DATASHEET802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi MeshPointThe Fastest Way to Extend Wi-Fi Coverage and Increase Throughput802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4 MU-MIMO TechnologyAutomatically Discovered for Adoption by UniFi Network ControllerModel: UAP-BeaconHD The Easiest Way to Extend Wi-Fi Model: UAP-BeaconHD The UniFi AP Beacon HD is the fastest way to extend Wi-Fi coverage and increase throughput in your home or office. It uses full 4x4 MU-MIMO capabilities to deliver true 300+Mbps performance over a wireless meshhop. The UniFi AP Beacon HD works with any nearby UniFi AP or UniFi Dream Machine (UDM) and is automatically discovered for adoption by the UniFi Controller. After adoption, enhanced performance is immediately available. Sleek and stylish, the UniFi AP Beacon HD fits a standard US AC wall outlet to blend into any environment. No Wi-Fi 1x1 2x2 Application Diagram with the UDM Only Limited Wi-Fi No Wi-Fi Internet Client devices connect to the UDM, unless they are out of range. Application Diagram with the UDM and UniFi AP Beacon HD Wall Outlet 1x1 2x2 Mesh Uplink VHT80, 4x4 1732 Mbps Internet Client devices connect to the UDM or UniFi AP Beacon HD. The UniFi AP Beacon HD has a mesh uplink to the UDM. 1x1 2x2 1x1 2x2 2 DATASHEET High-Capacity Mesh Uplinks The UniFi AP Beacon HD creates a bi-directional, high-capacity, 4x4 MU-MIMO mesh uplink to a nearby UniFi AP and provides improved radio data rates and faster network connections to nearby Wi-Fi devices. Compared to a standard Wi-Fi device, the UniFi AP Beacon HD's uplink results in a Wi-Fi coverage range that is more than 4x larger in openspace. Its combination of a powerful uplink and enhanced signal levels for Wi-Fi devices saves airtime and increases channel efficiency. The UniFi AP Beacon HD is a meshpoint designed for use with any UniFi AP* supporting mesh uplinks, including the UDM. We recommend you use a maximum of two UniFi AP Beacon HD devices with one AP, but there is no specific upper limit. The UniFi AP Beacon HD creates another AP on the same channel that behaves like any other Wi-Fi AP, offering a performance boost for devices further away from the main AP. While coverage-focused deployments may benefit the most from more UniFi AP Beacon HD devices, networks with the greatest capacity requirements may benefit from using additional APs instead of UniFi AP Beacon HD devices.
* 5 GHz required. 5 GHz Mesh Uplink Performance 520 390 195 130 Data Rate (Mbps) Phone/Laptop 2x2 VHT80 4x4 VHT80 UAP-BeaconHD 1732 1732 1300 1040 The 5 GHz 4x4 mesh uplink to the host AP in this case, the UDM uses two 4x4 radios and higher power than a phone or laptop. The mesh uplink uses high data rates that allow quick transmissions and minimize airtime usage. Data Rate (Mbps) 3 DATASHEET Practical Performance Boost Low signal levels and the resulting low data rates dramatically reduce Wi-Fi channel capacity. The UniFi AP Beacon HD provides a quick way to enhance Wi-Fi performance at home and in the office. Home use requires extremely high throughput (4x4MIMO streams) for video streaming; low-latency gaming; and local video, photo, and file transfers. The UniFi AP Beacon HD delivers this with improved signal levels, higher data rates, and more spectrum with supported DFS channels. The UniFi AP Beacon HD is also ideal for enterprise use: it fits into high-density remote corporate offices, retail stores, warehouses, and hospitality locales. Adding Wi-Fi coverage has never been easier: just plug the UniFi AP Beacon HD into a wall outlet in an area with low signal levels and adopt it with a single click in the UniFi Network Controller. Eliminates Deadspots UDM on Floor 1, UniFi AP Beacon HD on Floor 3 The signal strength heatmaps depict wireless performance in a three-story townhouse. A UniFi Dream Machine, model UDM, is on the first floor. The heatmap showing the UniFi AP Beacon HD illustrates the impact of adding it to the third floor. It increases signal strength levels and eliminates deadspots on the upper floors. When all client devices on the third floor connect only to the UDM on the first floor, there are low signal strength levels and even deadspots on the upper floors. When signal strength levels increase, client devices can use higher data rates, leading to improved throughput numbers, an increase in overall channel capacity, and a more satisfying user experience. Wireless Performance without UniFi AP Beacon HD Wireless Performance with UniFi AP Beacon HD dBm
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-70 Floor 3 Heatmap (UDM on Floor 1) Floor 3 Heatmap (UniFi AP Beacon HD on Floor 3) 4 DATASHEET 802.11ac Technology Initial 802.11ac Wave 1 SU-MIMO (Single-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows an earlier-generation AP, such as the UniFi AC Pro AP, to communicate with only one client at atime. 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology allows a Wave 2 AP, such as the UAP-BeaconHD, to communicate with multiple clients at the same time significantly increasing multi-user throughput and overall user experience. The following describes a 4-client scenario:
MU-MIMO Assuming the same conditions, a Wave 2 AP provides up to 75% improvement1 overall over a Wave1 AP. This improvement increases wireless performance and/or serves more clients at the same performance level. 4x4 Spatial Streams At any single time, a Wave 2 AP can communicate with the following MU-MIMO clients:
