Ubiquiti NanoStation M Series User manual

High-Power 2x2 MIMO
airMAX®TDMA Station
Models: NSM2/NSM3/NSM365/
NSM5/locoM2/locoM5

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
NanoStation®. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
NanoStation Cable Tie
High-Power2x2 MIMO
airMAX®TDMAStation
Models:NSM2/NSM3/NSM365/
NSM5/locoM2/locoM5
PoE Adapter (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 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
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire
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
• 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.
Hardware Overview
To LAN
ETH-SP
ETH-SP
ES-8-150W
locoM2

Back View
Port Cover Release Button
Mounting
Brackets
LED Panels
NanoStationlocoM2/M5NanoStationM2/M3/M5
LED Panels

LED Panel
Power The Power LED will light green when
the device is connected to a power source.
LAN1 Main Ethernet The LED will light steady green
when an active Ethernet connection is made
to the Main/LAN port and flash when there is
activity.
LAN2 Secondary Ethernet (NanoStation M2/M3/M5
only) The LED will light steady green when
an active Ethernet connection is made to the
Secondary port and flash when there is activity.
Signal In airOS®, you can modify the wireless
signal strength threshold values for each
LED on the Advanced tab under Signal LED
Thresholds. The default values are shown below:
LED will light red when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑94 dBm.
LED will light amber when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑80 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑73 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless
signal strength is above ‑65 dBm.

Ports
Main*
Port
Secondary
Port
Reset
Button
Main/LAN 10/100 Ethernet port used to connect the power
and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server.
Secondary (NanoStationM2/M3/M5 only) 10/100 Ethernet
port used for bridging and supports software‑configurable
PoE passthrough.
Note: In order to use PoE passthrough on the Secondary
port, a 24V, 1A PoE adapter is required.
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.
RESET
Switching Gigabit Power Supply/ PoE
Reset
Button
* Main is labeled LAN on the NanoStationlocoM2/M5.
*640-00210-05*
640-00210-05

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/LAN port.

3. Replace the port cover.
4. Position the NanoStation at the desired location on a pole
and insert a Cable Tie into the slot of the Mounting Bracket.

5. Align the front of the NanoStation toward the other end
of the wireless link. Then tighten the Cable Tie around
thepole.
Note: For the NanoStationM2/M3/M5, two Cable Ties
are provided. Fasten the second Cable Tie to the other
mounting bracket for added security.

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 device’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 device to the POE
port of the PoE Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port
of the PoE Adapter.
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
Connect to the airOS Configuration Interface.
1. Make sure that your host system is connected via Ethernet
to the NanoStation.
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. Type https://192.168.1.20 in
the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
https://192.168.1.20
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: The Country setting for U.S. product versions
is 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. For additional details
on the airOS Configuration Interface, refer to the User Guide
available at www.ubnt.com/download/airmax
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti Network
Management System. Setup using the UNMS™app requires
the U‑Installer, sold separately.

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 Antenna Gain and Output Power fields are provided to
the professional installer to assist in meeting regulatory
requirements.

Specifications
NanoStationM2/M3/M365/M5
Dimensions 294 x 30 x 80 mm
(11.57 x 1.18 x 3.15")
Weight
NSM2/NSM5
NSM3/NSM365
0.4 kg (14.11 oz)
0.5 kg (17.64 oz)
Gain
NSM2
NSM3/NSM365
NSM5
11 dBi
13.7 dBi
16 dBi
Max. Power Consumption 8W
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Mounting Pole‑Mounting Kit Included
Networking Interface (2) 10/100 Ethernet Ports
Operating Temperature ‑30 to 75° C (‑22 to 167° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
NSM2/NSM3/NSM365 Operating Frequency (MHz)
NSM2 2412 ‑ 2462
NSM3 3400 ‑ 3700
NSM365 3650 ‑ 3675
NSM5 Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 5150 ‑ 5875
EU 5150 ‑ 5350, 5470 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5875
USA U‑NII‑1 U‑NII‑2A U‑NII‑2C U‑NII‑3
5150 ‑ 5250 5250 ‑ 5350 5470 ‑ 5725 5725 ‑ 5850
IC 5470 ‑ 5600, 5650 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5850

NanoStationlocoM2/M5
Dimensions 163 x 31 x 80 mm (6.42 x 1.22 x 3.15")
Weight 0.18 kg (6.35 oz)
Operating Frequency
locoM2
locoM5
2412 ‑ 2462 MHz
Worldwide: 5170 ‑ 5875 MHz
USA: 5725 ‑ 5850 MHz
Gain
locoM2
locoM5
8 dBi
13 dBi
Max. Power Consumption 5.5W
Power Supply 24V, 0.5A PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Mounting Pole‑Mounting Kit Included
Networking Interface (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port
Operating Temperature ‑30 to 75° C (‑22 to 167° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
locoM2 Operating Frequency (MHz)
locoM2 2412 ‑ 2462
locoM5 Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide 5150 ‑ 5875
EU 5150 ‑ 5350, 5470 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5875
USA U‑NII‑1 U‑NII‑2A U‑NII‑2C U‑NII‑3
5150 ‑ 5250 5250 ‑ 5350 5470 ‑ 5725 5725 ‑ 5850
IC 5470 ‑ 5600, 5650 ‑ 5725, 5725 ‑ 5850

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. 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.
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there
are questions about the installation prior to connecting the
equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building
installation shall provide appropriate short‑circuit backup
protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local
national wiring rules and regulations.

