Ubiquiti NanoStation AC Quick Start Manual

Ubiquiti NanoStation AC Quick Start Manual

5 ghz airmax ac cpe with wi-fi management radio

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5 GHz airMAX
AC CPE with
®
Wi-Fi Management Radio
Model: NS-5AC

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  • Page 1 5 GHz airMAX AC CPE with ® Wi-Fi Management Radio Model: NS-5AC...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Guide (Qty. 2) (24V, 0.5A) TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable ™ designed for outdoor installations. It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    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 from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable • Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations.
  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Side View Mounting Bracket...
  • Page 5 LED Panel Power The Power LED will light blue when the device is connected to a power source. Main Main Ethernet The LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is made to the Main/LAN port and flash when there is activity.
  • Page 6 Ports Secondary Main Reset Port Port Button Secondary 10/100/1000 Ethernet port used for bridging and supports software-configurable PoE passthrough. Main 10/100/1000 Ethernet port used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the NanoStation is powered on.
  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 1. Press the Port Cover Release Button located on the back of the NanoStation and slide the cover off. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Main port. 3. Replace the port cover.
  • Page 8: Pole Mount

    Pole Mount 1. Position the NanoStation at the desired location on a pole, aligning its front toward the other end of the wireless link. Insert the Zip Tie into the slot of the Mounting Bracket and tighten around the pole.
  • Page 9 2. Insert the second Zip Tie into the remaining slot of the Mounting Bracket and tighten around the pole for added security.
  • Page 10: Wall Mount

    Wall Mount The included Wall Mount Bracket allows the NanoStation to be mounted on a wall or flat surface using the Screws that came with the NanoStation. 1. Secure the Wall Mount Bracket to the wall using the two Screws. Depending on the type of wall material, you may use the included Screw Anchors for additional stability.
  • Page 11: Connecting Power

    Connecting Power Connect the power using one of the following options: • Using the included Gigabit PoE Adapter: Go to Connecting to the PoE Adapter. • Using a separate PoE switch: Connect the Ethernet cable from the device’s Main port to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch.
  • Page 12 Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi Verify connectivity in the airOS Configuration Interface. There are two methods, the UNMS app and Web Portal. Both ™ are available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the NanoStation. If necessary, you can power cycle the NanoStation to re-enable its Wi-Fi.
  • Page 13 5. Tap Connect on the Login screen. 6. Select your Country and tap Done.
  • Page 14 7. Customize your settings as needed.
  • Page 15: Web Portal

    Web Portal 1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the NanoStation SSID named: NS-5AC:<MAC Address> Note: Ensure that your Wi-Fi connection has DHCP enabled. 2. Launch a web browser and go to: http://setup.ubnt.com http://setup.ubnt.com 3. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language.
  • Page 16: Installer Compliance Responsibility

    Installer Compliance Responsibility Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. The Output Power field is provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications NS-5AC Dimensions With Mount 257 x 84 x 30 mm (10.12 x 3.31 x 1.18") Without Mount 257 x 84 x 41 mm (10.12 x 3.31 x 1.61") Weight 233 g (8.22 oz) Gain 16 dBi Max. Power Consumption Networking Interface (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports LEDs...
  • Page 18: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 19 Compliance Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 20 RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 33 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé...
  • Page 21 RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams.
  • Page 22 Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    English Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS declares that the radio equipment type NS-5AC is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.ubnt.com/compliance Eesti keel [Estonian] Käesolevaga deklareerib UBIQUITI NETWORKS, et käesolev raadioseadme...
  • Page 24: Online Resources

    New York, NY 10017 © 2017‑2018 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, airMAX, airOS, NanoStation, and UNMS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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