Ubiquiti NanoStation locoM2 2.4GHz Indoor/Outdoor airMax 8dBi CPE

What to do when the everyday household network/Wi-Fi range extenders won't do it? Well, the first thing is some research. Amazon is not a bad place to start. And, you may not have to go any further. I ran into this challenge recently. For years, I have been successfully using both the NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender - Wall Plug Version (WN3000RP) and the Netgear WN2000RPT Universal WiFi Range Extender - Refurbished , which can be accessed through their own "Genie" and can be daisy-chained off of each other to produce some incredible long-range effects. There is a limit, however, to how far each of these can work. So, I took a more sure approach based on Amazon research. I bought a NanoStationlocoM2. On first try, the installation instructions are cryptic to say the least. Yet, there are enough secondary sources and forums to get the information that you'll need. For me, the best I found was an article I found, "How to extend WiFi coverage using an Ubiquiti NanoStation M2." I just followed the article's simple instructions (plug the locoM2 into your router/switch and when you access the IP Address, which has a default of 192.168.1.20, a wizard called AirOS will appear). Go to the "Wireless" tab: configure the unit as an Access Point, enable Transparent Bridge Mode (WDS) and I set the Channel Width to 20MHz to be able to be compatible with older wireless devices, like old cell phones. You can also choose to change the SSID to a name of your own choice rather than the default. Then set up you Wireless Security as you would for any router. You get the same choices. Then move to the first tab (left of "Main") and uncheck the airMAX enable box. Immediately, I had Wi-Fi through this Access Point at 2.4 GHz. I have not mounted this permanently yet. Although, having mounted it to a lamp in my study while installing and testing it, I had superior Wi-Fi access throughout the house and almost one full block in one direction (has 60 degree "pie slice" shaped coverage). I know nothing about adjusting these antennas. There are diagnostic lights and setting that enable you to adjust the strength of the antenna. However, right out of the box I got better results than I expected and went no further. It all seemed very complicated when I opened the box. It didn't stay that way for long. It was cookbook! Well thanks to the above article it was. Just like following a nice recipe.

I have a house with internet and a barn about 70 feet away but there are two rows of trees between them. I did some reading of Amazon reviews and it seemed like I could get away with just setting up one NanoStation as an access point, so I bought one to try. First I tried setting it up in a window of the house. The signal would have to go through glass and two rows of trees and the warehouse wall. I got good speeds but only 1 - 2 bars (out of 3) on my iPhone. Then I mounted it outside so it would only have to go through one line of trees (old pine trees about 5 feet in diameter) ... Managed to get 2 - 3 (out of 3) bars of WiFi on my iPhone 6. I ran Speedtest and got 9.5 MBps, but my ISP maxes out at 10 MBps so I'm pretty happy. I don't know what the max internal network throughput would be but for my application it works great. Next I need to set up a link about 800 feet but with clear line of sight so I'll be buying two more. I did a lot of reading on how to extend WiFi coverage using a NanoStation so set up was pretty easy for me; I am kinda familiar with setting up really simple networks but the included instructions are pretty useless. If you are an amateur techy and can follow instructions you'll be fine. Helps to have a computer with an Ethernet port to do the setup, and remember to change your computer's network to a static IP on the NS subnet before trying to connect to it.

Bought a set of two devices for a campground in which we have a permanent site for. Our camper is approximately 3/4 of a mile from the clubhouse. We pretty much gave up on any possibility of Internet that far out. However, being in IT, and knowing this product's brand name in the field, we decided to give it a shot. After consulting with the owner of the campground, and getting his permission, I set up the first station in the office pointing towards our camper. Then setup the other station on a tree maybe 25 feet away from our camper. The setup seemed confusing at first, but ended up being a breeze. Once those were done, I was able to get Internet via the wire from the station. Because I wanted wireless, I used an old all-in-one router I had laying around at home to broadcast my own SSID. This link works so good, I was able to stream to my Roku device with minimal buffer time at the beginning, and no interruptions for a movie night. Just a word of advice: these need line of sight in order to work. Small interruptions aren't generally an issue, but clear line of sight works best. Throughput on this setup was nearing 60Mbps over the distance. Absolutely wonderful product that has been working wonderfully for almost two months. If you have any issues with setup, there are plenty of step by step instructional videos on YouTube. Would recommend this product to anyone looking for Internet over a longer distance.

