Ubiquiti UAP-AC-SHD 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point with Security Radio
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The Ubiquiti UAP-AC-SHD is a high-performance 802.11ac Wave 2 access point engineered for secure, high-density wireless environments. Designed to provide maximum wireless awareness and security, this flagship UniFi model features a dedicated security radio that provides persistent threat management, acting as a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) and Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS).
Advanced Security and Monitoring
Unlike standard access points, the UAP-AC-SHD includes a dedicated dual-band radio that constantly monitors the RF environment. This allows for real-time spectral analysis and airtime utilisation monitoring without impacting client performance. This persistent scanning helps identify potential malicious activity and rogue access points, ensuring your network remains secure and optimised in challenging environments such as banks, hospitals, or large venues.
High-Density Performance
Utilising 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, the UAP-AC-SHD supports simultaneous 4x4 MU-MIMO, allowing it to communicate with multiple clients at once to significantly increase multi-user throughput. With a combined dual-band data rate of up to 2.5 Gbps (1.733 Gbps on 5 GHz and 800 Mbps on 2.4 GHz), it is capable of supporting over 500 concurrent clients while maintaining low latency and high uptime.
Key Features and Specifications
- Dedicated Security Radio: Constant spectral monitoring and threat detection for a secure RF environment.
- 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO: 4x4 spatial streams to optimise performance for modern client devices.
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet: Includes a secondary port for bridging and convenient 802.3at PoE+ power compatibility.
- Real-Time Analytics: Visibility into airtime efficiency and interference with airView and airTime tools.
- Versatile Installation: Sleek industrial design suitable for indoor or protected outdoor ceiling and wall mounting.
- UniFi Controller Integration: Centralised management for configuration, mapping, and advanced security options.
The UAP-AC-SHD represents the pinnacle of wireless network security and performance, offering enterprise-grade scalability and refined industrial design for deployments that demand the highest levels of safety and efficiency.
- UniFi is the revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, and a central management controller. UniFi 802.11AC Dual Radio Access Points (APs) have a refined industrial design and can be easily installed using the included mounting hardware. Easily accessible through any standard web browser, the UniFi Controller software is a powerful software engine ideal for high-density client deployments requiring low latency and high uptime performance. Use the UniFi Controller software to quickly configure and administer an enterprise Wi-Fi network – no special training required. RF map and performance features, real-time status, automatic UAP device detection, and advanced security options are all seamlessly integrated. The Ubiquiti UAP-AC-SHD UniFi AP may be installed outdoors under an eave or other protected location. Do not install the UniFi AP in an open environment. The mounting location should be at least 60 cm (2 ft) from the edge of the eave or ceiling and the cable feed must be pointed downwards when wall-mounted. Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all outdoor wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE. We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable The dedicated security radio allows the UniFi SHD AP to scan for security threats, such as malicious frames and rogue access points, while maintaining throughput for client devices. At the same time, UniFi, in conjunction with the UniFi SHD AP, analyses and displays the wireless spectrum and airtime utilisation to allow the network admin to have unprecedented real-time visibility into the spectral and protocol usage in the network. For help deciding which Ubiquiti Access Point is suitable for you, check out our guide here, and for more information about setting up your Access Point, read our FAQ!
