Ubiquiti Wave Long-Range
The Wave Long Range is a versatile 60GHz PtMP client device. It offers a 5GHz backup and an impressive 8 km range, making it great for ISPs. With compact design, built-in GPS and Bluetooth, and gigabit LAN port with PoE support, it's easy to set up with the UISP app. Operating in the 60GHz spectrum, it has channel widths of 1080 and 2160 MHz and a max bandwidth of 2 Gbps.
Tech Specs
Click here for the Ubiquiti Wave Long-Range datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | Ø424.4 x 166.2 mm (Ø16.7 x 6.5") |
| Weight | Without mount: 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) With mount: 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) |
| Enclosure material | UV stabilized plastic |
| Mount material | Stainless steel |
| Pole mount diameter | 25 to 76.2 mm (1 to 3") on pipe outer diameter |
| Wind loading | 286 N at 200 km/h (64.3 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 | 20W |
| Power method | Passive PoE 4-pairs (1, 2+; 3, 6-) Passive PoE 2-pairs (4, 5+; 7, 8-), for 44–54V DC only |
| Power supply | 48V DC, 0.65A gigabit PoE adapter (Included) Can be powered by a UISP Router or UISP Switch |
| Supported voltage range | 44–54V DC 22–27V DC |
| GPS | Yes |
| Button | Factory reset |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, GPS, 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* *FW version 3.2.0 and later. |
| 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: Version 1.4.5 and later |
| System | |
| Total throughput | 2 Gbps |
| Max. range | 8+ km |
| 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 | 46 dBi |
| Polarization | Vertically linear |
| Beamwidth | Azimuth: 3 dB 1° Elevation: 3 dB 1° |
| Back-Up RF | |
| WiFi standard | 802.11ax (WiFi 6) |
| Operating frequency* | US/CA: U-NII-1 5150 - 5250 MHz U-NII-2A 5250 - 5350 MHz U-NII-2C 5470 - 5725 MHz U-NII-3 5725 - 5850 MHz Worldwide: 5150 - 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 | 22 dBi |
| Polarization | Dual-linear |
| Beamwidth | Azimuth: 3 dB 8° Elevation: 3 dB 8° |
| Cross-pol isolation | 20 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 |
| GPS | Blue: receiving at least (4) GPS satellite signal |
| Links | White: 5GHz link Blue: 60GHz link |
FAQs
Q1: What is the Ubiquiti Wave‑LR used for?
A1: The Wave‑LR (Wave Long‑Range) is a high-speed 60 GHz point-to-multipoint (PtMP) radio station, designed for long-distance wireless links with integrated backup features to maintain connectivity.
Q2: What throughput and range does the Wave‑LR support?
A2: It supports up to 2 Gbps aggregate throughput (1 Gbps in each direction) and has a maximum line-of-sight range of approximately 8 km.
Q3: Does Wave‑LR have a backup radio?
A3: Yes — it includes a 5 GHz backup radio to maintain connectivity if the primary 60 GHz link experiences interference or outage.
Q4: What are the key hardware specifications of Wave‑LR?
A4: Core specs include:
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Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1 GHz
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512 MB DDR3L memory
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One Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
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Max power consumption around 20 W
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Dimensions approx Ø424.4 × 166.2 mm
Q5: What features help with alignment and deployment of Wave‑LR?
A5: Wave‑LR includes built-in GPS for synchronization, a precision mounting bracket for alignment, and support for network management software to assist in link planning and monitoring.