Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-M5-300 – 5GHz 22dBi Outdoor Wireless Bridge with airMAX TDMA and InnerFeed Technology

The Ubiquiti PBE-M5-300 is a high-performance 5GHz outdoor wireless bridge engineered for long-distance, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections. Featuring a 22dBi directional antenna, 400mW output, and 802.11a/n support, this airMAX-powered bridge ensures exceptional throughput, RF efficiency, and signal strength even in noisy outdoor environments. Whether you’re linking remote buildings, expanding broadband in rural NZ, or setting up wireless CCTV backhaul, the PBE-M5-300 offers industrial-grade reliability with intuitive management through airOS, airView, and airControl.

Key Features & Benefits

22 dBi High-Gain Directional Antenna

The built-in 22dBi antenna delivers concentrated RF energy with improved beamwidth for long-range wireless communication and enhanced noise immunity ideal for environments with competing 5GHz signals.

airMAX TDMA Technology

Using Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), the device reduces latency and avoids signal collisions by allocating scheduled time slots improving throughput, scalability, and network performance compared to standard WiFi.

InnerFeed Radio Integration

The radio is embedded directly into the feedhorn, eliminating cable loss and boosting performance while simplifying deployment.

airOS with Advanced Firmware Tools

Configure and manage your network using Ubiquiti’s intuitive airOS interface. Benefit from features like spectral width adjustment, ACK auto-timing, and multilingual support.

airView Spectrum Analyzer

Integrated spectrum analysis helps you identify and avoid frequency interference. With waterfall, waveform, and real-time views, network planning becomes more accurate and efficient.

airControl Centralized Management

airControl allows centralized control of all Ubiquiti devices with capabilities like mass firmware upgrades, device grouping, task scheduling, and status monitoring from a single dashboard.

Hardware Advantages

Innovative Mechanical Design

• Built-in mechanical tilt (±20°) for optimized antenna alignment

• Pole mounting kit included for quick and secure installation

• Single-wrench mount for ease of deployment

Industrial Strength & Weather-Resistant Build

• Galvanized steel brackets with powder coating for corrosion resistance

• GEOMET-coated fasteners for improved durability

• Metal-plated rear housing enhances RF shielding and mechanical integrity

Technical Specifications

• Model: PBE-M5-300

• Frequency Range: 5725–5850 MHz

• Gain: 22 dBi

• Output Power: 400mW

• Polarization: Dual Linear

• Networking Interface: 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Port

• Processor: Atheros MIPS 74Kc @ 560 MHz

• Memory: 64MB DDR2 RAM, 8MB Flash

• Software: airOS, airView, airControl

• Mounting: Pole Mount Kit (Included)

• Construction: Galvanized & powder-coated steel, GEOMET fasteners

Ideal Applications

• Rural broadband expansion across farms and small towns

• Building-to-building wireless links in industrial zones

• Long-range IP camera backhaul

• Outdoor wireless CPE for WISPs in New Zealand

• Scalable network infrastructure in RF-dense environments

FAQs

What is the range of the PBE-M5-300?

The PBE-M5-300 can establish long-range links of several kilometers, especially when line-of-sight is available. Perfect for rural and cross-property wireless connectivity.

Is it suitable for surveillance or IP camera networks?

Yes, the 400mW output and airMAX TDMA make it reliable for video backhaul in security and monitoring applications.

Can I use this to connect two buildings wirelessly?

Absolutely. The PBE-M5-300 is ideal for point-to-point wireless bridging, linking two buildings with high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

Is this device weatherproof?

Yes. Its industrial-grade build with galvanized steel and coated hardware ensures durability in outdoor New Zealand climates, including rain and coastal conditions.

Does it support centralized management?

Yes. Using airControl, you can remotely manage firmware updates, schedule tasks, and monitor all connected Ubiquiti devices from one dashboard.