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Ubiquiti NanoStation LocoM2 Manual

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Ubiquiti NanoStation LocoM2 Manual

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms.

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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.

Installation Requirements

  • Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire should be used for all 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 from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
  • Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations. We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors, model ETH‑SP, one near the NanoStation and the other at the entry point to the building. The ETH‑SP will absorb power surges and safely discharge them into the ground.

Hardware Overview

Hardware Overview

Back View

Back View

LED Panel

LED Panel

Power
The Power LED will light green when the device is connected to a power source.
LAN1 Main Ethernet
The LED will light steady green when an active Ethernet connection is made to the Main/LAN port and flash when there is activity.
LAN2 Secondary Ethernet
(NanoStation M2/M3/M5 only) The LED will light steady green when an active Ethernet connection is made to the Secondary port and flash when there is activity.
Signal
In airOS®, you can modify the wireless signal strength threshold values for each LED on the Advanced tab under Signal LED Thresholds. The default values are shown below:
LED will light red when the wireless signal strength is above ‑94 dBm.
LED will light amber when the wireless signal strength is above ‑80 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless signal strength is above ‑73 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless signal strength is above ‑65 dBm.

Ports

Ports

Main/LAN: 10/100 Ethernet port used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.
Secondary: (NanoStationM2/M3/M5 only) 10/100 Ethernet port used for bridging and supports software‑configurable PoE passthrough.
Note: In order to use PoE passthrough on the Secondary port, a 24V, 1A PoE adapter is required.
Reset Button: To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the NanoStation is powered on. Alternatively, a remote reset button is located on the bottom of the PoE Adapter.
Reset Button
* Main is labeled LAN on the NanoStationlocoM2/M5.

Hardware Installation

  1. Press the Port Cover Release Button located on the back of the NanoStation and slide the cover off.
    Hardware Installation - Step 1
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Main/LAN port.
    Hardware Installation - Step 2
  3. Replace the port cover.
  4. Position the NanoStation at the desired location on a pole and insert a Cable Tie into the slot of the Mounting Bracket.
    Hardware Installation - Step 3
  5. Align the front of the NanoStation toward the other end of the wireless link. Then tighten the Cable Tie around the pole.
    Hardware Installation - Step 4
    Note: For the NanoStationM2/M3/M5, two Cable Ties are provided. Fasten the second Cable Tie to the other mounting bracket for added security.

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 Ethernet port to a PoE‑enabled Ethernet port on the switch.
    The switch port must comply with the power specifications listed in the Specifications section of this Quick Start Guide.

Connecting to the PoE Adapter

Connecting to the PoE Adapter

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the POE port of the PoE Adapter.
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the PoE Adapter.
  3. Connect the Power Cord to the adapter's power port. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.

Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)

Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)

  1. Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place the bracket at the desired location, and mark the two holes.
  2. Pre‑drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket using two fasteners (not included).
  3. Align the adapter's slots with the tabs of the PoE Mounting Bracket, and then slide the adapter down.

Accessing airOS

Connect to the airOS Configuration Interface.

  1. Make sure that your host system is connected via Ethernet to the NanoStation.
  2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
  3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.20 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
  4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login.
    Accessing airOS
    Note: The Country setting for U.S. product versions is restricted to a choice of Canada, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. to ensure compliance with FCC/IC regulations.

The airOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed. For additional details on the airOS Configuration Interface, refer to the User Guide available at www.ubnt.com/download/airmax
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti Network Management System. Setup using the UNMS ™ app requires the U‑Installer, sold separately.

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.
Installer Compliance Responsibility
The Antenna Gain and Output Power fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory requirements.

Specifications

NanoStationM2/M3/M365/M5
Dimensions 294 x 30 x 80 mm
(11.57 x 1.18 x 3.15")
Weight
NSM2/NSM5
NSM3/NSM365		 0.4 kg (14.11 oz)
0.5 kg (17.64 oz)
Gain
NSM2
NSM3/NSM365
NSM5		 11 dBi
13.7 dBi
16 dBi
Max. Power Consumption 8W
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Mounting Pole‑Mounting Kit Included
Networking Interface (2) 10/100 Ethernet Ports
Operating Temperature ‑30 to 75°C (‑22 to 167°F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
NSM2/NSM3/NSM365 Operating Frequency (MHz)
NSM2 2412 ‑ 2462
NSM3 3400 ‑ 3700
NSM365 3650 ‑ 3675
NSM5 Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 5150 ‑ 5875
EU 5150 ‑ 5350, 5470 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5875
USA U‑NII‑1 U‑NII‑2A U‑NII‑2C U‑NII‑3
5150 ‑ 5250 5250 ‑ 5350 5470 ‑ 5725 5725 ‑ 5850
IC 5470 ‑ 5600, 5650 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5850
NanoStationlocoM2/M5
Dimensions 163 x 31 x 80 mm (6.42 x 1.22 x 3.15")
Weight 0.18 kg (6.35 oz)
Operating Frequency
locoM2 2412 ‑ 2462 MHz
locoM5 Worldwide: 5170 ‑ 5875 MHz
USA: 5725 ‑ 5850 MHz
Gain
locoM2
locoM5		 8 dBi
13 dBi
Max. Power Consumption 5.5W
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Mounting Pole‑Mounting Kit Included
Networking Interface (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port
Operating Temperature ‑30 to 75°C (‑22 to 167°F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
locoM2 Operating Frequency (MHz)
locoM2 2412 ‑ 2462
locoM5 Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 5150 ‑ 5875
EU 5150 ‑ 5350, 5470 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5875
USA U‑NII‑1 U‑NII‑2A U‑NII‑2C U‑NII‑3
5150 ‑ 5250 5250 ‑ 5350 5470 ‑ 5725 5725 ‑ 5850
IC 5470 ‑ 5600, 5650 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5850

Safety Notices

  1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
  2. Heed all warnings.
  3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

    Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water.

    Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

  1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer's label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
  2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
  3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
    1. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2‑wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
    2. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
    3. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
    4. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short‑circuit backup protection.
    5. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.

Limited Warranty

UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc ("UBIQUITI NETWORKS") warrants that the product(s) furnished hereunder (the "Product(s)") shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation. UBIQUITI NETWORKS' sole and exclusive obligation and liability under the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion, to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its original term.
www.ubnt.com/support/warranty

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