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NWA55AXE

802.11ax (WiFi 6) Dual-Radio Outdoor PoE Access Point

Bringing WiFi 6 Outdoors

Durable, Weatherproof Outdoor WiFi 6 AP

Thinking of upgrading to the 11ax (WiFi 6) technology for your outdoor wireless network? Zyxel NWA55AXE is your answer!

Designed for harsh outdoor environments, the IP55-rated, weatherproof NWA55AXE is the best WiFi 6 outdoor access point to extend your wireless network outside.

Smart Mesh for Extended Coverage

Zyxel Smart Mesh Technology not only forms dynamic wireless links between APs for extended range, but can also bridge the wireless connectivity from one building to another. It is no doubt that NWA55AXE is an ideal choice for a simple expansion of your outdoor wireless network or forming an interconnected wireless network through outdoor inter-building links.

Simple Installation. Easy Configuration.

No networking expertise required – The NWA90AX can be easily installed and configured by everyone in small hotels, coffee shops, home offices, or boutique/retail stores. It supports both device’s local web interface and Nebula Cloud networking management, the simple setup allows you to quickly configure the AP with only a few clicks, making it super easy to set up guest and employee network on your own and start enjoying the ultra-fast WiFi 6 speeds in no time.

Manage it your way!

The NWA50AX with NebulaFlex offers the flexible manageability for you to freely choose between the device’s local web interface or onboarding to our super easy Nebula cloud management interface that you never need to worry about forgetting the IP address or lost account and password whatsoever.

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Anytime, Anywhere with Nebula Mobile App

Easy device onboarding with QR code scan & installation wizard
Network and device status at a glance
WiFi sharing via QR code or mobile messaging apps
Network client access control
Live troubleshooting tools
Push notifications for abnormal network events

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Wireless
Standard	IEEE802.11 ax/ac/n/g/b/a
MIMO	MU-MIMO
Wireless speed	2.4GHz: 575 Mbps 5GHz: 1200 Mbps
Frequency band	2.4 GHz: USA (FCC): 2.412 to 2.462 GHz Europe (ETSI): 2.412 to 2.472 GHz 5 GHz: USA (FCC): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.470 to 5.850 GHz European (ETSI): 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
Bandwidth	20-, 40-, 80-MHz
Conducted typical transmit output power^*1	US (2.4GHz/5GHz): 23/26 dBm EU (2.4GHz/5GHz): 20/25 dBm
RF Design
Antenna Type	2x2 External Antenna
Antenna gain	2.4 GHz: 4 dBi 5 GHz: 5 dBi
Minimum receive sensitivity	Min. Rx sensitivity up to -99 dBm
WLAN Feature
Band steering	Yes
WDS/Mesh^*2	Yes
Fast roaming	Pre-authentication, PMK caching, and 802.11r/k/v
DCS	Yes
Load balancing	No
Security
Encryption	WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA3 Personal
Authentication	No
Access management	L2-isolation MAC filtering Rogue AP detection
Networking
IPv6	Yes
VLANs	Yes
WMM	Yes
U-APSD	Yes
Management
Operating mode	Nebula cloud managed Standalone
ZON Utility	Discovery of Zyxel switches, APs and gateways Centralized and batch configurations: IP configuration IP renew Device reboot Device locating Web GUI access Firmware upgrade Password configuration
Web UI/CLI	Yes
SNMP	No
Physical Specifications
Item	Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.) 308 x 136.4 x 49.6 /12.13 x 5.37 x 1.95 Weight (g/lb.) 580/1.28
Packing	Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.) 221 x 188 x 59 / 8.70 x 7.40 x 2.32 Weight (g/lb.) 887/1.96
Included accessories	PoE injector Mounting screws
MTBF (hr)	1,091,186
Physical Interfaces
Ethernet port	1 x 10/100/1000M LAN
Power
PoE (802.3at)	power draw 16 W
Environmental Specifications
Weather protection	IP55
Operating	Temperature 20°C to 60°C/ -4°F to 140°F Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage	Temperature -40°C to 70°C/-40°F to 158°F Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Certifcations
Radio	FCC Part 15C FCC Part 15E ETSI EN 300 328 EN 301 893 LP0002 EN 60601-1-2
EMC	FCC Part 15B EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN55022 EN55024 EN61000-3-2/-3 BSMI CNS13438
Safety	EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 BSMI CNS14336-1

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Conducted typical transmit output power excludes antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain.
WDS, ZyMesh, Smart Mesh and Industry’s Open Mesh, Easy Mesh are different mesh systems that do not work with one another.

NWA55AXE

Durable, Weatherproof Outdoor WiFi 6 AP

Smart Mesh for Extended Coverage

Simple Installation. Easy Configuration.

Manage it your way!

Anytime, Anywhere with Nebula Mobile App

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