Best Outdoor Wireless Access Points
This article assesses outdoor wireless access points and ranks the top six based on maximum throughput/peak PHY rate, number of concurrent clients supported per AP, radio chains and streams, antenna gain, and Wi-Fi generation. Based on these criteria, the RUCKUS T750 AP took the top position, followed by HPE Aruba 670EX, and Ubiquiti U6 Mesh. The full rankings are presented in the table below.
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| Rank | Outdoor Wireless Access Point | Maximum Throughput/Peak PHY Rate | Concurrent Clients | Radio Chains and Streams | Antenna Gain | Wi-Fi Generation |
| 1 | RUCKUS T750 | 3.5Gbps max rate: 1.15Gbps in the 2.4GHz band; 2.4Gbps in the 5GHz band | 1,024 | 8 spatial streams (4x4:4 in 5GHz, 4x4:4 in 2.4GHz) | 1.6dBi in 2.4GHz; 3.4dBi in 5GHz | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 2 | HPE Aruba 670EX | 574Mbps in 2.4GHz; 1.2Gbps in 5GHz | 512 | 2 spatial stream SU-MIMO in 2.4GHz; 2 spatial stream SU-MIMO in 5GHz | 6dBi peak gain | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 3 | Ubiquiti U6 Mesh | 573.5Mbps in 2.4GHz; 4.8Gbps in 5GHz | 300 | 2x2 (UL MU-MIMO) 4x4 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) | 3dBi in 2.4GHz; 5dBi in 5GHz | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 4 | TP-Link EAP650 | 574Mbps on 2.4GHz; 2.4Gbps on 5GHz | 250 | N/A | N/A | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 5 | Adtran Bluesocket 6120 | 1.7Gbps max rate: 574Mbps in 2.4GHz; 1.2Gbps for 5GHz | N/A | 2x2:2 SU and MU-MIMO | 5dBi peak gain | Wi-Fi 6 |
#1 RUCKUS
RUCKUS Networks, owned by CommScope, offers access points, switches, controllers, management systems, cloud management, artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics software, and IoT controller products to carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises.
Outdoor wireless access points: T350 series, T750 series
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California
Contact:RUCKUS website
Online Review Snippet |
A customer says that with RUCKUS outdoor access points, “the overall experience is impressive as its features, performance & reliability are excellent." |
#2 HPE Aruba Networking
HPE Aruba Networking, formerly Aruba Networks, makes access points, network switches, hotspots, wireless controllers, and data center networking products. Advanced capabilities like AI-powered RF optimization, dynamic segmentation, service assurance, and smart management options for improved IT and user experiences support Aruba’s APs.
Outdoor wireless access points: 670 series; 560, 570, 580 series; 518 series; 360 and 370 series
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
Contact:HPE Aruba website
Online Review Snippet |
A customer says, “Aruba has been a solid wifi solution for us, and the support has been good.” |
#3 Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti is a technology company based in New York City that manufactures and sells access points, wireless data communication, and wired products for enterprises and homes under the UniFi, AmpliFi, EdgeMax, UISP, airMAX, airFiber, GigaBeam, and U-Fiber brands.
Outdoor wireless access points: AC Mesh Pro, U6 Mesh
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Contact:Ubiquiti website
Online Review Snippet |
A customer says, “deployed the U6 AP at a smaller 3-story building, and the experience was great.” |
#4 TP-Link
TP-Link makes networking products such as wireless routers, cable/DSL gateways, powerline adapters, range extenders, cloud cameras, smart home devices, and accessories. Its Omada subsidiary provides enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses with access points and other networking solutions.
Outdoor wireless access points: EAP110-Outdoor, EAP225-Outdoor, EAP610-Outdoor, EAP650-Outdoor
Headquarters: Singapore; Irvine, California
Contact:TP-Link website
Online Review Snippet |
A customer says, “TP-Link wireless access point has the best connectivity performance, works on dual band devices, and provides good coverage.” |
#5 Adtran
Adtran provides networking and communications equipment, serving a customer base that includes service providers, cable/MSOs, and distributed enterprises. Its solutions enable voice, data, video, and internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures.
Outdoor wireless access points: Bsap 6120, Wi-Fi 6 Wireless PoE+ Outdoor AP, Bluesocket 2135 Outdoor AP, Bluesocket 1940 Outdoor AP
Headquarters: Huntsville, Alabama
Contact:Adtran website
Online Review Snippet |
An Adtran customer says, “Product is well designed and consistent in its operation. Good price compared to top tier products.” |
WAV Is a Trusted Partner of RUCKUS
As can be seen by the table and the subsequent data, RUCKUS is your best bet for outdoor wireless access points. As a trusted partner of RUCKUS, WAV offers outdoor wireless access points to fit your budget, performance requirement, and deployment scenario. Whether your challenge is high client density or Wi-Fi-unfriendly buildings, RUCKUS access points provide secure, reliable access no matter how tough the environment. Contact us to learn more about the benefits of using RUCKUS outdoor APs.
WAV’s team of experts can help you choose the best outdoor wireless access points for your next project. |
