Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M5
Score: 75/100
BrosTrend Wireless Bridge
Score: 79/100Rankings
The BrosTrend 5 GHz 867 Mbps WiFi Bridge offers high-speed point-to-point connectivity with a rugged IP65 enclosure and dual Gigabit ports. Its single-band operation and need for precise line-of-sight limit flexibility. Ideal for homeowners or small property owners needing a simple, budget-friendly link up to about 1 km.
The Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M5 is a compact 5 GHz outdoor CPE with a built-in 13 dBi antenna delivering up to 150 Mbps real-world throughput over 10+ km. Its older 802.11n chipset and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet limit maximum speed and wired capacity. Best for hobbyists or small ISPs needing an affordable, long-range 5 GHz backhaul.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 Mbps | 867 Mbpsbest | |
1 | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 499 g | 99.2 gbest |
15,000 mbest | 1,000 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.5 W | 4.7 Wbest |
13 dBibest | — | |
24 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11n | 802.11ac |
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Port Speed | 100 | 1000 Mbps |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 300 Mbps | 867 Mbps |
Effective Range (m) | 15000 m | 1000 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 5.5 W | 4.7 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 499 g | 99.2 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 76.2 x 63.5 x 177.8 mm | 132.08 x 43.18 x 71.12 mm |
Mounting Options | Pole | Wall, Pole |
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Professional reviewers consider the NanoStation Loco M5 a strong value proposition for affordable 5 GHz backhaul, emphasizing its compact size, integrated 13 dBi antenna, and airMAX TDMA efficiency. While praised for real-world throughput and spectrum tools, they caution that its 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and legacy 802.11n chipset limit its appeal against newer AC/AX models.
Everyday users generally like the device's long-range capability, easy pole-mount installation, and low power draw, especially for remote or solar-powered sites. Recurring concerns revolve around 2.4 GHz interference in crowded areas, the lack of Gigabit Ethernet, and occasional performance limits due to the older hardware.
“covers multitudes of devices”
“ideal for residential or small building use”
“great reach at 13 dBi”
Professional reviewers and editors have not published detailed analyses of the BrosTrend EAP2; product pages and YouTube overviews emphasize its plug-and-play simplicity, 1 km stable transmission, and positioning as a budget-friendly outdoor PtP solution.
Everyday users consistently praise the bridge for its effortless setup, reliable high-speed performance over several hundred feet, and robust weather-proof design, while recurring complaints focus on the single-band limitation, the need for precise line-of-sight alignment, and the lack of outdoor-rated PoE injectors.
