TP-Link Omada Long Range Outdoor Access Point - WiFi Extender Outdoor Universal Compatible, AC1200 Dual Band, IP65 Weatherproof, Free Expert Help, Omada Remote Managed(EAP225-Outdoor)

Excellent outdoor access point. Setup through the Omada app was straightforward, and the unit delivers strong, stable coverage over a long distance. Once mounted and powered, it just works. Signal stays solid even through walls and across open areas, and it handles multiple devices without dropping. If you need reliable outdoor WiFi with real range, this is a great choice. It is easy to setup, it is small and well made.

I've messed around with trying to place my router in my house, moving it around, changing antenna, putting in boosters... everything to try to get a better signal. I had heard about these on a podcast and decided to give them a try and they work really well. I went with the Omada ones because I picked up the OC300 as well. It has been SOOOO easy to add new access points where needed. I have one on each floor and one outside and paired with the OC300 makes setting up a breeze. Pros: * Easy to set up - if you don't get an OC200 or OC300 (or use a Raspberry Pi or computer to run their software for free), you simply log in, set up your WiFi networks and you're on your way. With the OC200/300, you just "adopt" the device and it sets everything up. I now change my WiFi every time I have people over so I can personalize it to them and it keeps them off my primary network. * POE - Don't want to run power to where you want this? No problem! Just run an ethernet cable and power it over that. * Comes with everything you need for mounting * Great signal strength and covers a lot of area. * I've bought all of mine on sale but I would pay full price if needed one in a hurry. Extremely good value for what you get. * There are hidden solutions you can get but people have commented how it looks like I have "professional wireless" in my house. These look just like what you'll find in an office, if that is important to you. Cons: * None - I've been very happy. I've switch everyone in my family to these along with an OC200 to run them. Since they have asked me to help them with their networking stuff in the past, it has made my life really easy to be able to run these. I highly recommend them.

I've had routers from many of the usual manufactures; Asus, Netgear, Tplink, Linksys, etc. They are ok, but have issues, I already have good router and I just need them to work as bridges or for their wifi, but they are pretty poor at doing just this function. In fact, I would say most work ok at routers but I don't need them for that, but are poor at WiFI with unstable, unreliable WiFi connections if they connect to devices at all!! I come across Omada range which is really commercial grade WiFi gear but I focused on their access points specifically the EAP670 V2. They are fairly easy to setup, but there is a learning curve which mobile and web app make reasonably easy to setup if you are familiar with wifi routers in general, if not, the learning videos are quite helpful. I have around 100 wifi devices in the home, and I mean everything connected flawlessly and was stable with EAP670 V2, especially in mesh and roaming mode, they would move to another EAP670 V2 as needed. I would caution not turning on all roaming features, just the core ones only, since some older devices just don't work well but EAP670 basic defaults worked well in most cases. I was so impressed I bought the OC200 to help manage all the EAP670 I had purchased, and place strategically around the home to cover all the blind spots but at the sametime minimize overlaps, ensuring to place each of access points at least 12 meters apart to keep interference low between devices. The software looks like its based on opensource SDN technology (a good thing). I would say that Omada brand has made excellent use of its features/capabilities but the most important thing has maintained a level of quality and reliability that truly shocked me after spending 18+ years working with other wifi routers and expecting another so so slight improvement, but the improvement here in terms of quality, reliability and stability overall is a great leap forwards. I have device on wifi network that parodically just failed to connect or stopped working, these now just stay connected and work flawlessly, that amazing! It should have been this way a long time ago, but I guess you have to wait for large leap forwards in quality, reliability and stability. I've had access points and controller for over a month now, working flawlessly. I highly recommend the EAP670 V2 and OC200 controller. I haven't tried Omada brand switches and routers but if their access points are this good it may worth considering in the future. I use Mikrotik brand of switches, routers and I really like them for their deep level of configurability (not for faint of heart or everyone), quality, stability and reliability, interestingly also based on open source technology.

