Ubiquiti NS-5ACL High Performance Outdoor Wireless CPE

The Ubiquiti NanoStation AC loco NS-5ACL is a powerful and compact 5GHz outdoor wireless CPE, ideal for point-to-multipoint (PtMP) networking across New Zealand’s urban and rural areas. With dual polarity 13dBi antennas and airMAX AC technology, it’s perfect for Kiwi ISPs, farms, businesses, and surveillance setups.

Key Technical Specs

• Networking Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet

• Processor: Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 560 MHz

• Memory: 64 MB DDR2

• Frequency Range: 5GHz (5150–5875 MHz)

• Channel Bandwidths: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz

• Beamwidth: 45° H-pol / 45° V-pol

• Management Radio: 2.4GHz built-in for remote setup

• Antenna Gain: 13 dBi with dual linear polarization

• VSWR: Max 1.8:1

• Radio Output Power: Up to 25 dBm

• Enclosure: UV-stabilized outdoor plastic

• Dimensions: 179 x 77.5 x 59.1 mm

Built for NZ Conditions

From remote NZ farms to urban rooftops, the NS-5ACL is designed to withstand tough outdoor environments. Its UV-stabilized plastic casing protects internal components from sun and weather exposure, making it a reliable choice for long-range WiFi links in New Zealand.

Easy Mounting & Deployment

No complex setup the pole mount-ready kit makes installation a breeze for Kiwi installers. Whether you’re extending wireless internet to a shed, a camera post, or a second building, this Ubiquiti wireless bridge NZ device does the job with minimal effort.

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Software: airOS 8 Powerful & Intuitive Control

The NanoStation AC Loco (NS-5ACL) is powered by airOS 8, Ubiquiti’s advanced operating system designed for airMAX ac products in New Zealand. Whether you’re managing a wireless bridge for farms or deploying a multi-point connection in a business park, airOS 8 makes configuration easy, even for those with minimal networking experience.

Key Advantages of airOS 8:

• User-Friendly Interface – Optimised for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices

• Advanced Configuration – Supports channel width adjustment, ACK timing, and link diagnostics

• Live Spectrum Analysis – Built-in tools help Kiwis identify and avoid interference

• Multi-language Support – Convenient for diverse teams projects

• airMAX ac Protocol Integration – For stable, long-range connectivity in urban or rural

Advanced Wireless Features

The NS-5ACL NanoStation AC Loco is equipped with Ubiquiti’s powerful airMAX ac protocol, delivering reliable long range point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP) wireless connectivity. Whether you’re deploying wireless internet across farms, monitoring cameras on lifestyle blocks, or linking office buildings, this device is made to support high speed, interference resistant wireless links in New Zealand.

Wireless Modes & Configuration Options

• Access Point & Station Modes (PtMP airMAX mixed mode)

• Dedicated Long-Range PtP Link Mode

• Selectable Channel Widths for optimal performance:

  • PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz

  • PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz

• Auto Channel Selection based on RF environment

• Transmit Power Control: Switch between auto/manual

• Smart ACK Timing for automatic distance management

• Secure WPA2 Encryption – ideal for Kiwi business and surveillance data

Enhanced Usability for Field Technicians

Ubiquiti ensures the NS-5ACL is easy to install and manage a huge win for ISPs, IT professionals, and installers.

Tools and Enhancements:

• airMagic Tool: Helps Kiwi installers find the best channel

• Dynamic Configuration Updates: No downtime needed

• Instant Input Validation: Avoids misconfigurations on the fly

• HTML5 UI: Designed for modern browsers and mobile devices

• Detailed Statistics: Real time performance monitoring

• airView Spectrum Analyzer: Diagnose interference for wireless links in rural

Advanced RF Analytics for Professional Grade Wireless Performance

For Kiwi businesses, rural ISPs, and security professionals seeking reliable wireless performance, the NanoStation AC loco (NS-5ACL) offers advanced RF analytics technology built to optimize and future proof your network.

1. Multi Radio Architecture for Deep Spectrum Insight

Ubiquiti’s airMAX ac devices are engineered with a powerful dual radio architecture, where a second dedicated radio continually scans the entire 5GHz spectrum. This allows real-time monitoring and deeper wireless diagnostics ideal for managing outdoor wireless networks across challenging NZ environments.

