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Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point | WiFi 5 802.11ac Wave 2 | 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz | Supports 200 Concurrent Clients | Gigabit PoE Injector Boxed
High-density dual-band networking for busy restaurants, banking halls, co-working suites and boardrooms, holding speed when dozens of devices connect at once.
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The Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 28,000, bringing four-stream 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless to Kenyan buildings from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The UniFi nanoHD tops out at 1.7 Gbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Each Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point measures 160 mm across and just 32.7 mm deep, sits flat against a ceiling tile or wall, and draws no more than 10.5W through one Gigabit Ethernet cable.
Kenyan offices, guest houses, restaurants, co-working spaces, private schools, and serviced apartment blocks buy the nanoHD when a single router stops coping. One router tucked in a corner leaves dead spots two rooms away, drops Zoom calls, and slows to a crawl once twenty phones connect at lunchtime. The nanoHD carries a 4x4 MU-MIMO radio on 5 GHz, holds more than 200 connected clients on one unit, and moves devices between bands automatically. Network installers working with Safaricom Home Fibre, JTL Faiba, and Zuku links use two or three units to blanket a full floor.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock one access point model and cannot explain PoE budgets or controller adoption, Mascom International keeps UniFi hardware next to the switches, injectors, and CAT6 cabling a working deployment actually needs. Installers consistently report that the nanoHD adopts into an existing UniFi Network site in under a minute and holds signal through the concrete walls common in Nairobi buildings. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand from property managers wiring serviced apartments in Kilimani and Westlands. Come see a live Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point running at our Kimathi Street counter.
Common Questions About the Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point
Is the UniFi nanoHD strong enough for a Kenyan office with 30 to 50 staff?
Yes. Ubiquiti rates the nanoHD for more than 200 concurrent clients, which covers a 30 to 50 person office with room for phones, laptops, printers, and cameras on the same network. The 4x4 MU-MIMO radio on 5 GHz talks to four compatible devices at once instead of serving them one after another, so throughput holds up during busy periods. For a single open-plan floor, one unit is usually enough. Larger or partitioned floors do better with two units sharing the load.
Do I need a UniFi controller or Cloud Key to run the nanoHD?
You need UniFi Network software somewhere to adopt and configure the access point, but it does not have to be extra hardware. Free UniFi Network software runs on a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux machine in your office. Many Kenyan installers instead use a UniFi Cloud Key or a UniFi gateway so the controller stays online permanently. The nanoHD requires UniFi Network version 6.0.45 or later. Once adopted and configured, the unit keeps serving Wi-Fi even if the controller goes offline.
How do I power the nanoHD, and does a PoE injector come with it?
The nanoHD uses 802.3af Power over Ethernet, meaning one CAT5e or CAT6 cable carries both data and electricity to the ceiling. The single-pack sold at Mascom International includes a 48V 0.5A Gigabit PoE injector and a power cord, so you can install without buying a PoE switch first. Draw peaks at 10.5W. If you already run a UniFi PoE switch or any 802.3af-compliant switch, plug the access point straight in and leave the injector in reserve.
How much area does one nanoHD cover in a Kenyan building?
Ubiquiti rates coverage at roughly 140 square metres, about 1,500 square feet, in open indoor space. Real coverage in Kenya usually comes in lower because of concrete block walls, steel doors, and floor slabs. As a working rule, budget one nanoHD per 100 square metres of partitioned office, or per two to three hotel corridors. A three-bedroom apartment typically needs one unit. A two-floor office block typically needs two to four, one per floor minimum.
Can the nanoHD replace my Safaricom or Zuku router?
Not on its own. The nanoHD is an access point, not a router, so it has no WAN port, no modem, and no built-in DHCP server. It plugs into your existing Safaricom, Zuku, or Faiba equipment and takes over the Wi-Fi job while that box keeps handling the internet connection. Most installers switch off the ISP router's wireless radio afterwards to stop the two networks fighting for the same channels. The result is one strong Wi-Fi name across the whole building.
What is the difference between the nanoHD and the cheaper UniFi AC Lite?
The gap is capacity, not just speed. UniFi AC Lite uses a 2x2 radio on both bands and tops out near 867 Mbps on 5 GHz. The nanoHD steps up to a 4x4 MU-MIMO radio on 5 GHz rated to 1.7 Gbps, and six spatial streams total. In practice that means the nanoHD keeps its speed when 40 people are connected, while a Lite starts struggling. Choose Lite for homes; choose nanoHD for offices, hotels, and classrooms.
Can the nanoHD mesh wirelessly if I cannot pull a cable?
Yes. The nanoHD supports wireless meshing, so a second unit can link back to a wired unit over the air rather than needing its own Ethernet run. This helps in older Nairobi buildings and rented spaces where drilling through slabs is not allowed. Expect roughly half the throughput on a meshed unit, since the radio splits time between the uplink and the clients. Where a cable run is possible, wire it. Mesh is the fallback, not the default.
Does the nanoHD handle guest Wi-Fi with vouchers for a hotel or restaurant?
Yes. UniFi Network includes a captive portal with your own branded landing page, voucher codes, password access, and payment-based sign-in. Guest network isolation keeps visitor devices away from your accounting PC and CCTV recorder. You can cap each guest's speed so one person streaming does not swallow the whole line, and set schedules so the guest network closes after hours. Nairobi restaurants and guest houses commonly print time-limited vouchers at reception rather than sharing one password.
