Ubiquiti NanoBeam ac NBE-5AC-16 Quick Start Guide

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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™ is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer's responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements

The NanoBeam can be mounted on a pole or to a wall. A Metal Strap (included) is used for pole-mounting. For wall-mounting, a suitable fastener such as a screw or bolt (not included) is required.

• 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver (for pole-mounting)
• Wall fastener (for wall-mounting)
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling 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

Hardware Overview

Reset Button
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the NanoBeam is powered on. Alternatively, the NanoBeam may be reset remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the Gigabit PoE Adapter.

Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Power can be provided by any of the following:

• Gigabit PoE Adapter (included)
• Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch™ PoE
• Ubiquiti Networks EdgeRouter™/EdgeSwitch® PoE

LEDs

Power
The Power LED will light blue when the device is connected to a power source.

Ethernet
The Ethernet LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is made and flash when there is activity.

Signal
In airOS®, you can modify the threshold value for the wireless signal strength LEDs on the Wireless tab under Signal LED Thresholds. Each LED will light when the wireless signal strength is equal to or greater than the LED's threshold value. The default threshold values for these LEDs are shown below:

Hardware Installation

The NanoBeam can be mounted on a pole or to a wall. Perform the steps for the appropriate installation:

Pole-Mount

1. Insert the Ball Joint Mount into the Lock Ring with the threads of the Lock Ring facing the ball joint.
   
2. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the base of the Ball Joint Mount.
   
3. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket drive or screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the strap to the pole.
   
4. Attach the NanoBeam to the Ball Joint Mount and turn the Lock Ring to secure it. Keep the Lock Ring loose enough to allow the NanoBeam to pivot for aiming.
   

Wall-Mount

The NanoBeam must be mounted directly to a wood stud or other structurally stable surface to avoid damage to the mounting hole when you adjust the aim.

Optional Accessory
To enhance stability, you can use the NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit, model NBE-WMK (sold separately).

Note: Center screw is included. Two optional screws (not included) provide additional stability.

Installation Instructions

1. Mark the desired location of the mounting point.
2. If needed, drill a pilot hole for the fastener.
3. Insert the Ball Joint Mount into the Lock Ring with the threads of the Lock Ring facing the ball joint.
   
4. If you are using the optional NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit, skip to step b.
   1. To attach the Ball Joint Mount to the wall, insert a fastener (not included) through the center of the ball joint, and into the wall. Securely tighten the fastener. Proceed to step 5.
      
   2. To attach the Ball Joint Mount to the wall, insert the Wall Mount Kit screw through the center of the ball joint, through the Wall Mount Kit plate, and into the wall. Securely tighten the screw.
      
5. Attach the NanoBeam to the Ball Joint Mount and turn the Lock Ring to secure it. Keep the Lock Ring loose enough to allow the NanoBeam to pivot for aiming.
   

Aiming

1. Aim the front of the NanoBeam towards the other end of the wireless link, while using the bubble level to ensure level alignment.
2. Hand-tighten the Lock Ring to lock the aim.
   Note: Do not use a tool to tighten the Lock Ring.
   Tighten the Lock Ring by hand only.
   

Connecting to the Gigabit PoE Adapter

1. Remove the port cover by pressing down the center of the cover and sliding the cover out.
   
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
   
3. Replace the port cover.

Connecting Power over Ethernet

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NanoBeam's Ethernet port to the adapter's POE port.
   
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the adapter's LAN port.
   
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)

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

Verify connectivity in the airOS Configuration Interface.

1. Make sure that your host machine is connected via Ethernet to the NanoBeam.
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 and 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.
   
   Note: For the Country setting, U.S. product versions are 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.

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.

Specifications

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 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.

Documents / Resources

References

• Ubiquiti - Rethinking IT

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