Quick Start with Mounting Bracket 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 ™ 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.
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.
This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP server. Power can be provided by any of the following: • Gigabit PoE Adapter (included) • Ubiquiti Networks TOUGHSwitch ™ • Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch®...
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LEDs Power The Power LED will light blue when the device is connected to a power source. Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady blue when an active Ethernet connection is made 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.
Hardware Installation The NanoBeam can be mounted on a pole or to a wall. Perform the steps for the appropriate installation: Pole-Mount 1. Insert the Ball Joint Mount into the Lock Ring with the threads of the Lock Ring facing the ball joint. 2.
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3. 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. 4. Attach the NanoBeam to the Ball Joint Mount and turn the Lock Ring to secure it. Keep the Lock Ring loose enough to allow the NanoBeam to pivot for aiming.
Wall-Mount The NanoBeam must be mounted directly to a wood stud or other structurally stable surface to avoid damage to the mounting hole when you adjust the aim. Optional Accessory To enhance stability, you can use the NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit, model NBE-WMK (sold separately).
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4. If you are using the optional NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit, then skip to step b. a. To attach the Ball Joint Mount to the wall, insert a fastener (not included) through the center of the ball joint, and into the wall. Securely tighten the fastener. Proceed to step 5.
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5. Attach the NanoBeam to the mount Ball Joint Mount and turn the Lock Ring to secure it. Keep the Lock Ring loose enough to allow the NanoBeam to pivot for aiming. Aiming 1. Aim the front of the NanoBeam towards the other end of the wireless link, while using the bubble level to ensure level alignment.
Connecting Power 1. Remove the port cover by pressing down the center of the cover and sliding the cover out. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. 3. Replace the port cover.
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4. 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 NanoBeam’s Ethernet port to a PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch.
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1. Download the U Mobile app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). ™ 2. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the NanoBeam SSID named: NBE-5AC-Gen2:<MAC Address> Note: Ensure that DHCP is enabled on your Wi-Fi adapter. 3. Launch the app.
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5. Tap Connect on the Login screen. 8 : 08 100 % Login Connect Name NanoBeam 5AC Gen 2 CONNECTION Address 192.168.172.1 Port Require HTTPS CREDENTIALS Username ubnt Password NBE-5AC-Gen2: F09FC25EXXXX 6. Select your Country and tap Done. *640-00277-03* 640-00277-03...
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7. Customize your settings as needed. 8 : 09 100 % NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 Apply Backup Wireless Network System Wireless Mode Station PtP WIRELESS SSID www.ubnt.com Select SSID... Security None RADIO Country United Kingdom Channel Width Auto - 20/40/80 MHz Control Frequency List ANTENNA Antenna...
Web Portal 1. Connect your device’s Wi-Fi to the NanoBeam SSID named: NBE-5AC-Gen2:<MAC Address> Note: Ensure that your Wi-Fi connection has DHCP enabled. 2. Launch a web browser and go to: http://setup.ubnt.com 3. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language.
Professional Installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. Since Ubiquiti Networks equipment can be paired with a variety of antennas and cables, the Antenna and Output Power fields are provided to the Professional Installer to assist in...
Specifications NBE-5AC-Gen2 Dimensions (Mount Included) 189 x 189 x 125 mm (7.44 x 7.44 x 4.92") Weight (Mount Included) 530 g (1.17 lb) Gain 19 dBi Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Wi-Fi for Management Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic Max.
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.
(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.
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.
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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.
Industry Canada CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-003. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
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RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 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...
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RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams.
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Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
Français [French] Le soussigné, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, déclare que l’équipement radioélectrique du type NBE-5AC-Gen2 est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE. Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est disponible à l’adresse internet suivante: www.ubnt.com/compliance Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dass der Funkanlagentyp NBE-5AC-Gen2...
Slovenčina [Slovak] UBIQUITI NETWORKS týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie typu NBE-5AC-Gen2 je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ. Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese: www.ubnt.com/compliance Slovenščina [Slovenian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme NBE-5AC-Gen2 skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
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