You may not have heard of Ubiquiti Networks ("UBNT"), but they are well-known amongst people who run Wireless Internet Service Providers ("WISP"). Most of Ubiquiti's products are designed and intended for use in long-range backhaul applications, rather than to use as a your access point or router. And most people who use Ubiquiti's products for backhaul use equipment that operates on 5.8 Ghz or 900 Mhz, because the 2.4 Ghz band is very congested and already has a lot of interference. As a result, the most popular use for this product (which runs on 2.4 Ghz) is probably to provide local coverage for Wifi users in an outdoor environment. All of UBNT's products, including this one, however, are flexible enough to be used as an AP or router inside your home, if you want. What I liked: 1. Great user interface: All ubiquiti products use the same firmware. Ubiquiti refers to their firmware and user interface as AirOS. It is very flexible and very easy to use. Although the unit is only packaged with a Quick-Start guide, UBNT's web-site includes detailed documentation on every feature. 2. Reliable: This device, like all UBNT devices, is very reliable. Set it up and leave it running, and it just works. With comparable devices from Netgear and Linksys, I find that I often have to reboot the devices to keep them running. 3. High Powered: The output power and receive sensitivity is very good. 4. Weatherproof: The unit is weatherproof, so it can be mounted outside and provide good outdoor coverage if you need it. The unit receives power over the ethernet wire, and a POE Injector (to be used inside) is included. What I didn't like: 1. AirView Doesn't work: Every UBNT product has a feature called "AirView." It operates as a spectrum analyzer and supposedly lets you see everything that transmits on every 2.4 Ghz Wifi channel, so you can find the clearest channel in your area. The problem with the feature on this particular device is that it doesn't work right. The feature will start up, but it shows numerous signals that are fictional, i.e. artifacts that don't exist in real life. It also runs way too slowly on this particular product. Typically, on other UBNT products, Airview will update at 20-30 Frames Per Second. However, on this device, with the latest firmware (AirOS 5.5), the updates only occur at 1-2 FPS. You can verify that the signals are fictional by narrowing the range of frequencies that you can see, i.e. look just at the range of frequencies that are 10 Mhz above and below a spike, instead of the entire band, and the spike goes away completely and the FPS goes back up to normal. I've also tested the Loco M5, which is the same product on the 5.8Ghz band, and it works great. AirView has a respectable 20+ FPS and shows no artifacts. I suspect that because most WISP's don't use 2.4 Ghz for backhaul that UBNT simply hasn't put as much engineering resources into this device. 2. Slow: The throughout on this particular device was not as fast as a comparison Netgear AP/Router that I compared it against, even when I compared Apples to Apples (i.e. same encryption method, same MCS Setting, and same 20 Mhz channel width). The Netgear unit was almost 50% faster. 3. Slow (Part 2): Most consumer grade routers will support an automatic 20/40 Mhz channel width setting, so that the unit can handle connections at both 20 Mhz channel width and 40 Mhz channel width. Most new laptops will connect at 40 Mhz channels, but older devices (and most mobile devices like iPods and Android devices) will only use 20 Mhz. This device DOES NOT support a 20/40 Auto mode. You must either select 20 Mhz or select 40 Mhz channel width. If you select 20 Mhz, you will not have the increased bandwidth of a 40 Mhz channel on devices that support it. You select 40 Mhz, your older devices and iPod/Android devices won't be able to connect. Since this isn't intended as a consumer device, and since most businesses that will use this are going to use a 20 Mhz channel width, this isn't a huge deal. Other things you should know: 1. This device has a highly directional antenna. If you can place it in a corner of your house, it'll work great as an AP, as it'll focus the signal on the interior of your house and will reduce interference from sources outside of your home. A typical device from Netgear or Linksys will have an omnidirectional antenna which will broadcast the signal in all directions and pick-up transmissions from all directions. If you have the Wifi device in the middle of your home, that'd be great. But, as most internet connections come in from a wall, having a directional antenna can be an advantage in certain cases.

