Ubiquiti airMAX 5GHz AC 21dBi 60° Dual Polarised Sector Antenna – AM-5AC21-60

Introduction

The Ubiquiti airMAX 5GHz AC 21dBi 60° Dual Polarised Sector Antenna (AM-5AC21-60) is a next-generation 2×2 MIMO sector antenna designed for high-capacity, multipoint networks. Engineered for use with Rocket 5ac radios (and backward compatible with RocketM5), this antenna delivers superior performance, improved noise isolation, and greater scalability for wireless service providers and enterprise networks across New Zealand.

With its innovative deflector design, reduced sidelobes and backlobes, and support for advanced modulation schemes, the AM-5AC21-60 provides unmatched efficiency, range, and reliability.

Key Features

Breakthrough Performance

• Optimized for Rocket 5ac radios to deliver the best throughput and scalability.

• Backward compatible with RocketM5 models for flexible deployments.

Advanced Noise Resistance

• Purpose-built for co-location environments with high interference.

• Reduced sidelobes and backlobes help reject nearby transmitters, improving performance.

Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

• Allows higher-order modulation such as 256QAM, compared to 16QAM.

• Increases data rate by enabling more bits per second in fixed bandwidths.

Superior Beam Performance

• 21 dBi gain for reliable long-distance coverage.

• 60° sector beamwidth for optimal multipoint distribution.

• Dual-polarised design ensures stable, interference-resistant links.

Applications

• Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) delivering high-capacity broadband to communities.

• Enterprise wireless networks requiring stable multipoint connections.

• Urban and rural coverage expansion with sectorized antenna deployment.

• Co-location tower environments where interference resistance is critical.

Key Benefits

• Higher gain and superior beam performance for efficient multipoint distribution.

• Improved noise immunity for deployments on shared towers.

• Enhanced throughput and efficiency with support for advanced modulation.

• Flexible compatibility with Rocket 5ac and RocketM5 radios.

• Optimized for New Zealand’s growing demand for high-speed wireless connectivity.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency: 5 GHz

• Gain: 21 dBi

• Beamwidth: 60°

• Polarization: Dual-polarised (2×2 MIMO)

• Compatibility: Rocket 5ac radios (optimal) and RocketM5 radios

• Design: Innovative deflector with reduced sidelobes and backlobes

• Performance Boost: Enables higher modulation such as 256QAM

• Application: High-capacity multipoint networks

FAQs

Q1: What radios are compatible with the AM-5AC21-60 antenna?

A: It is designed for Rocket 5ac radios for optimal performance but also works with RocketM5 models.

Q2: What is the gain and beamwidth of this antenna?

A: The AM-5AC21-60 delivers 21 dBi gain with a 60° sector beamwidth, making it ideal for multipoint coverage.

Q3: How does the antenna handle interference?

A: Its innovative deflector design, with reduced sidelobes and backlobes, significantly improves noise rejection in co-location environments.

Q4: What benefits does the improved SNR provide?

A: A higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) enables advanced modulation such as 256QAM, which increases throughput for fixed bandwidths.

Q5: Is this antenna suitable for New Zealand WISP deployments?

A: Yes, it is designed for high-capacity multipoint networks, making it ideal for WISPs and enterprises across NZ.