TRENDnet 9Dbi High Power Wireless Outdoor Access Point B Class TEW-455APBO Review
Our outdoor wireless network currently spans about 1000 feet with buildings and walls in between and while our current outdoor access point (the D-Link DWL-7700AP PoE 5dBi 802.11a/802.11g 54Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point works well, it just can't reach the farthest end of our network. We recently added this Trendnet access point as a wireless repeater and our wireless range has increased greatly (from 30% signal to over 90% in certain spots).
Setup is easy if you have experience with static IP addresses. I did not use the included CD except to read up on all the features of this device. I docked one star because the manual doesn't seem complete - certain sections such as when it talks about the different modes (access point, wireless repeater, etc) are very brief and seems to assume the user knows a fair amount of background information.
As with the D-Link 7700AP, the power and ethernet port are located on the bottom of the device, making it difficult to prop this thing on a table if you don't want to mount this to a wall or pole. The access point management software is easy to use but fairly standard of an outdoor access point.
Our current network uses a Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router, the D-Link DWL-7700AP PoE 5dBi 802.11a/802.11g 54Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point and this Trendnet access point. Stability is good - no resets needed so far in the two weeks of testing.
Pros: Works out of the box, setup fairly easy, metal construction, manual written in understandable English. What's neat is that this access point comes with a wall/pole mount that can swivel either up/down OR left/right (depending on how you install it), making it easier to point your wireless signal in a particular direction.
Cons: Price, 9dbi seems borderline "high-power", no ethernet cable supplied. As with many Trendnet products, you really don't know what accessories you might need until you purchase the item and read the manual. For example, if you are thinking about attaching Trendnet's 14 or 19dbi antenna to this device, you may also need their outdoor arrestor kit and their N-type cable.
TRENDnet 9Dbi High Power Wireless Outdoor Access Point B Class TEW-455APBO Feature
- Features
- -- Features Super G technology with data rates up to 108Mbps
- -- Device powered by an Ethernet cable with Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology
- -- Rugged waterproof aluminum housing and built-in antenna for extreme weather conditions
- -- Wireless Super G compatible Access Point with Bridge and Repeater modes
TRENDnet 9Dbi High Power Wireless Outdoor Access Point B Class TEW-455APBO Overview
The 9dBi High Power Wireless Outdoor PoE Bridge/Access Point provides secure Super G (108Mbps) wireless bridging in a durable all-weather outdoor enclosure. This self-contained product comes with a built-in directional antenna for professional long distance wireless bridging applications. External antenna can also be used for more challenging extended range projects. Power is supplied through included Power over Ethernet injector, resulting in equipment and installation cost savings.
TRENDnet 9Dbi High Power Wireless Outdoor Access Point B Class TEW-455APBO Specifications
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