<strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>Chapter 1: OverviewChapter 1: OverviewIntroductionWelcome to <strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> – the latest evolution of the<strong>airOS</strong> Configuration Interface by <strong>Ubiquiti</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> .<strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> provides new features, including:• Maps commonly used VoIP TOS values (0x68, 0xb8) toVoice queue• Alternative data rate algorithm option• Audio option for Antenna Alignment tool• Signal strength from remote radio shown in Stationinformation window (airMAX mode only)• TX/RX bit rate statistics shown in AP or Stationinformation• Feed only option for antenna type (airGrid andNanoBridge models only)<strong>airOS</strong> is an advanced operating system capable ofpowerful wireless and routing features, built upon asimple and intuitive user interface foundation.This <strong>User</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> describes the <strong>airOS</strong> operating systemversion 5.5.4, which is integrated into all M Series productsprovided by <strong>Ubiquiti</strong> <strong>Networks</strong>.Note: For compatibility, legacy or 802.11 a/b/gdevices should use legacy firmware with airMAXsupport (such as <strong>airOS</strong> firmware v4.0). Legacyclients can only work as airMAX clients with the MSeries device acting as an airMAX AP.<strong>Ubiquiti</strong> <strong>Networks</strong>, Inc.Supported Products<strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> supports the M Series product versions,including the following:• Rocket M• Rocket M GPS• Rocket M Titanium• NanoBridge M• NanoStation M/NanoStation locoM• Bullet M• Bullet M Titanium• PicoStation M• PowerBridge M• airGrid M• WispStation MFor more information, visit www.ubnt.com.<strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> Network Modes<strong>airOS</strong> supports the following network modes:• Transparent Layer 2 Bridge• Router• SOHO Router1
<strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> <strong>User</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong> Wireless Modes<strong>airOS</strong> supports the following wireless modes:• Access Point• Station / Client• AP-RepeaterSystem Requirements• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,Windows 8, Linux, or Mac OS X• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, GoogleChrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)Getting StartedTo access the <strong>airOS</strong> Configuration Interface, perform thefollowing steps:1. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computerwith a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (forexample, IP address: 192.168.1.100 and subnet mask:255.255.255.0).2. Launch your web browser. Enter https:// and thedefault IP address of your device in the address field.Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac).DeviceDefault IP AddressairRouter 192.168.1.1Other Devices 192.168.1.20Note: HTTPS is the default protocol starting with<strong>airOS</strong> <strong>v5.5.4</strong>.For example, enter 192.168.1.20 to access the Rocket.Chapter 1: Overview4. Upon subsequent login, the standard login screenappears. Enter ubnt in the <strong>User</strong>name and Passwordfields, and click Login.Note: To enhance security, we recommend that youchange the default login on the System > SystemAccounts tab. For details, go to “System Accounts”on page 57.M Series Product VerificationStarting with M series product models manufactured in2012, the <strong>airOS</strong> Configuration Interface (v5.5.2 or later) willverify whether a product is genuine or counterfeit.Prior to 2012For M series product models manufactured prior to 2012,<strong>airOS</strong> will NOT display any logo in the lower left corner ofthe screen.Starting in 2012For new M series product models introduced in 2012 orlater, <strong>airOS</strong> will display a Genuine Product logo in thelower left corner of the screen.New production versions of existing M series productmodels began using the Genuine Product logo in 2012.(Not all M series product models manufactured in 2012will display a Genuine Product logo.)3. Upon initial login, the Terms of Use appear on the loginscreen. Enter ubnt in the <strong>User</strong>name and Password fields,and select the appropriate choices from the Countryand Language drop-down lists. Check the box next toI agree to these terms of use, and click Login.For any M series product that is not an official <strong>Ubiquiti</strong>product, <strong>airOS</strong> will display a counterfeit warning. Pleasecontact <strong>Ubiquiti</strong> at support@ubnt.com regardingthis product.Note: If neither the Genuine Product logo norcounterfeit warning appears, the device wasmanufactured prior to the genuine productverification process and is probably genuine.If you have any questions, please emailsupport@ubnt.com.<strong>Ubiquiti</strong> <strong>Networks</strong>, Inc.2