Cambium cnPilot e500 Outdoor Wireless Access Point

Cambium cnPilot™ E500 Outdoor Access Point

Product Description

The Cambium cnPilot™ E500 is an enterprise-grade outdoor access point designed for high-capacity wireless deployments in challenging environments. Built with dual-band 802.11ac technology and integrated omni-directional antennas, it delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for public Wi-Fi, campuses, industrial sites, and large outdoor areas. With mesh capability, advanced RF optimization, and centralized cloud management via cnMaestro, it is ideal for service providers and organizations requiring scalable and robust outdoor networking solutions.

Key Features & Specifications

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Speed: Up to ~1.01–1.17 Gbps aggregate throughput
• Ports: 2× Gigabit Ethernet + AUX PoE out port
• CPU: Enterprise-grade chipset
• RAM: —
• MIMO: 2×2 MIMO technology
• Antenna: Integrated omni-directional antennas (~5 dBi gain)
• Max Clients: Up to 256 concurrent users
• SSID Support: Up to 16 SSIDs
• Range: Up to ~275m typical client coverage (environment dependent)
• Protection: IP67 weatherproof outdoor enclosure
• Power: PoE (with auxiliary PoE output support)
• Management: cnMaestro cloud or on-prem controller

Performance & Use Case
Ideal for:

• Public Wi-Fi and smart city deployments
• Enterprise campuses and industrial zones
• Hotels, resorts, and outdoor venues
• WISP and ISP outdoor coverage

Handles:

• High-density users (200+ devices)
• Wide-area outdoor coverage with mesh capability
• Stable streaming, VoIP, and business applications
• Integration with backhaul radios and surveillance systems

⚠️ Not recommended for:

• Small home or low-density deployments
• Users needing Wi-Fi 6 or latest-gen performance
• Plug-and-play setups without network management

Pros & Cons
✅ Pros

• Enterprise-grade performance for outdoor environments
• Supports mesh networking and high user capacity
• Dual Gigabit ports with auxiliary PoE output
• Durable IP67-rated weatherproof design

❌ Cons

• Limited to Wi-Fi 5 (no Wi-Fi 6)
• Requires controller for full functionality
• Higher cost compared to basic outdoor APs

Summary
The Cambium cnPilot e500 is a robust and scalable outdoor access point designed for high-density and large-area wireless deployments. It is an excellent choice for enterprises, ISPs, and public Wi-Fi projects that require reliable performance, strong coverage, and centralized network management.

Contact Information

• Phone: 01877-778074, 01877-778075
  
• Email: centurycomputers534@yahoo.com
• Address: 1103/B, Level-11, Multiplan Center, New Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh