TP-Link Pharos vs. Omada Bridge Kits: What’s the Best Outdoor WiFi Bridge in 2025?

TP-Link Pharos vs. Omada Bridge Kits: What’s the Best Outdoor WiFi Bridge in 2025?

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If you're searching for TP-Link CPE210 or CPE510, you're not alone. These reliable wireless CPE devices have long been trusted for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity. But in 2025, TP-Link's Omada WiFi Bridge Kits — including the EAP115-Bridge KIT, EAP211-Bridge KIT, and the powerful new EAP215-Bridge KIT — offer better performance, easier deployment, and centralized cloud management.

Comparison Table: Pharos vs. Omada Wireless Bridge Kits

Feature CPE210 CPE510 EAP115-Bridge KIT EAP211-Bridge KIT EAP215-Bridge KIT
Frequency 2.4GHz 5GHz 5GHz 5GHz 5GHz
Max Speed 300 Mbps 300 Mbps 300 Mbps 867 Mbps 867 Mbps
Range Up to 5 km Up to 15 km Up to 5 km Up to 1 km Up to 5 km
Ports 1x 100Mbps 1x 100Mbps 3x 100Mbps 3x Gigabit 3x Gigabit
Management Pharos Control Pharos Control Omada SDN Omada SDN Omada SDN
Power 24V Passive PoE 24V Passive PoE 12V DC / 24V Passive PoE 12V DC / 24V Passive PoE 12V DC / 24V Passive PoE
Weatherproof IPX5 IPX5 IP65 IP65 IP65

Why Customers Search for CPE210 or CPE510

At Omada Store, we’ve noticed many customers still search for CPE210 or CPE510, likely due to past deployments or familiarity. However, TP-Link now recommends its new Omada bridge kits for future-proof performance, better management, and multi-device connectivity.

Why Upgrade to Omada WiFi Bridge Kits?

  • Plug-and-Play Auto Pairing: Devices link automatically for easy deployment.
  • Multiple Ethernet Ports: 3 ports per device for cameras or wired clients.
  • Cloud-Based Management: Full Omada SDN remote control and monitoring.

Which Omada Bridge Kit is Right for You?


Model

EAP215-Bridge KIT

EAP211-Bridge KIT

EAP115-Bridge KIT

Frequency

5 GHz

5 GHz

5 GHz

Max Wireless Speed*

AC867 Mbps

AC867 Mbps

N300 Mbps

Max Transmission Distance*

3.1 mi / 5 km

0.62 mi / 1 km

3.1 mi / 5 km

Beamwidth (Vertical × Horizontal)

35°×35°

70°×70°

35°×35°

Antenna Gain

11.0 dBi

7.0 dBi

11.0 dBi

Ethernet Ports

3× Gigabit

3× Gigabit

3× 10/100 Mbps

Operating Temperature

-40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉)

-40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉)

-40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉)

Centralized Cloud Management

Omada App; Omada Cloud Web UI

Omada App; Omada Cloud Web UI

Omada App; Omada Cloud Web UI

Standalone Management

Omada App; Local Management Web UI

Omada App; Local Management Web UI

Omada App; Local Management Web UI


Final Thoughts

While CPE210 and CPE510 served many projects well, TP-Link’s Omada EAP Bridge Kits are the smart choice for modern, cloud-managed, high-speed deployments. Whether you need a basic long-range bridge or ultra-fast Gigabit backhaul — there’s an EAP kit to meet your needs.

Browse all bridge kits now at Omada Store →

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. The max ranges of products are tested in real outdoor environments. Actual range and throughput are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, and depend on the transmission power and environmental factors such as wireless interference, obstacles, weather, etc.


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