The EP-R8 from Ubiquiti features advanced EdgeMAX routing technology, FiberProtect, powerful routing capabilities, and flexible powering options in a rugged, compact design.
Tech Specs
Click here for the Ubiquiti EdgePoint R8 datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | Without wall-mount: 326.6 x 382.7 x 88.8 mm (12.9 x 15.1 x 3.5") With wall-mount: 326.6 x 382.7 x 105.5 mm (12.9 x 15.1 x 4.2") |
| Weight | Without wall-mount: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) With wall-mount: 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) |
| Enclosure material | Diecast aluminum alloy, UV-resistant polycarbonate |
| Mount | Pole/wall mount |
| Wind loading | 153 N at 200 km/h (34 lbf at 125 mph) |
| Wind survivability | 200 km/h (125 mph) |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Dual-core 600 MHz, MIPS64 with hardware acceleration for packet processing |
| System memory | 2 GB DDR3-1600 RAM |
| Code storage | 4 GB |
| Networking interface | (1) RJ45 serial port (1) RJ45 PoE In port (6) 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports (2) 10/100/1000 RJ45/SFP combination ports |
| Power method* | (1) DC terminal block (2) RJ45 (PoE In and eth0) 54V DC, 6A input *Self-correcting polarity protection on DC terminal block only, diode red protection on all power inputs. |
| Power supply | Min. 54V / 0.8A (Excludes PoE output) |
| Passive PoE input* | (2) 54V / 1.5A, 4-Pair (+1, 2, 4, 5; -3, 6, 7, 8), passive PoE (eth0 and PoE In) *PoE In is DC only, no data. |
| Passive PoE output | (2) 54V or 24V / 1.4A, 4-pair (+1, 2, 4, 5; -3, 6, 7, 8), eth1 to eth2 (5) 24V / 0.7A, 2-pair (+4, 5; -7, 8), eth3 to eth7 |
| Power monitoring | (1) DC terminal block, input power (2) RJ45, PoE In and eth0, input power |
| Supported voltage range | 56–42V DC |
| Max. power consumption | 40W (Excludes PoE output) |
| Button | Factory reset |
| LEDs | |
| System | Power |
| Data ports | Speed/link/activity, PoE |
| SFP ports | Speed/link/activity |
| Environmental | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -40 to 65° C (-40 to 149° F) |
| Ambient operating humidity | 10 to 90% noncondensing |
| Compliance | |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| NDAA Compliant | Yes |
FAQs
Q1: What is the EP-R8 used for?
A: The EP-R8 is a WISP-grade outdoor router designed as a control point for wireless ISPs or remote network sites — combining routing, PoE power distribution and fibre backhaul in one weather-resistant unit.
Q2: What are the network ports and interface options on the EP-R8?
A: It provides 6× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet ports plus 2× combo RJ45/SFP ports (Gigabit-capable), giving flexibility for copper or fibre uplinks or mixed deployments.
Q3: What power and PoE capabilities does the EP-R8 support?
A: EP-R8 accepts 54 V DC via a terminal-block or PoE-in + eth0, and supports passive PoE-out on data ports — able to power downstream devices (like access points or radios) directly from the router, simplifying installations at remote sites.
Q4: What are its hardware core specs (CPU, memory, storage)?
A: It runs on a dual-core 600 MHz MIPS64 CPU, has 2 GB DDR3 RAM, and 4 GB onboard flash storage — enough for stable routing, VLANs, tunnelling, and other services expected in a WISP-class controller.
Q5: What physical, environmental and deployment-mounting features does EP-R8 have?
A: The EP-R8 is housed in a UV-resistant aluminum-alloy / polycarbonate enclosure, weighs ~3.4 kg, and supports pole or wall mounting. It is rated for –40 °C to +65 °C operation, making it suitable for exposed outdoor installations in diverse climates.