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.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive obligation and liability under
the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion,
to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above
warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and
reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty
period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its
original term.
Warranty Conditions
The above warranty does not apply if the Product:
(I) has been modified and/or altered, or an addition made thereto,
except by Ubiquiti Networks, or Ubiquiti Networks’ authorized
representatives, or as approved by Ubiquiti Networks in writing;
(II) has been painted, rebranded or physically modified in any way;
(III) has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling;
(IV) has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal physical,
electromagnetic or electrical stress, including lightning strikes, or
accident;
(V) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party
firmware;
(VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original
Ubiquiti label(s); or
(VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of
the RMA.
In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been
properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material
respects, with the applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling
runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet
cabling is used, and for indoor installations, indoor cabling requirements
are followed.
Returns
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining
a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS
during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI
NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of
UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not
be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
Information on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be
found at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty

Disclaimer
EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, UBIQUITI
NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY DATA,
SERVICE, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PROVIDERS HEREBY DISCLAIM
AND MAKE NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ACCURACY, QUALITY OF SERVICE OR RESULTS, AVAILABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, LACK OF VIRUSES, QUIET ENJOYMENT, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT AND ANY
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR
TRADE PRACTICE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER UBIQUITI NETWORKS NOR
ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS CONTROL BUYER’S EQUIPMENT OR THE
TRANSFER OF DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING
THE INTERNET, AND THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY BE
SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS
AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD
PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS,
DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT
CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY
OF THE FOREGOING. In addition, UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant
that the operation of the Products will be error‑free or that operation will
be uninterrupted. In no event shall UBIQUITI NETWORKS be responsible
for damages or claims of any nature or description relating to system
performance, including coverage, buyer’s selection of products (including
the Products) for buyer’s application and/or failure of products (including
the Products) to meet government or regulatory requirements.
Limitation of Liability
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL
UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR
DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES
(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING
OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.

Note
Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied
warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to
state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY TERMS DO
NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE
MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY
SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply
to any transactions regarding the sale of the Products.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This radio transmitter FCC ID: SWX‑M5N (NSM5) or SWX‑M5LB (locoM5)
has been approved by FCC to operate with the antenna types listed below
with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for
each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having
a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna Information: Integrated antenna, Gain: 16 dBi (NSM5) or 13 dBi
(locoM5)

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 device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below,
and having a maximum gain of 25 dBi*. Antennas not included in this list
or having a gain greater than 25 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this
device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
* Model: NanoStation antenna gain is 25 dBi.
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands
5250‑5350 MHz and 5470‑5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit;
and the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band
5725‑5825MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point‑to‑
point and non point‑to‑point operation as appropriate.
This radio transmitter [IC: 6545A‑M5N (NSM5) or 6545A‑M5LB (locoM5)]
has been approved by ISED Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included
in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna Information: Integrated antenna, Gain: 16 dBi (NSM5) or 13 dBi
(locoM5)
CAN ICES‑3(A)/NMB‑3(A)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet appareil a été conçu pour fonctionner avec les antennes énumérés
ci‑dessous, et ayant un gain maximal de 25 dBi*. Antennes pas inclus dans
cette liste ou ayant un gain supérieur à 25 dBi sont strictement interdite
pour une utilisation avec cet appareil. L’impédance d’antenne requise est
50 ohms.
* Modèle: NanoStation gain d’antenne 25 dBi est.

Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes
5250‑5350 MHz et 5470‑5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande
5 725‑5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour
l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
Cet émetteur radio [IC: 6545A‑M5N (NSM5) or 6545A‑M5LB (locoM5)]
a été approuvée par ISDE Canada pour l’exploitation avec l’antenne
types énumérés ci‑dessous avec le gain maximal admissible et requis
l’impédance de l’antenne pour chaque type d’antenne indiqué. Types
d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour une
utilisation avec cet appareil.
Informations d’antenne: Antenne intégré, Gain: 16 dBi (NSM5) or 13dBi
(locoM5)
RF Exposure Warning
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 55.53 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
55.53 cm et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre
antenne ou transmetteur.
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all
directives that are applicable to it.
Country List
AT BE BG CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU
IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK
BFWA (Broadband Fixed Wireless Access) members noted in blue
Note: This device meets Max. TX power limit per ETSI regulations.