Question 1

have a cottage internet comes via radio then cable to modem inside building . can i use this nano station to send signal from house to lakeshore 100ft from home and where do i mount it?

thanks rick

Accepted Answer

Yes.  This device will accept a network cable patch from your router, switch or modem directly.  I would suggest connecting a standard router to your modem first and then the nano stations so that you can appropriately assign each radio a static IP address for management.

Example:
Internet->Modem->Router->Nano #1 
to 
Nano #2->NetworkSwitch->PC (or Other Network Device)

These are rated for outdoor use and I would recommend installing on the outside of each building.  The Nanos should be facing each other at a similar height (Though these radios are very forgiving and this doesn't have to be exact). 100' should be no issue.

Question 2

I am technically challenged when it comes to radio transmission.
I use an internet service provider that provides service via a line- of-sight radio signal. Between my home and his antenna there are many large trees and he cannot get a good signal at my home. He says that if I buy two of these devices and put up a tall (40') pole in a clearing (clear to my home and clear to his antenna) about 100 meters from my home, he can mount one on the pole and one on my house and provide good service.
Does this sound practical?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

Hello Travis.

The answer is yes, these Ubiquiti Nano Stations can be used to provide a link to the ISP's antenna.  It sounds like the proposed 40' pole would be a relay point between his antenna and your "property" but you would still need to get the WiFi signal from the pole to your house. He may either install another set of Nano Stations from the pole to your house or mount a sector antenna on the pole aimed at your house (depending on the distance) and broadcast WiFi signal that is strong enough to penetrate the exterior walls of the house.

In either case, we use these devices regularly for point-to-point scenarios.

Question 3

Can I purchase only one of these units as an Access-Point?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes.
Practicality No, this is a point to point solution, using it as an access point without another bridge would be terribly ineffective. You would be better off buying a normal outdoor access point designed for coverage, not distance.

Question 4

Does this package come with an POE adapter like the AC units, or do I need to purchase one or a switch?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PoE adapter is included. These radios use non-standard (24V) voltage for PoE, so "generic" PoE adapter or switch (48V) wouldn't work.

Question 5

From reading some of the FAQs I was wondering if I should buy two of these M5s or do they come 2 in a package?  I had an old nano stn 2 bridge and lightning killed one of the antenna

Accepted Answer

The package includes only one radio.

Question 6

is it usa/canda or international version?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

This will be the retail version for the USA>

The item does include manufacturer warranty. However, depending on the manufacturer's warranty polices, it may or may not cover international use.

We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to see if this particular item includes international warranty services.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Newegg Support

Question 7

Hello, what type of encryption does this use?

Accepted Answer

You can choose the encryption. I used wpa2

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