Ubiquiti NanoStation NSM2 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-Power 2x2 MIMO
airMAX®TDMA Station
Models: NSM2/NSM3/NSM365/
NSM5/locoM2/locoM5/locoM9
PoE Adapter (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
Installation Requirements
• 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
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.

Hardware Overview
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.
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the NanoStation
is already 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

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.
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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 over Ethernet
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NanoStation 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).
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: For the Country setting, U.S. product versions are
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 documentation.ubnt.com/airmax