Ubiquiti NanoStation locoM2
Score: 75/100
Vonets VAP11G-300
Score: 63/100Rankings
The Ubiquiti NanoStation locoM2 delivers up to 150 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band with a compact 8-dBi antenna and remote reset capability. Its single-band design and limited Ethernet speed can be drawbacks in high-traffic scenarios. Ideal for small-to-medium WISPs or rural sites needing an affordable, low-power backhaul over a few kilometres.
The Vonets VAP11G-300 is a tiny 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bridge that converts wireless to Ethernet, offering up to 300 Mbps and support for many legacy devices. Its single-band operation, modest range and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet limit high-performance scenarios. Best suited for extending Wi-Fi to legacy IP cameras, printers or PLCs in indoor environments where space and power are constrained.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
150 Mbps | 300 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 g | 60 gbest |
5,000 mbest | 90 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 6 W | 2 Wbest |
8.5 dBibest | — | |
24 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11n | 802.11b/g/n |
Ports(1) | ||
Ethernet Port Speed | 100 | 10/100 |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
Effective Range (m) | 5000 m | 90 m |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 6 W | 2 W |
Input Voltage (V) | 24 V | 5-15 V |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 180 g | 60 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 30 x 80 x 180 mm | 92x47x21 mm |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, RoHS, NDAA Compliant | FCC, CE |
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Professional reviewers emphasize the locoM2's low-latency AirMAX TDMA protocol, carrier-class scalability, and its integrated dual-polarized antenna that delivers solid gain and isolation. They also note the device's rugged outdoor enclosure and intelligent passive PoE with remote reset as strong points, while calling out the limitation to the 2.4 GHz band and the older processor/memory as potential drawbacks for future-proofing.
Everyday users generally praise the device's easy plug-and-play installation, lightweight form factor, 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.
Editors describe the VAP11G-300 as a professional‑grade mini bridge that delivers stable 300 Mbps extensions for IP devices such as cameras and DVRs. They highlight its industrial‑style design, secure signal optimization (instead of simple amplification), and versatility across bridge, repeater and router modes, while noting its niche focus on 2.4 GHz legacy deployments.
Implied consumer feedback points to appreciation for its simplicity, quick setup and usefulness for non-Wi-Fi legacy equipment, while recurring concerns focus on limited range in walls and lack of 5 GHz support.
