Product Type | Wireless bridge |
Form Factor | External |
Mounting | Pole/Wall-mountable (hardware included) |
Weight | 21.51 oz |
Power Requirements | IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 25.5W) |
Supported Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Max Power Consumption | 22.2 W |
Status Indicators | Power, LAN, WLAN, Signal Strength |
Antenna Type | Integrated Directional Antenna |
Antenna Gain | 16 dBi |
Device Management | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 |
EnGenius ENH500-AX 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 Outdoor Wireless Bridge




Key Benefits

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- Offers fiber-like wireless throughput (up to 1200 Mbps) without the high cost of cabling
- Weather-resistant IP55-rated enclosure ensures continuous performance in harsh environments
- Simplifies outdoor deployments with PoE+ and dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Product Overview
The EnGenius ENH500-AX is an enterprise-class, outdoor Wi-Fi 6 wireless bridge that delivers high-speed, long-range connectivity for building-to-building communications. Supporting dual-band operation on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, this ruggedized external unit is equipped with 2x2 MU-MIMO and SU-MIMO technologies to handle dense environments efficiently. With a data transfer rate of up to 1200 Mbps and IEEE 802.11ax compliance, it offers forward scalability for next-gen wireless networks.
Tailored for high-capacity backhaul and remote site linkage, the ENH500-AX leverages PoE+ support for simplified installation and flexible deployment options. Its IP55-rated housing withstands harsh environmental conditions, ranging from -4 °F to 140 °F, making it suitable for demanding outdoor applications. With support for compliance standards including FCC, IC, RoHS, and WEEE, and backed by a 2-year warranty, this bridge offers both reliability and regulatory peace of mind.
Ideal for campuses, business parks, or remote industrial sites, this device reduces infrastructure costs while enhancing connectivity over wide spans. Integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports improve network flexibility, and built-in status indicators make monitoring straightforward. The ENH500-AX represents a powerful wireless bridging solution for organizations needing secure, high-throughput wireless links without the expense of laying fiber.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Technology | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
MIMO Configuration | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO and SU-MIMO |
Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
Channel Width Support | 20/40 MHz (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80 MHz (5 GHz) |
Wireless Operating Modes | AP, Client Bridge, WDS AP, WDS Bridge, Mesh |
Wireless Encryption | WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
Maximum Concurrent Clients | Up to 256 clients |
Transmit Power (max) | 25 dBm per chain (5 GHz) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, IC, RoHS, WEEE, IP55, UCKA |
Advanced Security Features
Wi-Fi Security Protocols | WPA3, WPA2-Enterprise/Personal, WPA-Personal |
MAC Address Filtering | Yes |
VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN Tagging |
Guest Network Isolation | Yes |
Interfaces
Ethernet Interface Type | 10/100/1000Base-T |
PoE-In Port | 1 x RJ-45 (802.3at) |
Secondary LAN Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 |
Data Transfer Rate | 1200 Mbps |
LAN Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Ethernet Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 3.3 in x 2.2 in x 10.2 in |
Enclosure Rating | IP55 rated |
Operating Temperature Range | -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C) |
Storage Temperature | -22 °F to 176 °F (-30 °C to 80 °C) |
Operating Humidity | Up to 90% (non-condensing) |
Wind Survivability | Up to 90 mph |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | EnGenius Cloud / EZ Controller |
Cloud-Based Monitoring | Yes, via EnGenius Cloud |
Licensing Requirements | Free basic cloud license included |
Remote Firmware Management | Yes |