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FCC ID SWX-ISM5

Ubiquiti ISM5 FCC filing (SWX-ISM5)

Public FCC record for Ubiquiti ISM5 (SWX-ISM5), a digital transmission system device filed by Ubiquiti Inc. Public exhibits include external photos, internal photos, a user manual, and RF exposure information. Radio evidence covers 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Ubiquiti Inc.
SWX-ISM5
Networking
Oct 11, 2017
Plain-English filing summary

What this FCC record tells you

ISM5 is the device filed under FCC ID SWX-ISM5 by Ubiquiti Inc.

Public exhibits include internal and external photos, a user manual, RF exposure information, and wireless test reports.

The strongest extracted details are internal and external photos, wireless test measurements, and manual excerpts.

Those exhibits help verify what the device looks like, how its radios were tested, and setup or use details from the manual.

The listed radio coverage includes 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Manual excerpts cover button controls and power details.

Terms in this filing

FCC ID
A public identifier assigned to a wireless device authorization.
Grantee Code
The manufacturer/applicant portion of an FCC ID.
DTS
FCC equipment class for digital transmission systems.
Part 15E
FCC rules often associated with 5 GHz and 6 GHz network devices.
Official FCC facts

FCC filing details

Raw application fields from the FCC record, shown separately from the plain-English summary.

Grantee codeSWXThe FCC-assigned applicant code at the start of the FCC ID.
Product code-ISM5The filing-specific product code. It is not always the retail product name.
Application purposeClass II Permissive ChangeShows whether the FCC action was an original authorization, change, or related filing update.
FCC equipment classNII - Wi-Fi-style wireless deviceIn plain English, this usually points to 5 GHz or 6 GHz Wi-Fi-style network radios.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesPart 15E is commonly used for 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi or network radios.
Application IDks4hQp6KBwFb3y7zp8dCIQ==The FCC tracking ID for this application batch.
Filing timeline

What changed in this filing

A quick read on what each public FCC application changed or confirmed, with source links attached.

Feb 15, 2018

Class II Permissive Change

FCC application

This FCC application appears to be a permitted change to an already-authorized device, with the matching grant and public exhibits grouped together.

  • Application ID: d7JBh17i3MxBEG2P/0ZvaA==
  • Equipment class: NII - Wi-Fi-style wireless device
  • FCC rules: Part 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rules
  • Bands: 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 4 ranges
  • Public exhibits: user manual, RF exposure, RF test report
Oct 11, 2017

Class II Permissive Change

FCC application

This FCC application appears to be a permitted change to an already-authorized device, with the matching grant and public exhibits grouped together.

  • Application ID: ks4hQp6KBwFb3y7zp8dCIQ==
  • Equipment class: NII - Wi-Fi-style wireless device
  • FCC rules: Part 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rules
  • Bands: 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 4 ranges
  • Public exhibits: user manual, external photos, internal photos, RF exposure, RF test report
Feb 17, 2017

Original Equipment

FCC application

This FCC application appears to be the original authorization package for the device, with the matching grant and public exhibits grouped together.

  • Application ID: qTjDo71hm588vrRXP7RVzw==
  • Equipment class: NII - Wi-Fi-style wireless device
  • FCC rules: Part 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rules
  • Bands: 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 2 ranges
  • Public exhibits: user manual, external photos, internal photos, RF exposure, RF test report
Wireless test details

Wireless details from FCC tests

This section summarizes what the FCC test documents say about the device's wireless connections and tested frequency ranges. RF exposure or SAR rows are compliance/safety context, not a speed or range claim.

This filing covers Wi-Fi-style wireless operation, including the shared frequency ranges shown below.

FCC equipment classDTS - digital wireless transmitterThe FCC shorthand for the radio behavior reviewed in this filing.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesThe rule sections cited by the grant or test documents.
Frequency bands5 GHz Wi-Fi: 4 rangesThe radio ranges the FCC filing lists for the device.Source: FCC grant; 4 ranges grouped below
Frequency range2412 - 2462 MHz | 5150 - 5250 MHz | 5250 - 5350 MHz | 5470 - 5725 MHz | 5725 - 5850 MHzSource: RF Exposure Info p. 5
Public photo exhibits

Public FCC photos

Product photos from public FCC exhibits, formatted for easier browsing. External photos show the enclosure and labels; internal photos show boards, antennas, and other compliance-relevant hardware.

Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1Source: External Photos p. 1
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1Source: External Photos p. 1
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2Source: External Photos p. 2
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2Source: External Photos p. 2
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3Source: External Photos p. 3
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3Source: External Photos p. 3
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4Source: External Photos p. 4
Ubiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4
External viewUbiquiti ISM5 external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4Source: External Photos p. 4
Manual shortcuts

Quick troubleshooting

Setup, reset, and status notes from the public manual. Use the official source document for full instructions and safety context.

Public manual

Factory reset

  • If this did happen, reset the device to defaults; press and hold the Reset button for eight seconds and then release it.
Manual page 36
"If this did happen, reset the device to defaults; press and hold the Reset button for eight seconds and then release it."

Pairing or setup mode

  • The CPE must be running airOS v5.5.8 or higher to be compatible for pairing. Follow these instructions on WKH &3( 1. On the Wireless page, configure Wireless Mode: Station.
Manual page 12
"The CPE must be running airOS v5.5.8 or higher to be compatible for pairing. Follow these instructions on WKH &3( 1. On the Wireless page, configure Wireless Mode: Station."

LED and status lights

  • Thresholds, dBm The number of LEDs is device-specific, and the default values vary depending on the number of LEDs. The specified LED will light up if the signal strength reaches the value set in the field.
Manual page 51
"Thresholds, dBm The number of LEDs is device-specific, and the default values vary depending on the number of LEDs. The specified LED will light up if the signal strength reaches the value set in the field."
Users Manual

Batch-approved public quick troubleshooting on 2026-05-02 after stricter OCR/source-evidence gate; only high-confidence passed rows with source-backed useful instructions were approved.

Manual notes

Manual notes

Useful setup, control, or operating details from the public FCC manual exhibit.

Official FCC source: Users Manual68 pages2.2 MB public file
  • To access the airOS Configuration Interface, perform the

    1. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for example, IP address: 192.168.1.100 and subnet mask:

    Source: Users Manual, page 6
  • TecKnology )eatures. For more information, see

    • Main The “Main” on page 5 displays device status, statistics, and network monitoring links.

    Source: Users Manual, page 7
  • The Main page displays a summary of the link status information, current values of the basic configuration settings (depending on the operating mode), network settings and information, and traffic statistics.

    Source: Users Manual, page 9
  • Use the antenna alignment tool to adjust the device

    antenna to get a better link with the wireless device. The antenna of the wireless client has to be adjusted to get the maximum signal strength. Signal Strength is measured in dBm (the decibels referenced to 1 milliwatt). The

    Source: Users Manual, page 11
  • airOS® v5.6 User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. airSync (GPS Series Only) Indicates the airSync status. If airSync is enabled, airSelect is not available, and the device in Master mode reports the number of airSync-enabled devices in Slave mode. Access airSync setup through Ubiquiti Logo > airSync.

    Source: Users Manual, page 12
  • GPS tracking, reports the device’s current latitude and

    longitude. Clicking the link opens the reported latitude and longitude in a browser using Google Maps™ (http://maps.google.com).

    Source: Users Manual, page 12
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Official FCC documents

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FCC grant

Official FCC grant or authorization record.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
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Users Manual (3286223)

Public user manual or setup guide from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: Users ManualApplication ID: qTjDo71hm588vrRXP7RVzw==
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Internal Photos (3335170)

Internal product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: Internal PhotosApplication ID: ks4hQp6KBwFb3y7zp8dCIQ==
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External Photos (3335169)

External product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: External PhotosApplication ID: ks4hQp6KBwFb3y7zp8dCIQ==
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RF Exposure Info (3335183)

RF exposure exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: RF Exposure InfoApplication ID: ks4hQp6KBwFb3y7zp8dCIQ==
Source

30 additional official FCC documents

Additional FCC exhibits are grouped here by source type instead of repeated as individual rows.

Source index
1 grant record3 manuals or setup guides2 internal photo exhibits1 external photo exhibit2 RF exposure exhibits5 RF report exhibits16 test report exhibits