We have a ranch-style house with block construction (concrete walls) and a few additions (so concrete walls even between rooms inside). We had most of the home covered with an Amplifi Alien router + two Alien satellites. While this is a "mesh" system, we use an ethernet backbone so really the only advantage was seamless handoff between access points as one wanders through the house, which of course we wanted to preserve. I bought the 2.5Gbps ethernet port version (EAP770) to fill in the "dark spot" at one end of the house. I figured I didn't need the 10G port (our internet connection is 1Gbps, all our hardware is 1Gbps, and the Alien router we are keeping in place only supports 1Gbps ethernet anyway), so bought this one (see below though!). Note that shortly afterwards, one of our Alien satellites finally went from "increasingly frequent failures / reboots" state it had been in for the past 6 months to "constant reboot cycle" and so needed to be replaced; I replaced that with the 10Gbps version (EAP773). First, the positives. It was pretty easy to set our first EAP770 up on the Omada Cloud Controller (included free). I set the SID and password to the same as we had set up on our Alien network so that we could seamlessly roam between them. Once set up, it completely fixed the "dark spot" of the house, providing solid connections with high bandwidth throughout the house, and even pretty good coverage outside (again, on the other side of concrete block walls). Also: roaming, between the Omada AP and our Amplifi Alien Router and satellite, is *completely seamless*. As I walk down the hall from the former-dead-spot bedrooms towards the room with the router in it, streaming and zoom calls continue without a hitch, to the point I was wondering if it had even handed off to connecting to the router (but I confirmed that it indeed had). When we added the second Omada AP, we connected it to the same cloud controller and it just automagically adopted all the configuration of the first, (although I could have made some changes to it had I wanted/needed to) saving a lot of configuration time. I highly recommend using PoE for these APs. It allows them to be mounted on the ceiling with just an ethernet cord going to them. Of course, I should also note that *only the EAP770* (ie, the older, 2.5Gbps port version) actually comes with a power adapter; if you aren't using PoE for the 10Gbps port version you will need a 12V DC adapter capable of handling 2.5 Amps, sold separately here on Amazon. The issues: While this is a fairly high-priced AP for home use (there are two Omada models with higher transmission power, but they are very pricey), it is noticeably lower-power than our older Alien routers. This was most noticeable in the second unit we bought (the identically-specced-other-than-the-ethernet-port 10Gbps EAP773) which directly replaced one of our Alien satellites. The satellite had been on a concrete wall next to the garage, with the signal hitting a camera on the far end of the garage (with a fridge in between) able to provide a stable 2.4GHz connection. With the TP-Link EAP773 in its place, we could not maintain a stable connection to that camera. Even moving the AP so that it didn't have the refrigerator in the way, the camera could't reliably connect. Similarly, a smart lock on the far end of the same garage also doesn't have enough signal strength to connect to the Omada, while it was able to *mostly* reliably (disconnecting around once a month on average) connect to the Alien. Given the Alien is many years old at this point, only supports older WiFi standards, and isn't even available to buy new any more, this is fairly disappointing. That said, it is cheaper to get another Omada unit to put in the garage (and run another ethernet line to it) than to "upsize" to the highest-end Omada to hopefully have enough power to get through that wall. Finally, specific to the 2.5Gbps version (EAP770): this version is apparently already past end-of-life per TP-Link, and so is not receiving firmware updates. It is also not officially WiFi-7 certified (while the 10Gbps version is). I see no reason *not* to spend the $10-20 extra for the current and fully-certified version of this AP! Still, even the 2.5Gbps version seems like a solid appliance; I just get really nervous with networking gear that the manufacturer has declared is EOL.

This review is for: TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor | Omada AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Outdoor Access Point | Business WiFi Solution w/ Mesh Support, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO | PoE Powered | SDN Integrated | Cloud Access & App I bought and have been using 2 of these for over 3 years. One is outdoors and the other is in my shop. They are both still working great! It took a bit to get them set up but the instructions were good and I got them up and running without issue. -Aesthetics —------- They look pretty good for what they are. They are plastic -Functionality —- They work great and function in all kinds of weather. -Value for price — They cost a bit more than other extenders but well worth it considering they still work after 3 years of use through rain, wind, snow and the heat of summers. -Ease of use —--- As with any Wi-Fi extender there is a bit of set up involved but once that's done it's easy to connect any Wi-Fi device as long as you have the password you create during setup. -Durability —------ It's plastic so it doesn't look as durable as it actually is. -Use over time— Both are still functioning well after over 3 years of continual use. Pros: Well worth every penny! Good signal, reliable, holds up and functions through all kinds of weather. Strong signal strength for a good decent distance. Cons: I don't really have any complaints I am fairly critical with my reviews, reserving; 5 stars only for products that I would highly recommend or would purchase again. 4 stars to products I like and work well but are less than perfect. 3 stars is for products that are barely usable. 2 Stars for products that I have returned or thrown away but are somewhat as described in the product description. 1 Star is for products that are falsely described in the product description and do not meet the needs of my purchase. This review reflects my honest opinion. I was not paid for this review nor was I given the product, or have any affiliation with this product.

