• Dynamic channel optimization
• Supports IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless standards. 
• Up to 450Mbps on 2.4GHz, up to 1300Mbps on 5GHz. 
• Includes power adapter or connect via PoE with 802.3at/af switch or injector
• Band steering shifts dual band clients to 5GHz for better throughput
• Wireless traffic shaping
• Made for harsh outdoor environments

The EWS860AP is a high-powered, long-range, 3x3 dual band Neutron series managed wireless solution AC1750 802.11a/b/g/n/ac outdoor access point that functions as a stand-alone access point or as part of an EnGenius Neutron series wireless management solution. It features a high transmit RF power for better outdoor signal penetration.

The EWS860AP can operate as a stand-alone access point connecting to third-party PoE-capable switches but more control and versatile management of the access point is achievable when it is part of an EnGenius Neutron series wireless network management solution because the AP includes firmware that enables it to be immediately discovered, configured, monitored and managed from a compatible Neutron series PoE+ switch (EWS5912FP, EWS7928P or EWS7952FP). This capability enables IT managers to deploy and manage up to 50 EWS860APs from a Neutron series switch allowing for simplified management from one browser-based interface including simultaneous firmware upgrades, clustering, traffic monitoring, bandwidth steering and many other features that can be reset or reconfigured from the convenience of the IT manager’s desktop.

Operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency spectrums and supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards the EWS860AP features wireless speeds up to on its 2.4GHz band and up to 1300Mbps on its 5GHz band, a Gigabit port for connecting to 802.3at-capable PoE switches. As the EWS860AP is designed to be mounted in high locations where power outlets may be scarce, it also supports PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) IEEE 802.3at for use with an 802.3at-capable PoE injector or 802.3at-capable PoE switches, drawing up to 22 watts of power.

To protect sensitive data during wireless transmissions, the EWS860AP offers different industry-standard encryption settings for wireless transmissions, including WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, and WPA2 Mixed Enterprise. It also includes MAC address filtering to allow network administrators to offer network access only to verified computers and devices based on their MAC addresses.

The EWS860AP is easy to install in virtually any location and its internal electronics have been mounted in an IP68-rated enclosure, one of the highest waterproof and dustproof ratings available, designed to withstand extremely harsh environmental conditions including severe and prolonged exposure to sunlight, extreme cold, frost, snow, rainfall, hail and humidity. The housing of the access point also has been manufactured to repel ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. These protective measures make the EWS860AP an ideal outdoor wireless solution for virtually any locale or any venue including ski and beach resorts, sports arenas, college and corporate campuses, and businesses located in snowy, rainy, and arid climates.