Note the screw that will keep the AP tightly attached when amounted. The EnGenius EWS850AP’s included mounting accessory is well designed. In the latter case, connect the injector’s other network port to an existing network, such as a router, then plug it into power.Īnd that’s its mission accomplished. Connect the other end of the network cable to the PoE port to the PoE switch or the included injector.That said, make sure you use a cable of the desired length the first time around.) (Note: This port, on the AP’s underside, is recessed for weather-proofing purposes, making it a bit hard to remove the cable. Connect a network cable (CAT5e or higher grade) to its only port.Pick a place that’s as close to the center of the area you want to blanket with Wi-Fi as possible. Mount the AP using the included accessories.Setting up the EnGenius EWS850AP typifies that of any PoE access point. The straight forward setup process, helpful mobile app, convenient web interface The EnGenius EWS850AP makes an excellent Wi-Fi 6 outdoor Wi-Fi solution. Note the mounting grooves and the Management SSID. You can mount it on a wall, too, and mounting screws are included. The included PoE injector (model EAP5006GR) comes with two Gigabit LAN ports. With the antennas assembled, The EnGenius EWS850AP is very bulky. You will need a tool, like a screwdriver, to remove the connected network cable –there’s no way to put the finger on the latch that locks the connector in place. It comes with two antenna connectors on top.Īnd another two on the underside. The EnGenius EWS850AP itself is quite large. Out of the box, the EnGenius EWS850AP includes everything you’d need, including a passive PoE injector. EnGenius EWS850AP: Detail photos The EnGenius EWS850AP Wi-Fi 6 Access Point’s retail box. In other words, it’s great for those needing to segment their networks. You can customize each with lots of options. The access point comes with a total of eight virtual SSIDs (Wi-Fi network names), four for each band. ModelsĮnGenius EWS850AP Outdoor PoE Access Point’s hardware specifications On the 2.4Hz band, it has a ceiling speed of 576Mbps. The EnGenius EWS850AP features dual-stream (2×2) Wi-Fi 6 without the support for the 160MHz channel width.Īs a result, its 5GHz band caps at 1201Mbps when working with a Wi-Fi 6 client or 867Mbps with a Wi-Fi 5 one. EnGenius EWS850AP: Hardware specifications To make up for physical size, the AP is P67-compliant. Keep that in mind when finding a mounting place. On top of that, the AP is heavy, too, at 3.96 lbs (1.8kg), thanks to the metal housing. When assembled, the antennas make the whole package even bulkier. It comes with four detachable antennas, two on top and two on the bottom. The EWS850AP sure is big, though, as you’ll see in the photos below. The EnGenius EWS850AP’s included a PoE injector. You’ll also find accessories for any mounting surface - a fence, a wall, or even a pole. There is a passive (proprietary) 38-Watt Gigabit PoE injector (model EPA5006GR). Out of the box, the access point has everything you’d need. Just make sure you have one with a Gigabit (or faster) PoE port.īut it’s OK if you don’t have such a switch. Supporting all existing PoE standards, the EWS850AP will work with any PoE switch. As an access point, you’d need to use a network cable with it anyway. The AP doesn’t have an AC port - the only way to power it is via Power over Ethernet. Convenient but bulky design, lots of amounting options, weather-proof Indeed, you won’t have any issue with getting this new access point up and running, at least in terms of hardware parts. EnGenius EWS850AP: Excellent performanceĮnGenius EWS850AP: A simple and effective approach to outdoor Wi-Fi coverageĪfter reviewing the ECW230 that doesn’t include a power adapter or a PoE injector, I found the EnGenious EWS850AP a nice surprise.Lots of Wi-Fi and network options, no web portal for guest sign-in.The straight forward setup process, helpful mobile app, convenient web interface.EnGenius EWS850AP: Hardware specifications.Convenient but bulky design, lots of amounting options, weather-proof.EnGenius EWS850AP: A simple and effective approach to outdoor Wi-Fi coverage.Optional Internal or Detachable Antennas.Ruggedized IP-Rated Housing Withstands Harsh Climates.High-Capacity 11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO Performance.Operate alone or centrally manage with no licensing or subscription fees. Provide high-capacity Wi-Fi to a resort pool, campus quad, or other outdoor property with optimal range and performance in harsh environments. Neutron Managed Outdoor Access Points provide ultra-fast wireless connectivity that is flexible, scalable and reliable. Ruggedized, IP-rated managed and unmanaged access points and Ethernet bridges extend wireless networks outdoors with optimal range and performance. EnGenius 802.11ax for the Enterprise-Minded SMB.
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