I bought one of these for the opposite end of my ranch-style house, since my router's wifi was weak at that distance. I like that it's POE, so I only had to run a CAT5e cable to it and hook it to my POE switch (although it comes with its own POE power injector which is a nice bonus). The setup was fairly straight forward using the app to get it set up initially, and later using the built-in web admin page through a browser for additional changes. It puts out a decent signal, but I was a bit disappointed in that it didn't quite make it from its location to my office, which is on the same level, but about 50 feet away with about 3 hollow (stud/drywall) walls between. My office seems to be somewhat of a dead zone in the house due to its layout, so I ended up buying another for near my office, creating a triangle around the perimeter of the house with my router and the two APs. When you're within 20-30 feet of the AP and no walls, it works very well and signal is quite strong. In my tests, it provided full throughput for my internet service, just make sure you connect it to a gigabit router and/or POE switch or it will only operate at the speed of the slowest link. My existing POE switch was only 100 mbps (for security cameras), so the switch was limited to that throughput, so I added a gigabit POE switch and connected the APs to that instead and they now show full throughput on internet speed tests. One feature I really liked was the ability to add additional SSIDs. During initial setup it asks for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz passwords, but I also have a 2.4GHz and 5GHz guest networks on my router. After the initial setup, I went into the browser interface and found a small "add" (+) button near the list of SSIDs and I was able to add the guest network SSIDs for each frequency. I was also able to select them as "Guest" networks in the AP configuration pages. I duplicated the SSIDs from my router and there doesn't seem to be any conflicts. Wirelress devices just seem to pick up their connection from the closest AP or the router depending on where they are in the house, which is how I hoped it would work. For installation, the mounting plate attaches to the ceiling, then you "twist" the device into to three "tabs" until it lock in place. This part was a bit tricky as the tabs seemed tight. Getting it to twist into the tabs is difficult to align as you place the AP over the bracket, and I really had to push the AP up and rotate it hard to get it to snap into the bracket. The "snapping" process on one of them took a lot of force and I thought I broke it when it finally locked in, but it was fine. It has a tab you can insert a paper clip into to release it from the bracket for removal. I think the mounting plate design could use a bit of a rework given my experience, but it's certainly not a reason to pass this by. Another inconvenience was the fact that updating the firmware causes all your settings to be lost. This happened with both devices. I hope future updates don't require a full reconfiguration of the device each time. I'm looking forward to great wifi throughout my house now. So far, the devices that were previously located in a "dead" or "weak" spot (for example, streaming boxes that could only able to get 1-3 mbps) now get 90+ mbps so it definitely solved those issues. Just be aware that depending on the size and layout of your home, you may need more than one. I didn't want this to be visible in the center of my living room ceiling (which is the center of my home), so I had to install them in hallways which are more on the perimeter of the home, thus needing more than one to get full coverage. For the price, this was an excellent choice for our home and I highly recommend it.

I have to say how disappointed I am with this product. I was genuinely excited to upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6 access point. Unfortunately, this was not my first bad experience. The last one I purchased had serious compatibility issues with my PoE injectors, and I ended up returning it as well. Because my existing access points were working fine, I was hesitant to try again, but I really wanted to move to Wi-Fi 6. From a design standpoint, the unit looks great. It is thin, has a clean shape, and powered on without any issues. My SSIDs appeared immediately, which initially gave me confidence. However, that is where the problems started. As soon as this access point was connected, my entire network performance collapsed. Speeds dropped from roughly 324 MB per second down to between 8 and 16 MB per second. At first, I assumed it was a configuration issue or a temporary problem caused by adding a new access point. I rebooted all APs and checked the network multiple times, but performance never recovered. Once I removed the new access point from the network, everything immediately returned to normal. My other access points began bursting again, reaching over 200 MB per second. Since I had purchased two of these units, I assumed the first one might be defective. Unfortunately, when I tried the second access point, the exact same thing happened. Network speeds again dropped below 15 MB per second. I do not enjoy leaving negative reviews, especially when a product has so many positive ones. My entire home network is built on TP-Link equipment, including the router, PoE injectors, and the Omada access point controller. However, over the last four years, every attempt I have made to upgrade to newer TP-Link products has resulted in issues like this. At this point, I am seriously considering moving away from TP-Link altogether. While this access point has a solid design and strong reviews, my experience has been consistent, repeatable, and unacceptable from a performance standpoint. Finally, I attempted to contact TP-Link support, and I have to say the experience was extremely disappointing. Based on the support interaction alone, moving away from this product makes sense to me. I have rarely encountered a support experience that felt so unhelpful and unprepared to address a real-world networking issue. That was the final factor in my decision to return both units and remain on my existing network for now. Over the next few months, I plan to do more research and determine which Wi-Fi access point platform I will move to going forward.

5 stars for me on everything. 1.Very easy setup 2.remote ssh management 3.Base off a linux kernel 4.fast and stable so far 5.low profile with mounting hardware ass. inbox 6.both internal and boardband speeds are there as listed. 7.impressed