Ubiquiti RD-5G31-AC 5GHz AC Parabolic Antenna
Overview
The Ubiquiti RD-5G31-AC is a 31 dBi parabolic dish antenna engineered for point-to-point wireless backhaul and long-distance coverage in the 5GHz AC band. The high directional gain concentrates RF energy across extended distances—solving the signal loss that would cripple traditional omnidirectional antennas in campus-to-campus or building-to-building links. This RocketDish form factor is part of Ubiquiti's UISP Wireless product family and integrates with compatible 5GHz radios for both access point and client-side installations.
Compatibility
The RD-5G31-AC pairs with Ubiquiti 5GHz AC radios and wireless platforms within the UISP Wireless ecosystem. Verify RF connector compatibility (N-type or equivalent) and mechanical mounting support on your chosen radio before deployment. Point-to-point topologies—whether asymmetric links (high-gain receiver paired with lower-gain transmitter) or symmetric backhaul—benefit from the narrow beamwidth and off-axis interference rejection the 31 dBi gain provides.
Installation Notes
The parabolic dish weighs 10 pounds and ships in a 19.40 × 30.00 × 12.00 inch package. Mechanical alignment is critical: the narrow beamwidth demands accurate azimuth and elevation pointing to achieve specified link performance. Standard mounting hardware and RF connectors integrate with UISP-compatible radios; verify connector polarity and torque specifications in your radio's documentation before final assembly. The AC-band operation (5GHz) reduces Wi-Fi consumer-device interference common on 2.4GHz networks, improving link stability in populated RF environments.
