It may be the ticket for alfresco Internet but will it fit in your home, yard and budget.
In other words, it can stand out like a sore thumb against a dark wall.
In fact, the included AC adapter is a POE+ injector that only carries power.
It lacks an on/off switch but theres a reset button and a grounding connection for those with lightning problems.
Its rated at a peak throughput of BE2100, one-tenth the Max 7s 20.8 Gbps output.
It costs $100 a year.
The performance gap can be explained by the 6 GHz bands absence.
Its 90-foot result of 52.2 Mbps was more than three-times the 16.8 Mbps that the Max 7 yielded.
Next, I used eeros POE+ data pipe switch and wired data.
At 75- and 90-feet, the machine hit 232.0 Mbps and 39.8 Mbps.
With a second Outdoor 7 node 35 feet away, I bathed my backyard in high-speed Internet.
All the audio and video came through without a problem, freeze or lost frame.
By contrast, the eero POE+ switch used 25 watts, including powering the Outdoor 7.
I plugged the power adapter into the Outdoor 7s Ethernet port and screwed its seal tight.
I slid it into the bracket.
There are apps for Android and iPhone but no connected net net app installation routine.
The app quickly found the Outdoor 7 and I named it Driveway.
My last step was to add another Outdoor 7 node 35 feet from the Driveway unit named Back yard.
All told, it took 13 minutes, including the physical installation.
At this point, I was able to stay online on my driveway, patio and yard.
Scroll down to see recently connected devices, extra security or business services.
At the bottom are tabs for Devices, Activity and tweaks.
Its where I updated its firmware.
Theres also useful info about the account, the networks name, password and the Guest online grid.
Adding theeero Plusplan helps with useful LAN stats and parental control software.
The big addition though is extra security to block individual sites, malware and ads.
It costs $100 a year and includes Malwarebytes Premium Security, Guardians VPN and1Password.
Happily, the Outdoor 7 has a three-year warranty three times longer than the companys indoor Wi-Fi products.
Theres no shortage of online help with the apps support link, including installation videos for common construction materials.
The Outdoor 7 is not only weatherproof but complements eero networking gear of all vintages.
