Alright, i finally made a trip out there yesterday. We didn't get as involved as i expected with measuring for trenching cable/power/fiber, but we at least got his inherited NVR accessible via remote access. I've continued to read about additional products and while looking to offer an option that's not ubiquiti, since i tend to favor it, i keep coming back to suggesting it as the solution for what needs to be done.

The plan is to redo the current wifi setup in the house, move/remove/add current cameras on NVR system (LTS brand) as needed, then extend network to a point where a horse barn will be. Goal would then be to get equipment there and test how everything acts, believe we'll run power/cable to that location. Then from there we'll make another run down to the triangle patch that's seen on initial pic posted. From that point it will serve as main junction for extending connectivity.

My main question now, as i've looked further into the airMax nanobeam products, i'm just not familiar enough with it to cover all bases as i propose a solid solution. I read that the airMax line requires the use of UISP to be setup, is that correct? My understanding is that it requires you to add a device within 24hrs of initiating and account and then you must plan to have at minimum 10 devices in UISP. With that said, can anyone refute that? Do i just need UISP to initially make the PTP connection and configuration with the device, then it will be managed within the Controller software? Just don't want to overlook any minute details as i try to plan phase 1 out and build on that for phase 2 and 3. Appreciate any inputs/guidance.

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Posted by Korkstand

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 2/14/21 at 10:03 pm to BabySam

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I read that the airMax line requires the use of UISP to be setup, is that correct?

I don't think so. I know that UISP is their relatively new replacement for UNMS, but I'm very nearly 100% sure that you can use these devices standalone with no cloud management or even no ubiquiti account. I've set up several of these devices, and they are all configurable via their own local web UI.

For nanobeams and nanostations at least, the basic process is as follows:

1. plug one unit into the network
2. figure out its IP, load it in the browser, login with default ubnt/ubnt (usually)
3. give it a static IP outside of the router's dhcp range (it might reboot after this)
4. give it a network name/password
5. put it in "AP" (access point) mode, and enable WDS (transparent bridge)

Repeat the same process with the other unit, except give it a different static IP and put it in "station" mode + WDS. The unit in AP mode goes on the router end, and the unit in station mode goes on the remote end.

6. Mount them and point them at each other.
7. Profit

I'm really not sure if WDS mode is necessary, but I believe it reduces a bit of overhead and makes the wireless link act just like a cable, as if they aren't even there.

All of this is done locally on the device with no cloud services required. I think the stuff you've read about UISP is for people using these to run WISPs and they need to manage them remotely.

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Posted by TAMU-93