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TP-Link EAP110-Outdoor V3 Omada Access Point: features and specs

The TP-Link EAP110-Outdoor V3 is a weatherproof N300 Wi-Fi access point with passive PoE, 5dBi antennas and Omada management. What the specs mean.

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The TP-Link EAP110-Outdoor V3 is a wireless access point built for outdoor use. It connects by cable to your network and broadcasts Wi-Fi over a yard, car park, campus or similar open area. It is part of TP-Link's Omada range, which is designed for managing many access points from one place.

What N300 means

The access point supports 802.11b/g/n on the 2.4GHz band and offers up to 300Mbps with 2x2 MIMO, which uses two antennas to send and receive multiple data streams at once. TP-Link notes that these figures are physical rates from the standard, and actual speeds and coverage will vary with obstacles, interference and the devices connecting. Because it is 2.4GHz only, it suits general browsing and light use better than demanding high-speed tasks.

Range and antennas

The listing describes coverage of up to 200 metres, produced by high transmission power and high-gain antennas. The device uses 5dBi external omnidirectional antennas, which radiate in a circle around the unit. TP-Link explains that range was determined under normal usage conditions, so in practice walls, trees and vehicles will reduce it.

Weatherproof build

It is rated IP65, meaning dust-tight and protected against water jets. The listing calls it dustproof and weatherproof. That suits mounting on a pole or wall outdoors, and the design is described as simple to mount.

Passive PoE power

The unit supports passive Power over Ethernet and ships with a PoE injector. One Ethernet cable then carries both data and power, so you only need a power socket where the injector sits, not at the access point. It has a single 10/100Mbps LAN port. Passive PoE differs from the 802.3af/at standards, so use the supplied injector rather than a standards-based PoE switch unless the manual says otherwise.

Management and security

TP-Link lists centralised management, cloud access and the Omada app, SDN integration and free controller software that lets administrators manage hundreds of access points. Features include multi-SSID, a captive portal for guest login, and per-SSID rate limiting to restrict the bandwidth of each client. For security, it supports WPA/WPA2-enterprise, 802.1X with RADIUS authentication and rogue access point detection.

Who it suits

It suits sites that need outdoor coverage and can run a network cable to the mounting spot: small campuses, holiday parks, workshops, and large properties. Its management tools make it practical for administrators who plan to add more units later.

What to check before you buy

  • Band: it offers 2.4GHz only, so confirm that suits your devices and local interference.
  • Cabling: plan the cable run from the injector to the mounting point, using suitable outdoor-rated cable.
  • Speed: with a 10/100Mbps port, wired throughput is capped below gigabit.
  • Management: decide whether you will use the app, cloud access or controller software.
  • Protection: TP-Link notes that lightning and static protection depends on correct setup, grounding and cable shielding. Follow the manual and ask an IT professional if unsure.
  • Mounting: check the location and what the unit will be attached to.

The short version

  • An outdoor Omada N300 access point, model EAP110-Outdoor V3, with 2.4GHz 2x2 MIMO.
  • Up to 300Mbps and listed coverage of up to 200 metres, depending on the environment.
  • IP65 weatherproof casing and 5dBi omnidirectional antennas.
  • Passive PoE with included injector and one 10/100Mbps port.
  • Multi-SSID, captive portal, rate limiting, enterprise security and Omada management.

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