Ness NanoStation Loco M5 User Manual

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101-732 – NanoStation Loco M5 – P2P Setup Guide
Introduction
This tech note will show you how to setup the 101-732 as a Point to Point network.
This mode will be ideal for connecting an intercom door station at one access point and
then the room station at the other access point, or even a CCTV camera at one access point
and the NVR at the other access point.
Notes
You won’t be able to scan / see the access point using a Smartphone or computer once it
has been setup. This is a secure hidden network.
Hardware Required
• Computer with a working hardwired LAN connection
• 2 x 101-732 NanoStation Loco M5
• LAN Cable
Quick Setup Guide
In this quick setup guide we are going to refer the units as Nano A and Nano B.

Ness NanoStation Loco M5 Specifications

General

Brand	Ness
Model	NanoStation Loco M5
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to P2P Setup

Purpose of the Guide

Explains how to set up the 101-732 as a Point to Point network for various applications.

Network Security Feature

Notes that the access point is hidden and not scannable after setup for enhanced security.

Hardware and Setup Overview

Required Hardware Components

Lists the necessary hardware including a computer, two NanoStation Loco M5 units, and a LAN cable.

Quick Setup Device Naming

Introduces the naming convention 'Nano A' and 'Nano B' for referring to the devices in the guide.

Configuring Nano A (Access Point)

Computer IP Address Setup

Sets a static IP address for the computer to facilitate network configuration.

Wireless Access Point Settings

Configures the Wireless Mode to 'Access Point' and enables WDS, setting a unique SSID.

Frequency and Security Configuration

Selects the best wireless channel, sets frequency, and configures WPA2-AES security with PSK.

Network Mode and Static IP

Sets the network mode to 'Bridge' and assigns a static IP address to the NanoStation.

Enabling airMAX Feature

Activates the airMAX feature for enhanced wireless performance on the NanoStation.

Configuring Nano B (Station)

Wireless Station Mode Setup

Sets the Wireless Mode to 'Station' and enables WDS to connect to the access point.

Locking to Access Point

Selects the Nano A access point from the list and locks Nano B to it.

Station Network Configuration

Sets the network mode to 'Bridge' and assigns a static IP address to the NanoStation.

Finalizing Setup and Testing

Applying Settings

Applies all configured settings to the NanoStation to save the changes.

Post-Setup Testing

Guides on testing the connection by plugging devices into Nano A and viewing via Nano B.

Troubleshooting Connectivity

Provides steps for troubleshooting if devices cannot be pinged, suggesting proximity and configuration checks.