Mixed

Mode
Rocket 2AC Prism

Rocket 2AC Prism

airMAX ac Protocol Support

Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP) Rocket 2AC Prism Rocket 2AC Prism

Link Mode 2420 [2412 - 2472] MHz

40 MHz
Rocket 2AC Prism

Selectable Channel Width

24 dBm

PtP: 10/20/40 MHz

PtMP: 10/20/40 MHz
Automatic Channel Selection
Transmit Power Control:
Automatic/Manual
Automatic Distance Selection
(ACK Timing)
Strongest WPA2 Security

Usability Enhancements
airMagic Channel Selection Tool
Dynamic Configuration Changes
Instant Input Validation
Redesigned User Interface
HTML5 Technology
Optimization for Mobile Devices
Detailed Device Statistics
Diagnostic Tools, including Ethernet
Cabling Test, RF Diagnostics, and
airView Spectrum Analyzer

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Advanced RF Analytics Multi-Radio Architecture
airMAX ac devices feature a
multiradio architecture to power a
revolutionary RF analytics engine.

An independent processor on the

PCBA powers a second, dedicated

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radio, which persistently analyzes
the full 2.4 GHz spectrum and every
received symbol to provide you with
the most advanced RF analytics in the
industry.

Data from the spectrum analysis

and RF performance monitoring is
displayed on the Main tab and airView
Spectrum Analyzer.

Real-Time Reporting
The Main tab displays the following RF Constellation Diagrams and CINR Histograms
information:
Persistent RF Error Vector
Magnitude (EVM) constellation
diagrams
Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise
Ratio (CINR) histograms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) time
series plots

Spectral Analysis
airView allows you to identify noise
signatures and plan your networks to
minimize noise interference. airView
performs the following functions:
SNI Time Series Plots
Constantly monitors environmental
noise
Collects energy data points in
realtime spectral views
Helps optimize channel selection,
network design, and wireless
performance
airView runs in the background
without disabling the wireless link, so
there is no disruption to the network.

In airView, there are three spectral

views, each of which represents Dedicated Spectral Analysis
different data.
Waterfall Aggregate energy
collected for each frequency
Waveform Aggregate energy
collected
Ambient Noise Level Background
noise energy shown as a function of
frequency
airView provides powerful spectrum
analyzer functionality, eliminating
the need to rent or purchase
additional equipment for conducting
sitesurveys.

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 Technology airMAX ac TDMA Technology

Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol,

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Ubiquitis Time Division Multiple

Access (TDMA) airMAX ac protocol
allows each client to send and receive Timeline
data using pre-designated time
slots scheduled by an intelligent AP

Time Slot 1

Time Slot 2

Time Slot 3

Time Slot 4
controller.

This time slot method eliminates

hidden node collisions and maximizes
Time Slots
airtime efficiency, so airMAX ac

VOIP

VOIP

VOIP
Data
technology provides performance
improvements in latency, noise Packet Prioritization
immunity, scalability, and throughput
compared to other outdoor systems in Up to 100 airMAX ac stations can be connected to an airMAX ac Sector;
its class. four airMAXac stations are shown to illustrate the general concept.

Intelligent QoS Priority assigned to

voice/video for seamless streaming.

Scalability High capacity and

scalability. airMAX ac Network Scalability
Long Distance Capable of
highspeed, carrier-class links.

Superior Performance
The next-generation airMAXac
technology boosts the advantages of
our proprietary TDMA protocol.

Ubiquitis airMAX engine with custom U-AME-G1-BR4A

NKC966.001B

IC dramatically improves TDMA

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latency and network scalability. The

custom silicon provides hardware
acceleration capabilities to the airMAX
scheduler, to support the high data
rates and dense modulation used in
airMAX ac technology.

Throughput Breakthrough
Superior Throughput Performance
airMAX ac supports high data rates,
which require dense modulation: 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
256QAM a significant increase from
64QAM, which is used in airMAX.
150+ Mbps
With their use of proprietary
airMAXac technology, airMAX ac
products supports up to 330+Mbps
(maximum 40 MHz channel width)
330+ Mbps
real TCP/IP throughput up to triple
the throughput of standard airMAX
products.

