AX51
AX51 Anywhere Network Node
Single-radio outdoor node with a built-in directional antenna, for cost-efficient point-to-point links.

Overview
The AX51 is an industrial-grade, single-radio unit designed for last-mile extension and cost-efficient point-to-point deployments. It can also work with dual-radio nodes as part of a multi-hop daisy chain or a fail-safe mesh network.
- 1,201 Mbps data rate
- Built-in 17 dBi directional antenna
- Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
- Dual 2.5GE interfaces
- IP67, with 2 kV surge protection
- Operating temperature of -35°C to 60°C
Specifications
| Operating frequency | 5.150 to 5.350 GHz; 5.470 to 5.850 GHz (varies by country or region) |
|---|---|
| Modulation | OFDM up to 1024QAM |
| Spatial streams | 2×2 MIMO |
| Channel bandwidth | 20/40/80 MHz |
| Data rate per radio | 287 Mbps (20 MHz); 574 Mbps (40 MHz); 1,201 Mbps (80 MHz) |
| Transmit power | 25 dBm (max, varies by country or region) |
| Installation tools | Spectrum scan, antenna alignment |
| Antennas | Built-in 5 GHz, 17 dBi |
| Topologies | Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, daisy-chain and ring |
| Redundancy | Flow-based routing, multiple drop-off points, bonded link |
| Mobility | Mobile mode and static mode |
| Security | AES-128 link encryption; AES-256 end-to-end encryption |
| Management | Anywhere Node Manager (A-NM) for A-OS |
| Radios | 1 × 5 GHz |
| Network interface | 1 × 2.5GE with PoE input (802.3at); 1 × 2.5GE |
| Power | 802.3at PoE injector or DC 48-56 V/1 A; 12 W max |
| Dimensions | 242.6 × 219.2 × 77.2 mm (without mounting) |
| Weight | 1.885 kg (net, without mounting) |
| Environmental | IP67; -35°C to 60°C operating; 5% to 95% humidity, non-condensing; 256 km/h wind loading (max) |
| Certification | FCC, CE, RCM, OFCA |
| Warranty | First-year free limited hardware warranty and firmware upgrade. Extended warranties of 1, 3 or 5 years are available under specific purchase terms. |
| Part number | GE.AP-AX51-00 |
Specifications can change without notice. Operating frequency, transmit power and channel bandwidth vary by country or region. See the datasheet for full details.
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