Ubiquiti NanoStation AC User manual

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)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 2)
5 GHz airMAX®AC CPE with
Wi-Fi Management Radio
Model: NS-5AC
Zip Ties
(Qty. 2)
Gigabit PoE Adapter
(24V, 0.5A)
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 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
• 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.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.
To LAN
ETH-SP
ETH-SP
ES-8-150W
NS-5AC
Diagram Showing Use of Ethernet Surge Protectors

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.
Signal In airOS®, you can modify the
threshold value for the wireless signal
strength LEDs on the Wireless tab under
Signal LED Thresholds. The 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:
-94 dBm -80 dBm -73 dBm -65 dBm

Ports
Main
Port
Secondary
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.
*640-00313-07*
640-00313-07

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.