UISP Wave AP – 60 GHz PtMP Access Point with Wave Technology
The UISP Wave AP is a high-capacity, 60 GHz point-to-multipoint access point powered by Ubiquiti’s Wave Technology. Delivering up to 5.4 Gbps total throughput and covering a 30° sector, it’s designed for high-speed wireless connectivity in ISP, enterprise, and campus deployments.
For resilience, it includes a 5 GHz weatherproof backup radio with throughput up to 800 Mbps, ensuring reliable service during 60 GHz interruptions. The Wave AP supports up to 31 connected clients* - including Wave Pro and Wave Long-Range models with 8 km link range, Wave Nano with 5 km range, and Wave Pico with 1.3 km range.
Featuring both a 2.5 GbE and a 10G SFP+ WAN port, the Wave AP is built for flexible, high-speed network integration. Integrated GPS and Bluetooth simplify alignment, configuration, and monitoring, while weather-resistant construction ensures durability in exposed outdoor environments.
*Requires firmware version 3.4.0 or later for full 31-client capacity.
Tech Specs
Click here for the Ubiquiti Wave AP datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | 212 x 205 x 187 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum alloy, UV stabilised polycarbonate |
| Pole Mount Diameter | 25 to 76 mm (1 to 3") on pipe outer diameter |
| Wind Loading | 98 N at 200 km/h (22 lbf at 125 mph) |
| Weatherproofing | IPX6 |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.4 GHz |
| Memory | DDR3L 512 MB |
| Networking Interface | (1) 2.5GbE RJ45 port (100/1000/2500)* (1) 10G SFP+ port (1/10) * Active only when SFP+ port is down. |
| Max. Power Consumption | 24W |
| 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, 0.65A 2.5GbE PoE adapter (Included) |
| Supported Voltage Range | 44–54V DC 22–27V DC |
| GPS | Yes |
| Button | Factory reset |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, GPS |
| 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 access point |
| Ubiquiti Specific Features | Wave technology |
| Services | UISP, ping watchdog, NTP client, SNMP |
| Tools | Antenna alignment, discovery utility, ping, trace route, speed test, cable test*, site survey* *FW version 3.3.0 and later. |
| Network | Bridge mode |
| Application Requirements | UISP: Version 1.5.7 and later |
| System | |
| Total Throughput | 5.4 Gbps |
| Supported Clients Count | 31* *FW version 3.4.0 and later. |
| Max. Range | Wave Pro: up to 8 km Wave Long-Range: up to 8 km Wave Nano: up to 5 km Wave Pico: up to 1.3 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 | 24 dBi |
| Polarization | Vertically linear |
| Beamwidth | Azimuth: 3 dB 30° Elevation: 3 dB 3° |
| Electrical Downtilt | 0° |
| 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 | 12 dBi |
| Cross-pol Isolation | 10 dB |
| Polarization | Dual-linear |
| Beamwidth | Azimuth: 3 dB 35° Elevation: 3 dB 60° |
| Electric Downtilt | 0° |
| 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 white: Ethernet traffic detected Flashing blue: SFP+ traffic detected |
| GPS | Blue: receiving at least (4) GPS satellite signal |
FAQs
Q: What is the Ubiquiti Wave-AP and what is it designed for?
A: The Wave-AP is a 60 GHz point-to-multipoint base station with 5 GHz failover, delivering fibre-like speeds up to 5.4 Gbps over wireless for WISP and enterprise backhaul.
Q: What is the maximum range of the Wave-AP?
A: The Wave-AP supports links of up to 5+ km in optimal conditions, making it suitable for long-distance wireless distribution in urban or rural environments.
Q: How does the Wave-AP handle link reliability?
A: It features a built-in 5 GHz radio as a backup to maintain connectivity during 60 GHz interference or weather-related signal loss.
Q: What are the networking and PoE specifications?
A: The unit includes a single 2.5 GbE RJ45 port and is powered via 48 V PoE, simplifying outdoor installations and reducing cable runs.
Q: Is the Wave-AP compatible with other Ubiquiti Wave devices?
A: Yes, it integrates seamlessly with Ubiquiti Wave CPEs and is managed through UISP, allowing remote configuration, monitoring, and performance optimisation.