Ubiquiti UISP Wave Pro – 60GHz PtP/PtMP Radio with 5.4Gbps Throughput & 5GHz Failover

Long wireless links in New Zealand face two enemies: distance and weather. The Ubiquiti UISP Wave Pro is built to beat both a 60GHz radio delivering 5.4 Gbps total throughput over Point-to-Point links up to 15 km, with a built-in 5GHz backup radio that keeps traffic flowing when rain or fog degrades the 60GHz path. For WISPs, enterprises, and infrastructure projects that need fibre-like speeds without trenching fibre, this is Ubiquiti’s flagship answer.

Key Features of the Ubiquiti UISP Wave Pro

1. Serious Range, Serious Throughput

The Wave Pro operates in the interference-free 60GHz band and delivers:

• PtP range: up to 15 km
• PtMP range: up to 8 km with Wave AP, or 6 km with Wave AP Micro
• Total throughput: 5.4 Gbps (2.7 Gbps full duplex)

Full-duplex operation means both directions transmit simultaneously — lower latency and consistent speeds under load, which matters for voice, video, and backhaul traffic. That combination suits rural broadband delivery, inter-building bridges, and metro backhaul across NZ.

2. 5GHz 802.11ax Failover Radio – Built-In Weather Insurance

60GHz signals attenuate in heavy rain. Instead of pretending otherwise, the Wave Pro includes an integrated 5GHz 802.11ax radio that takes over automatically when conditions degrade, sustaining up to 800 Mbps of backup throughput. Your link slows down in a Southerly squall — it doesn’t drop. For mission-critical links, that redundancy is the difference between a service credit and a non-event.

3. Flexible High-Speed Wired Connectivity

• (1) 10G SFP+ port for fibre uplinks
• (2) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for copper infrastructure

Whether your site terminates on fibre or Cat6a, the Wave Pro connects without media converters — ideal for hybrid deployments where each end of the link has different infrastructure.

4. Designed for Real-World Installation

• Precision alignment mount for accurate pointing and maximum signal quality
• Integrated ergonomic handle for safe transport and positioning at height
• Bluetooth pairing with the UISP Mobile App — align and configure from your phone, even on remote sites with no local network
• GPS for location tracking and network synchronisation

Anyone who has aligned a dish one-handed on a ladder will appreciate how much these details cut installation time.

5. Built for NZ Conditions

The Wave Pro’s weatherproof housing is rated for permanent outdoor exposure — wind, rain, snow, and coastal salt air. From alpine backhaul in the South Island to exposed coastal sites in Northland, it’s engineered to stay online where the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Benefits at a Glance

✔ 5.4 Gbps full-duplex 60GHz wireless – fibre-class speeds with minimal interference ✔ 5GHz redundant backup radio – automatic failover keeps links alive in bad weather ✔ 10G SFP+ plus dual 2.5GbE ports – fits fibre and copper infrastructure alike ✔ Up to 15 km PtP range – spans rural and metro distances ✔ Bluetooth + UISP App setup – configure and align from a phone ✔ All-weather housing – built for NZ’s harshest sites

Ideal Use Cases

• WISPs and rural ISPs – deliver high-speed broadband to underserved NZ communities without fibre civil works.
• Enterprise and campus links – bridge buildings, depots, or data centres with secure, low-latency PtP connections.
• Smart city and public infrastructure – backhaul for municipal WiFi, traffic systems, and IoT networks.
• Industrial and remote sites – reliable connectivity for farms, mines, ports, and offshore operations where cabling isn’t practical.

Installation & Management

Mount the Wave Pro using its precision alignment bracket, connect via SFP+ fibre or 2.5GbE copper, then pair over Bluetooth with the UISP Mobile App to align and provision. Once live, manage everything through UISP — cloud or self-hosted — with real-time link analytics, remote firmware updates, and diagnostics to keep uptime high across your whole network.

FAQs

How far can the UISP Wave Pro reach?

Up to 15 km in Point-to-Point mode. In Point-to-Multipoint deployments, up to 8 km with the Wave AP or 6 km with the Wave AP Micro.

Does it keep working in bad weather?

Yes. When heavy rain or fog attenuates the 60GHz signal, the built-in 5GHz 802.11ax radio takes over automatically, maintaining up to 800 Mbps until conditions clear.

What does full duplex actually mean for my link?

Both directions transmit at once — 2.7 Gbps each way simultaneously. That halves effective latency versus half-duplex radios and keeps performance stable for real-time traffic like VoIP and video.

Does it support fibre?

Yes. A 10G SFP+ port handles fibre uplinks, alongside two 2.5GbE copper ports.

Can I set it up from my phone?

Yes. Bluetooth pairing with the UISP Mobile App lets you configure and align the radio on-site without a laptop.

Is it suitable for NZ rural internet providers?

It’s one of the strongest options available — 15 km reach, multi-gigabit capacity, weather failover, and centralised UISP management make it well suited to NZ WISP deployments.