Setup guide
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Recommendations
• For security, use a rewall (e.g. Windows rewall or free Zone Alarm) and a virus scanner (e.g.
Norton or free AVG).
• Make a bookmark (or ‘favorite’) to the Nanostation address (http://192.168.10.20) and save the
log-in info (ubnt; ubnt) in your browser for quicker access.
• The supplied white cable ties for mounting the device may fail after exposure to sunlight. It’s
much better to use black ties, a good string, or hose clamps.
• If you do not use your computer elsewhere, you may prefer to give it a xed network
setting (manually to e.g. IP=192 168.10.21, Subnetmask=255.255.255.0, Gateway/Router/
DNS=192.168.10.20), as this removes the initial delay of being assigned settings when turning on
the computer.
• To serve more than one computer you can use a network switch. To serve two computers the
Secondary LAN port of the Nano can be used as well.
Online resources
• Download a more recent rmware (improvements and bug xes; not necessary but
recommended) at: http://www.ubnt.com/support/downloads.
Once downloaded, log-in to the Nano, click on System tab, then Upgrade. Previous conguration
settings will not be lost.
• For an advanced manual (AirOSv5 User guide) go to http://www.ubnt.com/wiki/Main_Page and
look under AirOS/AirMax/M Series Products.
• For technical support use the UBNT Forum at: http://ubnt.com/forum
Leo Lindstrand, ©08/2011 (not connected with Ubiquity Networks)
• Assuming you have connected to an ‘live’ WIFI access point, you should be ready to access the
internet. This may involve logging-in to a marina or hotel welcome page, or paying for access.
• To connect to another WIFI access point in the future, just log-in to the Nano with your
browser and repeat step #3. Also see Bookmark recommendation below.
• An alternative to step #3 is to type “Any” in ESSID (second line on tab “Wireless”), then Save
and Apply. From then onwards, the Nano will automatically connect to any un-encrypted access
point, without any intervention from your part. However, in locations with many WIFI signals, it
might not end up being the most desirable one.
• Connecting to an encrypted wireless network (WEP or WPA) requires knowing the encryption
key and performing additional steps in #3.
• Clicking on Tools, Align antenna will bring up a received signal strength indicator, useful for
improving signals by rotating the Nanostation:
Since the number
is negative,
a lower gure
is stronger.
Moving this slider
allows the signal
bar indicator to
better display
different strengths.