The solution was very simple and I want to share it with you in this article.

If your computer can't connect to Nanostation

The error may show up for the Ubiquiti Nano Station M2 (2.4 GHz) or M5 (5GHz).

If you have your Ubiquiti Nanostation enabled as an access point but still get an error message connecting to the network, try the following settings.

• Make sure you are using the 2.4GHz band;
  
• Disable the AirMax Mode;
• Change the channel to 20 MHz.

These settings work pretty well with most computers and devices that don't support 5GHz or 40MHz because they use outdated hardware or firmware.

The AirMax Mode is used for Ubiquiti devices, so you may disable it to work with computers, mobile phones, and tablets connecting to the access point.

What the difference between 20MHz and 40MHz?

The bandwidth determines how "wide" your broadcasting channel is.

For the 2.4 GHz networks, the default is 20MHz which can carry a certain amount of data, but if you change the settings to 40MHz, the bandwidth available per channel is increased. It's not exactly double the speed, but it gets closer.

As I mentioned before, some devices (such as my old laptop) don't work with 40MHz, so it's better to set up the Nanostation to work with 20MHz.

The big advantage is to maintain compatibility with most devices.

Stability is also something to consider when using 20MHz.

There are a lot of frequency noise and interference in crowded areas and using this the 20MHz channel makes the network more stable.

Of course, you sacrifice a little bit of the speed, but it's OK if it fits your needs.

Conclusion

The message "can't connect to this network" is very annoying.

I've been there, and I didn't like when I see it.

But as you can see,  I could fix it with simple changes in the M2 configuration.

Just go for it and try to change yours.

And please share this article with your friends.

I want you to have access to the best information before buying this product.

Be aware that at first, this radio is designed for standard data traffic, which means it's NOT the best option for critical applications that require 24/7 monitoring.

Due to affordable prices, Ubiquiti radios are pretty popular in different countries. I think it worth a try for small surveillance projects. 

So, let's test this device and see how good it is... 

Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 for CCTV

On the right side, there's the Ubiquiti radio receiver connected to a switch that is connected to a monitoring station and an NVR (Network Video Recorder).

It's simple; you just need to use both radios in bridge mode, which means they transparently transmit the data back and forth between both locations.

The Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 Kit

It's necessary to buy at least a pair of radios to have a sytem working properly.

Some sellers send the radio pre-configured, so you just need to install them, connect the UTP cables, and point to each other.(that was not my case).

Don't worry if you don't get a pre-configured pair, the setup is very easy.

The box brings the Ubiquiti radio, a cable tie wrap that is used to install the radio on a pole, a power cord, the power supply and a quick guide.

The power supply has two Ethernet ports; one of them is labeled PoE, which is used to power the radio via a UTP cable, and it's also used for data traffic. The LAN port is used to connect to the switch, router, or any other network device.

The UTP cables don't come in the box, and you need to buy for yourself.

You can use the bracket located in the back of the radio to mount it on a pole.

Yes, the wiring is straightforward, just connect the UTP cable from the Radio LAN port to the power supply PoE port and the power supply LAN port to a switch.

It's very easy, isn't it?

The next step is connect the power cable to the power supply.

And it's done. time to turn the system on...

The Ubiquiti NanoStation Interface

You can use a computer or laptop to have access to the Radio's menu via a web browser. The Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 default IP address is 192.168.1.20.

The default username/ password are  ubnt/ubnt.

Make sure you have your computer's IP address in the same network range to have access to the radio for the initial setup, and then you can change it.

The picture below shows the radio web interface.

After the first login a pop message shows up to alert you to change the password.

In the main tab, it's possible to see some information such as the CPU and memory usage, the Network mode (bridge), the SSID, Channel width, and signal strength.

Radio basic configuration

The Wireless tab allows you to choose the mode you want to operate.

If you want to keep it simple, choose the mode and don't touch any other configuration because, most of the time, you don't need to do that.

You can also enable the security and choose a password to connect to the radio.

The network tab allows you to change the Network Mode and the IP Address.

That's basically what you have to change without messing up with other configurations, so change the IP address according to your network configuration, chose the operation mode, and set the password on both radios.

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Conclusion

I've connected the Ubiquiti NanoStation radios to my IP cameras to send a video stream to my computer/recorder, and it's working fine with a total of 4 cameras.

The total data traffic is about 20Mbps, which is OK for the radio to handle.

Clique here to buy the Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 on Amazon.

I hope this article can help you; please leave your comments and questions.