Access Point #
Purpose #
The access point provides wireless connectivity for mobile devices, laptops, and IoT devices within the site.
graph LR
A[Access Switch
PoE + VLAN] <--> B[Access Point
Wi-Fi] <--> C[Wireless Clients]
Hardware Platforms #
Site: dvntm (mobile)
The EAP650-Outdoor is a Wi-Fi 6 outdoor access point from TP-Link’s Omada SDN product line. Despite being outdoor-rated, its rugged design makes it suitable for the mobile site’s varied deployment environments.
Hardware #
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | TP-Link Omada EAP650-Outdoor |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bands | Dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Speed | AX3000 (574 + 2402 Mbps) |
| Antennas | 2x2 internal (2.4GHz), 2x2 internal (5GHz) |
| Ethernet | 1x Gigabit RJ45 |
| Power | 802.3at PoE (12.3W typical) |
| Weatherproofing | IP67 |
| Operating Temp | -30°C to 70°C |
| Mounting | Wall/pole mount |
Selection Rationale #
- VLAN capable: Supports VLAN tagging per SSID for network segmentation
- API manageable: Omada controller provides REST API for automation
- Wi-Fi 6: Modern standard with improved efficiency and capacity
- Rugged: IP67 rating handles varied mobile deployment conditions
- Omada ecosystem: Matches dvntm switch (SG2218) for unified management
- PoE powered: Single cable for power and data
Management #
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Controller | TP-Link Omada SDN |
| VLAN Support | Yes — per-SSID VLAN tagging |
| API | Yes — Omada controller REST API |
| Automation | deevnet.net Ansible collection (Omada API) |
Roles #
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Wireless access | Provides Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for clients |
| SSID-to-VLAN mapping | Multiple SSIDs mapped to VLANs |
| Band steering | Directs capable clients to 5GHz |
Site: dvnt (home) — 2 units
The UAP-AC-M is a compact Wi-Fi 5 mesh-capable access point from Ubiquiti’s UniFi product line. Two units provide coverage throughout the home site.
Hardware #
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-M |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bands | Dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Speed | AC1200 (300 + 867 Mbps) |
| Antennas | 2x2 MIMO (external) |
| Ethernet | 1x Gigabit RJ45 |
| Power | 802.3af PoE (8.5W max) |
| Weatherproofing | Outdoor rated (IPX5) |
| Mounting | Wall/pole mount |
| Mesh | Wireless uplink capable |
Selection Rationale #
- VLAN capable: Supports VLAN tagging per SSID for network segmentation
- API manageable: UniFi controller provides REST API for automation
- Mesh capable: Wireless uplink for flexible placement
- UniFi ecosystem: Matches dvnt switches (USW-24-G2, US-8)
- Compact: Low-profile design for unobtrusive mounting
- PoE powered: Single cable for power and data
Management #
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Controller | UniFi Network Application |
| VLAN Support | Yes — per-SSID VLAN tagging |
| API | Yes — UniFi controller REST API |
| Automation | UniFi API (manual currently) |
Roles #
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Wireless access | Provides Wi-Fi 5 connectivity for clients |
| SSID-to-VLAN mapping | Multiple SSIDs mapped to VLANs |
| Mesh backhaul | Wireless uplink between units (if needed) |
VLAN and API Capability Summary #
Both access points meet the core selection criteria:
| Requirement | EAP650-Outdoor (dvntm) | UAP-AC-M (dvnt) |
|---|---|---|
| VLAN tagging | ✓ Per-SSID | ✓ Per-SSID |
| API management | ✓ Omada REST API | ✓ UniFi REST API |
| Controller-managed | ✓ Omada SDN | ✓ UniFi Network |
| PoE powered | ✓ 802.3at | ✓ 802.3af |
Configuration Management #
| Site | Controller | Automation |
|---|---|---|
| dvntm | Omada SDN | deevnet.net Ansible collection (Omada API) |
| dvnt | UniFi Network | UniFi API (manual currently) |
SSID Design #
SSIDs are mapped to VLANs for network segmentation:
| SSID | VLAN | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Management | Mgmt VLAN | Infrastructure access |
| IoT | IoT VLAN | IoT devices (isolated) |
| Guest | Guest VLAN | Visitor access (internet only) |
Specific VLAN IDs and SSID names are documented in the Network Segmentation standard.