TP-Link Omada Outdoor Access Point | WiFi Extender Outdoor Universal Compatible | N300Mbps | IP65 Weatherproof | Seamless Roaming | Omada Remote Managed(EAP110-Outdoor)

I replaced a Ubiquiti UniFi AC-Lite with the EAP653. The EAP653, which supports WiFi 6 and OFDMA unlike the UniFi, instantly provided substantially improved speeds for 802.11g/n 2.4GHz clients about 100 feet away. The mounting bracket is metal and designed to accommodate not just direct ceiling and wall mounts, but also most common junction boxes. The EAP653 has prominent ventilation slots, so I expect it'll be less likely to discolor its case and its mounting bracket from intense heat than the AC-Lite. It supports industry-standard IEEE 802.3af PoE, unlike the older AC-Lite that only supports UniFi's passive 24V PoE (the AC-Lite will self-destruct if connected to 802.3af PoE).The Omada controller software is similar to the UniFi controller. It's less polished in appearance, but supports more features. For example, it was easy to set up SSIDs that only connect to 2.4GHz or 5GHz on the EAP653; that wasn't so with UniFi.Note that the EAP653 doesn't come with a power adapter, and it has slightly less gain (and thus range) than the otherwise-identical EAP650. Given how much better the EAP653's reach is than the AC-Lite, I don't think the lower gain is a problem.

I've have a few tp-link Omada switches that run my home network and homelab. I have been using an Orbi mesh system in AP mode. It works great and never had issues, but I wanted to try and actual AP.At 8in, it's a little big but not too bad. It's very flat to the ceiling. The only issue with installation is the location of the Ethernet port. If you want the cable completely hidden you really need a slim Ethernet cable to go up into the ceiling, then a coupler on the cable to your run back to the switch. I recommend a 28AWG cat patch cable.It doesn't get too hot in my testing. I have a 2300sqft single story house and was able to put it almost in the middle. I have 1G Internet. The slowest speed through 4 walls, in the corner of the house is 600Mbps, which is fine. Latency is a little high at those far spots but good enough for wifi. Internally I can get 1.7Gbps using my phone which is crazy.The main takeaway here is this is a good AP for wifi 6 and you may only need one if you can get it in the center of your house.

I ordered this as an outside AP dedicated for my Christmas lights. They don't use a ton of data, so i figured the older 300Mbps spec would be fine.....IF....it ran at least @ 150 Mbps it would be fine. Wow was I disappointed.Let me start by saying this is a nice looking, decent to mount and compact AP. But it stops there. They include a POE injector, +1. but not any Ether net cables to connect between it and the switch/router. EVERYONE who sell a POE includes at least 1 short cable for this.Next up you have to download the Omada app to manage the AP. It has you create an account with TP-link, pretty common now adays. It then has you setup a Controller, "in the Cloud" Which I am not a fan of, but hey go with the flow. Get it setup only to find this device is not controllable /compatible with their cloud controller. So you then have to setup a Standalone controller locally on the app. This BTW has a LOT less features than the cloud management does.Lastly, It is up and running once You setup the normal AP stuff. I have about 32 clients connect to it right off. I had 51 in the end too and all worked on the AP no problem with one caveat. The only download at about 15Mbps. Doesn't matter if it has 1 device connect or all 50+ I had later it is exactly the same. I tried every setting adjustment I could and NOTHING changes it.I worked in IT as a Network administer for 20+ years, so i know my networking stuff. This thing is a piece of crap.Avoid like the plague.

Ran it 300 ft. out and through the woods of my back yard.Works great!I have a tiny camp out in the woods. The cabin is only about 50 ft. from the antenna.So far I have my phone, a tablet, and a Roku hooked up to it! All work great with a strong 2.4 GHz signal! I have full bars on all those devices. Looking forward to hooking up a camera to it as well!Easy plug and play from a TP-Link 8 port switch. The switch is also ran through a 100 ft. CAT6 cable, from the main router in the house!Highly recommended if you want wifi anywhere you need it!

I've only had this for a day, I'll update this if my conclusions change. There are some good things about this access point. It would be an excellent choice if you need to add a diversity pair of Yagi or other high gain directional antennas. In this price range its very difficult to find removable antennas. Its easy to mount to either a mast or wall. In my application I put it in a window to service my pool area, it works pretty well, although the CPE210 with MIMO would probably be better. If I were mounting to a mast I'd cover all of the seams with silicone or other waterproofing, but it looks pretty good as is. It seems well suited for this use. The down sides are all software related. To those who can't make it work,: I went through some trial and error. Basically you CANNOT configure this unit unless it's attached to a network with a DHCP server - period. Once you understand that its pretty easy. I found it easier to scan for the assigned IP than to use the URL they provided but either way works. After that it's easy to set up as an access point. I can't speak for it as a range extender, in my setup I use hardwired access points. Its suitable for that. My main wish list would be DD-WRT compatibility. I paid $29 for this an consider it a steal at that price. I suspect most people would be better off with the CPE210 if the prices were the same, as long as you don't need to remove the antennas. I'd say buy this if you have good IT skills, but if you don't just get a good mesh router system (but it will be much more money).

Bought it so I could extend my WIFI to my Detached outdoor Garage and to my Pool ...... works Fine