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Ubiquiti

SKU: LBE-5AC-XR

Ubiquiti LBE-5AC-XR airMAX LiteBeam 5AC Extreme-Range

Long-range 5GHz wireless bridge rated IPX6 for extreme outdoor conditions
- 450+ Mbps throughput over 5GHz 802.11ac with integrated pole mount
- Operates −40 to 70°C with IPX6 weatherproofing and 7W passive PoE power
- Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint modes with WPA2-PSK encryption
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SKU: LBE-M5-23-US

Ubiquiti LBE-M5-23-US 5 GHz Wireless Bridge CPE

5 GHz directional CPE bridge with 23 dBi antenna for fixed wireless links
- 100 Mbps throughput over 3–5 km line-of-sight with airMAX protocol
- 23 dBi directional antenna rejects off-axis interference and multipath
- PoE powered under 8W; compact pole-mount form factor weighs 2.65 lbs
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SKU: LOCO5AC-5-US

Ubiquiti LOCO5AC-5-US NanoStation 5AC 5-Pack Wireless Bridge

5GHz 802.11ac wireless bridge 5-pack with passive PoE power
- 802.11ac on 5GHz band reduces interference for point-to-multipoint links
- Passive 24V PoE eliminates AC adapters and external power at each site
- Compact NanoStation form factor at 2.55 lbs per unit eases mounting
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SKU: LOCO5AC-US

Ubiquiti LOCO5AC-US 5GHz Outdoor Access Point

Compact 5GHz outdoor AP for point-to-point links, powered over Ethernet
- 5GHz AirMax ac protocol optimizes range and stability for long-distance bridging
- Passive PoE power eliminates need for AC outlets or power infrastructure on-site
- Weighs 0.95 lb for easy rooftop, pole, or wall mounting without reinforcement
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Ubiquiti

SKU: LOCOM2(US)

Ubiquiti LOCOM2(US) NanoStation Loco M2 Wireless CPE

Compact outdoor CPE with 150+ Mbps MIMO for point-to-point wireless links
- 150+ Mbps dual-chain MIMO throughput over 2.4 GHz airMAX protocol
- PoE 802.3af powered; mounts on pole, wall, or tower with integrated antenna
- Directional design cuts interference in congested spectrum for long-distance reach
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Ubiquiti

SKU: LOCOM5(US)

Ubiquiti LOCOM5(US) 5 GHz MIMO CPE

5 GHz MIMO CPE for point-to-point wireless backhaul, PoE powered
- 5 GHz MIMO architecture reduces co-channel interference vs. 2.4 GHz
- 802.3af PoE powers unit over single Ethernet cable, no separate supply
- Lightweight 0.95 lb external-mount design fits tight pole and tower spaces
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SKU: LTU-INSTANT-5-US

Ubiquiti LTU-INSTANT-5-US LTU Wireless Bridge

5 GHz wireless bridge for point-to-point remote site connectivity
- Internal antenna design minimizes wind loading on mounting structures
- 5 GHz band delivers high-capacity data transfer across distances
- UniFi controller compatible for centralized network management
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Ubiquiti

SKU: LTU-LR

Ubiquiti LTU-LR 5 GHz Long-Range Wireless Bridge

5 GHz wireless bridge for long-range outdoor point-to-multipoint links
- 900+ Mbps throughput across U-NII bands to avoid 2.4 GHz interference
- Pole-mount CPE client operates with LTU-Rocket base station or point-to-point
- Passive PoE 24V 0.5A power; web UI and Bluetooth app management included
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SKU: LTU-PRO

Ubiquiti LTU-PRO 5 GHz Wireless Bridge 900+ Mbps

5 GHz wireless bridge, 900+ Mbps for outdoor site links
- 900+ Mbps throughput across 5150–5875 MHz U-NII bands
- Passive PoE 2-pair, 9W max—no separate power supply needed
- Operates −40 to 60°C and withstands 200 km/h winds
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SKU: LTU-XR

Ubiquiti LTU-XR Wireless Bridge CPE

550 Mbps wireless CPE for point-to-multipoint ISP coverage
- 550 Mbps throughput with independent TX/RX channels to eliminate crosstalk
- Bluetooth provisioning via UISP Mobile app eliminates on-site setup complexity
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with dual-core ARM processor in compact 98×98×30mm form
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Ubiquiti

SKU: N-SW

Ubiquiti N-SW Outdoor 4-Port Gigabit PoE Switch

Outdoor 4-port Gigabit PoE switch with single-injector passthrough power
- 4 Gbps non-blocking throughput across all ports simultaneously
- Accepts 21.6–30V passive PoE input, distributes to 3 ports at 1A each
- Weatherproof polycarbonate housing rated −30 to 70°C, 1.5W consumption
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Ubiquiti

