Ubiquiti UniFi AC‑Mesh (UAP‑AC‑M)
Ubiquiti UniFi AC‑Mesh is priced at Kes 15,000 here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Ubiquiti UniFi AC‑Mesh (UAP‑AC‑M) |
| WiFi Standard | Dual‑Band 802.11ac (WiFi 5) |
| Radios | Two radios: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz — 2×2 MIMO on each |
| Max Data Rates | • 2.4 GHz: ~ 300 Mbps • 5 GHz: ~ 867 Mbps • Combined throughput ~1.17 Gbps under ideal conditions |
| Transmit Power (Max TX) | ~ 20 dBm on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz |
| Antenna Gain | • 2.4 GHz: ~ 3 dBi • 5 GHz: ~ 4 dBi External dual‑band omni antennas (removable) |
| Ports / Interface | 1 × Gigabit RJ‑45 Ethernet port |
| Power / PoE | • Supports 802.3af Alternative A PoE • Also supports 24V passive PoE • PoE Adapter included in many “with adapter” kits — usually 24 V / 0.5 A Gigabit PoE injector |
| Max Power Consumption | ~ 8.5 W |
| Mounting | Wall mount, pole mount, fast‑mount – mounting hardware usually included |
| Dimensions & Weight | ~ 353 × 46 × 34.4 mm (~ 13.9×1.8×1.35 in); weight ~ 152 g (with antennas) |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: −30 to +70 °C; Humidity: 5‑95% non‑condensing; outdoor rated (weather resistant) |
| Security / Features | WPA / WPA2, support for multiple SSIDs, VLANs, guest isolation, managed via UniFi Controller or mobile app, guest network support |
| Concurrent Clients | > 100 clients typical; some vendors list “200+” for light usage |
“With Adapter” — What That Means
If the unit is sold with adapter, then the package includes the required PoE injector (power adapter) so you don’t have to purchase the power supply separately. Key things to check:
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The adapter will typically be 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE adapter (matching the specs) so that you have enough current at the correct voltage.
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Depending on the stock/vendor, sometimes the adapter is included only in certain bundles or “with adapter” listings. Always confirm in the product listing content that it explicitly says “PoE adapter included”.
Use‑Case & Practical Notes
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Good choice for outdoor or semi‑outdoor areas: patios, gardens, building exteriors, or where you want to extend WiFi but can’t run significant cabling. The weather resistance and pole/wall mounting help.
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If using in mesh (wireless uplink), throughput will drop compared to wired backhaul. For best speeds, always try to wire it.
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Because antennas are removable, you can upgrade or change them if needed for specific directional coverage (e.g. with external antennas).
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The external environment and interference will affect actual throughput and range: trees, walls, other APs will degrade performance.
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