2. Real Time RF Reporting with airOS 8

With airOS 8, users gain instant visibility into their network’s performance. Access detailed real-time wireless metrics such as:

• RF Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) constellation diagrams

• Signal, noise, and interference (SNI) metrics

• Carrier-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (CINR) histograms

This helps network administrators in New Zealand better maintain signal clarity and uptime for long range point-to-multipoint links.

3. Spectral Analysis via airView™

airView™ empowers you to optimize your network’s performance by identifying and mitigating noise from local interference:

• 🌐 Continuous environmental noise monitoring

• 📊 Live spectral energy views in waveform, waterfall, and ambient noise formats

• 🛠️ Seamless background operation airView runs without disabling the wireless link, ensuring uninterrupted data flow.

This eliminates the need for external spectrum analyzer tools, making it cost effective for rural deployments or enterprise grade links across New Zealand.

UMobile App: Fast, Wireless Setup from Your Smartphone

The Ubiquiti NS-5ACL NanoStation AC loco makes device configuration effortless with its built in WiFi radio. This allows quick setup via your mobile phone no extra cables or laptops needed.

1. Set Up Easily via the UMobile App

Whether you’re a field technician or setting up a wireless point-to-point system, simply download the UMobile App from the App Store or Google Play. This mobile-friendly tool provides:

• Instant access to the airOS interface via WiFi

• Real-time configuration and diagnostics

• Remote management of your wireless bridge or outdoor access point

Perfect for rural broadband installations in New Zealand or quick urban deployments.

airMAX ac Technology: High Speed & Scalable Wireless Performance

Ubiquiti’s airMAX ac technology transforms wireless performance with its intelligent Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol.

2. More Efficient Than Standard WiFi

Instead of competing for airtime, each device transmits data in scheduled time slots managed by an intelligent AP controller. This enhances:

• 🔄 Latency: Lower response times for seamless connectivity

• 📶 Noise Immunity: Improved signal quality in congested RF environments

• 📡 Throughput & Scalability: Ideal for both small and large wireless networks

3. Built for Long-Distance and Video Applications

• Intelligent QoS: Prioritizes voice and video traffic great for IP camera systems

• Long-Range Capability: Delivers carrier class links across rural and large sites

• High Capacity: Supports expanding multi device outdoor setups

Enhanced Wireless Performance with airMAX ac Technology

Take your wireless networking to the next level with Ubiquiti’s advanced airMAX ac engine, specially built to support high data loads and long-range performance.

1. Optimised for Latency and Scalability

Powered by Ubiquiti’s custom integrated circuit (IC), the airMAX scheduler significantly improves:

• ⏱ TDMA Latency: Ensures faster data transmission and response times

• 🏗 Network Scalability: Supports multiple devices across large outdoor areas, perfect for enterprise and rural wireless deployments

This makes the NanoStation AC loco NS-5ACL a solid choice for ISPs in New Zealand and businesses needing seamless data flow between locations.

2. Hardware-Accelerated for Better Throughput

The custom silicon delivers hardware acceleration, enabling the system to handle dense data modulations without slowdowns essential for modern, bandwidth-heavy applications.

3. Throughput Breakthrough: Up to 450+ Mbps

With support for 256QAM modulation, the NS-5ACL achieves:

• 📡 Up to 450+ Mbps of real TCP/IP throughput

• 🚀 Triple the performance compared to standard airMAX

• ✅ Smooth streaming, VoIP, large file transfers, and video surveillance

Robust Hardware Design for Seamless NZ Deployments

Whether you’re an ISP, rural network provider, or business needing fast installation and long-term durability, the NS-5ACL NanoStation AC loco is engineered for efficient performance.

1. Indoor & Outdoor Mounting Flexibility

Designed for versatile installations, this compact unit can be mounted:

• Indoors for warehouse, commercial, or office setups

• Outdoors on poles or walls ideal for farms, schools, or remote areas

• Pole-mount ready no extra fasteners required

2. Improved Surge Protection

With enhanced ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection, the NanoStation AC loco guards against:

• Power surges

• Electrical spikes caused by lightning or unstable power
  Perfect for regions with unpredictable weather or rural infrastructure.

3. Efficient, Space-Saving Design

The integrated radio + antenna design ensures:

• Minimal visual impact at customer sites

• Reduced installation complexity

• Compact footprint perfect for small equipment cabinets or tight exterior mounting spaces

Bonus: Lightweight Yet Powerful (aka LOCO5AC)

Also known as the LOCO5AC, this unit delivers enterprise grade wireless power in a discreet form factor a top pick for New Zealand installers and network professionals.