--- product_id: 2098405 title: "TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps 18 dBm High Gain Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point, WDS and Repeater, WMM, QOS, SNMP Support , Individual VLAN up to 4 SSID TEW-653AP" brand: "trendnet" price: "R64" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2098405-trendnet-wireless-n-300-mbps-18-dbm-high-gain-ceiling store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 300 Mbps Speed PoE Technology Advanced Encryption TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps 18 dBm High Gain Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point, WDS and Repeater, WMM, QOS, SNMP Support , Individual VLAN up to 4 SSID TEW-653AP **Brand:** trendnet **Price:** R64 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ“‘ Elevate Your Network Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps 18 dBm High Gain Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point, WDS and Repeater, WMM, QOS, SNMP Support , Individual VLAN up to 4 SSID TEW-653AP by trendnet - **How much does it cost?** R64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2098405-trendnet-wireless-n-300-mbps-18-dbm-high-gain-ceiling) ## Best For - trendnet enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted trendnet brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Peace of Mind:** Enjoy a 3-Year Limited Warranty for worry-free performance. - β€’ **Robust Security:** Stay secure with advanced encryption and SNMP support. - β€’ **Seamless Connectivity:** Experience uninterrupted internet with WDS and Repeater modes. - β€’ **Power Where You Need It:** No more hunting for outletsβ€”PoE technology powers your access point. - β€’ **Tailored Network Experience:** Assign up to 4 SSIDs with individual VLANs for customized access. ## Overview The TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps Access Point is designed for high-performance networking, featuring PoE technology for flexible installation, support for multiple SSIDs, and advanced security protocols, making it ideal for both home and professional environments. ## Description The 300Mbps Wireless N PoE Access Point (model TEW-653AP) combines high speed wireless n coverage with Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology to deliver up to 12x the speed and 4x the coverage of wireless. This feature rich device blends into most environments and offers Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS), and Repeater mode functionality. Define a weekly power saving schedule, view real time network traffic charts, turn off the flashing LED indicators, and assign individual VLANs for up to 4 separate SSIDs. Advanced antenna technology (MIMO) delivers superior range and eliminates dead spots.Synchronize wireless clients at the touch of a button with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Advanced encryption protects valuable data and WMM Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes video and audio packets.PerformanceTEW-653AP is designed to expand your existing high speed Wireless N network with speeds up to 300 Mbps. This low profile, off white housing allows for flexible installation on roofs and ceilings. There's no need to install this access point near a power source, power and data are received through a single Ethernet cable. Compatibility & Specifications-The Access Point is compliant with IEEE 802.11n WiFi standard -The Access Point is backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b WiFi standard devices-One-touch network connection with the WPS button allows for quick installation-Supports IEEE 802.1X Authentication protocol-Supports Access Point, WDS, and Repeater modes-Supports multiple SSIDs (up to 4) with 802.1q VLAN tagging (in AP mode)-SNMP v1, v2c supports-Flexible installation with PoE Package Content-TEW-653AP-CD-ROM (Utility & Driver)-Quick Installation Guide-Power adapter-Mounting kitWarranty TEW-653AP is backed by our 3 year limited warranty. ## Features - Provides an extensible design that enables Service prioritization for data - Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance - The country of Origin is China - Features Access Point, WDS, and Repeater modes - No need to install the device near a power source using PoE technology - Assign individual VLANs for up to four separate SSIDs - Advanced encryption, WMM QoS and SNMP support - 3-Year Limited Warranty ## Images ![TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps 18 dBm High Gain Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point, WDS and Repeater, WMM, QOS, SNMP Support , Individual VLAN up to 4 SSID TEW-653AP - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TrT4WoEvL.jpg) ![TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps 18 dBm High Gain Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point, WDS and Repeater, WMM, QOS, SNMP Support , Individual VLAN up to 4 SSID TEW-653AP - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Bo0t9giCL.jpg) ![TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps 18 dBm High Gain Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point, WDS and Repeater, WMM, QOS, SNMP Support , Individual VLAN up to 4 SSID TEW-653AP - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jQ6e8ECQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than I was looking for *by T***K on Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2010* This AP has it all - 802.11b/g/n, Power over Ethernet, decent user interface, good configuration flexibility, all the options you could ever want.I found this item when I searched Amazon for a Power over Ethernet AP. I wanted to finally install an AP in a permanent location in my house (instead of hanging off my