I needed this for a 3rd Party digital sign for my business, it’s an old school one And even though this transaction was perfectly executed, & priced perfectly, That does not change the fact that this is my third one (not from this co, First one was given to me at the sale, the other was off eBay) & while everything else was Satisfactory this product is and always has been complete CRAP!!!! Made extremely cheap so One wrong move, whether its crushing the hard reset button with a PIN, trying to reset and Get the sign to recognize the connection, a slight bump from somebody in the building, OR Electric shorting out from a bad storm…….. this is a product that Is necessary for updating your digital signs, You absolutely cannot connect without it….. And even if you were extra careful & make sure none of those things happen Within six months of use, you will have to get closer and closer To your sign in order for it to recognize the connection path. LOL!!!! BUT It is not the sellers fault!!!!! Transactionally it was perfect, quick delivery, cheaper than USED ON EBAY! and worked perfectly out of the box……but I Already have to go outside in all weather to Pick up a signal, So I can promise you I will be back to buy another dozen of these!

The Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 2.4GHz (NS Loco) is a tremendous product for my application. I needed to extend my WiFi signal to a location 760 feet from my router. I could barely detect a signal outdoors on my cell phone, could not detect a signal on my laptop, but could pull in a weak signal with my iMac inside the RV. So, after some research, I bought an NS Loco and hooked it to a second router in the RV 760 feet from the primary router. It took some trial and error and some forum cruising to get the settings right. (Ubiquiti is not really a direct-to-consumer company, it seems.) After getting it right, I was pleased that I was able to pull a signal in across that distance and achieve 1.5 Mbps transfer rates. However, I thought I could improve the connection still. So, I bought a second NS Loco and hooked it to the primary router and configured the two to work together as a bridge. That allowed me to use more technical capability of the NS Locos. In that configuration, I now have a strong signal that communicates to the main router 760 feet away, through the house wall and RV wall, at 6 to 7.5 Mbps. No more buffering on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video -- just good streaming. And, the final configuration barely cost me $100. I would recommend the NanoStation to anyone with a similar need to pick up a weak signal or transfer a WiFi signal over a long distance. This particular equipment works if you have line of sight between the transmitting and receiving devices.

I took a long time to decide between T-P link and Ubiquity. finally after having issues with other TP link products I decided on Ubiquity. I wanted to connect to my neighbors AP 700 Meters away through lots of trees (real trees, big and tall), yes I have permission! Not being a Network/IT person, but no dummy either, my computers run Linux. It took a while and many hard resets to get it working. the main issue was getting back in after setting the network in bridge mode and DCHP for LAN. I went to the Ubiquity site downloaded and read/scanned the training manuals for both wireless and networking. I found that through the mac address- last two hex address spots xy:zy (convert to decimal) become the last two on access address 169.254.xxx.zzz. Now connected via ethernet set as DCHP for IPV4 ,voila I am at login page. Setting the rest of it pretty straight forward including firmware update, unit name, password change, everything else is default. If you are in wireless settings and the select for choosing the AP one desires does not have a button, just do it manually including any security. Really it is straight fwd, just time consuming and a learning curve. Oh-- To get the MAC address use browser Chromium or Chrome and the Ubiquity Discover add-on...works great I have the LocoM2 connected to my own antique AP for wireless coverage so far works wonderful and time will tell how well. I also purchased a used NSM2 with the 11db antenna as signal strength here is low. Set-up is same and works quite well. These units should work great for people who need access to an AP farther away than the little wireless card in a Laptop!

I recently purchased the wifi Extender Kit, expecting an efficient solution to improve my internet connection. However, I encountered a completely illogical and unacceptable issue: the kit does not include the Ethernet cable, which is essential for its operation. How can they sell a kit without the most basic component? When you buy a product that depends on a specific cable to function, the least you expect is for that cable to be included. But in this case, the company decided to sell an incomplete kit, forcing you to spend extra time and money just to make it work. Main Issues: • Does not include the Ethernet cable, which is necessary for connection. • Unclear product description, leading to confusion. • Not a real kit, because if it were, it would include everything needed. Conclusion: This product is a huge disappointment, not because of its performance (which I couldn’t even test without the cable), but because of the lack of logic in its packaging and sale. If you decide to buy it, keep in mind that you’ll have to purchase the Ethernet cable separately, which should have been clearly stated in the product description. Rating: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (1/5) – I wouldn’t recommend this kit unless the company fixes this absurd issue.

