5 GHz airMAX® ac CPE with Wi-Fi Management Radio Model: NS-5AC
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® NanoStation® AC. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms. Package Contents NanoStation Wall Mount Bracket Screws (Qty. 2) Zip Ties (Qty. 2) Gigabit PoE Adapter (24V, 0.5A) Power Cord Screw Anchors (Qty. 2) 5 GHz airMAX® ac CPE with Wi-Fi Management Radio Model: NS-5AC Quick Start Guide TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed.
Installation Requirements • Phillips screwdriver for wall-mounting • Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire should be used for all outdoor 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.
Hardware Overview Side View Mounting Bracket
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. Secondary Secondary Ethernet The LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is made to the Secondary port and flash when there is activity.
Ports Secondary Port Main Port Reset 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. Alternatively, a remote reset button is located on the bottom of the PoE Adapter.
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.
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.
2. Insert the second Zip Tie into the remaining slot of the Mounting Bracket and tighten around the pole for added security.
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. 2. Attach the NanoStation to the wall by aligning it with the Wall Mount Bracket and sliding the Mounting Bracket down into the slot of the bracket until it is secure.
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 NanoStation’s Main port to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch. WARNING: The switch port must comply with the power specifications listed in the Specifications section of this Quick Start Guide. Connecting to the PoE Adapter 1.
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. Proceed to the appropriate instructions: UNMS App 1. Download the UNMS app from the App Store® (iOS) or Google Play™ (Android). 2.
5. Tap Connect on the Login screen. 6. Select your Country and tap Done.
7. Customize your settings as needed.
Web Portal 1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the NanoStation SSID named: NS-5AC: 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. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login. Note: The Country setting for U.S. product versions is restricted to a choice of Canada, Puerto Rico, or the U.S.
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 NS-5AC Dimensions With Mount 257 x 84 x 30 mm (10.12 x 3.31 x 1.18") 257 x 84 x 41 mm (10.12 x 3.31 x 1.61") Without Mount Weight 233 g (8.22oz) Gain 16 dBi Max. Power Consumption Networking Interface LEDs 9W (2) RJ45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports Power, ETH1, ETH2, (4) Signal Strength Power Supply 24VDC, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter Power Method 802.
Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. 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. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Electrical Safety Information 1.
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.
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ISED Canada CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This radio transmitter (IC: 6545A-NS5AC) has been approved by ISED Canada.
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 en considérant une distance de séparation de toute personnes d’au moins 33 cm et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur.
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. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
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.
Declaration of Conformity български [Bulgarian] С настоящото UBIQUITI NETWORKS декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение NS-5AC е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС. Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес: www.ubnt.com/compliance Hrvatski [Croatian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa NS-5AC u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj adresi: www.ubnt.
Malti [Maltese] B’dan, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, niddikjara li dan it-tip ta’ tagħmir tar-radju NS-5AC huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. Id-dikjarazzjoni tal-konformità tista’ tiġi kkonsultata minn www.ubnt.com/compliance Norsk [Norwegian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved at utstyret NS-5AC er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fulle teksten til EU-samsvarserklæringen er tilgjengelig på følgende internettadresse: www.ubnt.
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