four 1x1 clients two 2x2 clients one 2x2 client and two 1x1 clients one 3x3 client and one 1x1 client A 4x4 Wave 2 AP delivers up to 33% greater performance1 than a Wave 1 AP that is 3x3 in both radio bands. 1 Actual performance values may vary depending on environmental and installation conditions. Model Summary UAP-BeaconHD Environment Indoor Simultaneous Dual-Band 2.4 GHz Radio Rate 300 Mbps 2.4 GHz MIMO 2x2 (20/40 MHz) 5 GHz Radio Rate 1733 Mbps 5 GHz MU-MIMO 4x4 (20/40/80 MHz) DFS Certification Supported APs Dual-Band UniFi APs2 UWB-XG 2 Except UAP-AC. 802.11ac Wave 1 SU-MIMO SU-MIMO: A Wave 1 AP communicates with one client at atime. 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO MU-MIMO with 1x1 clients: The UniFi AP Beacon HD communicates with four 1x1 clients at a time. MU-MIMO with 2x2 and 1x1 clients: The UniFi AP Beacon HD communicates with one 2x2 client and two 1x1 clients at a time. MU-MIMO with 3x3 and 1x1 clients: The UniFi AP Beacon HD communicates with one 3x3 client and one 1x1 client at atime. 5 DATASHEET Scalable UniFi Network Controller Management Capabilities The UniFi Network Controller can provision UniFi devices, map out networks, and quickly manage system traffic. Important network details are logically organized for a simplified, yet powerful,interface. Network Overview From a single pane of glass, view network topology and configuration, real-time statistics, and debugging metrics. Monitor your networks vitals and make on-the-fly adjustments as needed. Deep Packet Inspection Ubiquitis proprietary Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine includes the latest application identification signatures to track which applications (and IP addresses) are using the most bandwidth. Detailed Analytics The UniFi Network Controller provides configurable reporting and analytics to manage large user populations and expedite troubleshooting. Advanced search and sorting capabilities make network management more efficient. Multi-Site Management A single controller running in the cloud can manage multiple sites: multiple, distributed deployments and multi-tenancy for managed service providers. Each site is logically separated and has its own configuration, maps, statistics, guest portal, and administratoraccounts. RF Environment Detect and troubleshoot nearby interference, analyze radio frequencies, and choose optimal AP placement. The auto-optimize feature configures the UniFi AP Beacon HD with best practice settings, and the included radio AI capability optimizes channel selection using a genetic algorithm. Advanced RF Performance RF performance and configuration features include spectral analysis, airtime fairness, band steering, and cell-size tuning. LAN/WLAN Groups Create multiple LAN and WLAN groups and assign them to the respective UniFi devices and VLANtags. Predictive Maps Upload a map or use Google Maps to represent the areas where your UniFi devices are located. Use the predictive map feature* to get a preview of coverage, and to help you avoid deadspots. Wireless Uplink Wireless Uplink functionality enables wireless connectivity between APs for extended range, wireless adoption of APs in their default state, and real-time changes to network topology. Guest Portal/Hotspot Configure custom settings, including authentication, Hotspot setup, and the option to use your own external portal server.
* version 5.6 or higher 6 DATASHEET UAP-BeaconHD 169.7 x 112.15 x 32.2 mm (6.68 x 4.42 x 1.27") Networking Interface Dimensions Weight Buttons LED Processor System Memory Maximum Power Consumption Power Method Power Supply Power Save Beamforming Operating Frequency TX Power* (EIRP) 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Wi-Fi Standards Wireless Security BSSID Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Certifications Supported Voltage Range 100 - 240VAC, 0.3A Max., 50/60 Hz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ac-wave2 WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES), 802.11w/PMF
* Including antenna gain. Maximum TX power level may be limited by user's country-specific regulations. Antenna Gain of 4 Single-Polarity Antennas
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(2) Single-Band 2.4 GHz 5 dBi 5 GHz 6 dBi 5 GHz 6 dBi 260 g (9.17 oz) Wi-Fi Reset System Status 880 MHz MIPS 1004KEc 128 MB SDRAM 11.5W AC AC Supported Supported 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 24.8 dBm 30 dBm Up to 8 per Radio
-10 to 60 C (14 to 140 F) 5 to 95% Noncondensing FCC, IC 7 SPECIFICATIONS VLAN Advanced QoS Guest Traffic Isolation WMM Standard 802.11a 802.11n 802.11b 802.11g Advanced Traffic Management 802.1Q Per-User Rate Limiting Supported Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background Supported Data Rates (Mbps) Data Rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS15, HT 20/40) 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11ac Wave 2 6.5 Mbps to 1.7 Gbps (MCS0 - MCS9 NSS1/2/3/4, VHT 20/40/80) Specifications are subject to change. Ubiquiti products are sold with a limited warranty described at: ui.com/support/warranty The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions. 2019 Ubiquiti Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, and UniFi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android, Google, Google Play, the Google Play logo and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respectiveowners. JL111919 SPECIFICATIONS