Cambium cnPilot™ e500 Wi-Fi 5 Outdoor Wireless Access Point

Rugged, High-Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi for Demanding Environments

The cnPilot™ e500 is a powerful, cloud-managed outdoor Wi-Fi 5 access point designed for medium to high-density environments. Engineered with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and an AUX port, the e500 delivers exceptional flexibility—supporting additional devices such as IP cameras, backhaul radios, or subscriber modules.

Key Features:

• Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
  Supports 2×2 MIMO on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies for strong, reliable connections.

• Flexible Deployment
  Ideal for omni-directional coverage or directional RF beam patterns in high-interference areas. Models like the 501S and 502S feature a 23 dBm front-to-back signal separation for excellent isolation in noisy RF environments.

• Built-In Mounting & Internal Antennas
  Streamlined design with integrated mounting bracket simplifies outdoor installation.

• Weatherproof Design
  IP67-rated housing with UV protection and integrated LTE filter. Operates in extreme weather conditions from -30°C to 60°C.

• High-Gain Antenna Options

  • 5 dBi Omni Antenna (5 GHz)

  • 13 dBi Sector Antenna (5 GHz)

  • 17 dBi Sector Antenna (5 GHz)

• PoE Output Capability
  Up to 15.4W PoE output on one Gigabit port—power up an IP camera, wireless module, or another AP.

Cloud Management via cnMaestro™:

Manage the e500 from anywhere using cnMaestro™—a free, cloud-based or on-premises controller with no licensing fees.

• Zero-touch provisioning

• Visual dashboards with real-time performance metrics

• Firmware upgrades and mass configurations

• Integrated troubleshooting tools (packet capture, RF stats, channel scans)

• Guest portal with customizable login (social, voucher-based, time or bandwidth limits)

Advanced Enterprise Features:

• Controller-less fast roaming

• Automatic channel and power control

• Band steering for optimal client distribution

• Multi-hop mesh networking using alternating 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands

• Integrated client and RF diagnostics