NET-EL-M5000
EnGenius Light Meshing 5GHz outdoor Access Point
- Long range outdoor wireless Access Point / Client Bridge
- Operates in both 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies
- Extends radio coverage, avoiding unnecessary roaming between Access Point
- With the mesh function implemented, it can be used to establish a mesh network reducing the expense of equipment and risk of disconnection
Overview
The EnGenius M5000 is a long range outdoor wireless Access Point / Client Bridge that operates in both 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies. It provides high bandwidth up to 54Mbps and features high transmitted output power as well as superior sensitivity. The M5000 extends radio coverage, avoiding unnecessary roaming between Access Points and ensures a stable wireless connection while reducing the amount of required hardware. With the mesh function implemented, it can be used to establish a mesh network reducing the expense of equipment and risk of disconnection.
The M5000 provides a user friendly interface including user friendly distance control ranges from 1KM up to 30KM and and RSSI LED indicator offering real time signal status. It comes with a Power over Ethernet injector for convenient outdoor installation making it ideal for building to building WiFi projects.
M5000 enforces transmission security with full support of latest encryption mechanism including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2. With a 14dBi internal antenna and superior performance, the M5000 makes an optimal wireless solution for both small and large scale projects.
EnGenius cover this product with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Link to Ofcom faq site for 5GHz operation - 5.8GHz FWA
Specifications
| Download Specification Datasheet | |
|---|---|
| M Series overview | |
| Hardware Specification | |
| MCU/RF | Atheros AR2313+AR5112 |
| Physical Interface | 1 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ-45 |
| LED indicators | Power/ Status |
| Power Requirements | Active Ethernet (Power over Ethernet) Proprietary PoE design |
| RF Specification | |
| Frequency Band | 802.11a = 5.150~5.350GHz, 5.470~5.725GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz |
| Receive Sensitivity (Typical) |
802.11a 802.11g 802.11b |
| Internal Antenna (Dual Polarisation) |
14dBi Directional 5.1-5.8GHz Horizontal -3dB Bandwidth 35° Vertical -3dB Bandwidth 15° (patterns in datasheet) |
Downloads
| Excellent article which explains DFS and how it relates to 5GHz WiFi |
Download here | 23.08.11 |
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| Firmware Ver 2.2.2 Fixes problem with WEP on the mesh link. |
Download here | 24.06.11 |
| Firmware Ver 2.2.1 Adds: Auto Reboot Settings Device Uptime Fix the disconnect issue of heavy traffic (zftp) when use WPA |
Download here | 05.01.11 |
| New mesh NMS software - XP etc | Download here | 16.07.10 |
| New mesh NMS software - Vista & Windows 7 | Download here | 16.07.10 |
| User Manual | Download here | 17.06.10 |
| NMS Software Manual | Download here | 17.06.10 |
| Declaration of Conformity | Download here | 29.07.11 |






