Mimosa C5X Modular CPE — Buy in Lebanon
Mimosa C5X: The Modular CPE That Adapts to Every Lebanese WISP Deployment
The Mimosa C5X is a 5 GHz client premise equipment (CPE) radio built around a modular, twist-on antenna system. The radio base unit ships with an 8 dBi integrated antenna and accepts Mimosa's N5-X series twist-on antennas — 12, 16, 20, or 25 dBi — without tools, cables, or RF connectors. This means a single SKU covers subscriber installs from 1 km apartment-to-tower links in Beirut to 15 km line-of-sight links across the Bekaa Valley. The installer picks the antenna gain at the job site, twists it on, and aligns.
The C5X delivers up to 700 Mbps in PTP mode and 500 Mbps in PTMP mode, operates from 4.9 to 6.4 GHz, and features a die-cast aluminum IP67 enclosure built for Lebanon's Mediterranean climate — summer heat, coastal humidity, and winter rain.
HI-GAIN stocks the Mimosa C5X and all N5-X antenna options at our Dora, Beirut warehouse. Call +961 3 337 666 for pricing and availability.
C5X Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Mimosa C5X |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 4,900–6,400 MHz |
| MIMO Configuration | 2x2:2 MIMO OFDM |
| Max Throughput (PTP) | 700 Mbps IP (866 Mbps PHY) |
| Max Throughput (PTMP) | 500 Mbps IP (866 Mbps PHY) |
| Modulation | Up to 256 QAM |
| Channel Widths | 20 / 40 / 80 MHz (tunable to 5 MHz increments for SRS) |
| Integrated Antenna Gain | 8 dBi (dual-slant 45°) |
| N5-X Twist-On Options | 12 dBi horn, 16 dBi horn, 20 dBi dish, 25 dBi dish |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit RJ45 |
| Enclosure | Die-cast aluminum, IP67 |
| Management | Mimosa Cloud + local web UI |
The Modular Antenna Advantage
Traditional CPE radios lock you into one antenna gain at purchase. Buy a 23 dBi unit, and every install uses 23 dBi — overkill for a 500-meter link, insufficient for a 12 km link. The C5X eliminates this problem.
How N5-X Twist-On Antennas Work
The C5X radio has a machined mounting interface on its face. Mimosa N5-X antennas attach directly to this interface by twisting clockwise — no cables, no connectors, no RF pigtails. The connection is mechanical and electrical: the antenna's feed aligns with the radio's feed horns, creating a lossless RF path. No connector loss, no weatherproofing tape on SMA joints, no cable degradation over time.
Antenna Selection Guide for Lebanon
| Antenna | Gain | Type | Ideal Range | Lebanon Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in | 8 dBi | Patch | 0.5–2 km | Dense urban Beirut, building-to-tower |
| N5-X12 | 12 dBi | Horn | 1–4 km | Suburban Jounieh, Byblos neighborhoods |
| N5-X16 | 16 dBi | Horn | 3–7 km | Mount Lebanon hillside to valley tower |
| N5-X25 | 25 dBi | Dish | 7–15 km | Bekaa Valley long-range, Tripoli outskirts |
A Lebanese WISP operator stocks C5X radio units and a selection of N5-X antennas in the truck. The installer assesses the site, picks the right antenna, and completes the install. No pre-ordering specific SKUs per customer, no returning oversized dishes for short-range jobs.
Mimosa C5X vs C5C vs C5: Three CPE Options Compared
Mimosa offers three 5 GHz CPE radios. Each serves a different deployment model.
| Feature | C5X | C5C | C5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna System | Modular twist-on (N5-X) | Connectorized (2x RP-SMA) | Fixed integrated 20 dBi dish |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO |
| Max Throughput (PTP) | 700 Mbps | 700 Mbps | 500+ Mbps |
| Max Throughput (PTMP) | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 500+ Mbps |
| Frequency Range | 4,900–6,400 MHz | PTMP: 4,900–6,200 MHz; PTP: 4,900–6,400 MHz | 4,900–6,200 MHz |
| Max TX Power | 27 dBm | 27 dBm | 27 dBm |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP55 | IP67 |
| Best For | Versatile fleet — one SKU, multiple antenna gains | Custom antenna pairing, vegetation penetration | Fixed 20 dBi installs, drop-in WiFi bridging |
C5X: Best for WISP Fleet Standardization
The C5X is the right choice for Lebanese WISPs that want to standardize on one CPE radio across all subscriber installs. Stock one SKU, carry a set of N5-X antennas, and handle any distance from 500 meters to 15 km. The IP67 die-cast aluminum enclosure outperforms the C5C's IP55 rating in Lebanon's coastal environments.
C5C: Best for Maximum Antenna Flexibility
The C5C accepts any antenna via dual RP-SMA connectors. Use it when you need a specific third-party antenna not available in the N5-X series, or when pairing with a sector for vegetation-heavy NLOS scenarios common in the Chouf Mountains and northern Lebanon. Its PTP throughput matches the C5X at 700 Mbps.
C5: Fixed 20 dBi for Standard Installs
The Mimosa C5 has a permanently integrated 20 dBi dish. It delivers 500+ Mbps and reaches access points up to 10 km away. No antenna decisions, no extras to buy — but no flexibility either. Best suited for deployments where every subscriber is at a similar distance (5–10 km) from the tower.
Mimosa C5X vs Ubiquiti LiteBeam AC vs MikroTik SXT SQ 5 ax
Lebanese WISPs often compare Mimosa CPE against Ubiquiti and MikroTik alternatives. Here is how the C5X stacks up against the two most common competitors.
| Feature | Mimosa C5X | Ubiquiti LiteBeam AC Gen2 | MikroTik SXT SQ 5 ax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Throughput | 700 Mbps PTP / 500 Mbps PTMP | 450+ Mbps | WiFi 6 (802.11ax), throughput TBD |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Antenna Gain | 8 dBi (modular: up to 25 dBi) | 23 dBi (fixed) | 16 dBi (fixed) |
| Frequency Range | 4,900–6,400 MHz | 5 GHz (UNII bands) | 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Not rated (outdoor design) | IP54 |
| Antenna Flexibility | 5 twist-on options (8–25 dBi) | None (fixed dish) | None (fixed panel) |
| Routing Capabilities | Bridge mode | Bridge mode | Full RouterOS (firewall, queues, VPN) |
| Cloud Management | Mimosa Cloud | UISP | MikroTik Dude (separate) |
C5X vs LiteBeam AC Gen2
The Ubiquiti LiteBeam AC Gen2 is a fixed 23 dBi CPE delivering 450+ Mbps. It excels at one thing: medium-range links (5–15 km) where 23 dBi is the right gain. It costs less than a C5X plus an N5-X25 dish, making it the budget choice for a WISP with uniform link distances. Read our LiteBeam AC guide for Lebanon for details.
The C5X wins on throughput (700 Mbps vs 450 Mbps), antenna flexibility (five gain options vs one), IP67 weather protection, and extended frequency range (4.9–6.4 GHz). For WISPs serving mixed distances across Lebanon's varied terrain, the C5X's modular system reduces SKU count and inventory complexity.
C5X vs MikroTik SXT SQ 5 ax
The MikroTik SXT SQ 5 ax brings WiFi 6 (802.11ax) to a compact 16 dBi panel CPE running full RouterOS. Its strength is RouterOS — firewall rules, queues, VPN, and scripting at the subscriber edge. For WISPs that need per-subscriber traffic management at the CPE level, the SXT provides capabilities no Mimosa or Ubiquiti CPE can match. Its 16 dBi fixed antenna is suited for 3–10 km links.
The C5X wins on raw throughput, antenna modularity, and IP67 ruggedization. The SXT wins on routing features and RouterOS flexibility.
Pairing the C5X with Mimosa Access Points
The C5X works with any 5 GHz access point, but performs best when paired with Mimosa APs that support SRS (Spectrum Reuse Synchronization). The Mimosa A6 — an 8x8 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6E access point delivering up to 7 Gbps aggregate — represents the highest-capacity AP that the C5X connects to. For existing deployments, the C5X is backward-compatible with all Mimosa A5x and third-party 5 GHz APs.
Where to Buy Mimosa C5X in Lebanon
HI-GAIN is Lebanon's authorized Mimosa distributor. We stock the C5X radio, all N5-X twist-on antenna options, and the full Mimosa CPE lineup (C5C, C5) at our Dora, Beirut warehouse.
- Local warranty and technical support
- Bulk pricing for WISP operators deploying 50+ units
- Antenna selection guidance based on your specific link distances and terrain
- Shipping across Lebanon — Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Zahle, Baalbek
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