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New interesting product is coming to market Ubiquiti NanoStation – two versions for 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands.

There is not much info available only the info and datasheets. A both devices running new Ubiquiti AirOS which is also interesting.

The device designed to advance the Global Wireless ISP industry to the next level. Featuring a compact indoor/outdoor design and an interface so intuitive even the most technically challenged can instantly become experts. But, don’t be fooled; it is as powerful as it is simple. Nanostation packs some phenomenal performance with a revolutionary design combining a hi-gain 4 antenna system, advanced radio architecture, and highly researched and developed firmware technology allowing throughput, stability, and capacity performance rivaling even the highest-end WiMax networks. All at a MSRP of $79.

• Atheros AR2316 SOC, MIPS 4KC, 180MHz
• 16MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash
• 1 X 10/100 BASE-TX (Cat. 5, RJ-45) Ethernet Interface
• 26dBm, +/-2dB
• -97dBm +/-2dB
• Integrated 10dBi Dual Pol + External SMA
• over 15km
• 12V, 1A (12 Watts). Supply and injector included
• Passive Power over Ethernet (pairs 4,5+; 7,8 return)
• -40C to 85C (System PCB optimized for hi-temp)
• 5 to 95% Condensing

http://www.ubnt.com/products/ns5.php

http://www.ubnt.com/products/ns2.php

AirOS

• Dynamically router board protocol compatible
• Operate in proprietary channels; enhanced security and network privacy
• 5/10/20/40MHz options for increased throughput or increased range performance
• English, Spanish, French, Portugues, and Chinese
• Automatically converge to optimum ACK timeout value for distance links
• Adaptively SW adjust antenna polarity for optimum peformance
• Full SDK and Ubiquiti engineering support open for 3rd party firmware developments