desk) but I didn't want the hassle of having to run BOTH a power line AND an Ethernet cable to the device. Just to be clear, the PoE (Power over Ethernet) function allows you to use ONE cable (the ethernet cable) for both power for the device AND the network connection to the device. The power supplied to the device is DC low wattage (less than 20 watts)In addition, "SHE ... who must be obeyed" had some "concerns" about the appearance of any ceiling-mounted AP and how it might clash with the decor (multiple black antennas hanging down like a large spider). Also, I wanted a device that a Network Engineer (20+ years experience) didn't think was a toy.This device had exceeded my expectations. First (and most important - after all, SHE must be obeyed) the appearance was clean and neat - a white cylinder, a little thicker than a smoke detector - the antennas were all inside the unit, nothing dangling.Once I configured the device at my desk upstairs (gotta start somewhere) we were off. I dragged my notebook downstairs and checked NetStumbler - the signal strength was -20dB - I carried it outside and walked 200' away from my property line and still got -45dB (ok - I was impressed). Dropped NetStumbler and fired up FireFox and it was fast.Back to the desk and configure the basics I use (no SSID Broadcast, mac address filtering, WPA2, PSK, etc., etc.) - was straight forward, the interface was all intuitive (well, ok, I'll admit it - intuitive for a Network Engineer - I don't know how to NOT know the things I know and to see the screens as the "average" person sees them - if you have any issues, ask the IT geek in your friend circle for help and bake them a plate of cookies).The best part was the final physical installation! Since the coverage was so good, I was able to drop my original plans to install it on the 1st floor ceiling (drill hole between floors, run power and ethernet, large mounting area for power transformer, etc.) and instead opted for the 2nd floor ceiling - very near the "utility room" (where I have my cable modem, router, firewall, phone punch-down blocks, etc.). I drilled a hole in the ceiling of the utility room (into the attic), and another in the ceiling of the 2nd floor atrium. I attached the mounting plate around the 2nd hole (light-duty plastic anchors and screws included), ran the cat5 cable between the holes, plugged the cable into the AP and push-twist (think bayonet connectors) and it was mounted!Back at the utility room - plug the other end into the TrendNet PoE injector (I had to buy that separately), plug the injector into the power strip and move the cable (I was previously using at my desk) to the injector - and I was done.Since then - no problems whatsoever. It's been running without any intervention for about 4 months now. We have 3 Windows XP notebooks and 1 Windows 7 notebook - we have had multiple simultaneous streaming video sessions active at the same time with no problems. The AP looks good as you walk up the stairs (I made sure to orient the mounting plate so the 3 blue LEDs would present a symmetrical appearance - very cool - you can also turn the LEDs off if you want).I have been recommending this item to my friends and to several business that I support.The only thing I have left to determine is longevity. A lot of the APs I have used in the past have burned out in 6-9 months - we'll see. I'll try to revisit this review after a year and let you know. I'm also going to try to set up a test for dropped packets (as I read in the other review) and report on it too.Hope this helps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent features for the money *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011* I needed an AP that had PoE and supported VLANs. The TEW-653AP had those features at a very reasonable price.Installation went smoothly, with no issues. It has a nice mounting system so you can easily mount it to a wall or a ceiling. The web interface is ok -- good enough to configure the AP effectively. I've had 2 of these running for a couple of weeks now and they've been flawless.For those of you that are energy conscious, they seem to draw about 2w most of the time. I've seen one as high as 4w once. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Designed WAP Firmware *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011* The TEW-653AP has two things going for it:1) It isn't a gaudy color that attracts attention, ergo you can hide it in plain sight.2) PoE support means you only need to worry about running CAT-5e, which is nice.However, the firmware is a shoddy port of their wifi router firmware, and it's rather out of place in a WAP. First, every time you make a change, the device wants to reboot itself, and that takes 15~30 seconds. You have to do that on *each* page. There is no way to batch changes together and then reboot to have them all simultaneously take effect. Second, the whole point of a WAP is to connect wireless clients to an existing wired network with existing services. However, the TEW-653AP doesn't have a DHCP client but *does* have a DHCP server which is nothing short of stupid. There is no use case for the DHCP server since the device has no NAT capability; it functions only in AP mode, repeater mode, or WDS bridge mode. Since the DHCP server defaults to off and there is no DHCP client, you have to pull a machine off of your network and assign it a static IP just to set up the TEW-653AP. If it had a DHCP client, it would "just work" right out of the box in most networks.There are far superior Wifi N routers available in terms of both performance and functionality which can also be run as APs and cost less than this one. 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