Technical Specifications
Wireless Radio and Antenna Configuration
- The 5 GHz radio runs 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO, serving four compatible clients at the same time instead of sequentially
- The 2.4 GHz radio runs 2x2 downlink MU-MIMO, holding older phones, printers, and sensors on a longer-reaching band
- Six spatial streams in total across both radios split traffic so busy offices avoid the queuing that slows single-radio units
- Transmit power reaches up to 26 dBm on 5 GHz and 23 dBm on 2.4 GHz for solid indoor reach
- Internal antenna gain measures 3 dBi at 5 GHz and 2.8 dBi at 2.4 GHz with even all-round coverage
- Band steering pushes capable phones and laptops onto the faster 5 GHz band automatically, leaving 2.4 GHz for distant devices
Wireless Standards and Data Rates
- Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac including ac Wave 2, so every phone, laptop, and tablet in Kenya connects without adapters
- Rated 5 GHz throughput reaches 1.7 Gbps using 80 MHz channel width, well ahead of typical Kenyan fibre packages
- Rated 2.4 GHz throughput reaches 300 Mbps at 40 MHz channel width for cameras, printers, and older equipment
- Channel bandwidth options cover HT 20/40 and VHT 20/40/80/160 MHz, letting installers dodge crowded channels in dense buildings
- •Data rates scale from 6.5 Mbps up to 1.7 Gbps depending on distance, so weak signals still stay usable
- Up to eight BSSIDs per radio means separate staff, guest, and camera networks broadcast from the same access point
Coverage Area and Client Capacity
- Rated coverage spans roughly 140 square metres or 1,500 square feet in open indoor space without heavy partitioning
- Handles more than 200 concurrent client devices per unit, enough for a full office floor or busy restaurant
- Concrete walls and steel doors common in Nairobi buildings cut real coverage, so budget one unit per 100 square metres
- Wireless meshing lets a second unit relay from a wired unit where pulling Ethernet through a slab is impossible
- 802.11r fast roaming hands a walking user between units in milliseconds, so calls survive the move between rooms
- 802.11k and 802.11v support helps client devices pick the nearest access point instead of clinging to a distant one
Network Port and Power Delivery
- A single Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port carries both data and power, so no mains socket is needed at ceiling height
- Powered by 802.3af PoE from a UniFi PoE switch, any compliant switch, or the boxed 48V injector
- Power consumption peaks at 10.5W, light enough that a small PoE switch runs several units together
- Supported input voltage spans 44 to 57V DC, tolerating the cable-length voltage drop on long runs
- A recessed reset button restarts the unit on a quick press or restores factory defaults when held five seconds
- A removable cable feed plug lets Ethernet enter from the side when the cable runs along the mounting surface
Network Management and Security Features
- Managed through UniFi Network version 6.0.45 or later from a browser or the UniFi mobile app
- Supports WPA-PSK and WPA-Enterprise with WPA/WPA2 and TKIP/AES encryption for staff and visitor networks alike
- Private Pre-Shared Key issues each user a different Wi-Fi password on one network name, simplifying staff turnover
- Captive hotspot portal handles branded landing pages, voucher codes, password login, external portal servers, and paid access
- Dynamic RADIUS-assigned VLAN and RADIUS over TLS place users on the correct network segment automatically at login
- Wi-Fi speed limiting, client isolation, and scheduling stop one guest saturating the line or connecting after hours
- Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) allows compatible phones to join the network automatically without hunting for a password
Physical Build and Operating Conditions
- Round housing measures 160 mm in diameter and 32.7 mm deep, sitting almost flush against a ceiling tile
- Weighs 300 g on its own and 315 g with the mounting kit fitted, light enough for standard suspended ceilings
- Ships with wall and ceiling mounting kits, including a backing plate that spreads load across the ceiling tile
- A locking notch and locking tab twist the unit onto its bracket, discouraging casual removal in public spaces
- Rated for ambient temperatures from -10 to 70 degrees Celsius, comfortably beyond anything Mombasa or Turkana indoor spaces reach
- Operating humidity tolerance of 5 to 95 percent noncondensing suits coastal installations in Mombasa, Malindi, and Diani
- A two-colour LED ring shows white while awaiting adoption and blue once running, aiding on-site fault finding
Package Contents
Each single-pack Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point from Mascom International contains the nanoHD unit, mounting bracket, ceiling backing plate, four mounting screws, four flat head screws, four keps nuts, four screw anchors, a 48V 0.5A Gigabit PoE injector with its own mounting bracket, a power cord, and the quick start guide. The PoE injector and power cord are supplied with single units only. Multi-pack cartons exclude them and require a PoE switch instead.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal indoor use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, including diagnosis, replacement processing, and help re-adopting a replacement unit into your existing UniFi Network site so your configuration is not lost.
Where to Buy the Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point in Kenya
The Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Access Point is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to see a nanoHD adopted onto a live UniFi Network site and check signal strength on your own phone before you buy. The unit comes in the standard white finish, and we stock the PoE switches and CAT6 cabling that go with it.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the nanoHD to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you inspect the unit before any money changes hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Garissa, and all other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 12-month warranty above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and installers who can answer controller questions after the sale.
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