Un punto de acceso inalámbrico diseñado para brindar una conexión confiable y de alto rendimiento en entornos exteriores. Con su diseño compacto y discreto en color blanco, este dispositivo es ideal para establecer redes inalámbricas en lugares donde se requiere una conexión sólida y estable. **Tecnología de Alto Rendimiento** El LOCOM2 utiliza tecnología avanzada de antenas y transmisión inalámbrica para proporcionar un rendimiento excepcional en términos de velocidad y alcance. Gracias a su potencia de transmisión y sensibilidad de recepción mejoradas, este punto de acceso puede cubrir áreas extensas y superar obstáculos para brindar una conexión confiable a dispositivos conectados. **Diseño Robusto para Exteriores** Una de las principales ventajas del LOCOM2 es su diseño robusto y resistente para uso en exteriores. Está construido con materiales duraderos y resistentes a la intemperie, lo que lo protege de las condiciones ambientales adversas, como la lluvia, el polvo y la humedad. Esto garantiza que el punto de acceso funcione de manera óptima en diversas condiciones climáticas, lo que lo hace perfecto para despliegues en áreas al aire libre. **Facilidad de Implementación** El LOCOM2 se destaca por su sencilla implementación y configuración. Gracias a su diseño compacto y ligero, es fácil de montar en postes o paredes sin complicaciones. Además, su interfaz de usuario intuitiva y amigable facilita la configuración y personalización del punto de acceso según las necesidades específicas de la red. **Rendimiento Estable y Seguro** Este punto de acceso inalámbrico ofrece un rendimiento estable y seguro para los usuarios conectados. Con soporte para diversas tecnologías de encriptación y autenticación, el LOCOM2 protege la integridad de los datos y la privacidad de los usuarios, lo que lo convierte en una opción confiable para entornos que requieren altos niveles de seguridad. **Conclusión** En resumen, el Ubiquiti Spain LOCOM2 es un punto de acceso inalámbrico robusto y de alto rendimiento que ofrece una conexión confiable y estable en entornos exteriores. Su diseño resistente, facilidad de implementación y rendimiento seguro hacen que sea una opción ideal para establecer redes inalámbricas en áreas al aire libre. Si buscas un punto de acceso inalámbrico de calidad que brinde una cobertura confiable y eficiente, el LOCOM2 de Ubiquiti Spain es una excelente elección.

Noktadan noktaya( iki cihaz ile) mükemmel fakat Telefon veya pc ile baglanmayı düşünüyorsanız sakın almayın. Telefon ve pc'de cekim gücü cok sıkıntılı. Acık alanda 20-30 mt'den sonra iş görmüyor. Normal bir modem ile aynı. Bizzat test edilmiştir.

Needs a little fiddling around to program. Lots of video on you tube to help. Hooked mine up to a dlink access point and workef flawlessly. Cant wait to put it in the rv this summer and no more dead spots for wifi. If you have an old routet at home just program it an access point and put cat5 cable to any of the lan port and you are all set. Got your system for under $70. No need to buy those plug and play packages out there that are way overpriced.

Mycket bra räckvidd, inte så riktningskänslig utan fungerar bra på sidorna och även bakåt. Den stora nackdelen är att den matas med 24 volts POE och inte standard 48 volt vilket innebär att den måste anslutas till en POE injector som medföljer om man inte har Ubiquitis egen utrustning. En annan nackdel är den komplicerade installationen med många obegripliga parametrar men det finns videos på Youtube som visar hur man ska göra.

I bought a pair of these to set up a point-to-point link between a couple of buildings. Set up was really easy thanks to the web UI, the units connected really well and show a solid 300Mbps rate over a couple of hundred metres. POE made the installation nice and simple. I've got another building I'd like to hook up for IP security cameras, so I'll definitely be using these again.