Ubiquiti airMAX IsoStation M5 User manual

Shielded airMAX®Radio
with Isolation Antenna
Model: IS-M5

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
IsoStation™M5. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide
you through installation and also includes warrantyterms.
Package Contents
IsoStationM5 Metal Strap
ShieldedairMAX®Radio
withIsolation Antenna
Model:IS-M5
Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
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
• 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
• 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
Ethernet
Port
Power
LED
Power LED The LED will light blue when the device is
connected to a power source.
Ethernet Port This Gigabit Ethernet port is 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 IsoStation
is poweredon. Alternatively, the IsoStation may be reset
remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the
Gigabit PoE Adapter.

Release Button
Release
Button
Release Button The default horn (beamwidth: 45°) can
be swapped out for an optional horn with a different
beamwidth. To remove the attached horn, rotate the horn
counterclockwise while depressing the Release Button.
To reinstall the horn, align the arrow on the horn with the
Release Button. Then press down on the horn and rotate it
clockwise until you hear a click.

Hardware Installation
The IsoStation was designed for quick mounting on a pole.
1. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the base of the
IsoStation.
2. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket
wrench to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the
clamp to the pole.