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Wireless CPE & Bridge Setup Guides

Step-by-step Web GUI configuration instructions for non-MikroTik wireless devices, including Ubiquiti airMAX, Cambium ePMP, Mimosa, and TP-Link Pharos.

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Default IP Address
192.168.1.20
Default Credentials
User: ubnt  |  Pass: ubnt

How to Connect

Connect the PoE port of a 24V passive PoE adapter to the Loco 5AC. Connect your PC to the LAN port. Set your PC network adapter to static IP 192.168.1.50 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

Numbered Setup Steps

  1. 1Open web browser to https://192.168.1.20 (accept self-signed SSL certificate warning).
  2. 2Log in with user 'ubnt' and password 'ubnt'. Select your country domain.
  3. 3In Wireless tab, set Wireless Mode to 'Station PtP' or 'Station PtMP'.
  4. 4Click 'Select...' next to SSID to scan and bind the base station.
  5. 5Enter the WPA2-AES security passphrase.
  6. 6Under Network, assign permanent static management IP or DHCP. Click Save.

Verification Step

Open airOS dashboard. Verify link status icon is blue/green with signal between -55 dBm and -65 dBm and CINR above 28 dB.
Menu names may vary by model and firmware version.
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Default IP Address
192.168.1.20
Default Credentials
User: ubnt  |  Pass: ubnt

How to Connect

Connect 24V 0.3A Gigabit PoE injector to the feedhorn. Connect PC to LAN port. Configure PC static IP: 192.168.1.100, Netmask: 255.255.255.0.

Numbered Setup Steps

  1. 1Navigate to https://192.168.1.20 in your browser. Accept security prompt.
  2. 2Sign in using user 'ubnt' and password 'ubnt'. Select country.
  3. 3In Wireless settings, set Wireless Mode to 'Station PtP' or 'Station PtMP'.
  4. 4Click 'Select...' to scan and lock onto target AP SSID.
  5. 5Input WPA2 Pre-Shared Key. Navigate to Network and set permanent IP.
  6. 6Apply changes and aim the dish dish until peak signal is achieved.

Verification Step

Check airOS 8 dashboard. Confirm 8x (256QAM) modulation on both TX and RX chains with isolated CINR.
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Default IP Address
192.168.0.2
Default Credentials
User: admin  |  Pass: admin

How to Connect

Connect Gigabit PoE injector to radio. Connect PC to LAN port. Assign PC IP 192.168.0.10 / 255.255.255.0 (Fallback recovery IP: 169.254.1.1).

Numbered Setup Steps

  1. 1Open web browser to https://192.168.0.2 (or https://169.254.1.1).
  2. 2Log in with 'admin' / 'admin'. Change password when prompted.
  3. 3In Configuration > Radio, set Device Mode to 'Subscriber Module' (SM).
  4. 4Configure Channel Bandwidth and Scan Frequency List.
  5. 5In Configuration > Security, enter WPA2 Pre-shared Key.
  6. 6In Configuration > Network, set management IP to Static or DHCP. Save and reboot.

Verification Step

Open Tools > eAlign to view RSSI and SNR in real time. Confirm downlink and uplink RSSI balance within 3 dB.
Menu names may vary by model and firmware version.
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Mimosa C5c

CPE Mimosa
Default IP Address
192.168.1.20
Default Credentials
User: admin  |  Pass: (set on unlock)

How to Connect

Connect two RP-SMA jumpers to antenna before powering on. Connect PoE. Set PC IP to 192.168.1.50 / 255.255.255.0 (Fallback recovery IP: 192.168.26.1).

Numbered Setup Steps

  1. 1Open https://192.168.1.20 in your browser and accept SSL certificate.
  2. 2Follow Cloud Unlock process using your Mimosa cloud account if first startup.
  3. 3In Link settings, set Wireless Mode to 'Station' or 'Point-to-Point'.
  4. 4Configure Channel Width (20/40/80 MHz) and enter target SSID.
  5. 5Set WPA2-PSK key under Link Security.
  6. 6Save changes and calibrate physical dish alignment using the GUI Aiming Tool.

Verification Step

Check dashboard Rx/Tx PHY rates. Confirm MCS 9 (256-QAM) on clear frequency channels.
Menu names may vary by model and firmware version.
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TP-Link Pharos CPE510

CPE TP-Link
Default IP Address
192.168.0.254
Default Credentials
User: admin  |  Pass: admin

How to Connect

Connect PoE port of 24V adapter to CPE510. Connect PC to LAN port. Assign static IP 192.168.0.100 and mask 255.255.255.0 to PC.

Numbered Setup Steps

  1. 1Visit http://192.168.0.254 in browser. Enter 'admin' / 'admin'.
  2. 2Run Quick Setup wizard and select 'Client' mode (or 'AP').
  3. 3Click 'Survey' to scan for upstream 5 GHz wireless networks.
  4. 4Select AP, click Connect, and enter WPA-PSK passphrase.
  5. 5Under Network, configure static management IP in your subnet.
  6. 6Click Finish to reboot and lock onto connection.

Verification Step

Verify the 4 signal strength LED lights illuminate on the rear casing. In Pharos OS status page, check SNR and CCQ link quality.
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