can we connect ubnt station/AP mode device in mobile?
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Can We connect a Ubiquiti (UBNT) device running in Station mode to a mobile phone, but it is not for directly browsing the internet through the station. Instead, this connection is used to configure, manage, and align the station device via the mobile app.
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Can We connect a Ubiquiti (UBNT) device running in Station mode to a mobile phone, but it is not for directly browsing the internet through the station. Instead, this connection is used to configure, manage, and align the station device via the mobile app.
@Florencio-Lee said in can we connect ubnt station/AP mode device in mobile?:
Can We connect a Ubiquiti (UBNT) device running in Station mode to a mobile phone, but it is not for directly browsing the internet through the station. Instead, this connection is used to configure, manage, and align the station device via the mobile app.
Here is how it works and how to do it:
- Management Connection (Using the App)
To configure a Nanostation/airMAX device in station mode using a mobile phone:
- Download: Install the UISP Mobile App (formerly UNMS) from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Connection: Ensure the phone is connected to the same network (e.g., via a wireless router plugged into the LAN side of the Ubiquiti PoE adapter), or if the device has built-in management radio (like AC models), connect directly to its Wi-Fi.
- Access: The app allows you to log in, run site surveys, and configure the station mode settings.
- Using the Phone as the Source (WISP/Hotspot Mode)
If you want to use your phone’s mobile data as the internet source for a Ubiquiti station:
- Setup: Enable the Wi-Fi hotspot on your mobile phone.
- Station Config: Configure your UBNT device (e.g., NanoStation M2) in * Station Mode and scan for your phone’s hotspot SSID.
- Requirements:
- Disable AirMAX: You must disable the proprietary “AirMAX” protocol in the Ubiquiti settings to allow it to connect to standard Wi-Fi (like a phone hotspot).
- Frequency: Ensure your station is set to the same channel width (e.g., 20MHz) as your phone.
- Network Mode: Set the UBNT device to Router mode if the phone does not provide IP addresses directly to devices behind the station.
- Key Considerations
- 5GHz vs 2.4GHz: If you are using a 5GHz Ubiquiti station (e.g., M5), your phone must support 5GHz Wi-Fi to see the signal.
- Bridge/Router Mode: If the station is in “Bridge” mode, it may not connect properly to a hotspot without WDS enabled, which is why Router mode is often recommended for this setup.
- Management Radio: Newer AC models have a dedicated management radio, making connection via the app easier, while older M-series models require connecting via the Ethernet/PoE to manage.
- Management Connection (Using the App)
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