The Ubiquiti airMAX PowerBeam M5 400 (PBE-M5-400) is a high-performance airMAX bridge designed to deliver maximum network throughput and superior noise immunity for outdoor long-distance connections. Featuring an integrated dish reflector design and advanced proprietary protocol, this device ensures reliable wireless backhaul performance.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ubiquiti Networks
- Product Code / SKU: PBE-M5-400
- Product Type: High-Performance airMAX Bridge / Outdoor CPE
- Dimensions: 420 x 420 x 275 mm
- Weight: 1.8 kg
- Networking Interface: 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
- Processor Specs: Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 560 MHz
- Memory Information: 64MB DDR2, 8MB Flash
- Operating Frequency: 5170 – 5875 MHz (Worldwide) / 5725 – 5850 MHz (US)
- Antenna Gain: 25 dBi
- Max. Power Consumption: 8W
- Power Supply: 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
- Power Method: Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
- Wind Survivability: 200 km/h
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 70° C
Key Features
- Uniform Beamwidth and Noise Immunity: The PowerBeam directs RF energy in a tighter beamwidth, spatially filtering out or blocking noise to improve performance in high-interference environments.
- Integrated InnerFeed Technology: Ubiquiti’s InnerFeed technology integrates the radio into the feedhorn of the antenna, completely eliminating cable losses and boosting efficiency.
- High-Speed Performance: Powered by a 560 MHz processor and equipped with a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, it achieves high-throughput, carrier-class links over long distances.
- Innovative Mechanical Design: Offers quick, tool-free assembly for the dish and housing, along with a built-in mechanical tilt supporting up to 20 degrees of uptilt and downtilt.
- Advanced Software Technology: Runs on airOS with built-in airView spectrum analyzer capabilities, allowing operators to identify noise signatures and optimize network efficiency.





