Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M5
Score: 75/100
Vonets VAP11AC
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Vonets VAP11AC is a dual-band Wi-Fi bridge/repeater offering up to 1.2 Gbps throughput and 300 m range, built for industrial-grade deployments. Its small form factor restricts antenna options and heat management, and the lack of extensive reviews adds uncertainty. Best suited for surveillance or point-to-point links where rugged power input and long range are critical.
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 | 1,200 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 499 g | 141 gbest |
15,000 mbest | 300 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.5 Wbest | — |
13 dBibest | — | |
24 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11n | 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b |
Frequency Bands (GHz) | 5 | 2.4,5 |
Ports(1) | ||
Ethernet Port Speed | 100 | 100 Mbps |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 300 Mbps | 1200 Mbps |
Effective Range (m) | 15000 m | 300 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Input Voltage (V) | 24 V | 5-24 V |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 499 g | 141 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 76.2 x 63.5 x 177.8 mm | 94x45x15 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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”
