Shielded airMAX® ac Radio
with Isolation Antenna
Model: IS-5AC
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
™
IsoStation
AC. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warrantyterms.
Package Contents
IsoStation AC Metal Strap
Shielded airMAX® ac Radio
with Isolation Antenna
Model: IS-5AC
Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet
cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™ is
designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
Installation Requirements
• 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for
all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded
through the AC ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial‑grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit
www.ubnt.com/toughcable
Hardware Overview
Power
LED
Power LED The LED will light blue when the device is
connected to a power source.
Ethernet Port This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect
the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP
server.
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the IsoStation
is poweredon. Alternatively, the IsoStation may be reset
remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the
Gigabit PoE Adapter.
Ethernet
Port
Reset
Button
Release Button
Release
Button
Release Button The default horn (beamwidth: 45°) can
be swapped out for an optional horn with a different
beamwidth. To remove the attached horn, rotate the horn
counterclockwise while depressing the Release Button.
To reinstall the horn, align the arrow on the horn with the
Release Button. Then press down on the horn and rotate it
clockwise until you hear a click.
Hardware Installation
The IsoStation was designed for quick mounting on a pole.
1. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the base of the
IsoStation.
2. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket
wrench to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the
clamp to the pole.
Connecting Power
1. Remove the port cover by pressing down the center of the
cover and sliding the cover out.
2. Remove the rubber gasket from the port cover.
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3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
4. Replace the port cover.
5. Fit the rubber gasket over the Ethernet cable, and then
slide the gasket into the port cover.
6. Connect the power using one of the following options:
• Using the included Gigabit PoE Adapter: Go to
“Connecting to the PoE Adapter”.
• Using a separate PoE switch: Connect the Ethernet
cable from the IsoStation’s Ethernet port to a
PoE‑enabled Ethernet port on the switch.
WARNING: The switch port must comply with the
power specifications listed in the Specifications
section of this Quick Start Guide.