Ubiquiti IsoStation AC IS-5AC User manual

Shielded airMAX®ac Radio
with Isolation Antenna
Model: IS-5AC

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
IsoStation™AC. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warrantyterms.
Package Contents
IsoStation AC Metal Strap
ShieldedairMAX®ac Radio
withIsolation Antenna
Model:IS-5AC
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.

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Connecting Power
1. Remove the port cover by pressing down the center of the
cover and sliding the cover out.
2. Remove the rubber gasket from the port cover.

3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
4. Replace the port cover.

5. Fit the rubber gasket over the Ethernet cable, and then
slide the gasket into the port cover.
6. 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 IsoStation’s Ethernet 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. Connect the Ethernet cable from the IsoStation to the POE
port on the PoEAdapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port
on the PoE Adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the PoE Adapter, and then plug
the Power Cord into 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 via Wi‑Fi
Verify connectivity in the airOS® Configuration Interface. There
are two methods, the U Mobile App and Web Portal. Both are
available for 15 minutes immediately after you power on the
IsoStation. If necessary, you can power cycle the IsoStation to
re‑enable its Wi‑Fi.
Proceed to the appropriate instructions:
U Mobile App
1. Download the U Mobile app from the AppStore (iOS) or
Google Play™ (Android).
2. Connect your device’s Wi‑Fi to the IsoStation SSID named:
IS-5AC:<MAC Address>
Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your
Wi‑Fiadapter.
3. Launch the app.
4. Tap the IsoStation on the Connections screen.