The Cambium XE5-8 is an 8×8/4×4 Wi-Fi 6/6E access point (AP) designed to deliver high density and future-proof performance for building next-generation wireless networks. With five radios serving users, the XE5-8 provides the highest density Wi-Fi 6 solution in the industry. Wi-Fi 6E support extends Wi-Fi capabilities to the 6 GHz band, more than tripling the available wireless spectrum.
The XE5-8 Wi-Fi 6E access point with five high-speed, programmable radio modules enables a seamless transition to Wi-Fi 6E with the ability to easily change from dual-band to tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) when enough 6 GHz clients are available. The XE5-8 is fully backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi technology, enabling simultaneous support of new high-speed clients, legacy clients, low bit rate IoT devices and more in a single wireless infrastructure.
The XE5-8 works with Cambium Networks' XMS or cnMaestro management system. Choose the management system that best suits your business and take advantage of the latest technology from Cambium Networks.
Cambium Networks cnMaestro uses a distributed intelligence architecture with cloud-based management and intelligent access points that automatically optimize the RF environment. cnMaestro provides single-panel management of Cambium's broadband fixed wireless network, cnMatrix Ethernet switches, enterprise-class Wi-Fi access points and service provider home routers.
Cambium Networks XMS uses intelligent APs with embedded edge controllers to deliver edge services at any network density. The XMS management plane is a cloud-first technology with a simple and easy-to-use interface providing L7 policy-based control, EasyPass BYOD secure access, and an MSP dashboard with drag-and-drop design capabilities.
| Features / filters | |
| Operating frequency | 5 GHz, 6 GHz, |
| Wireless network standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, |
| Antenna gain | Under 10dbi |
| Antenna type | Integrated |
| Application | Indoor |
| Region / power Cable | EU/EU |
| Type of device power supply | PoE 802.3bt |
| Specification | |
| Radio | Two: 4x4 5/6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax, software configurable to operate in 5 or 6 GHz band. Two: 4x4 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax, SW configurable to one 8x8 radio. One: 4x4 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ax |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax |
| SSID security | WPA3, WPA2 (CCMP, AES, 802.11i), WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x/EAP), WPA PSK (TKIP), WEP, Open |
| Antenna | 6 GHz: 5.82 dBi, Omni. 5 GHz: 5.61 dBi, Omni. 2.4 GHz: 4.58 dBi, Omni |
| WLAN | 2500 clients, 16 SSIDs WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, WPA3 SAE, WPA3 Enterprise, 802.1x, 802.11w PMF |
| Authentication encryption | Hotspot 2.0 802.x EAP-SIM/AKA, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, MAC authentication to local database or external RADIUS |
| Subscriber QoS | WMM |
| Fast Roaming | 802.11r, OKC, assisted roaming |
| Ports | 2 x IEEE 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps Ethernet 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Power supply | Device powered by max 59 W 802.3bt |
| Dimensions | 300mm x 300 x 58mm (without handle) |
| Weight | 1,8 kg |
| LEDs | Multicolor LEDs |
| Operating ambient temperature | 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF) |
| Storage temperature | -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF). |
| Moisture | 95% RH non-condensing |
| MTBF | 2,198,639 hours at 25ºC 791,890 hours at 50ºC |
| Mounting options | Wall or ceiling, T-bar with locking bracket attached, ceiling plate |
| Certificates | FCC, IC, CE, EN 60601-1-2, EN 60950-1, IEC 62368-1 Safety, EN 60601-1-2 Medical EMC, EN 61000-4-2/3/5 Immunity, EN 50121-1 Railway EMC, EN 50121-4 Railway EMC, IEC 61373 Railway Shock and vibration, EN 62311 Human safety/radio wave exposure, WEEE and RoHS |