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Technology

To enhance airMAX ac performance, Removes Interference Facilitates AP Co-Location

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Ubiquiti Networks introduces our
patented airPrism technology, which Depending on the product model and Co-location is vital in many scenarios.
is featured on the Rocket 2AC Prism, operating mode, available channel For example, a WISP may have limited
model R2AC-PRISM. widths may include 10, 20, or 40 MHz. tower space, so it must colocate all
APs within that allotted footprint.
Theoretically APs operate on different Shielding and other means can lessen
Improves SNR channels; however, because of the interference but may be impractical.
High data rates require a high wider channel bandwidths, there can
SignaltoNoise Ratio (SNR), which is be overlap in spectrum usage. By deploying airMAX ac APs with
challenging to achieve, especially in airPrism technology, you can
noisy, highdensity areas. airPrism technology removes up to an colocate APs and enhance the overall
additional 30+dB of adjacent channel performance of your wireless network.
Integrated into Ubiquitis custom interference through the active
silicon, airPrism technology creates a filtering design, so an airMAXac AP
Number of APs Channel Width
high SNR by isolating signals within with airPrism technology can provide
the operating channel and rejecting significantly greater performance than 1 40 MHz
interference using specialized circuitry, a typical AP.
3 20 MHz
the HighSelectivity Receiver(HSR).
6 10 MHz

Active Radio Frequency Filtering

2.4 GHz Environment 2.4 GHz with airPrism

What the Radio Sees

Improved Latency and Noise Immunity

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 Specifications
R2AC-PRISM
Dimensions 88 x 40 x 230 mm (3.47 x 1.58 x 9.06")
Weight 440 g (15.52 oz)
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE
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Max. Power Consumption 8.5W

Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Supported Voltage Range 18-26VDC
Operating Frequency Worldwide: 2412 - 2472 MHz USA: 2412 - 2462 MHz
Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
RF Connectors (2) RP-SMA (Waterproof ); (1) GPS (Waterproof )
Processor Specs Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz
Memory 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 16 MB NOR Flash
LEDs Power, LAN, (4) Signal Strength, GPS
Signal Strength LEDs Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels
Channel Width Support 10/20/40 MHz
Enclosure Characteristics Die-Cast Aluminum with White Powder Coating
ESD/EMP Protection Air: 24 kV, Contact: 24 kV
Operating Temperature -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Wireless Approvals FCC, IC, CE
RoHS Compliance Yes
Shock and Vibration ETSI300-019-1.4
Modes Access Point, Station
Services Web Server, SNMP, SSH Server, Telnet , Ping Watchdog, DHCP, NAT, Bridging, Routing
Utilities airMagic, airView, Antenna Alignment Tool, Discovery Utility, Site Survey, Ping, Traceroute, Speed Test
Distance Adjustment Dynamic Ack and Ackless Mode
Power Adjustment Software Adjustable UI
Security WPA2 AES Only
QoS Supports Packet Level Classification WMM and User Customer Level: High/Medium/Low
Statistical Reporting Uptime, Packet Errors, Data Rates, Wireless Distance, Ethernet Link Rate
Remote Reset Support Software Enabled/Disabled,
Other
VLAN Support, 256QAM, GPS, TX Filter
10 MHz Channels, airMAX ac Mode, Traffic Shaping with Burst Support,
Ubiquiti Specific Features
Discovery Protocol, Frequency Band Offset, Ackless Mode

R2AC-PRISM Output Power: 27 dBm

TX Power Specifications RX Power Specifications
Modulation Data Rate Avg. TX Tolerance Modulation Data Rate Sensitivity Tolerance
1x BPSK () 27 dBm 2 dB 1x BPSK () -96 dBm 2 dB
2x QPSK () 27 dBm 2 dB 2x QPSK () -95 dBm 2 dB
2x QPSK () 27 dBm 2 dB 2x QPSK () -92 dBm 2 dB
airMAX ac

airMAX ac

4x 16QAM () 26 dBm 2 dB 4x 16QAM () -90 dBm 2 dB

4x 16QAM () 26 dBm 2 dB 4x 16QAM () -86 dBm 2 dB
6x 64QAM (2/3) 25 dBm 2 dB 6x 64QAM (2/3) -83 dBm 2 dB
6x 64QAM () 25 dBm 2 dB 6x 64QAM () -77 dBm 2 dB
6x 64QAM (5/6) 24 dBm 2 dB 6x 64QAM (5/6) -74 dBm 2 dB

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Plug and Play Integration
Rocket radios and airMAX antennas have been designed to seamlessly work together. Every airMAX antenna has a builtin
Rocket mount, so installation requires no special tools.

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Antenna
Compatibility

Rocket 2AC Prism

Frequency Band

2.4 GHz

AMO-2G10

AMO-2G13

Omni
AM-2G15-120

AM-2G16-90

AM-V2G-Ti
Sector

RD-2G24

Rocket Dish
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Specifications are subject to change. Ubiquiti products are sold with a limited warranty described at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty
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