AX3000 4-Stream WiFi 6 Dual-Radio NebulaFlex Outdoor Access Point

The NWA55AX PRO has a combined maximum wireless speed of AX3000. The 2.4GHz band delivers up to 575Mbps. The 5 GHz band delivers up to 2400Mbps. The NWA55AX PRO supports 160MHz channel width for higher throughput on the 5GHz band.

The NWA55AX PRO has an IP55 weatherproof rating. IP55 means the device is protected against dust ingress and water jets. The NWA55AX PRO can operate in temperatures between -30°C to 50°C and in humidity levels of 10% to 90% non-condensing, making it suitable for permanent outdoor installation.

The NWA55AX PRO supports wall mounting and pole mounting. Both mounting options are included in the box. This allows the NWA55AX PRO to be installed on building exteriors, street furniture, and outdoor structures across campuses, hospitality venues, and industrial sites.

Smart Mesh is a Zyxel wireless networking feature supported by the NWA55AX PRO. Smart Mesh allows multiple Zyxel access points to wirelessly connect to one another, forming a self-organising network without the need for additional Ethernet cabling. The NWA55AX PRO uses Smart Mesh to automatically adapt to interference, distance, and environmental changes, maintaining stable and seamless wireless coverage across large outdoor areas.

Yes, the NWA55AX PRO supports Wireless Bridge. Wireless Bridge on the NWA55AX PRO enables point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections between buildings, nearby locations, or short distances of up to around 100 meters. This allows the NWA55AX PRO to extend network coverage to areas such as courtyards, detached structures, and open spaces where cabling is not practical.

The NWA55AX PRO supports the following security features: WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 encryption; IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS authentication; captive portal with customisable branded login pages; L2 isolation; MAC filtering; and Rogue AP detection.

NebulaFlex is a Zyxel feature that gives the NWA55AX PRO the ability to operate in two management modes: standalone mode and Zyxel Nebula cloud-managed mode. The NWA55AX PRO can switch between these two modes at any time without additional cost. NebulaFlex means the NWA55AX PRO is not locked into a single management approach, giving network administrators full flexibility.

The NWA55AX PRO is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) using the IEEE 802.3at standard, with a max power draw of 21W. PoE means power is delivered through the Ethernet cable, so no separate power supply or mains connection is required at the installation point. A PoE injector is included in the box with the NWA55AX PRO, so no additional power equipment is needed to deploy the device.

The NWA55AX PRO dimensions are 180 x 99 x 35.9 mm. The NWA55AX PRO weighs 300g. The device has one 1GbE Ethernet port. The NWA55AX PRO includes a PoE injector and mounting screws in the box.

The NWA55AX PRO includes an advanced RF filter that eliminates interference between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands. The NWA55AX PRO also includes a built-in 4G and 5G cellular interference filter, which allows the device to coexist with nearby cellular networks without signal degradation. This feature is referred to by Zyxel as Advanced Cellular Coexistence.

Zyxel Nebula is a secure cloud networking platform developed by Zyxel Networks. Zyxel Nebula allows network administrators to deploy, configure, and manage Zyxel network devices remotely through a cloud-based interface. Zyxel Nebula does not require any additional hardware such as a physical controller. Zyxel Nebula is available to use for free, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes.

The NWA55AX PRO can be configured and operational within a few minutes when set up through the Zyxel Nebula app/platform. Zyxel Nebula supports zero-touch provisioning, which means the NWA55AX PRO can be brought online with minimal manual configuration, reducing deployment time significantly.

Yes, the NWA55AX PRO can be set up and used without Zyxel Nebula. The NWA55AX PRO is a NebulaFlex device, which means it supports local standalone configuration without requiring a cloud connection. The NWA55AX PRO can operate in standalone mode independently, join Zyxel Nebula cloud management at any point, or be removed from Zyxel Nebula and returned to standalone operation. This flexibility means the NWA55AX PRO is suitable for deployments with or without cloud management.

The NWA55AX PRO and the NWA55AX PTP are both outdoor Zyxel access points but are designed for different deployment scenarios.

The NWA55AX PRO is a flexible, general-purpose outdoor access point designed to deliver wireless connectivity to end-user devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The NWA55AX PRO uses a panel antenna design optimised for flexible deployment across outdoor areas.

In addition to serving client devices, the NWA55AX PRO also supports Smart Mesh to wirelessly connect to neighbouring access points and can create point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless bridges over shorter distances of up to 100 meters.

The NWA55AX PTP is a dedicated point-to-point device designed exclusively for creating high-speed wireless links between two fixed locations, such as building-to-building connections or connecting remote infrastructure such as CCTV cameras. Equipped with a directional antenna optimized for long-range performance, it delivers reliable connectivity over distances of up to 5 km. The NWA55AX PTP is purpose-built for wireless backhaul applications, enabling stable, high-throughput data transmission over long distances with reduced interference and consistent link performance.

In summary, the NWA55AX PRO is the right choice for flexible outdoor wireless coverage with optional bridging capability, while the NWA55AX PTP is the right choice for dedicated long-range point-to-point connectivity between fixed locations.