Ubiquiti makes a few NanoStation models so can you explain what the difference are and provide examples where you would use them? I am trying to extend my wifi to give me coverage in my garage and I want to make sure I understand what I need before making a purchase. The device would mount outside my house (connected to the router inside) and point directly to the garage that is about 100m away. There is no way to run a network line so I am only left with an antenna option such as this.
I'm new to using Ubiquiti gear and, just wanted to see if you could help me. (I can't seem to figure it out on my own) I have 2 - M2 locos setup in PTP / AP repeater mode. (One on the side of my patio connected to the router / ethernet and it's facing the one on my barn for wireless internet) It works great but, I'm not able to login to each individual nano station, to change the settings / update firmware while connected to the new Ubiquiti Wi-Fi. (Right now, I just connect to each via the ethernet cable). Is this possible to have it setup like that? I noticed none of the Ubiquiti server stuff, doesn't show the networks unfortunately.
@@hostifi I finally got the notification for this message. lol. Everything has been running pretty good. I have a static IP on both M2 devices and that is getting the internet pushed to the 2nd M2. I have an Aircube AC connected to that one, for better wifi range (In router mode I think). In the UISP app, I can connect to the Aircube and the first M2. I finally ended up being able to connect to the M2 wirelessly. I guess I didn't use the correct static IP info, for whatever reason. It's all good now!
How about if I just want to extend the wifi from the house out to a field shack about 100 metres away and I want to use the same settings as the router in the house (ie: same password) and let the house router do the addressing? Do I just leave the wireless security set to "none"? I'm not understanding why you'd set wireless security or is it just for if the nanostation is handing out ip addresses and itself acting as a router? if its just a bridge, maybe this is moot anyway?
I'm looking at doing the same thing as you... about 100 meters away. I have not purchased anything yet as I am trying to figure out the best device to use. Ubiquiti makes a few NanoStation models so I'm not sure the difference between them. I do know that to extend your wifi you would use Bridge mode. If setup correctly it will use the same settings as the existing wifi. Basically you are just extending the existing wifi coverage area. I was looking at a Mesh configuration but that gets really costly. Can you let us know what you ended up using to make this work in your situation.
I'm trying to configure a newly purchased Nanostation M2 and having trouble and hope you can help. I have a detached garage 30' from the house where the host computer and router/modem are. The garage contains a wifi capable smart TV that I would like be able to stream movies. I have all hardware installed and connected properly and powered. Initially I was able to log into airOS but something was wrong and wifi signal was very weak. So I tried a few things suggested on the internet and now I can no longer log into airOS. As it stands now the device is no longer recognized on the network. I know it's just some settings issues but when it comes to network problems I'm out of my league. Can you possibly help with this?
Hey James, thanks for watching. When you set the NanoStation up, did you set the IP address to DHCP? It comes set as static IP at the start before config.
@@hostifi I finally got in and it's working! I have wireless mode set to Access point and Network mode set Bridge and getting 15mbs in the garage. Based on my description above (detached garage), would you say these are the best settings to use?
I have followed all of these steps several times and can not see the SSID on my phone. I do have the M5 version if that makes a difference. I did the factory reset, each time I have tried this and can stil not see wifi showing up on my phone. Should I use a different bandwidth for 5G? Not sure what else I need to do.
@@hostifi I'm trying to configure a newly purchased Nanostation M2 and having trouble and hope you can help. I have a detached garage 30' from the house where the host computer and router/modem are. The garage contains a wifi capable smart TV that I would like be able to stream movies. I have all hardware installed and connected properly and powered. Initially I was able to log into airOS but something was wrong and wifi signal was very weak. So I tried a few things suggested on the internet and now I can no longer log into airOS. As it stands now the device is no longer recognized on the network. I know it's just some settings issues but when it comes to network problems I'm out of my league. Can you possibly help with this?
@@hostifi one more question if I may. If I have a hardwired pc and Nas on my network connected via a switch. If I add a M5 in router mode and also enable the AP, I could then access my nas files via WiFi right?
Hey, probably not I wouldn’t recommend using it in router mode if it just for connecting WiFi devices. You’re better off in bridge mode to ensure connectivity and reducing double NAT
