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The 14dBi 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.
This review is from : TRENDnet 14dBi High Power Wireless Outdoor PoE Access Point TEW-455APBO (White)
Works in extreme conditions . I purchased 2 of these units to setup WiFi for a mountain condo building (3 floors by 5 units). Both units are mounted on opposites end of the building on the top (3rd) floor. Setup was relatively easy (maybe not if a first timer). The one time I had a question for Trendnet (prior to purchase) their response was prompt and helpful. Units are attached to a DSL modem/router. Since we can only get 7MB DSL service I have limited the APs to 11b. So can't comment on higher speeds. So far all units are reporting good service.
These units are hard to beat for the price. Not as powerful as the Cisco units but you can buy 2 (or more) for the same price.
Note: Units have been installed about 5 months now at a condo building in the Colorado mountains at about 9000 feet. Units are mounted outdoors. Temperature range in that time has been about 85 to -20 F. So far so good.
Works in extreme conditions . I purchased 2 of these units to setup WiFi for a mountain condo building (3 floors by 5 units). Both units are mounted on opposites end of the building on the top (3rd) floor. Setup was relatively easy (maybe not if a first timer). The one time I had a question for Trendnet (prior to purchase) their response was prompt and helpful. Units are attached to a DSL modem/router. Since we can only get 7MB DSL service I have limited the APs to 11b. So can't comment on higher speeds. So far all units are reporting good service.
These units are hard to beat for the price. Not as powerful as the Cisco units but you can buy 2 (or more) for the same price.
Note: Units have been installed about 5 months now at a condo building in the Colorado mountains at about 9000 feet. Units are mounted outdoors. Temperature range in that time has been about 85 to -20 F. So far so good.
TRENDnet 14dBi High Power Wireless Outdoor PoE Access Point TEW-455APBO (White) Reviews
So far so good . 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.
So far so good . 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 14dBi High Power Wireless Outdoor PoE Access Point TEW-455APBO (White) Opinions
NIce but More Work than Expected . I purchased a pair of these to span ~400 ft open space between buildings (FYI: WDS mode is used to connect two units). Open space is wooded (dozens of big trees) but I can get line of sight between the units. Goal is to remove the cable modem in the remote building (so ROI is only a few months) while, at the same time, getting all PCs on one LAN so I can do NAS-based backups, stream media, share printers, etc.
PROS: FAST! I am getting >18Mbps downloads over the link (using speakeasy.net to test performance) - that is about the same speed I get from PCs on wired portion of the network. Price - tough to find similar gear in this price range. Well constructed and include everything you need to mount them on the outside of a building. Looks great - not an eye sore to see every day. Good tech support. I called and got right through to someone who was great to work with. Unit was defective and TrendNet asked that I resolve with Amazon as was only a few days old. Amazon had a new unit in my hands within a few days - RMA process is amazingly fast and easy to use.
CONS: Units must be rebooted every time you change any setting. Reboot takes 80 seconds per change so plan on sitting there for a while as you work to configure them. The user guide is a incomplete as many settings are not discussed. Furthermore, it would be nice if you could tell signal strength when aiming - not an option so you just have to wing it. WDS mode encryption using AES does not work as illustrated in the user guide. I needed to Google some examples of AES keys (very long string of numbers) until I found one the units would accept. Seems to take a long time (up to 10 min) for them to connect and make a usable link (notice this after power interruptions and reboots).
I docked one star for complexity, for the fact it takes so long to configure/link, and for the lack of any way to measure signal strength - so leaves you wondering if they are even talking. I would have docked more but the positives IMHO outweigh the negatives.
NIce but More Work than Expected . I purchased a pair of these to span ~400 ft open space between buildings (FYI: WDS mode is used to connect two units). Open space is wooded (dozens of big trees) but I can get line of sight between the units. Goal is to remove the cable modem in the remote building (so ROI is only a few months) while, at the same time, getting all PCs on one LAN so I can do NAS-based backups, stream media, share printers, etc.
PROS: FAST! I am getting >18Mbps downloads over the link (using speakeasy.net to test performance) - that is about the same speed I get from PCs on wired portion of the network. Price - tough to find similar gear in this price range. Well constructed and include everything you need to mount them on the outside of a building. Looks great - not an eye sore to see every day. Good tech support. I called and got right through to someone who was great to work with. Unit was defective and TrendNet asked that I resolve with Amazon as was only a few days old. Amazon had a new unit in my hands within a few days - RMA process is amazingly fast and easy to use.
CONS: Units must be rebooted every time you change any setting. Reboot takes 80 seconds per change so plan on sitting there for a while as you work to configure them. The user guide is a incomplete as many settings are not discussed. Furthermore, it would be nice if you could tell signal strength when aiming - not an option so you just have to wing it. WDS mode encryption using AES does not work as illustrated in the user guide. I needed to Google some examples of AES keys (very long string of numbers) until I found one the units would accept. Seems to take a long time (up to 10 min) for them to connect and make a usable link (notice this after power interruptions and reboots).
I docked one star for complexity, for the fact it takes so long to configure/link, and for the lack of any way to measure signal strength - so leaves you wondering if they are even talking. I would have docked more but the positives IMHO outweigh the negatives.
Nice product . The first one only worked for a day but I returned it and the second has been working great. I live on 5 acres and it has lit up my property so I can place IP cameras just about anywhere. It has been working through all kinds of rain. It is pricy but it does what I wanted it to do.
Price is good but you need to know what your doing . not for a diy-er, better if you know what your doing. This aint now linksys 69.00 wifi router. built quality is top notch, poe works perfectly,
Cons Review
Overpriced Poor Customer Support . I purchased this access point and tried to get it to work for a week. The customer support was poor and often non responsive. I found another product that was easy to set up with excellent customer support and was 1/3rd the price.The unit I finally purchased was Engenius EOC2611P 600mW Polarization 802.11b/g from Pasadena Networks. It works well.
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Feature TRENDnet 14dBi High Power Wireless Outdoor PoE Access Point TEW-455APBO (White)
- 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
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Product Details
EAN : 0710931600261UPC : 710931600261
MPN : 0710931600261
Brand : TRENDnet
Weight : 7 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 16 inches
Width : 15 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD
Hardware Platform : Pc
Manufacturer : TRENDnet
Model : TEW-455APBO
Operating System : Windows
Platform : Windows
Publisher : TRENDnet
SKU : 1011346580
Studio : TRENDnet
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