The Ubiquiti Wave MLO5 is a high-performance, long-range 5 GHz Wi-Fi 7 radio for Point-to-Point (PtP) links, delivering 5+ Gbps throughput over 100+ km using Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for better stability, featuring dual 5 GHz radios, 10 GbE/SFP+ ports, and designed for demanding backhaul/ISP use with interference management and compatibility with various antennas. It's a robust, outdoor-rated device managed via the UISP platform.
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions |
249.3 x 82 x 47.6 mm (9.8 x 3.2 x 1.9") |
| Weight |
575 g (1.3 lb) |
| Enclosure material |
Aluminum alloy, UV-resistant polycarbonate |
| Mount material |
Strap: stainless metal Universal bracket: UV-resistant polycarbonate |
| Pole mount diameter |
25.4 to 50.8 mm (1 to 2") on pipe outer diameter |
| Weatherproofing |
IPX6 |
| Hardware |
| Processor |
Quad-core IPQ5322 at 1.5 GHz |
| Memory |
DDR4 1 GB |
| Networking interface |
(1) 10 GbE RJ45 port
(1) 10G SFP+ port |
| RF connectors |
(2) RP-SMA (Waterproof)
(1) GPS (Waterproof) |
| Max. power consumption |
20W |
| 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 |
54V DC, 0.56A, 10 GbE PoE adapter (Included) |
| Supported voltage range |
44–54V DC
22–27V DC |
Max. TX power*
5 GHz |
24 dBm
*Depends on regulatory region. |
MIMO
5 GHz |
(2) 2 x 2 |
| GPS |
Yes |
| Button |
(1) Factory reset |
| LEDs |
(1) Power, (1) Ethernet, (1) GPS, (4) signal |
| 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 |
PtP |
| Services |
UISP, ping watchdog, NTP client |
| Tools |
Alignment, speed test, ping, traceroute, discovery, site survey |
| Network |
Bridge mode |
| Total throughput |
5+ Gbps |
| Max. range* |
100 km
*Throughput and range values may vary depending on the environmental conditions. |
| Encryption |
WPA3-PSK (AES) |
| RF |
| Operating frequency* |
5180 – 5320, 5500 – 5700, 5745 – 5825 MHz
*Depends on regulatory region. |
| Channel bandwidth |
Radio 1: 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz
Radio 2: 20, 40, 80, 160, 240 MHz |
| Modulation |
BPSK (½), QPSK (½), QPSK (¾), 16QAM (½), 16QAM (¾), 64QAM (⅔), 64QAM (¾), 64QAM (⅚), 256QAM (¾), 256QAM (⅚), 1024QAM (¾), 1024QAM (⅚), 4096QAM (¾), 4096QAM (⅚) |
