Ubiquiti NanoBeam ac Gen2
Score: 81/100
Vonets VAP11AC
Score: 86/100Rankings
The VONETS VAP11AC delivers dual-band AC1200 performance with industrial-grade features such as TAFC and an auto-cooling fan. Despite its high wireless speeds, the lack of gigabit Ethernet and advanced QoS may bottleneck heavy traffic. Perfect for long-range, high-throughput links in industrial or outdoor surveillance deployments.
Ubiquiti's NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 combines a 19 dBi antenna with airMAX ac technology to offer up to 450 Mbps over long distances in a compact, weather-resistant package. It lacks newer Wi-Fi 6 support and may struggle in heavily obstructed environments. Suited for ISPs and enterprises needing reliable point-to-point backhaul.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Mbps | 1,200 Mbpsbest | |
2best | 1 | |
| ↓ lower better | 907.18 g | 72 gbest |
— | 300 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.5 Wbest | — |
19 dBibest | — | |
24 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11ac | 802.11ac/a/n/g/b |
Frequency Bands (GHz) | 5.150-5.875 | 2.4,5 |
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ethernet Port Speed | 1000 | 10/100Mbps |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 450 Mbps | 1200 Mbps |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Input Voltage (V) | 24 V | 5-24 V |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 907.18 g | 72 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 96.52x241.30x226.06 mm | 94x45x15 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 for its innovative all-in-one design that packs a high-gain 19 dBi antenna and airMAX ac radio into a tiny enclosure, delivering up to 450 Mbps and exceptional noise immunity in RF-dense environments. They highlight the easy alignment via a 3-axis ball joint, low 8.5 W power draw for passive PoE, and the rugged construction rated for 200 km/h winds as strong points for outdoor deployments.
The Vonets VAP11AC is a compact industrial-grade dual-band wireless bridge, repeater and router that supports simultaneous 2.4 GHz (300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (900 Mbps) operation. It features TAFC frequency-stabilization, wide-range DC power input with over-voltage and reverse-polarity protection, and an intelligent cooling fan for continuous use.
