Ubiquiti UISP Wave Pico
UISP Wave Pico – Compact 60 GHz PtMP Station with Wave Technology
The UISP Wave Pico is a lightweight, compact 60 GHz point-to-multipoint station powered by Ubiquiti’s Wave Technology. Delivering up to 2 Gbps total throughput, it’s designed to extend high-speed wireless connectivity in ISP and enterprise deployments where size, cost-efficiency, and performance matter.
Offering a maximum link range of 1.3 km with a UISP Wave AP and 0.9 km with a Wave AP Micro, the Wave Pico provides reliable coverage for short- to mid-range deployments. It also includes a weatherproof 5 GHz backup radio with throughput up to 800 Mbps, ensuring service continuity during 60 GHz interruptions.
Equipped with a single GbE RJ45 port for connectivity and integrated Bluetooth for simple setup, the Wave Pico offers quick installation and centralised management within UISP. Its compact, durable design makes it ideal for extending wireless networks in residential, urban, and campus environments.
Tech Specs
View the Ubiquiti UISP Wave Pico datasheet here.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | Ø152.1 x 55.8 mm (Ø6 x 2.2") |
| Weight | Without mount: 347 g (12.2 oz) With mount: 409 g (14.4 oz) |
| Enclosure Material | UV stabilized polycarbonate |
| Mount Material | UV stabilized polycarbonate |
| Pole Mount Diameter | 20 to 53.1 mm (0.8 to 2.1") on pipe outer diameter |
| Wind Loading | 31.3 N at 200 km/h (7 lbf at 125 mph) |
| Weatherproofing | IPX6 |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 at 1 GHz |
| Memory | DDR3L 512 MB |
| Networking Interface | (1) GbE RJ45 port |
| Max. Power Consumption | 10W |
| Power Method | Passive PoE 4-pairs (1, 2+; 3, 6-) (4, 5+; 7, 8 -) Passive PoE 2-pairs (4, 5+; 7, 8 -), for 44–54V DC only |
| Power Supply | 48V DC, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter (Included) Can be powered by a UISP Router or UISP Switch |
| Supported Voltage Range | 44–54V DC 22–27V DC |
| GPS | No |
| Button | Factory reset |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, link |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -40 to 60° C (-40 to 140° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| Certifications | FCC, IC, CE |
| NDAA Compliant | Yes |
| Software | |
| Operating Mode | PtMP station, PtP |
| Ubiquiti Specific Features | Wave AI, discovery protocol |
| Services | UISP, ping watchdog, NTP client, SNMP |
| Tools | Antenna alignment, discovery utility, ping, trace route, speed test, cable test*, site survey*, traffic shaping** *FW version 3.3.0 and later. **FW version 3.4.0 and later. |
| Network | Bridge/Router* mode *Router is available in PtMP station mode only. |
| Application Requirements | UISP web: Version 2.4.61 and later UISP mobile iOS™: Version 2.32.0 and later UISP mobile Android™: Version 2.31.9 and later |
| System | |
| Total Throughput | 2 Gbps |
| Max. Range | Up to 1.3 km (Wave AP) Up to 0.9 km (Wave AP Micro) |
| Encryption | WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| RF | |
| Operating Frequency* | 57–71 GHz *Depends on regulatory region. |
| Channel Bandwidth | 2160, 1080, 540* MHz *FW version 3.3.0 and later. |
| Operating Channels* | 58320, 59400, 60480, 61560, 62640, 63720, 64800, 65880, 66960, 68040, 69120, 70200 MHz *Depends on regulatory region. |
| Modulation | 16QAM, QPSK |
| Antenna Gain | 27.7 dBi |
| Polarization | Vertically linear |
| Beamwidth | Azimuth: 3 dB 6° Elevation: 3 dB 6° |
| Back-Up RF | |
| WiFi Standard | 802.11ax (WiFi 6) |
| Operating Frequency* | US/CA Worldwide U-NII-1 5150 - 5250 MHz U-NII-2A 5250 - 5350 MHz U-NII-2C 5470 - 5725 MHz U-NII-3 5725 - 5850 MHz 5180 - 5875 MHz *Depends on regulatory region. |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20, 40, 80 MHz |
| Modulation | BPSK (1⁄2), QPSK (1⁄2), QPSK (3⁄4), 16QAM (1⁄2), 16QAM (3⁄4), 64QAM (2⁄3), 64QAM (3⁄4), 64QAM (5⁄6), 256QAM (3⁄4), 256QAM (5⁄6), 1024QAM (3⁄4), 1024QAM (5⁄6) |
| Antenna Gain | 9 dBi |
| Polarization | Dual-linear |
| Beamwidth | Azimuth: 3 dB 50° Elevation: 3 dB 50° |
| Cross-Pol Isolation | 15 dB |
| LEDs | |
| Power | Flashing white: bootup in progress White: not connected to UISP application Blue: connected to UISP application Flashing blue: locate in progress Blue/white: firmware upgrade in progress |
| Ethernet | Flashing blue: Ethernet traffic detected |
| Links | White: 5 GHz link Blue: 60 GHz link |
FAQs
Q: What is the Ubiquiti Wave-Pico?
A: The Wave-Pico is a lightweight, compact 60 GHz Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) station powered by Wave Technology. It offers a maximum throughput of 2 Gbps (1 Gbps duplex) and features a 5 GHz weatherproof backup radio with up to 800 Mbps throughput. Designed for high-speed outdoor connectivity, it connects to Ubiquiti's Wave AP and Wave AP Micro access points.
Q: What are the key specifications of the Wave-Pico?
A: Key specifications include:
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Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1 GHz
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Memory: 512 MB DDR3L
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Networking Interface: 1 x GbE RJ45 port
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Max. Throughput: 2 Gbps (1 Gbps duplex)
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Backup Radio: 5 GHz weatherproof, up to 800 Mbps
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Antenna Gain: 27.7 dBi
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Beamwidth: Azimuth and Elevation 3 dB 6°
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Power Consumption: Max. 10W
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Power Method: Passive PoE (44–54V DC)
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Operating Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
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Weatherproofing: IPX6
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Mounting: Pole mount (diameter 20 to 53.1 mm)
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Weight: 347 g (without mount), 409 g (with mount)
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Dimensions: Ø152.1 x 55.8 mm
Q: What is the maximum link range of the Wave-Pico?
A: The Wave-Pico offers a maximum link range of up to 1.3 km when connected to a Wave AP and up to 0.9 km when connected to a Wave AP Micro, depending on environmental conditions.
Q: What backup connectivity options does the Wave-Pico provide?
A: The Wave-Pico is equipped with a 5 GHz weatherproof backup radio that ensures uninterrupted connectivity in adverse weather conditions, with a maximum throughput of 800 Mbps.
Q: How is the Wave-Pico powered?
A: The Wave-Pico is powered via Passive PoE with a supported voltage range of 44–54V DC. It includes a 48V DC, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter and can also be powered by a UISP Router or UISP Switch.