AX2400 2-Stream WiFi 6 (5GHz, 5km) NebulaFlex Outdoor Wireless Bridge

Point-to-point (PTP) means the NWA55AX PTP creates a direct wireless link between exactly two units - one acts as the base, the other as the repeater. If you need to connect two separate buildings or sites wirelessly, this is designed for that purpose. It is not an access point for general WiFi coverage, and it does not support point-to-multipoint configurations (connecting more than two sites in a single link).

The NWA55AX PTP reaches wireless speeds of up to 2,400Mbps (2.4Gbps) on its 5GHz backhaul link - the dedicated connection between the two bridge units. A separate 2.4GHz radio, used only for device management, runs at up to 287Mbps. Real-world throughput will vary based on distance, environmental conditions, and channel width in use.

The NWA55AX PTP is rated for wireless links of up to 5km (approximately 3 miles). In practice, the range you achieve will depend on a number of external factors, including physical obstructions between the units, local radio frequency (RF) interference, weather conditions such as heavy rain or fog, and the transmit power limits set by wireless regulations in your country. For the best possible performance - and to get as close to the 5km maximum as possible -both units should have a clear line of sight to each other, with no buildings, trees, hills, or other obstacles in the path between them.

No. The NWA55AX PTP is sold as a pre-configured 2-piece kit, with both units factory-paired to each other before shipping. There is no manual pairing process — simply mount them, connect power, and the link establishes automatically. An LED indicator on the repeater unit confirms when the connection is live, so you can verify the link is working at a glance without needing to log into any software.

No. The NWA55AX PTP uses two separate radios: the 5GHz radio handles the bridge link between the two units, and a dedicated 2.4GHz radio is reserved exclusively for management traffic. This means you can access the device for configuration, monitoring, or troubleshooting at any time without affecting the performance or stability of the wireless backhaul.

The NWA55AX PTP supports 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz, and 160MHz channel widths. Channel width determines how much of the wireless spectrum is used at once — a wider channel carries more data in the same time, delivering higher throughput. The 160MHz mode provides the widest backhaul and is the key to unlocking the device's peak performance. However, wider channels are more susceptible to interference, so the best choice depends on how congested the local RF environment is.

Yes. The NWA55AX PTP is built for permanent outdoor installation. Its IP55-rated enclosure protects against dust ingress and water jets from any direction. It operates reliably across an ambient temperature range of -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F), covering everything from frozen winters to hot summers. Storage is rated to -40°C / 70°C for periods when the device is not in operation.

The NWA55AX PTP is powered over Ethernet (PoE), which means power is delivered through the same network cable used for data - no separate power cable is needed at the mounting point. A PoE injector is included in the box, so you do not need a PoE-capable switch to get started. The device draws 12W under IEEE 802.3af and is also compatible with the higher-power 802.3at and 802.3bt standards.

No. Both units use fully integrated internal antennas - 3dBi on the 2.4GHz band and 9dBi on the 5GHz band. Keeping the antennas inside the enclosure means there are no external components to align, adjust, or replace. It also protects the antennas from physical damage, weathering, and vandalism, which extends the product's operational life in outdoor environments.

Yes. The NWA55AX PTP includes a built-in Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) filter specifically designed to reject interference from 4G and 5G cellular signals. Its RF-first design also eliminates cross-band interference between its own 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios. This makes it reliable in urban or semi-rural deployments where cellular infrastructure is present nearby.

The NWA55AX PTP supports WPA3 — the current industry standard for wireless security — as well as WPA2, WPA, and legacy WEP. For enterprise environments, it supports IEEE 802.1X authentication with RADIUS server integration. Additional network-level protections include L2 isolation (preventing clients on the same network from communicating with each other), MAC address filtering, and Rogue AP detection to identify unauthorised access points on the network.

The NWA55AX PTP supports two management modes: cloud-managed via Zyxel's Nebula platform, or standalone mode for local management without a cloud dependency. In standalone mode, it can be configured through a web browser interface (Web UI) or command line (CLI). The NebulaFlex feature allows switching between cloud and standalone modes without a factory reset, giving you flexibility as your network management needs change.

Each unit measures 180 x 99 x 35.9mm and weighs 300g — roughly the size of a paperback book. The compact, low-profile form factor with integrated antennas means there are no protruding components. Mounting screws are included in the box, and the design supports both wall and pole mounting, making it straightforward to position units for optimal line of sight.

The NWA55AX PTP is certified for sale and use in the United States (FCC) and Europe (ETSI/CE), as well as Taiwan (BSMI). Radio certifications include FCC Part 15C and 15E, ETSI EN 300 328, and EN 301 893. EMC compliance covers FCC Part 15B and a range of EN standards including EN55032, EN55035, and EN61000. Safety compliance is to EN 62368-1 and IEC 62368-1. Always verify that the specific frequencies and power levels used are permitted under local regulations in your country.

The NWA55AX PTP is well suited to any situation where two locations need a fast, reliable network connection but running physical cable between them is impractical, too expensive, or simply not possible.

Common deployment scenarios include:

• Farm to office - connecting a farmhouse to a remote barn, storage unit, or outbuilding across open fields, where trenching cable would be disruptive and costly.
• Campus buildings - linking separate school, university, or business campus buildings across a car park or open grounds without digging up pathways or roads.
• Warehouses and industrial sites - extending network connectivity to a second warehouse, loading bay, or site office on the same premises.
• Temporary or construction sites - providing fast wireless backhaul to a site office or portable cabin where a permanent cable installation is not feasible.
• Rural properties -delivering connectivity to a guest house, workshop, or secondary dwelling on a large rural plot.
• Marina or harbour -linking a harbourmaster office to a dock facility or fuel station across open water, where cable routing is difficult.
• Security and surveillance - backhauling high-bandwidth IP camera feeds from a remote location back to a central recording or monitoring point.

In all of these cases, the key requirement is that the two units have a clear line of sight to each other, and that the distance between them does not exceed 5km.

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 5km. 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.