SKU: NB-OD9

Ubiquiti NB-OD9 Wireless Bridge

Outdoor offset-dish wireless bridge for point-to-point backbone links
- Directional dish antenna concentrates RF energy for extended-range deployments
- UISP controller integration enables centralized provisioning across multi-site networks
- IP-rated outdoor enclosure rated for harsh environments, 56.45 lb mounting weight
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Ubiquiti

SKU: NBE-16-WM

Ubiquiti NBE-16-WM NanoBeam

Window-mount accessory for NanoBeam 16 wireless bridges
- Suction cup installation on glass surfaces for temporary deployments
- Compatible with NBE-M5-16 and NBE-5AC-16 NanoBeam models
- Lightweight ABS plastic construction, 105g total weight
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Ubiquiti

SKU: NBE-2AC-13

Ubiquiti NBE-2AC-13 NanoBeam

2.4 GHz outdoor wireless bridge with 13 dBi gain for point-to-multipoint
- 1 Gbps throughput with 802.11ac support and 10/20/40 MHz channel width
- IP67 rated for –40 to +80 °C operation in salt-fog and high-humidity sites
- Passive PoE 2-pair powering (24V/0.5A) with included adapter and pole mount
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Ubiquiti

SKU: NBE-5AC-GEN2

Ubiquiti NBE-5AC-GEN2 5GHz Wireless Bridge

5GHz airMAX ac bridge with 450+ Mbps for point-to-point links
- 450+ Mbps throughput over distance on 5GHz airMAX ac band
- Single 48V PoE cable for both power and data—no extra PSU
- Compact nanobeam form factor (2.4 lbs) fits tight roof/pole mounts
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SKU: NBE-M5-16

Ubiquiti NBE-M5-16 5 GHz Wireless Bridge

5 GHz point-to-point bridge with 16 dBi antenna for 10 km links
- 150 Mbps throughput over 5 GHz airMAX for mesh backhaul and remote sites
- 16 dBi directional antenna focuses signal to extend range and reduce interference
- Passive PoE 24V (6W max) powers unit from single Ethernet cable with adapter
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

PoE Power Budget Math

A 24-port PoE+ switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 outdoor cameras at peak 25W each. Simultaneous peak — not nameplate — is the limit. Always verify per-port PoE allocation and total budget against actual camera load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

328-Foot Ethernet Limit

Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A all top out at 100 meters (328ft) per TIA-568. Past that, you need a media converter to fiber, a PoE extender, or an intermediate switch. Common gotcha: in-wall patch + faceplate + drop + jumper all count against 328ft. Long runs to perimeter cameras frequently exceed the limit — plan for fiber or coax-PoE extension.

Managed vs Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches work for small deployments but provide no VLAN segmentation, no QoS for video traffic, no monitoring, and no remote troubleshooting. Managed switches (Layer 2 or Layer 3) let you isolate cameras on a dedicated VLAN, prioritize video over office traffic, and diagnose link failures from a central SNMP platform. Spec managed for any deployment over 8 cameras.

UPS Sizing & Runtime

NVR + switches + cameras + access control have very different power profiles than office gear. Size UPS for actual wattage of all connected loads + 20% headroom, and calculate runtime with battery-life curves (runtime is non-linear — doubling load often cuts runtime 60%+). Surveillance UPS should provide 15-30 min to accommodate generator transfer or graceful shutdown.

Copper vs Fiber Uplinks

In-rack uplinks on 10G copper (Cat6A) work fine for short runs. Between-building and multi-floor uplinks should be fiber — single-mode for >300m, multimode for under. Fiber is also electrically isolated, which matters in lightning-prone environments. Axis, Hanwha, and Ubiquiti switches include SFP/SFP+ uplinks across most models.

Cooling & Airflow in Racks

Surveillance gear runs 24/7 — a closed rack at 90°F interior temperature will fail drives and switches faster than spec. Specify perforated doors, rack-mount fans, and leave 1U of airflow gap above/below heat-generating equipment. NVRs with internal fans need front-to-back airflow; network switches vary by vendor. Check thermal spec before sealing a wall-mount enclosure.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

802.3af / at / bt PoE Standards

802.3af = 15.4W/port (entry cameras), 802.3at PoE+ = 25.5W/port (most outdoor cameras), 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W (PTZ, heated, multi-sensor). Specify switch support for the highest standard your cameras need — future-proofing with PoE++ switches costs marginally more.

TIA-568 Cabling Standards

Cat5e rated to 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6 rated to 10 Gbps at 55m, 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6A rated to 10 Gbps at 100m with proper grounding. Use Cat6A for new surveillance cabling runs — marginal cost premium over Cat6, meaningful margin for long runs + high PoE.

