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Ubiquity AC Series Worth The Extra $$$$ ? Same Reliability?

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keith maxwell
Nov 21, 2016
Northeast Remote Surveillance and alarm, LLC

I have been using Rocket M5 series stuff with nanostation m5 forever, zero problems with 99% up time. Almost zero failures with the exception of lightning strikes for more than 6 years.

I found a cure for lightning as well unless it is a direct hit.

I notice the AC series with a little higher price point. Can anyone give me a valid reason why I need to spend my clients money to use the AC.

The Light Beam AC with its slim compact sector design with integrated radio is what caught my attention.

Thank You

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Jon Dillabaugh
Nov 21, 2016
Pro Focus LLC

Only if you need the additional bandwidth from AC.

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Samuel Rodgers
Nov 21, 2016

I think the only difference is the ACs are rated for more bandwidth....about 450 mbs. you'll need gigabit ports to take advantage of it as well

I find our bandwidth from cameras doesn't exceed about 5-7 mbps and is typically much lower so haven't had a need yet

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Jon Dillabaugh
Nov 21, 2016
Pro Focus LLC

If you only have one camera on a link, of course the additional bandwidth will not likely help. But if you have many more, say 20 cameras, it very well could make or break your link.

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Michael Miller
Nov 21, 2016

I like the new NanoBeam AC design better than the old M5 series. Smaller and easier to mount. No issues with them either.

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keith maxwell
Nov 21, 2016
Northeast Remote Surveillance and alarm, LLC

Thank you. Now that I look again pricing is actually less on the integrated radio sector and the price on the nano beams is very close as well.

Thank you for the input.

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