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Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco 5AC

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Setup instructions, default access credentials, and network configuration guide.

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Device Overview

The Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco 5AC (NS-5ACL) is an airMAX ac CPE radio designed for short to medium range wireless subscriber links up to 5 km.

It features an integrated 13 dBi directional panel antenna and a Gigabit Ethernet port, delivering real TCP/IP throughput over 450 Mbps.

Technicians can use the built-in 2.4 GHz management Wi-Fi radio to align and configure the radio from a smartphone on the roof without running an Ethernet cable to a laptop.

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

How to Connect (Physical & Network Setup)

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.

Step-by-Step Configuration Steps

  1. 1 Open a web browser and go to https://192.168.1.20 (accept the SSL self-signed certificate warning).
  2. 2 Log in with username 'ubnt' and password 'ubnt'. Select your country and accept the terms of use.
  3. 3 Go to the Wireless tab: Set Wireless Mode to 'Station PtP' (for 1-to-1 links) or 'Station PtMP' (connecting to a Rocket/LiteAP base station).
  4. 4 Click 'Select...' next to SSID to scan and select your Access Point network.
  5. 5 Enter the WPA2-AES Pre-Shared Key in the Security field.
  6. 6 Go to the Network tab: Change Management IP to a static address in your network range (e.g. 10.20.1.50) or set to DHCP.
  7. 7 Click 'Save Changes' at the bottom. Reconnect using the new management IP and check the dashboard signal.

Verification Step

Check the airOS dashboard. Look for an active link icon with Signal Strength between -55 dBm and -65 dBm and CINR above 28 dB.
Firmware Note: airOS 8 firmware. Includes a secondary 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi management radio accessible from the UISP mobile app during installation.

Menu names may vary by model and firmware version.

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Notice: This is sample configuration data for field technicians and small ISPs. Verify details against official manufacturer documentation and your device casing label before applying in production.