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ Modules

Small Form-factor Pluggable optics for fiber uplinks. SFP = 1 Gbps, SFP+ = 10 Gbps, QSFP+ = 40 Gbps. Match module to switch vendor compatibility (some vendors lock to their own brand of optics). Multimode fiber with OM3/OM4 for ≤300m, single-mode for longer or future-proof runs.

VLAN Segmentation

Dedicated VLAN for surveillance isolates camera traffic from office network — improves security (camera-to-camera lateral movement blocked), performance (no contention with office traffic), and troubleshooting. Configure access-control and intercom VLANs separately. Managed switches required; unmanaged switches cannot segment.

Long-Reach PoE Extension

Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) extends Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. Ethernet-over-UTP extenders push runs to 4,000ft over CAT cable. NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge, and Veracity Highwire are the common product families. Rate-limited to 100 Mbps typically.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs Double-Conversion

Line-interactive UPS switch to battery on power failure — sufficient for office gear. Double-conversion (online) UPS convert AC→DC→AC continuously, providing perfectly conditioned power — required for sensitive SCADA/security gear in dirty-power environments. Specify double-conversion for NVRs at critical sites.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

8-Camera Single-Site Retrofit

Existing network + 8 outdoor IP cameras. Add a 16-port managed PoE+ switch (Ubiquiti UniFi, Axis T85) on a dedicated VLAN. 1U rack UPS for the NVR + switch. 120-160 watts total PoE budget comfortably runs 8 outdoor cameras with heater + IR.

48-Camera Campus Upgrade

Four buildings, 48 cameras total, existing fiber backbone. Per-building 24-port PoE++ switch with SFP+ fiber uplink to core. Dedicated surveillance VLAN, QoS for video traffic, SNMP monitoring. 2-post relay rack in each IDF closet with dedicated surveillance UPS.

Perimeter Fence Line (1,200ft)

6 bullet cameras + 2 PTZs along perimeter fence, main NVR in building. Fiber media converter + outdoor-rated fiber to a PoE++ switch in a weatherproof enclosure at the fence line. Alternative: NVT Phybridge CHARIoT over existing coax for retrofit applications.

Multi-Floor Office Tower

Stacked IDFs on every floor, cameras + access control + intercom on dedicated VLANs. Cisco Catalyst or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro managed switches per floor with 10G fiber uplink to building core. Per-IDF 3U UPS. Integration with VMS and access control head-end at main BDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate PoE budget for a camera deployment?

Sum the peak wattage of every camera (not nameplate — check spec sheet for "PoE class" or "max consumption"). Add 15-20% headroom for inrush during cold-start. The result is your required simultaneous-peak PoE budget. A 24-port PoE+ switch advertised at 370W can only run about 18 outdoor cameras with heaters + IR — see PoE budget planning.

What's the maximum Ethernet cable run for an IP camera?

100 meters (328 feet) per TIA-568 — total distance from switch port to camera port. That includes in-rack patch cords, in-wall cabling, faceplate jack, and camera jumper. For longer runs, use fiber with a media converter or a long-reach PoE extender. Going past 328ft on copper causes intermittent packet loss that looks like camera problems.

Do I need managed or unmanaged PoE switches?

For more than 8 cameras or any mixed-use network (cameras sharing infrastructure with office traffic), specify managed. VLAN segmentation isolates camera traffic for security and performance; QoS ensures video gets bandwidth priority; SNMP monitoring surfaces failures before users call. Unmanaged switches are acceptable only for small standalone deployments.

What UPS runtime should I plan for an NVR + switch?

15-30 minutes of runtime at actual load is typical — enough to ride through brief outages or allow graceful shutdown before battery exhaustion. For sites with generator transfer, 5-10 minutes is sufficient. Size UPS wattage for actual connected load + 20%, and use the vendor's runtime-at-load curve (runtime is non-linear). Double-conversion UPS for sensitive or dirty-power sites.

How far can I extend PoE past 328 feet?

Ethernet-over-Coax extenders (NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge) push Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59/RG6 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. UTP-based extenders reach 2,000-4,000 feet on Cat cable at reduced bandwidth (typically 100 Mbps). For new runs over 328ft, fiber + PoE switch at the camera end is usually cleaner architecture.

Should I put cameras on a separate VLAN?

Yes — always. A dedicated camera VLAN isolates camera traffic from office network for security (blocks camera-to-camera lateral movement if one is compromised), performance (cameras don't contend with office bandwidth), and troubleshooting (camera traffic is cleanly separated for packet capture). Requires managed switches; takes 10 minutes to configure on Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Catalyst, or any enterprise switch.

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