The Ubiquiti Rocket 2AC Prism is a powerful wireless base station designed for outdoor use, providing high data throughput on the 2.4 GHz band. It is built to perform well in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless networks, delivering reliable connectivity with speeds reaching up to 330 Mbps. The device incorporates advanced radio frequency filtering technology to reduce interference, making it a strong choice for crowded wireless environments.
Key Features of Ubiquiti R2AC-PRISM
airMAX ac technology using TDMA for precise data scheduling
airPrism RF filtering to minimize signal interference
Wide 2.4 GHz frequency support with flexible channel bandwidth
Integrated airView spectrum analyzer for real-time monitoring
Supports UISP mobile app for easy device management
Real-Time Reporting
Persistent RF Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) constellation diagrams
Signal, Noise, and Interference (SNI) diagrams
Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (CINR) histograms
Spectral Analysis
airView allows you to identify noise signatures and plan your networks to minimize noise interference. airView performs the following functions:
Constantly monitors environmental noise
Collects energy data points in real-time spectral views
Helps optimize channel selection, network design, and wireless performance
airView runs in the background without disabling the wireless link, so there is no disruption to the network. In airView, there are three spectral views, each of which represents different data: waveform, waterfall, and ambient noise level. airView provides powerful spectrum analyzer functionality, eliminating the need to rent or purchase additional equipment for conducting site surveys.
airMax ac
Unlike standard WiFi protocol, Ubiquiti's Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) airMAX ac protocol allows each client to send and receive data using pre-designated time slots scheduled by an intelligent AP controller. This time slot method eliminates hidden node collisions and maximises airtime efficiency, so airMAX ac technology provides performance improvements in latency, noise immunity, scalability, and throughput compared to other outdoor systems in its class.
Intelligent QoS: Priority assigned to voice/video for seamless streaming.
Scalability: High capacity and scalability.
Long Distance: Capable of high-speed, carrier-class links
airPrism
To enhance airMAX ac performance, Ubiquiti Networks introduces our patented airPrism technology, which is featured on the Rocket 2AC Prism, model R2AC-PRISM
Improves SNR: High data rates require a high Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), which is challenging to achieve, especially in noisy, high-density areas. Integrated into Ubiquiti's custom silicon, airPrism technology creates a high SNR by isolating signals within the operating channel and rejecting interference using specialized circuitry, the High-Selectivity Receiver (HSR).
Removes Interference: Depending on the product model and operating mode, available channel widths may include 10, 20, or 40 MHz. Theoretically APs operate on different channels; however, because of the wider channel bandwidths, there can be overlap in spectrum usage. airPrism technology removes up to an additional 30+ dB of adjacent channel interference through the active filtering design, so an airMAX ac AP
with airPrism technology can provide significantly greater performance than a typical AP.
Facilitates AP Co-Location: Co-location is vital in many scenarios. For example, a WISP may have limited tower space, so it must co-locate all APs within that allotted footprint. Shielding and other means can lessen interference but may be impractical. By deploying airMAX ac APs with airPrism technology, you can co-locate APs and enhance the overall performance of your wireless network.
Superior Performance
The next-generation airMAX ac technology boosts the advantages of our proprietary TDMA protocol. Ubiquiti's airMAX engine with custom IC dramatically improves TDMA latency and network scalability. The custom silicon provides hardware acceleration capabilities to the airMAX scheduler, to support the high data rates and dense modulation used in airMAX ac technology.
Performance and Design
The Rocket 2AC Prism uses a die-cast aluminum enclosure with a durable powder coating, ensuring it can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Its compact size and lightweight design make installation straightforward. Equipped with two waterproof RP-SMA connectors and a GPS antenna, the device supports precise synchronization for network scalability.
Technical Specifications
This model includes a gigabit Ethernet port and is powered via a 24V PoE adapter. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 70°C, suitable for various climates. The device consumes a maximum of 9.5W and features ESD protection to maintain long-term reliability in demanding environments.
Throughput Breakthrough
airMAX ac supports high data rates, which require dense modulation: 256QAM - a significant increase from 64QAM, which is used in airMAX. With their use of proprietary airMAX ac technology, airMAX ac products supports up to 330+ Mbps (maximum 40 MHz channel width) real TCP/IP throughput - up to triple the throughput of standard airMAX products.