Omada EAP650 Outdoor-for indoor use? Also, radiating pattern?

[snovvman]

I am thinking about using multiple Omada EAP650 Outdoor for my home. I have a lot of sqf and multiple floors to cover. I am currently using four AC86Us as mesh APs. I do not want to ceiling or wall mount. I can make a custom stand for the 650 outdoor so it can free-stand. Will someone please chime in on the pros and cons of using an outdoor device for indoor? FCC compliance issues?

Also, please help me understand this radiation pattern. Is it omnidirectional? Datasheet below.

https://static.tp-link.com/upload/product-overview/2023/202308/20230824/Datasheet_EAP650-Outdoor%20V1.pdf

Many have advised that I look at SMB and like the idea. Also, the management tool will be interesting to play with.

Thanks!

 

[Tech9]

Datasheet below.

I can't open the link above.

Also, the management tool will be interesting to play with.

Omada SDN Controller demo here:

Omada Controller

emulator.tp-link.com

 

[snovvman]

I can't open the link above.

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Omada SDN Controller demo here:

Omada Controller

emulator.tp-link.com

The file is attached. Thanks for the sim link.

 

[Tech9]

What I see is omnidirectional antennas with about 90-degree vertical beam corresponding to the 4-5dBi antenna gain listed in specifications. This means this AP will have good range around it in open space, but lower signal to clients close below and above the AP. Typical characteristics for an outdoor application AP mounted on a pole or high on an external wall. I don't know what the signal refraction is going to be indoors. Home routers usually have 2-3dBi antennas with better for the application close to 360-degree coverage. This type AP with higher gain antennas may work very well in single level bungalow style homes and apartments. IP67 makes it a bit bulky, but still acceptable size.

 

[snovvman]

What I see is omnidirectional antennas with about 90-degree vertical beam corresponding to the 4-5dBi antenna gain listed in specifications. This means this AP will have good range around it in open space, but lower signal to clients close below and above the AP. Typical characteristics for an outdoor application AP mounted on a pole or high on an external wall. I don't know what the signal refraction is going to be indoors. Home routers usually have 2-3dBi antennas with better for the application close to 360-degree coverage. This type AP with higher gain antennas may work very well in single level bungalow style homes and apartments. IP67 makes it a bit bulky, but still acceptable size.

Thank you *very much* for that analysis. It's very helpful!