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Ubiquiti

SKU: NS-5AC-US

Ubiquiti NS-5AC-US 450 Mbps Wireless Bridge

450 Mbps outdoor wireless bridge with integrated directional antenna
- 450 Mbps 5 GHz 802.11ac throughput for building-to-building backhaul
- 13 dBi integrated directional antenna reduces interference over distance
- Passive PoE (24V) powers via single Cat5e/Cat6 cable, no AC outlet needed
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SKU: NS-WM

Ubiquiti NS-WM Window and Wall Mount Kit

Window and wall mount kit for Ubiquiti NanoStation wireless devices
- Dual-mount design supports both window and outdoor wall installations
- Compatible with Ubiquiti NanoStation series and standard form-factor devices
- Lightweight 0.55 lb bracket rated for indoor and outdoor deployment
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Ubiquiti

SKU: NSM2(US)

Ubiquiti NSM2(US) NanoStation2 MIMO Wireless CPE

Outdoor 150 Mbps wireless CPE with passive PoE, no AC power needed
- 150 Mbps 802.11n throughput over point-to-point/multipoint links
- Passive PoE (802.3af) eliminates need for AC power at remote sites
- Directional external panel antenna with MIMO for extended outdoor range
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SKU: NSM5(US)

Ubiquiti NSM5(US) NanoStation5 MIMO CPE, AirMax

5 GHz wireless CPE with 150 Mbps throughput for point-to-point links
- Dual-chain MIMO architecture improves link reliability in outdoor deployments
- External antenna design allows RF optimization and flexible mounting options
- Weighs 1.4 lbs for rooftop, wall, and pole installations with minimal footprint
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SKU: PAK-620-US

Ubiquiti PAK-620-US Precision Alignment Kit, 620mm

620mm precision alignment kit for Ubiquiti airRouter pole and mast mounts
- Mechanical positioning for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint antenna deployments
- 11.35 lb outdoor-rated accessory integrates with airRouter ecosystem
- Supports repeatable azimuth and elevation adjustment without additional survey tools
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Ubiquiti

SKU: PBE-2AC-400-US

Ubiquiti PBE-2AC-400-US Wireless Bridge 330 Mbps

Outdoor wireless bridge, 330 Mbps sustained, point-to-point/multipoint
- 330 Mbps real-world throughput on AirMax ac for reliable medium-to-long distance links
- External form factor with integrated antenna simplifies deployment without separate radome
- 802.3af PoE or AC adapter power; integrates with UISP unified management platform
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SKU: PBE-5AC-500

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-500 PowerBeam

5GHz point-to-point bridge with 450+ Mbps over passive PoE
- 450+ Mbps real TCP/IP throughput for mid-range wireless backhaul
- Passive PoE 24V powers unit directly—no external supply needed
- Dish form factor with airMAX ac controller compatibility for management
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SKU: PBE-5AC-620-US

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-620-US PowerBeam 5GHz Wireless Bridge

450 Mbps 5GHz wireless bridge with passive PoE for remote sites
- 450 Mbps sustained throughput handles CCTV, VoIP, and data simultaneously
- Passive PoE eliminates need for AC power at tower or rooftop locations
- Directional design mounts on towers, masts, or rooftops with rated hardware
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SKU: PBE-5AC-GEN2

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-GEN2 5GHz Wireless Bridge

5GHz wireless bridge with 450+ Mbps for remote site backhaul
- 450+ Mbps throughput (real-world 400–430 Mbps) over 802.11ac
- PoE++ powered from single cable; weighs 8.1 lbs for tight mounts
- Integrated directional antenna; 5 GHz reduces interference vs. 2.4 GHz
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SKU: PBE-5AC-GEN2-5-US

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-GEN2-5-US 802.11ac Wireless Bridge

802.11ac outdoor wireless bridge for point-to-point backhaul
- PoE powered (802.3af/at) eliminates remote power infrastructure
- Bullet form factor at 32.3 lbs minimizes wind load on masts
- IP-based management and SNMP for remote provisioning without site visits
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SKU: PBE-5AC-ISO-GEN2-US

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-ISO-GEN2-US 5GHz Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge

5 GHz 802.11ac point-to-point bridge for outdoor backbone links
- Isolated layer-2 bridge mode keeps backbone traffic separate from client networks
- 5 GHz 802.11ac spectrum avoids congestion on primary access infrastructure
- Outdoor-rated pole/tower mount with PoE power and web management interface
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SKU: PBE-M2-400-US

Ubiquiti PBE-M2-400-US PowerBeam 150 Mbps Wireless Bridge

Point-to-point outdoor wireless bridge, 150 Mbps sustained throughput
- 150 Mbps sustained for infrastructure backhaul and remote site connectivity
- Layer 2 transparent bridging—no routing config or subnet changes required
- Outdoor CPE form factor, 35.1 lbs, mounts to rooftops or tower structures
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SKU: PBE-M5-300-ISO-US

Ubiquiti PBE-M5-300-ISO-US PowerBeam

5GHz outdoor bridge for point-to-point long-distance wireless links
- 5GHz AirMax technology for interference-resistant backbone and campus connectivity
- External mount design rated for rooftop and tower installations with line-of-sight
- UniFi ecosystem compatible for centralized management alongside access points
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SKU: PBE-M5-400

Ubiquiti PBE-M5-400 PowerBeam

5GHz point-to-point bridge, 150+ Mbps over 100+ meters on PoE power
- Integrated directional dish antenna focuses RF for extended range and reduced interference
- Passive PoE (24V) with 8W max consumption—runs on battery or solar backup
- Single RJ45 port with LED status and software-adjustable signal alignment for field deployment
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SKU: PC-12-US

Ubiquiti PC-12-US 12 AWG Power Cable

12 AWG power cable for enterprise infrastructure up to 25A continuous
- 12 AWG gauge minimizes voltage drop on long runs exceeding 100 feet
- Compatible with Ubiquiti EP-54V-150W-AC/DC power modules for redundant feeds
- Enterprise-grade construction for commercial and telecom structured cabling
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Ubiquiti

SKU: POE-15-12W

Ubiquiti POE-15-12W PoE Adapter 15VDC 12W

15VDC 12W PoE adapter for UniFi devices requiring non-standard voltage
- Outputs 15VDC at 12W continuous power for compatible UniFi access points
- External AC/DC adapter eliminates need for internal switch modifications
- Compact 0.45 lb form factor fits standard rack or wall-mounted installations
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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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Ubiquiti NS-5AC-US 450 Mbps Wireless Bridge

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Ubiquiti NSM5(US) NanoStation5 MIMO CPE, AirMax

Ubiquiti PAK-620-US Precision Alignment Kit, 620mm

Ubiquiti PBE-2AC-400-US Wireless Bridge 330 Mbps

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-500 PowerBeam

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-620-US PowerBeam 5GHz Wireless Bridge

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-GEN2 5GHz Wireless Bridge

Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-GEN2-5-US 802.11ac Wireless Bridge

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