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I have used a number of UBNT devices with BroadBand Hamnet. Which device to use depends on the way you intend to use it. For general use, I love the NanoStationM2 (not the loco version). If you need to cover a wider area or a long distance link then a RocketM2 with a matching Ubiquiti antenna which can be a sector, an omni, or a dish. For Long Distance links, the NanoBeamM2 has a lot of promise but is not supported yet. I think it will be with the next release or soon there after. I am less than impressed with the AirGridM2 and BulletM2HP. The BulletM2HP can be used to upgrade an existing antenna. My experience is that the the devices with MIMO capability will out perform the non MIMO ones. The Bullet and AirGrid are non-MIMO. A BulletM2 with a grid antenna is a big improvement on a Linksys WRT54G with the same antenna.
My overall favorite is the NanoStationM2. With the right geography, I have connected 13 miles with back to back NanoStations. The NanoStation has pulled off links for me where linksys boxes with grid antennas could not. With its 45 degree beam width aiming is not as critical. It installs to a pipe or tower with a couple of zip ties or hose clamps. Since it is the radio, the antenna, and the weatherproof box are in one package, the cost reasonable too. The M5 hardware will be supported in the next firmware release and I expect similar results from the M5 hardware. Clint Anderson, AE5CA
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